With a proposed bill currently before the state legislature that would create a business court to preside over complex commercial disputes, the legal news outlet Law360 turned to Alex Brauer and other leading Texas litigators for their opinions on the need for such a specialized court.   One of the primary benefits would be a highly experienced bench. Under the proposal, business court judges would be appointed by the governor, but would have to meet a significantly higher qualification thresholds that district judges must have served at least four years on the bench and be older than 25. According to Mr. Brauer, the enhanced qualification level could help counterbalance the appointment system. "The governor presumably keeps kind of a close eye over that person because the governor has to appoint that person every two years or put someone else in there. You're going to have a much more, in most cases, sophisticated business person looking at your dispute versus a kind of a random pick of the draw with state court judges." Among the concerns surrounding the creation of the business court is that could eventually discourage jury trial proceedings. But Mr. Brauer said there might be benefits to having fewer business disputes heard by juries. "You may have cases being decided at an earlier stage and with less resources being used," he said.  To read “Texas Litigators Skeptical of State Business Court Plan,” visit https://www.law360.com/articles/1580894/texas-litigators-skeptical-of-state-business-court-plan [Subscription Required.] 

The Dallas Court of Appeals has affirmed in large part the 366th Judicial District Court of Collin County judgment for Bailey Brauer’s client in MQ Prosper North , LLC and Donald Silverman v. Lisa Coulter, a long-running property dispute in Prosper, Texas.                                                         Lisa Coulter purchased her home in 2015. Once part of a larger tract of land, the home sits on a two-acre island surrounded by approximately 12 acres of land off Preston Road owned by MQ. The single mother was initially allowed to use an existing driveway providing direct access to Preston. However, over time she was forced instead to use a less direct, unimproved easement that skirted the outer boundary of the property. Although Ms. Coulter secured permission from Prosper to pave the easement, MQ attempted to stop the improvements, also claiming the home’s water, septic, internet and electrical lines improperly crossed through MQ property.   The dispute ended up in trial in 2019, with the court ordering MQ pay for actual damages and emotional distress, plus attorneys' fees.   “Over time, the pattern of harassment escalated, with the developers cutting the family’s water and communication lines right before Christmas one year,” said Ms. Coulter’s attorney, Bailey Brauer co-founder Alex Brauer. “Although the actual damages are modest, for Lisa the entire chapter has been an ongoing nightmare. To have the courts affirm that finding is gratifying and will allow Lisa to move forward.”

Avian influenza. Inflation. Inconsistent governmental guidance.  These are all factors contributing to higher turkey prices and supply shortages this 2022 holiday season, Bailey Brauer co-founder Clayton Bailey tells the Keep It Legal podcast.  “Poultry producers are doing everything they can to make things safe,” Mr. Bailey said. “At the same time, they are trying to listen to guidance that is inconsistent.”    While industry leaders continue to navigate these challenges, the food production companies and their workers who have worked hard to maintain consistent, safe food supplies have been the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.   “The companies and the individuals who work for those companies don’t get enough credit.”  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts! 

Four firm attorneys also earn Lawdragon 500 honors  DALLAS – For a fifth consecutive year, Bailey Brauer PLLC has earned selection to the Best Law Firms legal guide for both its commercial litigation and appellate work.   Bailey Brauer was honored for its proven track record of success representing corporate and individual clients in complex tort and commercial cases in federal and state courts across the country.   Published by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, selection is based upon client and attorney feedback, practice-specific peer review, and editorial evaluation.  Firms also must have at least one attorney featured in The Best Lawyers in America legal guide; firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Ben Stewart, were featured among the country’s top commercial litigation attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Bailey was selected among the leading appellate attorneys.  Messrs. Bailey, Brauer and Stewart, along with Jason Marlin also recently were selected to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America legal guide. The list recognizes “the most elite courtroom advocates in the nation” who “excel representing principally corporations and other organizations in litigating claims” in a variety of matters.     About Bailey Brauer PLLC   Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at http://baileybrauer.com.  

 Co-founder of Bailey Brauer also earns place among South Trailblazers  DALLAS – Texas trial and appellate lawyer Clayton Bailey, co-founder of Bailey Brauer PLLC, has earned recognition as a Local Litigation Star for a ninth consecutive year from the prestigious peer-review Benchmark Litigation legal guide.  Mr. Bailey’s commercial litigation, competition/antitrust, and appellate practice propelled his selection to the 2023 edition of the respected national guide of top law firms and litigators.   Benchmark Litigation rankings are the result of annual independent research that involves extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel. Litigation Stars are lawyers who are recommended by peers and clients based on their professional reputations and work as trial lawyers. For more information, visit www.benchmarklitigation.com.   Mr. Bailey represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.   He currently serves as national COVID-19 litigation and appellate counsel for several of the world’s largest meat companies. This leadership role led to his selection to The American Lawyer’s recently announced list of South Trailblazers. The 2022 list honors just 54 attorneys from a 16-southern state region, plus Washington, D.C., who are recognized as true “agents of change.”   This is the third Trailblazers honor Mr. Bailey has received. He was named to Texas Lawyer magazine’s 2019 Texas Trailblazers and National Law Journal’s 2017 Elite Boutique Trailblazers listings.    To read Mr. Bailey’s profile in the 2022 South Trailblazers guide, visit https://images.law.com/media/theamericanlawyer/supplements/TALTB_South_2022/index.html.     About Bailey Brauer PLLC     Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. Led by veteran trial and appellate lawyers Clayton

Firm attorneys selected among state’s top business litigators  DALLAS – Three attorneys from Bailey Brauer PLLC are recognized in the 2022 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Ben Stewart are named among the state’s top business litigation attorneys in the prestigious legal guide.   Selections are based upon peer nominations, followed by extensive independent research and evaluations by Super Lawyers, which is owned by Thomson Reuters. No more than 5 percent of each state’s eligible attorneys are chosen each year for recognition, with business litigation among the most competitive practice areas.   "Our primary focus is squarely on one thing – securing the results our clients want and deserve," says Mr. Brauer. "We always appreciate recognition for that work, particularly when it comes from our peers."  The 2022 selection is the 12th for Mr. Bailey. A nationally known trial and appellate attorney, he represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.   Mr. Brauer represents clients facing allegations of fraud or deceptive practices in commercial transactions, breaches of fiduciary duties, and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses. This is his sixth Super Lawyers selection, following six years on the companion Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys.   Mr. Stewart represents clients in federal and state courts in matters involving contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, officer/director liability, and other complex litigation. He also serves as a mediator and assists companies with both internal and governmental investigations. This is his second year

Best Lawyers in America recognizes 3 from Dallas trial boutique  DALLAS – Three trial attorneys from the Dallas boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, are included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Ben Stewart, are each featured among the country’s top commercial litigation attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Bailey was selected among the top appellate attorneys. Mr. Bailey is a nationally known trial and appellate attorney, representing clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act. In addition to Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, the National Trial Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers. With a practice focused on high-stakes disputes, business owners regularly turn to Mr. Brauer when facing allegations of fraud or deceptive practices in commercial transactions, breaches of fiduciary duties, and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses. His work has earned multiple professional honors from Chambers USA, BTI Consulting, D Magazine, Texas Lawyer, and Texas Super Lawyers. Mr. Stewart represents clients in federal and state courts in matters involving contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, officer/director liability, and other complex litigation. He also serves as a mediator and assists companies with both internal and governmental investigations. In addition to his Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers. Selection to The Best Lawyers in America is based on confidential evaluations by attorneys in the same practice area and from the same geographic region. For the full listing, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.   About Bailey Brauer PLLCBailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial

Dallas-based litigation boutique honored in Best Law Firms legal guide  DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC has been selected among the nation’s top commercial litigation and appellate firms in the 2022 edition of Best Law Firms. It is the fourth year the firm has been recognized in both areas.   The attorneys of Bailey Brauer regularly represent corporate and individual clients in complex tort and commercial cases in federal and state courts across the country.   Published by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, the Best Law Firms legal guide recognizes firms with a proven track record of success while also earning the respect of their peers. Selection is based upon extensive client and attorney evaluations, as well as practice-specific editorial and peer review.   Firms must also have at least one attorney featured in The Best Lawyers in America legal guide. Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer were each recognized in the recently published 2022 edition for their commercial litigation work, with Mr. Bailey earning additional honors for his appellate work.  “Our clients know they can depend on us to be problem solvers and provide consistently positive results,” said Mr. Brauer, whose practice focuses on high-stakes business disputes ranging from allegations of fraud and deceptive practices in commercial transactions to breaches of fiduciary duties and litigation relating to non-compete agreements.   Mr. Bailey represents clients in cases involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.  In addition to the Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers in America recognition, the firm and its attorneys have been honored by Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, BTI Consulting Group, Texas Lawyer magazine, the National Law Journal, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, the National Trial Lawyers, and D Magazine.    About Bailey Brauer PLLC   Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work

Commercial litigation, appellate expertise recognized in legal guide DALLAS – The co-founders of the Dallas trial firm of Bailey Brauer PLLC are recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer are each recognized in the legal guide based upon their commercial litigation work. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Mr. Bailey earned recognition among the leading appellate attorneys in the country. Mr. Bailey is nationally known for his trial and appellate practice in complex tort and other commercial cases in federal and state courts. He represents clients in cases involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act. Mr. Brauer’s practice focuses on high-stakes business disputes ranging from allegations of fraud and deceptive practices in commercial transactions to breaches of fiduciary duties and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses. The oldest peer-review legal guide in the country, The Best Lawyers in America is also among the most respected. Selection is based on confidential evaluations by attorneys in the same practice area and from the same geographic region. The companion Ones to Watch list is reserved for attorneys who have been in private practice for five to nine years. About Bailey Brauer PLLC Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com.

DALLAS – Corporate litigator Jason Marlin has joined the Dallas trial firm of Bailey Brauer PLLC as a partner. An experienced trial lawyer who represents companies on complex commercial disputes, Mr. Marlin works to obtain successful outcomes for clients involved in shareholder derivative actions, real estate disputes, financial services litigation, catastrophic personal injury cases, and energy-related lawsuits.   “We are excited to welcome Jason to our team,” said firm co-founder Alex Brauer. “The addition of an attorney with his experience will complement our work and help continue to expand our ability to provide clients with the exceptional service expected from our firm.” Mr. Marlin joins Bailey Brauer from the Dallas office of the international law firm of Locke Lord LLP, where he had practiced since graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 2005. “Having practiced at one AmLaw 100 firm for so long, I am excited to start fresh at a boutique firm, especially one that is so highly regarded for its sophisticated level of legal services and for the close relationships its attorneys have with clients,” said Mr. Marlin. “I look forward to exposure to a more eclectic mix of industries, while continuing the relationships I have forged throughout my career.” Companies large and small turn to Mr. Marlin when facing matters that threaten their business. He has represented numerous energy companies facing royalty claims, working-interest owner disputes, and lease disputes. He has spoken and been published on the effects of state regulatory legislation on the oil and gas industry. He has extensive experience providing eminent domain advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, individual investors, developers, property owners, and a regional tollway authority. He recently helped finalize the acquisition of land necessary

DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founder Alex Brauer continues to garner recognition for his work in commercial litigation with repeat placement in the Chambers USA guide. Honored in the category of “Litigation: General Commercial – Texas: Dallas, Fort Wort & Surrounds,” this is his third consecutive year to be named among the top attorneys in North Texas. Published by London-based Chambers and Partners, the annual Chambers USA guide is widely regarded by the legal community as the most respected global legal directory. Listings are based on thousands of attorney and client interviews designed to identify law firms and lawyers who demonstrate the top technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. According to Chambers USA, Mr. Brauer “is noted for his skill in handling high-stakes commercial disputes.” Mr. Brauer’s accomplishments in the courtroom have earned numerous accolades over his career. Earlier this month, Mr. Brauer was selected to D Magazine’s peer-nominated 2021 Best Lawyers in Dallas listing on the strength of his commercial litigation work for clients across the country. He is a four-time Texas Super Lawyers honoree, was named to the list of Best Lawyers in America in 2019, and is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Additionally, he has served on several key Dallas Bar Association committees. Mr. Brauer’s practice focuses on high-stakes business disputes ranging from allegations of fraud and deceptive practices in commercial transactions to breaches of fiduciary duties and obligations relating to non-compete agreements. One area in which he has particular expertise is assisting clients with disputes involving the sales and purchases of businesses. About Bailey Brauer PLLC Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm

DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC, is proud to announce the promotion of Ben Stewart to partner in the Dallas-based litigation boutique, effective May 1.    “Working alongside attorneys of the quality of Clayton [Bailey] and Alex [Brauer] has been a great experience,” said Mr. Stewart. “I look forward to this new role within the firm.”     Mr. Stewart’s practice focuses on representing clients in federal and state courts in matters including contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, officer/director liability, and other complex litigation.     He also serves as a mediator and assists companies with both internal and governmental investigations, including responses to civil investigative demands from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.    “Ben is an outstanding trial and appellate attorney and one of the hardest-working, most dedicated litigators,” said Mr. Bailey. “Clients know they can depend on him with their most important matters.”    “Clients and colleagues alike are impressed by Ben’s trial preparation and work inside the courtroom,” added Mr. Brauer.       Mr. Stewart has earned repeat recognition to Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars listing of the top young attorneys in the state.  He earned his law degree from Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.    About Bailey Brauer PLLC   Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com.  

Bailey Brauer co-founder selected to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2021 DALLAS – For a sixth consecutive year, trial lawyer Alex Brauer, co-founder of litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has been recognized among the top attorneys in Dallas by D Magazine. Mr. Brauer was selected to the peer-nominated 2021 Best Lawyers in Dallas listing on the strength of his commercial litigation work for clients across the country. “Alex has earned the respect of his clients and peers for his aggressive, creative approach to trying cases and resolving disputes,” said firm co-founder Clayton Bailey. “His devotion to understanding and finding solutions for each client’s individual business needs is the hallmark of his practice.” Mr. Brauer’s practice focuses on high-stakes business disputes ranging from allegations of fraud and deceptive practices in commercial transactions to breaches of fiduciary duties and obligations relating to non-compete agreements. He also has assisted several clients with disputes involving the sales and purchases of various businesses. The Best Lawyers in Dallas selection is just the latest honor for Mr. Brauer. He has also earned recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, the Texas edition of Super Lawyers magazine and Texas Lawyer magazine. He also is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and has served on several key Dallas Bar Association committees. He is a supporter of the Readers 2 Leaders literacy program and the North Texas Community Giving Foundation. Selection to the Best Lawyers in Dallas list is based on a blue-ribbon panel’s evaluation of nominees recommended by their peers. The complete list is featured in the May 2021 edition of D Magazine and available at http://www.dmagazine.com. About Bailey Brauer PLLC Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters.

Firm named among top firms for commercial litigation, appellate work DALLAS – Dallas-based litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC has earned recognition among the nation’s Best Law Firms for 2021 by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America. The firm was recognized based upon its commercial litigation and appellate work. The attorneys of Bailey Brauer regularly represent clients in complex tort and commercial cases in federal and state courts across the country. Best Law Firms selection is based upon extensive client and attorney evaluations, followed by peer and editorial reviews. The full 2021 listing of Best Law Firms can be found at https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com. To be eligible for consideration, a firm must have a lawyer listed individually in the annual Best Lawyers in America guide. Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer were each recognized in the recently published 2021 edition. Mr. Bailey was honored for his commercial litigation and appellate work, and Mr. Brauer for commercial litigation. "This firm is focused on one thing, providing nimble, sophisticated representation for our clients,” said Mr. Brauer. “Their success is our success.” That approach has led to multiple professional honors. In addition to the Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers in America recognition, the firm and its attorneys have been honored by Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, BTI Consulting Group, the National Law Journal, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. About Bailey Brauer PLLC Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. Led by veteran trial and appellate lawyers Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, the firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, agribusiness, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com.

Pair honored by Texas Super Lawyers for business litigation work  DALLAS – Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, founding partners of the Dallas-based trial and appellate firm Bailey Brauer PLLC, have been recognized in the 2020 edition of the Texas Super Lawyers legal guide to the state’s top business litigation attorneys. Mr. Bailey’s nationwide complex tort and commercial litigation practice focuses on contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, Packers and Stockyards Act, and wrongful death. His work has successfully saved his trial and appellate clients more than $750 million in potential exposure since 2013. Clients nationwide rely on Mr. Brauer when facing high-stakes business disputes ranging from breaches of noncompete agreements to allegations of transaction fraud and deceptive trade practices. He has successfully defended clients facing class and collective actions and represented plaintiffs and defendants in complex tort and negligence cases. “Our clients know they can depend upon us for exceptional service and to provide consistently positive results,” said Mr. Bailey. “Professional honors demonstrate a respect for that approach from our peers in the legal world,” added Mr. Brauer.  Texas Super Lawyers selection is based on a statewide survey of lawyers and extensive editorial review. Published annually by Thomson Reuters, the full listing appears in Texas Monthly and Super Lawyers magazines, and can be found online at http://www.superlawyers.com.  Earlier this year, firm attorney Ben Stewart was named among the state’s top business litigation attorneys by Texas Rising Stars. A companion guide to Super Lawyers, it recognizes attorneys who are 40 or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. Super Lawyers is just the latest honor for Mr. Bailey and Mr. Brauer, who were recognized as “agents of change” in 2019 as Texas Legal Trailblazers by Texas Lawyer magazine. Their work has also earned individual and firm recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, D

Co-founder of Bailey Brauer earns Benchmark honor for seventh consecutive year DALLAS – Trial and appellate attorney Clayton Bailey, co-founder of Dallas-based litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has earned "Litigation Star" recognition from Benchmark Litigation for his work in commercial litigation. Mr. Bailey’s selection to the annual guide to the nation’s top lawyers is based upon his competition and antitrust litigation practice and international arbitration work, recognition he has earned consistently since 2015. The 2021 edition of the Benchmark Litigation guide was compiled after months of peer review, client-based research, and a thorough review of attorney casework. “Benchmark is special because it is an acknowledgement that you not only are consistently achieving success for your clients but also that your hard work has not gone unnoticed by those who best understand litigation work," said Mr. Bailey. "It is the type of honor though that is not yours alone. Bailey Brauer's legal team is dedicated to the common goal of delivering exceptional service and positive results to our clients.” Mr. Bailey’s practice focuses on complex tort and commercial litigation matters, saving trial and appellate clients more than $750 million in potential exposure since 2013. His experience includes handling contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, Packers and Stockyards Act, and wrongful death. He also has successfully defended against putative class actions and mass action lawsuits in state and federal district courts throughout the country. In addition to the Benchmark recognition, his work has earned professional accolades from The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, BTI Consulting Group, Texas Lawyer magazine, and the National Law Journal. He holds membership in invitation-only professional

DALLAS – Trial attorney Alex Brauer, co-founder of the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has been selected for a fifth time among the top attorneys in Dallas by D Magazine.  Mr. Brauer was named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in Dallas list in recognition of his work in commercial litigation. Clients nationwide rely on Mr. Brauer to handle high-stakes business disputes ranging from breaches of noncompete agreements to allegations of transaction fraud and deceptive trade practices.   “Alex is respected by clients for lending a sophisticated blend of experience, litigation expertise and creative legal strategy to all matters,” said firm co-founder Clayton Bailey. “Other lawyers in Dallas respect Alex’s reputation for achieving results, and this honor indicates that.”   Bailey Brauer attorneys offer multifaceted courtroom experience forged over many years practicing at some of the world’s leading law firms. Qualified, experienced attorneys handle each complex legal matter more cost-effectively for companies and individuals.   The Best Lawyers in Dallas selection is just the latest honor for Mr. Brauer. He has also earned recognition in Chambers USA, the Texas edition of Super Lawyers magazine and Best Lawyers in America. He also has been recognized as a Texas Legal Trailblazer by Texas Lawyer magazine.  Mr. Brauer has served on several key Dallas Bar Association committees and is a devoted community advocate. He is a supporter of the Readers 2 Leaders literacy program and the Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation, benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and the Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation.  Selection to the Best Lawyers in Dallas list is based on a comprehensive selection process that starts with peer nominations. A blue-ribbon panel evaluates the tabulated list and works with the editorial staff to select the finalists. The complete list is featured in the May 2020 edition of D Magazine and available at http://www.dmagazine.com.  About Bailey Brauer PLLC   Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com. 

No-poach agreements are adding further uncertainty for company counsel and human resource professionals tasked with navigating the already murky waters of federal and state antitrust laws. Bailey Brauer co-founder Clayton Bailey offered his insights on these agreements in “No-Poach Agreements: Too Many Chefs in the Kitchen?” which appeared in the October 2019 edition of the Dallas Bar Association’s Headnotes newsletter. The article explores the recent guidance, lawsuits, and advocacy by the U.S. Department of Justice, enforcement actions by various states, and lawsuits filed by employees which have “raised as many questions as they have provided answers for determining whether a no-poach agreement is illegal.” “Considering the current uncertainty involving no-poach agreements, employers (particularly in vertically related firms) should review their existing contracts for no-poach clauses and evaluate removing them after seeking advice from antitrust counsel,” Mr. Bailey wrote. “While the DOJ has provided a framework of ‘the right questions to ask in a systematic way’ for preliminarily reviewing no-poach agreements, there is no guarantee that a state AG or judge will view the law similarly.” The full article can be found in the digital edition of the October 2019 edition of Headnotes.

Law firm co-founders find success forging their own path after leaving Big Law behind DALLAS – Bailey Brauer co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer are among the “agents of change” in the legal profession singled out by Texas Lawyer magazine to receive the publication’s inaugural Texas Trailblazers recognition. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Brauer were chosen for their leadership in reshaping expectations for legal boutiques in Texas. Unsatisfied with the burdensome constraints of Big Law, the pair walked away from their positions at an international law firm to open their own firm six years ago. From the start, their business model was unwavering. “Our approach is very similar to that of a Big Law litigation or appellate practice, but without the inflexibility that results from overhead demands and far-reaching conflicts,” said Mr. Bailey. “We provide the same level of expertise and sophistication demanded of Big Law, but in a much nimbler fashion.” Former clients immediately took notice, bringing their work to Bailey Brauer. Since then, many more companies and individuals have engaged the six-attorney firm on new high-stakes litigation matters. The legal community too has taken notice, with the firm receiving professional accolades that frequently take other firms more than twice as long to achieve. These individual and firm honors include recognition from Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, BTI Consulting Group, The Best Lawyers in America, the National Law Journal, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. “Honors are a tricky thing,” said Mr. Brauer. “Winning them is not something you spend a lot of time trying to accomplish. But when you earn recognition from your peers, that validates that your focus is in the right place. You don’t earn respect without achieving a certain amount of success