Partners lauded by Lawdragon for excellence in the art of trial advocacy  DALLAS — Four attorneys from Dallas-based Bailey Brauer PLLC have been selected among the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.   Co-founder Clayton Bailey and partners Jason Marlin and Jared Wilkinson were honored for their exceptional Commercial Litigation work. Co-founder Alex Brauer was recognized for excellence in Business & Financial Litigation.   Lawdragon says its Leading Litigators guide honors the nation’s trial titans who excel at the “art of advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of their clients. The U.S. trial bar is without peer throughout the world. And these are its stars.”   Mr. Bailey is renowned for his trial and appellate work in federal and state courts across the country. His complex tort and commercial work involves contract disputes, business torts, RICO, the Packers and Stockyards Act, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and wrongful death.    Mr. Brauer is a sought-after trial attorney for business disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices, breach of contract, breaches of fiduciary duties, and breaches of non-compete agreements. He also represents clients in disputes involving the sales and purchases of businesses.   Mr. Marlin represents clients in a broad range of business disputes, including financial services litigation and energy-related royalty claims. He also advises Fortune 500 companies, investors, developers, owners, and government agencies on eminent domain issues.   Mr. Wilkinson represents companies and individuals in matters relating to enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information, breaches of fiduciary duty, corporate governance, shareholder litigation, and appellate matters in state and federal courts.   Messrs. Bailey, Brauer, and Marlin each have been recognized since the inaugural 2023

Firm co-founders, two others cited for excellence in business litigation  DALLAS – Four Bailey Brauer PLLC partners have been selected to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars legal guides.  Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Jason Marlin were recognized for excellence in business litigation by Super Lawyers, which annually lists the top 5% of Texas lawyers based on peer nominations and review, staff research and professional accomplishments. Partner Jared Wilkinson earned Rising Stars honors for his business litigation practice.   Mr. Bailey, who has been on Super Lawyers’ radar annually since 2011, represents clients throughout the country 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 has served as lead counsel in cases in 14 states and before four state Supreme Courts and eight U.S. circuit appeals courts. He has been listed among the best in the profession by Benchmark Litigation, National Trial Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, BTI Consulting and Lawdragon.  Mr. Brauer represents clients in disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices, breach of contract, breaches of fiduciary duties, and breaches of non-compete agreements. He also represents clients in disputes involving the sales and purchases of businesses. First named to Super Lawyers in 2017 after six years on the Rising Stars list, he has also been honored by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Lawyer, BTI Consulting and Lawdragon.  The 2026 guide marks Mr. Marlin’s debut on the Super Lawyers list after two years in the Rising Stars guide. He has represented energy companies in a wide range of claims and disputes and has advised Fortune 500 companies, investors, developers,

Dallas trial lawyer celebrates third year on select list  DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founder Alex Brauer has been named for a third consecutive year to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers legal guide.   Honored attorneys are leaders in the areas of Real Estate development, finance, leasing, REITs, construction, disputes and litigation. Their work, according to Lawdragon, “impacts everyone – from the offices we work in, to our homes, from affordable housing to the most swank Las Vegas resorts.”  Mr. Brauer was honored for his expertise in commercial real estate litigation. He assists clients in cases involving the sale and purchase of businesses, allegations of fraud and deceptive practices, breach of contract disputes and tortious interference with contractual relations.  His practice has also earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US Elite, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, D Magazine and Texas Lawyer. A Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, he has also been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.  Lawdragon recognition is based on peer nominations, staff research and evaluations of professional accomplishments.    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.   Media Contact Rhonda Reddick   800-559-4534    rhonda@androvett.com     

Bailey Brauer partner Jared Wilkinson has earned repeat selection to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide, which recognizes the nation’s top young legal practioners.  Lawdragon says its honorees “are the future of the law. And, in many respects, the now.”   In that vein, Mr. Wilkinson has emerged not only as an exceptional commercial litigator, but also as an astute observer of Texas’ new Business Courts, which were created by the Texas Legislature in 2023 to handle complex business disputes. He has commented on the courts’ performance for Texas Lawyer and provides case analysis for the Bailey Brauer website.  Mr. Wilkinson represents companies and individuals in class actions and multi-district litigation, corporate governance, shareholder litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts. He has been recognized for his commercial litigation work by The Best Lawyers in America’s Ones to Watch guide and by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars and is a Litigation Counsel of America fellow.  Lawdragon uses nominations, peer recommendations and staff research to select candidates for the Next Generation list, which recognizes attorneys who have been in practice no more than 15 years. 

Dallas commercial litigator listed among Dallas-Fort Worth’s best for eighth year  DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC litigation boutique co-founder Alex Brauer has secured a place on the industry standard Chambers USA legal guide for the eighth consecutive year.  Mr. Brauer, who was recognized for excellence in commercial litigation, regularly earns plaudits from clients for his creative approach to solving complex business disputes and for his attention to client needs and questions.  “We’ve come to expect to see Alex’s name among the best in Dallas-Fort Worth, but it is still a thrill when he receives the recognition he richly deserves,” said firm co-founder Clayton Bailey. “It’s a pleasure to work alongside him.”  Mr. Brauer focuses on disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices, breaches of fiduciary duties and breaches of non-compete agreements. He also regularly represents clients in disputes involving the sales and purchases of businesses.         Published by London-based Chambers and Partners, the annual Chambers USA guide is regarded as the nation’s most respected legal directory. Chambers analysts conduct extensive attorney and client interviews to identify lawyers who show technical expertise and commitment to professional conduct and client service.    In addition to Chambers USA, Mr. Brauer’s practice has earned recognition from The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, BTI Consulting, D Magazine and Texas Lawyer.   Complementing Mr. Brauer’s individual Chambers USA selection, Bailey Brauer PLLC was one of 27 Dallas-based firms and 78 across Texas recognized earlier this year for commercial litigation excellence in the Chambers Texas Spotlight Guide. Spotlight honors are reserved for boutique and midsize firms that offer quality, cost-effective representation and specialized knowledge of complex 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.  Media Contact Rhonda Reddick 800-559-4534 rhonda@androvett.com 

Bailey Brauer co-founder recognized for excellence in business litigation  DALLAS – Trial lawyer Alex Brauer, co-founder of the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has been named for an 11th consecutive year to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas list.  Mr. Brauer is one of Dallas’ most sought-after lawyers for helping clients resolve business disputes through trial, mediation or other settlement options. He handles controversies relating to the sale and purchases of companies, allegations of fraud, deceptive practices, and breaches of fiduciary duties, and disputes relating to non-compete agreements.   “Alex continues to excel at helping clients work their way through complicated matters,” said Bailey Brauer co-founder Clayton Bailey. “He is more than willing and able to take cases to trial and to prevail, but he’s not averse to other resolutions that benefit our clients. He’s the type of lawyer every business needs on its side.”  Bailey Brauer has won praise for four consecutive years for its commercial litigation practice from the Chambers Spotlight Texas legal guide, which recognizes outstanding Texas-based boutique and midsize firms that offer top-level counsel. Mr. Brauer has also earned individual honors from Chambers USA the past seven years.  In addition to D Magazine’s annual guide, Mr. Bauer has consistently been recognized for his work by The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon, BTI Consulting and Texas Lawyer.  D Magazine selects its honorees based on peer nominations and recommendations and editorial staff research. The complete 2026 list is featured in the May 2026 edition of 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 in federal and state district and appellate courts. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals and class actions.  Media Contact Rhonda Reddick 800-559-4534 rhonda@androvett.com 

Bailey Brauer co-founder recognized for excellence in antitrust law DALLAS – Bailey Brauer co-founder Clayton Bailey has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in America guide, marking his fourth time to receive the national honor. The prestigious list recognizes attorneys who excel in finding justice for investors, companies, and consumers in high-stakes disputes involving securities, antitrust, commercial fraud, and corporate misconduct. Lawdragon notes the honorees’ exceptional “perseverance and legal skill required to succeed in these cases.” In this year’s guide, Mr. Bailey was singled out for exceptional work in the area of antitrust law. A nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Bailey is known for his work in complex tort and commercial cases in both federal and state appellate courts across the country. He is a member of the Litigation Counsel of America, Federal Bar Association, and The Trial Institute. Mr. Bailey has consistently earned professional honors throughout his career from Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, D CEO, Texas Lawyer and The National Law Journal. He has previously been recognized in Lawdragon’s Leading Litigators in America list for his expertise in commercial litigation and in its Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers list for successfully tackling complex global regulatory challenges. The Lawdragon selection process is based on a combination of objective criteria, including research on top verdicts and settlements, peer recognition, and interviews with lawyers nationwide. Learn more about the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide and see the complete 2026 list here. 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 in federal and state district and appellate courts. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals and class actions. Media Contact Rhonda Reddick 800-559-4534 rhonda@androvett.com

  North Texas trial firm wins plaudits for commercial litigation expertise DALLAS – The Dallas-based trial and appellate firm Bailey Bauer PLLC has earned a fourth consecutive placement in the prestigious Chambers Spotlight Texas legal guide. The 2026 guide from Chambers and Partners, one of the industry’s preeminent ratings and legal data consultant services, recognizes outstanding Texas-based boutique and midsize firms that offer top-level counsel to regional and national clients. Bailey Brauer is one of 27 Dallas-based firms and 78 across Texas recognized for its commercial litigation practice. The 2026 Chambers Spotlight Texas guide honors a total of 251 law firms across 33 practice areas. In addition to the firm’s Texas Spotlight recognition, co-founder Alex Brauer has earned individual Chambers recognition for seven consecutive years for his successful representation of clients in high-stakes commercial disputes. Co-founder Clayton Bailey has been honored by Benchmark Litigation and other ratings services and is one of the nation’s leading agribusiness attorneys. “Our firm continues to do great work on behalf of our clients, and we are pleased that they continue to recommend us to Chambers researchers,” said Mr. Brauer. Bailey Brauer attorneys regularly represent clients across the country before state and federal courts. Cases involve allegations of fraud and deceptive transactions, the purchase and sale of ownership interests, non-compete agreements, and matters involving the Packers and Stockyards Act. The firm and its attorneys also have been recognized by BTI Consulting, The Best Lawyers in America, The National Law Journal, Texas Lawyer, Lawdragon, Texas Super Lawyers, and D Magazine. Chambers analysts single out firms for the company’s regional guides based on attorney and client interviews measuring technical ability, professional conduct and client service.

With the dispute between the American Airlines Center’s high-profile tenant tandem, the NHL’s Dallas Stars and the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, headed to the newly established Texas Business Court, The Texas Lawbook turned to Bailey Brauer’s Jared Wilkinson for insights into the quick trial setting the case received.   Calling the speed in which the trial date was set “amazing,” he said, “I just don’t see how this case would have made it to trial in this short amount of time in a district court. I think that’s probably unique to the Business Court here, that they were able to get that trial date so quickly and have a jury trial.”  To read “Texas Business Court Sets Mavericks, Stars Dispute for January Jury Trial,” visit https://texaslawbook.net/texas-business-court-sets-mavericks-stars-dispute-for-january-jury-trial. [Subscription Required.] 

Firm honored for commercial litigation, appellate practices  DALLAS – For the eighth consecutive year, Best Law Firms has recognized the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC among the top North Texas-based commercial litigation and appellate practices.  The 2026 Best Law Firms legal guide spotlights firms that consistently deliver outstanding results for clients. Bailey Brauer represents companies in commercial disputes, class actions, and appeals. The firm is called on to handle complex cases involving business torts, contractual disputes, fraud, and high-dollar litigation before state and federal courts in Texas and nationwide.   “This is one of the honors that stand out among other professional recognitions in that it reflects the trust our clients put in us to represent their interests in complex, high-stakes disputes,” said name partner Clayton Bailey.   “Whether we’re at trial or on appeal, our focus stays the same — prepare thoroughly and fight for the best possible outcome,” said name partner Alex Brauer.  Best Law Firms rankings are based on client feedback, peer reviews, and independent research evaluating the quality and consistency of a firm’s work. To be eligible for Best Law Firms recognition, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the same practice area and region.  Mr. Bailey and Mr. Brauer were honored among the nation’s leading commercial litigators in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Bailey earned additional recognition for his work in appellate matters.   The firm’s success has also been recognized collectively and individually by Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, BTI Consulting Group, The National Law Journal, Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, Lawdragon 500, and D Magazine. 

Noted trial attorney recognized in legal guide’s initial guide to top Dallas attorneys  DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founder Alex Brauer has been named to the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite listing of the top complex commercial litigation attorneys in Dallas.  For nearly 40 years, the Legal 500 legal guide has been at the forefront of honoring the top global law firms. The US Elite guide launched this year to highlight the exceptional work of small and midsize firms across the United States.   “Law 500 could not get off to a better start in this new enterprise than by recognizing Alex,” said Clayton Bailey, co-founder of the litigation boutique. “He represents the best of what our profession offers, providing clients with representation they would expect from the largest of firms, but in a much more responsive, personalized manner.”  Mr. Brauer is known for his ability to develop and implement creative resolutions to complex disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices in commercial transactions, and breaches of fiduciary duties and non-compete agreements.   His commercial litigation practice has consistently earned professional accolades from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, D Magazine, BTI Consulting and Texas Lawyer. He is also a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow.  Legal 500 US Elite selection is based upon an extensive peer review and editorial staff analysis of key matters handled during the past year. 

Bailey Brauer co-founder earns Benchmark honor for 12th consecutive year  DALLAS – Clayton Bailey of the Texas-based trial and appellate firm Bailey Brauer PLLC has earned Local Litigation Star recognition from Benchmark Litigation for a 12th consecutive year.  Mr. Bailey was first honored as a Future Star by Benchmark in 2012 and has been a Litigation Star mainstay since 2015. He regularly represents clients throughout the country 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.   Since co-founding Bailey Brauer in 2013, he has saved his trial and appellate clients more than $1 billion in potential exposure in federal district and bankruptcy courts across the country and in state courts in more than a dozen states.  Among the nation’s preeminent agribusiness attorneys, he contributed his authoritative voice to sections exploring issues affecting the beef and poultry industries, and an examination of the administration and enforcement of the USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Act in the American Bar Association’s “Agriculture and Food Handbook.”  In addition to his latest Litigation Star recognition, Mr. Bailey’s work has earned professional honors from The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon, and D CEO magazine. He is a member of the Litigation Counsel of America, Federal Bar Association, and The Trial Institute.   Benchmark Litigation, which describes itself as the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers, interviews lawyers and clients and analyzes case developments to determine the world’s top legal practitioners. For more information, visit www.benchmarklitigation.com. 

Dallas attorneys earn 2025 Texas Super Lawyers recognition  DALLAS – Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer have been named to the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers for business litigation, a distinction earned by only 5% of eligible attorneys statewide. Partner Jared Wilkinson was also recognized for business litigation in the companion Texas Rising Stars guide.  This is Mr. Bailey’s 15th consecutive selection to Texas Super Lawyers, a milestone that highlights his reputation as a go-to trial and appellate advocate in high-stakes commercial litigation involving RICO, fraud, deceptive trade practices, antitrust, the Packers and Stockyards Act, unfair business practices, and breach of contract. The respected trial attorney has consistently earned professional accolades from Benchmark Litigation, The National Trial Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Lawyer, D Magazine, BTI Consulting and Lawdragon.  Known for his successful track record in guiding companies through high-stakes commercial litigation, Mr. Brauer is frequently called on to resolve disputes involving fraud, deceptive practices in commercial transactions, tortious interference, breach of contract, and breaches of fiduciary duties and non-compete agreements. His work has also been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Lawyer, BTI Consulting and Lawdragon. This is his ninth Super Lawyers selection.   This is Mr. Wilkinson’s first selection to Texas Rising Stars, which recognizes the state’s most promising young attorneys. He represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, class actions and multidistrict litigation, corporate governance, shareholder litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts. His practice has also earned Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation recognition.  Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and review by a panel of

Trio honored for expertise in commercial, financial litigation DALLAS — Bailey Brauer PLLC partners Clayton Bailey, Alex Brauer, and Jason Marlin have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Marlin were recognized for their expertise in commercial litigation, and Mr. Brauer was selected for his work in business and financial litigation. The Leading Litigators guide recognizes the nation’s top courtroom lawyers who advocate on behalf of clients whose business, well-being or future is in jeopardy. Mr. Bailey is renowned for his trial and appellate work in complex tort and commercial cases in federal and state courts across the country. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation and appeals involving 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. In addition to Lawdragon, he has consistently earned recognition from Benchmark Litigation, The National Trial Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Brauer is a sought-after trial attorney for business disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices in commercial transactions, tortious interference, breach of contract, breaches of fiduciary duties, and non-compete agreements. His work also has earned honors from Chambers USA, Texas Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in Dallas, Texas Trailblazers, and The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Brauer was also recently named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide based on his commercial real estate litigation work. Mr. Marlin represents clients in a broad range of business disputes, including financial services litigation and royalty claims involving energy companies. He has previously earned recognition from Lawdragon and Texas Super Lawyers.

Attorneys recognized for expertise in commercial litigation, appellate work Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer have been recognized among the nation’s top commercial litigators in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Bailey earned additional recognition for his appellate practice. The 2026 selection is the 10th for Mr. Bailey, who regularly represents clients in high-stakes litigation involving RICO, fraud, deceptive trade practices, antitrust, the Packers and Stockyards Act, unfair business practices, and breach of contract. In addition to Best Lawyers, Mr. Bailey has consistently earned professional recognition from Benchmark Litigation, The National Trial Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, D Magazine, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers. Business clients rely upon Mr. Brauer to help resolve disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices in commercial transactions, tortious interference, breach of contract, and breaches of fiduciary duties and non-compete agreements. This is the eighth Best Lawyers selection for Mr. Brauer, who has represented several clients in disputes involving the sale and purchase of businesses. A Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, Mr. Brauer’s work has earned professional accolades from Chambers USA, Texas Lawyer, D Magazine, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers. Firm partner Jared Wilkinson earned recognition on the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch guide for both his commercial litigation and appellate work. Ones to Watch honors attorneys who have been in private practice for less than 10 years. Mr. Wilkinson regularly represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, class actions and multidistrict litigation, corporate governance, shareholder litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts. One of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the United States, Best Lawyers selection is limited to the top 5% of practicing attorneys and

Bailey Brauer partner Jared Wilkinson has earned selection to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide in recognition of his commercial litigation practice. Mr. Wilkinson represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, class actions and multi-district litigation, corporate governance, shareholder litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts and has significant experience in a wide range of business litigation and arbitration. A Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, he was selected to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for 2025. Recognizing the leading attorneys nationwide who are in the first 15 years of practice, The Next Generation guide provides a “forecast of the fascinating future of global law practice,” according to Lawdragon, the publisher of more than two dozen guides focused on the legal world’s changemakers.

Bailey Brauer partners Clayton Bailey and Ben Stewart have been selected to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers legal guide.   Attorneys were selected based upon their representation of investors, consumers and businesses in high-stakes financial disputes, according to Lawdragon. “These attorneys embody the professional defiance required to challenge the most powerful and are a source of inspiration,” deftly providing “a level of assuredness and commitment to a justice system that can sometimes seem adrift.”  This is Mr. Bailey’s third selection by Lawdragon to the Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers list based on his antitrust work.  The nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation involving RICO, fraud, deceptive trade practices, antitrust, unfair business practices, breach of contract, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.   This is Mr. Stewart’s second consecutive selection for his antitrust and SEC work. He regularly represents clients in federal and state courts in matters involving insurance coverage, officer/director liability and other complex litigation. He also assists companies with internal and governmental investigations.   The full 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers listing can be found here.

During the June 19 public hearing regarding a proposed water project in East Texas, Bailey Brauer co-founder Clayton Bailey was among those to speak out against a proposed water project has the potential to impact residents and businesses across several counties. His message was simple and direct.   "Folks, it's clear what is going on. This is a grab for water, and it's by a rich man who's trying to enrich himself to the detriment of all of these good people here," he said. The crowd at Jacksonville City Hall responded to his comments with “applause and murmurs of agreement,” according to WFAA news coverage of the hearing.   At the heart of the debate is a proposal by Kyle Bass and his firm, Conservation Equity Management, to drill test wells into the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, part of the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District.   Residents across several East Texas counties are among those who have expressed concerns about the motives and possible consequences, noting that “there’s nothing stopping the company from eventually selling the water to the highest bidder—possibly far outside the region,” according to WFAA.  

Bailey Brauer co-founder again recognized among leading commercial litigators  DALLAS – Alex Brauer, co-founder of the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has again earned recognition from Chambers USA for his handling of high-stakes commercial disputes.   This is the seventh consecutive year Mr. Brauer has been honored for his commercial litigation practice.   Published by London-based Chambers and Partners, the annual Chambers USA guide is regarded as the nation’s most respected legal directory based on its comprehensive analysis of attorneys and law firms. Recognition is based on extensive attorney and client interviews designed to identify those who possess outstanding legal acumen and other qualities valued most by clients, including diligence and commitment to professional conduct and client service.   Clients depend on Mr. Brauer’s ability to develop creative resolutions to their most complex disputes and to present compelling cases to judges and juries in state and federal courts when acceptable resolutions cannot be reached. During the research outreach, one client told Chambers that Mr. Brauer “is our go-to lawyer. We are very pleased with his breadth of knowledge and service.” Another client noted that “Alex is great to work with and very responsive to our needs and questions.”  Business clients regularly call upon Mr. Brauer to help resolve disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices in commercial transactions, and breaches of fiduciary duties and non-compete agreements. He also represents clients in disputes involving the sales and purchases of businesses.        His work has consistently earned professional accolades from The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, D Magazine, BTI Consulting and Texas Lawyer. He is also a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow.   Earlier this year, Bailey Brauer PLLC was selected to the companion Chambers Texas Spotlight 2025 Guide, which recognizes outstanding boutique

Trial attorney named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 10th consecutive year DALLAS – Alex Brauer, co-founder of the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has been recognized among the 2025 Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. This is Mr. Brauer’s 10th consecutive selection among the publication’s listing of North Texas’ leading business/commercial litigators. Nationally known for his ability to identify creative resolutions to complex business disputes and for presenting compelling cases to judges and juries when acceptable resolutions cannot be reached, Mr. Brauer’s practice focuses on bet-the-company litigation in state and federal courts. “Alex is the type of attorney clients rely on to deliver highly sophisticated case work. But what sets him apart is his personal dedication to every case he handles,” said firm co-founder Clayton Bailey. “Clients seek him out because they know he will give his full attention to their most important legal needs and seek out a path to success that is unique for them.” Mr. Brauer’s work has consistently earned professional accolades from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, BTI Consulting, and Texas Lawyer. He is also a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow. Selection to the Best Lawyers in Dallas list is based on editorial and peer evaluation of nominees. The complete list is featured in the May 2025 edition of D Magazine.