Cox Smith Matthews Taps Veteran Litigator to Lead New Dallas Office



Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated, the largest business and business litigation law firm based in San Antonio and the South Texas region, today announced that David Bryant has joined the firm as a shareholder in its new Dallas office.

"We re thrilled to have a person of David's caliber join our firm," said Managing Director Jamie Smith. "His varied background and expertise in commercial and bankruptcy litigation will add depth to our litigation practice, and his strong network of North Texas ties will help jumpstart our office there. It s an exciting development for our firm."

David has extensive experience in bankruptcy-related litigation, securities and corporate governance matters, technology and real estate litigation, and all areas of business dispute practice. He has successfully prosecuted and defended many high profile cases throughout the country. David served as General Counsel for Perot Systems Corporation, and represented Ross Perot in connection with numerous litigation and non-litigation matters.

David served in 2005 as lead counsel for a post-confirmation bankruptcy trustee in extensive litigation relating to the agriculture industry in Las Vegas, and as lead counsel for a post-confirmation bankruptcy trustee in major litigation in Mississippi arising out of a failed merger in the marine and offshore equipment construction industry.

Bryant's expertise complements the firm's long-established and respected bankruptcy practice. Bryant will work closely with shareholder Deborah Williamson, head of Cox Smith Matthews' Creditors' Rights, Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Department. Williamson has extensive experience advising clients on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Her expertise in general bankruptcy combined with Bryant's experience in commercial and bankruptcy litigation will provide unparalleled knowledge and experience to clients involved in bankruptcy litigation matters.

Prior to joining Cox Smith Matthews, Bryant was a partner in Diamond McCarthy Taylor Finley Bryant & Lee, LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in business litigation and insolvency-related matters. Prior to joining Diamond McCarthy, he was a partner at Hughes & Luce, LLP, where he once served as Managing Partner.

Bryant obtained his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1975. He served as an officer of the Harvard Law Review and as a clerk for Judge Homer Thornberry on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a member of the American Law Institute, a trustee of Austin College, and a member of the State Bar in Texas and California.

Cox Smith Matthews' Dallas office is located at 1201 Elm Street, Suite 4242, Dallas, Texas 75270, and the telephone number is 214.698.7800.

Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with offices in Austin and Dallas. With over 13 practice areas and more than 120 attorneys, the Firm provides a full spectrum of legal services to regional, national and international clients. Its major practice areas include Business Litigation, Corporate and Securities, Creditors Rights, Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy, Energy and Natural Resources, Estate Planning, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Public Law, Real Estate and Corporate Finance, Tax, and many other areas of specialization. For more information please visit www.coxsmith.com.





Cox Smith Matthews Taps Veteran Litigator to Lead New Dallas Office