Jeffrey Whitfield

About Jeffrey Whitfield

Jeff Whitfield represents businesses and individuals facing a wide variety of legal and policy challenges, including but not limited to contract disputes, election challenges, securities litigation, products and premises liability, international law issues, statutory construction, and questions of constitutionality. 

Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. Whitfield attained the rank of Captain while serving as an active duty Air Force Officer. Following his military service, he worked his way through law school as legislative aide to Texas State Senator John Whitmire. From law school, Mr. Whitfield served with the team prosecuting war criminals at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia located in the Hague, Netherlands. He then served as law clerk to Judge Rhesa H. Barksdale on the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Whitfield serves on the board of directors for a number of nonprofit and civic organizations,  and is the Pro Bono Coordinator for the firm.

Education

  • The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors,
    2007
  • Texas International Law Journal, Staff
  • Texas Law Fellowships, Director
  • The University of Bradford, England, MA and MPhil
    2004
  • Fulbright Scholar
  • Rotary World Peace Fellow
  • United States Air Force Academy, B.S
    1996
  • Distinguished Graduate
  • The Outstanding Graduate in Legal Studies
  • The Outstanding Cadet in Military Arts and Sciences

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Class Action Litigation
    Complex Commercial Litigation
    Environmental Litigation
    Intellectual Property Litigation
    Probate and Trust Litigation
    Products Liability Litigation
    Professional Malpractice Litigation
    Real Estate and Construction Litigation
    Securities and Corporate Litigation

  • Public Law
  • Appellate
  • Environmental Law
  • Representation of Utilities, Districts and Municipalities

  • Labor & Employment
  • Employment Litigation

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(512) 495-6400


Austin, Texas

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