Since joining Hartline Barger in 2003, Brian has focused on general litigation, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and death, as well as product liability litigation for automotive and tire manufacturers. By repeatedly and effectively defending catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, he has acquired expertise in a full spectrum of areas, from dram shop cases to complex product liability matters.
Brian is also actively involved in a wide range of other practice areas, including business and commercial litigation, employment claims, professional liability, premises liability, toxic torts, healthcare and medical malpractice, pharmaceutical litigation, trucking litigation, and collection matters.
Brian regularly appears in both state and federal courts in Texas, including extensive experience at the trial level. He has represented multiple Fortune 500 companies at trial, including General Motors, Toyota, and Bridgestone Tire.
Brian was named a ‘Texas Rising Star’ by Thomson Reuters, a legal publisher, in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Attorneys receiving this recognition are nominated in a statewide survey by fellow lawyers who have personally observed them in action. Fewer than 3 percent of the attorneys in a state may be named to the list.
Brian completed his undergraduate studies at SMU with a B.A. in finance and a minor in economics. He then went on to attend SMU Dedman School of Law and graduated in 2003. While attending law school, Brian clerked at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted in jury selection for dozens of felony cases, all of which ultimately returned guilty verdicts.
In 2022, Brian graduated from Harvard Business School’s 18 month Analytics Program, (“HBAP”). HBAP combines classes from the Harvard Business School (HBS), the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This is the only program offered at Harvard under these three shields.
Eagans v. Weir Brothers Contracting, Inc.
Transportation Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Canedo v. XTC
Dram Shop; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Tolentino v. Houston Country Club
Premises Liability; Dismissed
Villanueva v. RCI
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
McGeorge v. Northwood Retail, LLC
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Allston v. Onyx
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Isias v. BMB
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Washington v. RCI
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Solano v. Twin Peaks
Dram Shop; Dismissed
Fennell v. Hal Rice Insurance Agency
Professional Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Reglado v. Fundación
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Arellano v. BMB
Dram Shop Trial; Defense Verdict
Peralta – Adame v. Sodexo
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
James v. Mi Familia
Dram Shop; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
HFIC v. Gilliam
Professional Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Coronado v. XTC
Dram Shop; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Furman – Echeagaray v. MAA, L.P.
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Moore v. WRPS, Inc.
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgment
2319 Walnut LLC v. Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Commercial Litigation Trial
Sullivan v. RCI
Dram Shop Trial; Defense Verdict
Arias v. VR Park at Waterford Apartments
Premises Liability Trial; Defense Verdict
In re Pate Rehabilitation
Labor and Employment Trial; Defense Verdict
Pickett v. Orion Real Estate, Inc.
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgement
Ochoa v. Lonestar Distribution
Transportation Liability Trial; Settled During Trial
Publicly Traded Hospitality Company Case No. 70 460 00191 1
Labor and Employment Arbitration; Defense Verdict
Sturdevant v. The Mansions of Rockwall
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgement
Owens v. Blue Valley Apartments, Inc.
Premises Liability; Dismissed by Summary Judgement
Harris v. Tutle & Tutle Trucking Inc. and Michael Lovvorn
Transportation Liability Trial; Defense Verdict
Eades v. Pate Rehabilitation
Healthcare Professional Liability Trial; Defense Verdict
Washington v. RCI and Micela Liem
Dram Shop Trial, Defense Verdict
Luong v. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. and Jason Bybee
Transportation Liability Trial; Defense Verdict
Kaul v. General Motors and Lone Star Buick-GMC II, L.P.
Product Liability Trial; Defense Verdict
On the basketball court or golf course, Brian enjoys a little friendly competition when he can find the time. And he doesn’t just play against friends and co-workers; he also takes on bass and trout in the fishing waters of Texas and Arkansas.