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John R. Crews

Partner


John Crews has represented clients in litigation matters nationally for over 20 years. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, he has litigated in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

John represents clients in a variety of industries including travel and transportation, accounting, computer and information technology, chemical, real estate, and insurance. His expertise extends to securities litigation, antitrust, contracts, accountant liability, employment, intellectual property/trade secrets, and insurance coverage and bad faith.

Throughout his career, John has tried numerous cases to verdict or judgment. He has also appeared before tribunals of the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce. John has also represented individuals, corporations, and professional services firms in a variety of governmental investigations, including investigations conducted by the United States Securities & Exchange Commission, the office of the New York Attorney General, the Internal Revenue Service and the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Representative Experience

  • Successfully defended a chemical company in one of the few toxic tort class actions ever to go to trial.
  • Obtained summary judgment for a client in a tortious interference case in which the client's joint venture partner had already suffered a $35 million judgment for breach of contract and fraud by the same plaintiff in arbitration.
  • Defended U.S.-based global professional services and insurance brokerage firm in a securities class action following the well publicized investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office into certain practices in the insurance industry.
  • Defended “Big 4” accounting firm in securities litigation arising out the financial collapse of Safety-Kleen Corporation.
  • Represented U.S. travel technology company in breach of contract action, successfully obtaining a settlement publicly reported to be $37 million.
  • Represented “Big Four” accounting firm in criminal tax investigation.
  • Defended major semiconductor and electronics manufacturer in action arising out of failed consumer telephone system development project.
  • Defended U.S. travel technology company in arbitration for commission allegedly due on multimillion-dollar sale to Pakistani airline.
  • Represented online travel booking service in trade secrets action related to the sale of travel insurance online.
  • Represented defendant in action filed under state securities laws arising out of failed limited partnerships in a bench trial.
  • Defended motor coach manufacturer in an employment litigation jury trial.
  • Represented travel company in internet advertising investigation by New York Attorney General.
  • Represented plaintiff, a real estate investment advisor, in breach of contract/fraud action arising out of real estate development loan in a jury trial.
  • Defended "Big Four" accounting firm in an action relating to the sale of an insurance company in a jury trial.


John R. Crews

Chase Tower, Suite 3601
2200 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214-922-3408
Fax: 214-922-3899

Education

  • Pepperdine University
    (J.D., 1985)
  • Whittier College
    (B.A., 1982)

Admitted to Practice

  • Texas
  • California