Robert H. Mow, Jr.

Partner

Dallas

+1.214.939.5448

Fax +1.214.939.5849

Primary Practice

Commercial Disputes

Secondary Practices

Education

LL.B., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 1963, (magna cum laude)
A.B., University of Missouri, 1960, (with distinction)

Admissions

Bar of Texas
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Mr. Mow has spent many years representing clients in a wide variety of complicated litigation matters and enjoys a sterling national reputation as a top trial lawyer. Mr. Mow has tried or settled cases involving high-tech disputes, software, securities and breach of fiduciary duty, legal and other professional malpractice, product liability, intellectual property and employee disputes, fraud, and other complex commercial, personal injury, and construction disputes. He has represented clients in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts, and in numerous Texas state courts. Mr. Mow is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Areas of Emphasis

Complex commercial and injury litigation
Professional defense
Fiduciary cases

Professional Background

Mr. Mow was also the former managing partner of the law firm of Hughes & Luce, LLP.

Achievements

Best Lawyers’ 2012 Dallas Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year
2011 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Texas Bar Foundation
First Baptist Academy: The Orville and Esther Beth Rogers Award for Service in the Area of Christian Education: Bob & Jody Mow (2010)
The Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice given by the Southern Methodist University School of Law, February 2, 2008
Chambers & Partners: Litigation: General Commercial (Texas), Chambers USA, 2007-2012
The International Who's Who of Commercial Litigators 2006-2009
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation and Legal Malpractice, 1984-present
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2005, 2008 and 2011
Texas SuperLawyer, Law & Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly, 2003-2010 (2006: Top 100, Top DFW, Top 10 in Texas)
Best Lawyers in Dallas, Business Litigation Law, D Magazine, 2003-2009
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Dallas Bar Association, 2003

Professional/Civic Activities

First Chair, Intellectual Property Committee, Litigation Section, ABA
Dallas Bar Association
Chair, Evaluation Committee, Committee for a Qualified Judiciary
Vice president and director, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Chair, Grievance Committee for the Sixth District, State Bar of Texas
Chair, Dallas Bar Fellows
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
Former Chair of Board, First Baptist Academy

Additional Information

Publications & Speeches

"Four Partners Listed Among “Best of the U.S.”, July 24, 2006

Defended an international telecom manufacturer in complex product warranty case. (Successful settlement after five-week jury trial.)
Successfully defended a major oil company in case involving patent, trade secret, employee confidentiality, patent royalty, defamation, infliction of emotional distress, civil conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duty. (Eight-week jury trial.)
Defended corporate officers and directors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and fraud to ESOP owners arising out of a merger into one of the country's larger health care companies. (Mistrial and defense of other directors or officers in other cases to successful settlements.)
Defended a $40+ million claim for a successful, high-tech company and its principal officers from claims by its former CEO/30% stockholder of breaches of fiduciary duty, hiding new inventions, conspiracy, and fraud in connection with the sale of securities. (Successful verdict after five-week jury trial.)
Defended $40+ million claim of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and DTPA issues against a prominent law firm. The underlying case issues included claims of breach of contract for purchase of a business jet, fraud, DTPA, and liquidated damages. (Defense verdict in four-week jury trial.)
Defended a large Japanese computer printer manufacturer against a $100+ million product liability/wrongful death suit involving the death of a young mother and serious burns to children. (Jury trial resulted in defense verdict.) (Defense of other product or injury claims on behalf of other manufacturers, including German auto makers.)
Defended large Dallas-based national bank against pension plan trustees claiming bank had vacated its "banking home" and caused disruption and damage to a major downtown Dallas office complex. (Obtained favorable settlement.)
Defended litigation in several forums involving lender liability and alter ego claims against a large regional bank holding company and subsidiary banks. (Obtained favorable settlement.)
Tried to a good result a warranty and deceptive trade practice action against a major national manufacturer of industrial gearing
Defended Southwestern Bell Telephone through summary judgment and appeals in tortious interference case brought by AT&T
Trial (non-jury) and successful appeal to the 5th Circuit of District upholding Judge Harold Entz's position against construing § 2 of the Voting Rights Act to force election of Texas District Judges from single-member districts
Successfully represented minority shareholder in one of the area's national sports franchises to prevent a squeeze-out
Represented secured lender in an adversary case involving contract, fraud, usury and conspiracy claims. (80-page Findings and Conclusions in one-week trial.)