The Texas Supreme Court has denied further review of a $1.2 million summary judgment for breach of contract granted in favor of Ware Jackson’s client, a residential developer, which was previously affirmed by the First Court of Appeals in Houston. Michelle Blair handled the appellate proceedings and was a member of the trial team that secured the summary judgment along with Avery Sheppard and Don Jackson.

Ware Jackson partner Avery Sheppard is serving as the Course Director for 18^th Annual Damages in Civil Litigation Course, presented by TexasBar CLE. The live webcast will take place on February 5-6, 2026, and will feature presentations on topics such as the new summary judgment rules, whether artificial intelligence can help prove or disprove damages, and issues with valuating and dealing with digital assets. Avery will also be conducting his own presentation on wrongful death vs. survival damages. More information can be found here.

Ware Jackson sponsored this year’s Tee It Up with TIRR golf tournament. Partners Don Jackson, Tyler Henkel, Avery Sheppard and Ferguson McNiel participated in the tournament, which raises funds for Mission Connect, a collaborative neurotrauma research project founded by TIRR Foundation that focuses on traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.