Practice Emphasis
Civil Trial Practice in the areas of Insurance Defense, Employment, Construction and Commercial Litigation

Professional Summary
Patrick Garner was born and raised in Houston. He is a litigator and trial attorney, specializing in construction and commercial litigation, and employment law representing Plaintiffs and Defendants. Mr. Garner has also served as a faculty member and speaker at seminars regarding residential construction issues and workplace safety, as well as water intrusion and mold related claims. Patrick has successfully defended and prosecuted claims involving contract disputes and construction defects representing property owners, general contractors, subcontractors and property managers.

As part of Patrick's employment practice, he has represented both employers and employees in all types of federal and state employment litigation, including claims based upon age, race, sex, disability and national origin discrimination. He also handles wrongful discharge claims, counsels employers on how to avoid litigation, and represents employers and employees in virtually all facets of employment law.

Education
Texas Christian University (B.A., 1989)
South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1996)

Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas (1997)
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States District Court:

Eastern District of Texas
Northern District of Texas
Southern District of Texas
Western District of Texas

Memberships & Affiliations
State Bar of Texas:

Litigation Section
Construction Law Section
Labor & Employment Law Section

College of the State Bar of Texas
Defense Research Institute
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Houston Bar Association:

Litigation Section
Labor & Employment Law Section
Construction Law Section

Houston Young Lawyers Association
Texas Young Construction Lawyers Association
Texas Young Lawyers Association

W. Patrick Garner

Principal

Houston, Texas
(713) 535-5527 (Direct)
(713) 535-5533 (Fax)
wpgarner@cbylaw.com

Publications