John F. Jakuback

John Jakuback defends high-stakes commercial and personal injury litigation claims for Fortune 500 companies, regional businesses, municipalities, and other institutional clients. Having successfully advocated for favorable outcomes involving billions of dollars of large-scale, serious claims over the course of his career, John continues to earn his stellar reputation as premier defense counsel and litigation strategist for single and multi-plaintiff and multi-state actions in Texas, Louisiana, and beyond.

From the beginning of an investigation through all stages of litigation defense and as lead trial counsel, John balances the risks associated with defending businesses against major business and personal injury litigation and emergency response and catastrophic law matters.

John aggressively defends, inside and outside of court and as lead and local trial counsel, litigation involving major contract disputes, tort claims, wrongful death claims, municipal liability, civil rights violations, and industrial construction defect claims. He brings veteran skill and an impressive track record of successful outcomes in resolving the litigation of complex industrial maintenance and construction contracts, oil and gas catastrophic loss litigation, and retail casualty, slip and fall, and premises liability claims.

An advocate who is at his best in the face of intense and complex legal analysis, John proves, time and again, his ability to execute behind-the-scenes and often, mission-critical negotiation tactics and defense strategy. He believes in conserving client resources, developing trial strategies that establish a level of trust with judges and juries, and leveraging indisputable, fact-based, and common sense arguments.

Licensed to practice law in both Louisiana and Texas, John consults with a national clientele on litigation management, trial stratagem, and settlement negotiations in both jurisdictions and across the country. He is a firm believer in meticulous preparation and smart and persuasive talking points communicated in a manner that is clear and leaves no room for doubt about his client’s rights. It is no surprise that John has earned a Martindale Hubbell AV-rating and listings in The Best Lawyers in America for both Insurance Law – Defense and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, with “Lawyer of the Year” honors in both categories. Moreover, John is an elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.