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Cody's practice focuses on construction-related litigation and transactions in the commercial real estate, public works, and energy industries.  Cody represents owners, developers, contractors, governmental entities, and financial institutions in matters involving pre-construction strategies, contract preparation and negotiation, risk allocation, and dispute resolution in state and federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution forums. Prior to practicing law he served as a judicial intern for the Texas First Court of Appeals and a Harris County District Court to gain insight into trial tactics, courtroom procedures, and judicial decision-making processes.

Representative Experience

  • Represented offshore oil and gas jack-up rig designer in a complex international construction dispute to obtain multimillion dollar award for client.
  • Aided client to reach favorable resolution in multimillion dollar dispute arising from the installation of wet compression units within gas turbines.
  • Negotiated numerous beneficial resolutions for clients to avoid protracted litigation and disputes.

Education

  • South Texas College of Law
    • J.D., 2013
    • magna cum laude
    • South Texas Law Review
    • Dean’s Honor List
    • Board of Advocates
    • Order of Lytae
    • Order of Barristers
    • Best Advocate – Leroy Jeffers Moot Court Competition 2011
    • Best Oralist – Rendigs National Products Liability Moot Court Competition 2012
    • Finalist – ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition 2013
    • Dean’s Outstanding Advocate Award
    • CALI Award - Evidence
    • John F. Ensle Award in Evidence
    • Dean’s Scholar Award
    • South Texas Academic Merit Scholarship
    • Judge Bob Robertson Scholarship
  • University of Texas at Austin
    • B.S., Advertising, 2009
    • Business Foundations Certificate, McCombs School of Business

Admissions

  • Texas, 2013
  • U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas

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