Senior Counsel

Dallas

Office: 972.392.8900

tgray@buchalter.com

Bar Admissions

Texas, New Mexico

Overview

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Trent Gray is Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Dallas office and a member of the Litigation  and Construction Law practice groups.

Mr. Gray has extensive experience representing individuals and corporate clients in all aspects of civil litigation. Mr. Gray focuses his practice on representing businesses, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, real estate developers, and owners in a broad range of complex disputes. He also enjoys advising clients during construction projects when problems arise and negotiating an efficient resolution to avoid litigation.

Whether he’s representing a local contractor, an individual, or a Fortune 500 company, Mr. Gray brings a unique and detail-oriented approach to meet his client’s needs. Mr. Gray brings valuable experience to a setting that permits more individualized client attention and a heightened focus on efficiently achieving client objectives. In addition to being licensed in the State of Texas, Mr. Gray is also licensed in New Mexico and has successfully litigated cases in forums across the country, both in state and federal court. Mr. Gray is a native Texan and grew up in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is an active member of the Dallas Bar Association, as well as several other local professional organizations

  • Obtained a defense arbitration award for a general contractor in a dispute with a large real estate developer involving claims of breach of contract and defective workmanship.
  • Successfully negotiated a large settlement for a partner in a real estate development dispute arising out of a multi-million-dollar mixed use development.
  • Obtained favorable arbitration award for general contractor in a dispute with a subcontractor involving claims of indemnity and contribution.
  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of roofing contractor in large construction defect case relating to a commercial building.
  • Successfully resolved a multi-million-dollar construction defect claim against a subcontractor related to a residential apartment complex.
  • Successfully prosecuted a contractual indemnity claim on general contractor’s behalf after settlement with the real estate owner.
  • Successful resolution of a negligence, breach of contract, and breach of warranty action involving the alleged failure of a stucco system used on a multi-million-dollar residence.
  • Obtained dismissal of a lawsuit against a licensed engineer for failure to file a Certificate of Merit.

Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Education

  • Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • Texas Tech University, B.B.A.

  • TEXO (North Texas Associated General Contractors / Associated Builders and Contractors) – Member
  • State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section – Member
  • Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section – Member
  • Dallas Bar Association (2011)

  • Litigation & Arbitration
  • Lien and Bond Claims
  • Claim Analysis & Preparation

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