E. John Gorman • Bair Hilty, P.C.

E. John Gorman brings a rare blend of talents to Bair Hilty, P.C., coupling the complementary skills of a trial lawyer with those of an appellate practitioner. This special prowess helped him to achieve the distinction of being Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, Martindale-Hubbell endorses him with an AV rating – its most prestigious ranking for attorneys.

Whatever the form of advocacy, John embraces the challenge with a can-do enthusiasm. He cut his teeth litigating in insurance, business, banking, consumer, and oil and gas cases, and he in turn applies that unique knowledge and keen perspective to appeals. At the trial court level, John draws upon his appellate expertise to frame the core issues and lay the groundwork for appeal. He uses these exceptional abilities to his client’s advantage when it counts the most. Such cradle-to-grave experience in lawsuits allows him to offer case-sensitive insights and strategic options few attorneys can.

John graduated with honors as a College Scholar from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981, earning his B.A. degree in history. In 1984, he received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served as the Chief Note and Comment Editor on the Houston Law Review. Before joining Bair Hilty, P.C., John worked for a prestigious Houston law firm and then practiced civil appellate law on his own.

John has handled over 100 appeals and mandamus actions in state and federal appellate courts involving legal issues that run the gamut. Besides researching and writing each appellate brief himself, John has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and half of the 14 intermediate appellate courts in Texas. He strives to succeed on appeal where others often fail. To vindicate the client’s position in hard-fought litigation affords him the utmost satisfaction.

A sixth-generation Texan, John takes great pride in his home state, particularly when it comes to UT football. Saltwater fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast occupies his leisure time. He and his wife Brenda enjoy cooking, spoiling their 3 grandsons, and collecting antique American furniture representative of the Federal and Chippendale periods, circa 1770-1820.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: jgorman@bairhilty.com
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PRACTICE AREAS:

Civil Appeals, Civil Trials, Business and Insurance Disputes


REPRESENTATIVE APPELLATE CASES:

Tubular Inspectors, Inc. v. Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX),
977 F.2d 180 (5th Cir. 1992)

Mills v. Director, Office of Workers’ Comp. Programs,
877 F.2d 356 (5th Cir. 1989) (en banc)

PKG Contracting, Inc. v. City of Mesquite,
197 S.W.3d 388 (Tex. 2006)

Stewart Title Guar. Co. v. Sterling,
822 S.W.2d 1 (Tex. 1991)

In re J.B. Hunt Transp., Inc., 307 S.W.3d 804
(Tex. App. – San Antonio 2010, orig. proceeding)

In re Seven-O Corp., 289 S.W.3d 384
(Tex. App. – Waco 2009, orig. proceeding)

Potter v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., 2009 Tex. App. LEXIS 5077
(Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2009, pet. denied)

Patterson v. Holub, 264 S.W.3d 180
(Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 2008, pet. denied)

City of Mesquite v. PKG Contracting, Inc., 263 S.W.3d 444
(Tex. App. – Dallas 2008, pet. filed)

Hong Kong Dev., Inc. v. Nguyen, 229 S.W.3d 415
(Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, no pet.)

In re Foremost County Mut. Ins. Co., 172 S.W.3d 128
(Tex. App. – Beaumont 2005, orig. proceeding)

Aquaduct, LLC v. McElhenie, 116 S.W.3d 438
(Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, no pet.)

GTE Mobilnet of S. Tex. Ltd. P’ship v. Pascouet, 61 S.W.3d 599
(Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied)