Janet Garza's practice centers on complex business litigation, including a wide variety of matters such as antitrust, securities, tortuous interference, and breach of contract cases. Janet Garza began her legal practice with Yetter & Warden, and during her tenure there, she was lead attorney representing a commercial lender on a lending liability and foreclosure lawsuit in bankruptcy and federal district court. Janet Garza also first-chaired a breach of contract dispute on behalf of a Fortune 500 company, having drafted and argued a summary judgment motion that resulted in a full judgment for the client.
Professional Background
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Schirrmeister Diaz-Arrastia Brem LLP (2008-[present)
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Yetter & Warden (2004-2008)
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Andrews & Kurth LLP (2001-2002)
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Clerkship at the United States District Court Houston, Texas,
Judge Lee H. Rosenthal
Education
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Yale Law School (J.D. 2001); Finalist, Benjamin N. Cardozo
Prize for Best Appellate Brief; Semifinalist, Thomas Swan
Barristers' Union Mock Trial Competition; Director, Barristers'
Union Mock Trial Competition, 2000-2001
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University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. summa cum laude 1997)
Admissions and Affiliations
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
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United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
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United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
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United States District Court, Western District of Texas
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State Bar of Texas
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Houston Bar Association Antitrust Section
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