Alex Cochran Joins Jones Walker as Special Counsel in Houston

Alex Cochran has joined Jones Walker LLP as a special counsel in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Industry Team in Houston.

The move brings a practitioner into the firm who handles disputes across the oil and gas sector. According to Jones Walker LLP, his docket covers matters involving onshore and offshore drilling, chemical releases, toxic spills, and workplace accidents.

Commercial Litigation and Industry Defense

Beyond drilling disputes and environmental incidents, Cochran manages the commercial and insurance-coverage litigation that frequently follows industrial accidents. He represents privately held and publicly traded vendors, contractors, service providers, and other supply-chain companies serving major refineries and petrochemical facilities.

His practice also extends outside the energy sector. He handles commercial, products liability, and real estate disputes for businesses operating in construction, technology, manufacturing, and related industries.

“Alex brings valuable experience handling complex disputes involving the energy and environmental sectors, and we are pleased to welcome him to Jones Walker. His relationship-focused approach to helping clients navigate complex issues makes him a great addition to our energy and litigation team and will be an asset to our clients., said Bill Hines, managing partner at Jones Walker LLP.”

Cochran Advises Clients on Dispute Prevention and Strategy

Cochran focuses on dispute prevention alongside courtroom defense. He routinely advises clients on accidents, operational incidents, and commercial conflicts to minimize potential exposure before disputes escalate into lawsuits.

Drawing on earlier experience in a growth-focused industry, he advises clients on dispute resolution strategies. This includes evaluating settlement negotiations, arbitration, and trials based on long-term business objectives and partnerships.

I was drawn to Jones Walker because of the firm’s reputation for representing clients in complex litigation and its relationship-driven approach to client service. I am excited to join the team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth in Texas and across the energy industry., Cochran said.

Jones Walker LLP ranks among the largest 140 law firms in the United States, maintaining offices across Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, and Texas.

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