Alex Brakefield
About Alex Brakefield
Alex Brakefield is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Alex Brakefield is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Dallas, TX
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