John F. Jakuback

John Jakuback represents businesses and institutions in complex commercial and personal injury litigation, including matters involving Fortune 500 companies, regional enterprises, municipalities, and other organizational clients. His practice focuses on the defense of high-exposure claims, including large-scale and multi-party disputes across Texas, Louisiana, and other jurisdictions. Based in Houston, Texas, John is a shareholder at Kean Miller and brings decades of litigation experience to matters involving significant financial and operational risk.

From the initial investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings, John serves as lead defense counsel, advising clients on litigation strategy, risk management, and emergency response in serious injury and catastrophic loss matters. He works closely with in-house counsel, insurers, and claims professionals to develop practical approaches tailored to each case and the client’s broader business objectives.

John regularly defends claims involving insurance law, medical malpractice defense, major contract disputes, tort and wrongful death claims, municipal liability, civil rights allegations, and industrial construction and maintenance issues. His experience also includes oil and gas loss litigation, premises liability matters, retail casualty claims, and construction defect disputes, with a consistent focus on thorough case development and effective advocacy in and out of court.

Known for his analytical approach to complex legal issues, John emphasizes careful preparation, efficient use of client resources, and clear, fact-driven arguments. He places particular importance on building credibility with judges and juries and on pursuing resolution strategies that align with the facts, applicable law, and client priorities.

Licensed to practice in both Texas and Louisiana, John advises a national client base on litigation management, trial planning, and settlement negotiations. He has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law – Defense and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, including recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” in both categories. John is also an elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.