Commercial Litigation
Merritt M. Clements
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Merritt Clements practices all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeals. He handles commercial, personal injury and professional liability disputes.
Overview
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1987
- New Mexico, State Bar
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Associate
- American Inns of Court – William Sessions Chapter - Member
- San Antonio Bar Association - Member
- New Mexico, State Bar
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Associate
- American Inns of Court – William Sessions Chapter - Member
- San Antonio Bar Association - Member
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1987
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
News & Media
Additional Information
- Experience
Tried approximately 30 cases to verdict
- Won zero verdict for manufacturer sued for $22 million on claims of copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets and tortious influence
- Negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of electronics manufacturer in complex breach of contract and fraud suit filed against well-known internet portal
- Successfully defended Class 1 railroads in multiple negligence, FELA and Carmack Amendment (freight loss) cases
- Secured summary judgment for defendants in complex legal malpractice case and defended judgment through appeals.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of county sued for alleged civil rights violations
- Following trial to hung jury in strong plaintiffs’ venue, negotiated favorable settlement for corporation sued by 250 claimants alleging toxic exposure
- Obtained dismissal of case filed by large distributor of alcoholic beverages against manufacturer
- Successfully defended lender liability suit
- Obtained summary judgment for title insurance company and protected result through appeals
- Obtained substantial settlement for professional sports team from operator of chartered flight due to injuries suffered by two athletes
- Other Court Admissions
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
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