Ms. Jones has extensive litigation experience in single-plaintiff and class action matters in federal and state courts, including case development and strategy, discovery, team management, drafting case dispositive motions, pre-trial and post-trial motions, overseeing complex multi-district and third-party discovery, and settlement negotiations.
Her proven track record includes routinely defending clients against claims asserting breach of contract, fraud, negligence, unfair and deceptive practices, and violation of federal consumer protection statutes. Ms. Jones has also handled jurisdictional disputes and title issues, in addition to helping secure an appellate victory for a national bank in a negligence suit brought by a consumer who a fraudster had deceived.
Ms. Jones is well-versed in both federal and state appeals, with admissions before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh, and Federal Circuits. She also brings significant expertise in intellectual property disputes, including patent and trade secret litigation in the biotechnology sector.
Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Jones dedicates her time to pro bono work for Houston Volunteer Lawyers and Disability Rights Texas, further showcasing her commitment to making a positive impact in the community. She is also part of the leadership team of the Bright Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc., and served on its Board of Directors for three years. As a member of Bright Star, she supports local and national philanthropic partners through community service and helps young women develop leadership skills.
Ms. Jones earned her B.S., magna cum laude, in Genetics from Texas A&M University in 1992 and her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1995, where she served as Chief Articles Editor for the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal.