Christy A. Hext
Of Counsel
713.816.3016
chext@macdonalddevin.com
Houston Office
Christy maintains an active trial practice and specializes in personal injury, commercial construction litigation, premises liability, Dram Shop Litigation, and products liability defense. She represents Fortune 500 companies and insurers, medium-sized companies as well as individuals. Ms. Hext also handles commercial litigation and arbitration matters and performs employment consulting.
Overview
Christy has first-chaired over sixty jury trials. Recent trial results include: received defense verdict in trucking case in Laredo, Texas, received defense verdict on a premises liability case for national restaurant chain in federal court in Dallas, Texas and successfully handled related appeal, received defense verdict in a products liability case against nationally recognized plaintiff firm, received defense verdict in a products liability case and prevailed on counterclaim for damages and received favorable verdict for employer on Fair Labor & Standards Act (FLSA) case in federal court.
Honors and Recognitions
- Outstanding Lawyers of America
- AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell
- Faculty – TADC Trial Academy
- Judge – Advocates – University of Houston Law Center
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- American Board of Trial Advocates
Educational and Professional Background
- University of Houston Law Center (J.D. 1988)
- University of Texas @ Austin (B.A. 1985)
Court Admissions
Christy A. Hext is admitted to practice in all Texas state and federal courts