Travis D. Jones is an experienced trial lawyer with a robust commercial litigation practice, representing clients in large, complex, high-profile business disputes. He represents clients in state and federal court proceedings in a wide range of subject matters, including energy and financial services.
Before joining Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Travis worked at a Chambers-ranked Band 1 litigation boutique in Dallas, Texas. He also served as a prosecutor for the U.S. Navy, Judge Advocates General’s (JAG) Corps, where he prosecuted cases on behalf of the USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70), and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion.
Travis graduated cum laude from SMU’s Dedman School of Law. There, he served as Chair of the SMU Board of Advocates and President of the SMU Barristers.
Representative Matters
- Secured $667 million jury verdict as trial counsel for Energy Transfer against Greenpeace for its interference with the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
- Obtained $35 million judgment via summary judgment for Dallas based private equity firm in breach of contract dispute with Texas governmental entities.
- Defeated multi-million dollar lawsuit alleging wholesale retailer breached distribution agreement during COVID-19 pandemic.
Honors/Awards
- National Order of Barristers
- New York City Bar Association Trial Advocacy Award
- D Magazine’s list of Best Lawyers Under 40
- Pepperdine University’s list of 40 Under 40
Publications
- Death and Human Frailty: Why Juror Perceptions Should Shape Capital Punishment Policy, American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Capabilities
- Trials
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Litigation
- Oil and Gas
- Securities Enforcement
- Securities Litigation
- White Collar Defense and Investigations
Credentials
Education:
- Southern Methodist University - 2016 Juris Doctor
- Pepperdine University - 2011 Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- Texas Bar