Business Details
Trusted Legal Defense Solutions in Texas and New Mexico
Windle Hood Norton Brittain & Jay is a distinguished law firm with over 150 years of combined legal experience across Texas, New Mexico, and federal courts. Our team of five seasoned trial attorneys specializes in complex civil litigation, product liability defense, healthcare law, employment discrimination cases, and appellate advocacy. We provide strategic legal counsel to businesses, municipalities, and professionals, combining major-firm expertise with personalized service.Our practice areas include commercial litigation, toxic tort defense, and representation of healthcare entities, supported by Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifications. We prioritize efficiency, integrity, and client-focused outcomes, serving clients nationwide from our El Paso, Texas headquarters.
Services
Product Liability Defense
Civil Rights Litigation
Healthcare Entity Representation
Federal Appeals
Commercial Arbitration
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of combined legal experience in civil litigation.
- Our team includes Texas Board-certified appellate law specialists.
- We focus exclusively on defense work for businesses and professionals.
- We serve clients nationwide from Los Angeles to New York City.
- Our attorneys maintain direct client communication throughout all cases.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Product Liability Defense
We defend manufacturers, distributors, and retailers against product liability claims involving design defects, manufacturing flaws, and toxic exposure cases. Our attorneys leverage decades of experience in Texas and New Mexico courts to protect businesses facing asbestos, silica, and chemical exposure litigation. We combine scientific understanding with aggressive trial strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.
Civil Rights Litigation
Our firm specializes in defending government officials and private employers against civil rights and employment discrimination claims. We handle Section 1983 cases involving police misconduct allegations and represent businesses in discrimination lawsuits based on age, race, and disability. Our proactive legal counsel helps clients prevent litigation through compliance strategies.
Healthcare Entity Representation
We provide comprehensive legal defense for healthcare providers facing medical malpractice, HIPAA compliance issues, and qui tam lawsuits. Our attorneys represent hospitals, physicians, and facilities in regulatory investigations and credentialing matters. With over 100 healthcare-related defense cases, we combine medical knowledge with litigation expertise to protect our clients' interests.
Federal Appeals
Our Texas Board-certified appellate specialists handle state and federal appeals across all practice areas. We focus on preserving favorable verdicts and challenging adverse judgments through strategic brief writing and oral arguments. Our experience spans complex civil litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and employment law cases in appellate courts.
Commercial Arbitration
We represent businesses in commercial litigation and arbitration matters including contract disputes, fiduciary litigation, and securities arbitration. Our attorneys handle cases before major forums like FINRA and AAA, providing cost-effective solutions for business conflicts. We combine trial readiness with negotiation skills to resolve disputes efficiently.
People
Eric M. Brittain
Attorney
Specializes in product liability and toxic tort defense with extensive trial experience in complex litigation matters.
Joseph L. Hood Jr.
Attorney
Texas Board-certified civil appellate law specialist handling commercial litigation and employment law defense.
J. L. Jay
Attorney
Focuses on commercial litigation and defamation cases with decades of experience in business dispute resolution.
Gary Norton
Attorney
Healthcare law expert with over 100 medical malpractice defense cases and regulatory compliance experience.
Wayne Windle
Attorney
Commercial litigation specialist and former U.S. District Court law clerk with extensive trial advocacy experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Windle Hood Norton Brittain & Jay specialize in?
We specialize in product liability defense, civil rights litigation, healthcare law, commercial arbitration, and federal appellate practice.
How many years of combined legal experience do your attorneys have?
Our five attorneys have over 150 years of combined legal experience in Texas, New Mexico, and federal courts.
Do you handle cases outside Texas and New Mexico?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide from Los Angeles to New York City in addition to our Southwest focus.
Are your attorneys board-certified in their practice areas?
Yes, we have Texas Board-certified specialists in civil appellate law and multiple practice areas.
What types of clients do you typically represent?
We primarily represent businesses, healthcare entities, government officials, and insurance companies in defense litigation.
Can your firm handle both trial and appellate level cases?
Yes, our attorneys handle cases from initial litigation through trial and all levels of appellate review.
