Profile
Brian E. Mason, trial lawyer and business litigator, has established a reputation for not only being a formidable opponent in the courtroom, but also a trusted advisor and an astute strategist in the world of business litigation.
Brian has over a decade of experience in a many diverse legal disciplines, including commercial, real estate, construction, employment, insurance, and trust and estate disputes. Brian has litigated cases across the United States for both plaintiffs and defendants in various industries and sectors. His clients range from Fortune 500 companies to individuals.
While always trial ready, Brian’s influence extends beyond the courtroom. He has been instrumental in guiding businesses through complex legal landscapes. He has experience navigating intricate business disputes, managing corporate legal affairs, and providing strategic advice on matters of risk management and corporate governance. He understands the needs of a business and aligns strategies with legal objectives.
Brian believes that at the heart of every case, every business decision, there is a story to be told. He uses this narrative approach to make complex legal matters comprehensible and relatable, whether he’s presenting to a jury or advising a boardroom of executives. His storytelling ability not only makes him a compelling advocate in the courtroom but also a persuasive counselor in the boardroom.
Brian has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, has been named to the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas list by D Magazine, selected to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list by Best Lawyers®, and recognized on the Rising Stars list by Texas Super Lawyers.
Capabilities
Experience
- Trial counsel for business owners involved in a multimillion-dollar frac sand dispute that resulted in a financial settlement.°
- Obtained dismissal of one of the largest probate and estate claims in North Texas.°
- Obtained dismissal as lead trial/bankruptcy counsel of National Rifle Association of America’s Chapter 11 filing following a 12-day bench trial with 23 witnesses.°
- Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement relating to corporate trustee’s breach of fiduciary duties.°
- Obtained financial settlement in multimillion-dollar construction defect dispute regarding natural gas pipeline.°
- Trial counsel for $22 million judgment in sexual assault/dram shop case following bench trial (largest bench trial verdict in Texas - 2015).°
- Obtained complete plaintiff's verdict in multimillion-dollar will contest where the jury found the testator lacked testamentary capacity and was unduly influenced to sign the will. The jury awarded client all attorneys' fees and expenses.°
- Secured $1.35 million verdict on behalf of Denmark woman in fraudulent real estate transaction against estranged husband and title company involving luxury condominium.°
- Obtained financial settlement on behalf of hotel management company in a breach of contract and tortious interference dispute in Arizona involving the formation of a competing hotel management company.°
- Represented the largest automobile manufacturers in the world in complex product liability litigation, including class actions and multidistrict litigation.°
- Secured settlement in a breach of contract dispute on behalf of a business jet owner in North Carolina.°
- Defended local crane manufacturing company in wrongful death lawsuit in Iowa involving falling crane. Obtained settlement for client three days before trial.°
- Obtained verdict on behalf of a large Texas hotel involving a breach of contract dispute with roofing company.°
- Secured settlement on behalf of a consumer asset management company involving the purchase of delinquent debt.°
- Obtained settlement for wrongfully terminated corporate director.°
°The above representations were handled by Mr. Mason prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Federal Magistrate Judge Don Bush, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 2010
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, D Magazine, "Best Lawyers in Dallas," 2024
- Listed, American Bar Association, "ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award," 2023
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2021-2024
- Listed, D Magazine, “Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas,” 2019-2024
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2016-2022
- Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Texas
Credentials
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J.D., cum laude, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- Member, Science & Technology Law Review
- B.B.A., cum laude, Mississippi State University
- Texas