Garcia Krabill PLLC brings together Ruben A. Garcia and Kent Krabill, whose experience spans federal judicial clerkships, large-firm litigation, and years of handling complex commercial disputes. That background gives clients the benefit of seasoned judgment, a clear understanding of how high-stakes cases develop, and strategies shaped by experience on both sides of difficult business conflicts.
The firm is built around direct involvement from experienced attorneys. Clients work closely with the lawyers responsible for their matters, allowing for faster decisions, more focused strategy, and an approach tailored to the specific needs of each case.
Prior to founding Garcia Krabill PLLC, Ruben was a litigation partner at the international law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, an associate at Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP, and a judicial law clerk for Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Each of these experiences informs Ruben’s unique and efficient approach to resolving his clients’ issues.
Kent is a veteran commercial litigator with more than two decades of experience. He spent 17 years at Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, where he built a substantial litigation practice and served for several years as the firm’s hiring partner.
Obtained dismissal on behalf of major social media company in lawsuit alleging violation of Texas’ social media censorship law.
Obtained dismissal of trade secrets and injunctive relief case over rights to develop new product worth hundreds of millions of dollars in potential lost profits.
Negotiated dismissal of private equity client in employment-related litigation.
Obtained full voluntary dismissal in years-long consumer fraud litigation based on collection of favorable deposition testimony and obtained sanctions for proving discovery misconduct.
Negotiated dismissal of energy investment company in ongoing winter storm MDL.
Obtained dismissal of DTPA, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty claims on behalf of insurance industry professional.
Negotiated dismissal of private equity client in personal injury litigation.
Negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of a major drug manufacturer in wrongful death lawsuit.
Obtained multiple seven-figure settlements on behalf of online travel agency in complex antitrust and trade secret lawsuit.
Argued and defeated request for temporary restraining order against investment manager.
Obtained injunctive relief for insurance company preventing former employee from violating confidentiality agreement.
Obtained injunctive relief for insurance company preventing former employee from violating confidentiality agreement.
Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of executive employee claiming gender and disability discrimination in arbitration.