Barry Moscowitz

Partner Barry A. Moscowitz Management Committee Dallas [email protected] Download vCard Download PDF Barry Moscowitz is an experienced trial lawyer, who has tried more than 100 jury cases to verdict in both state and federal courts. He is a vigorous advocate for his clients both in and outside the courtroom. With even more lawsuits resolved before trial or arbitration, Barry has the knowledge and experience to draw from as he advises and represents his clients. His philosophy is to always find better in every case he handles, whether it is better outcomes or better settlement positions. Barry represents clients in catastrophic injury/wrongful death, employment litigation, non-subscriber litigation, Lanham Act claims, healthcare liability claims, complex commercial litigation claims against Directors and Officers, and lawsuits involving products and premises liability. Show All Litigation Barry has litigated on behalf of companies from across the country from single-plaintiff cases to class actions. His clients include multi-national corporations, foreign-based corporations, national retailers, home and community based service providers, banking institutions, food service distributors, major insurance companies and business owners. He serves as Texas counsel for a multi-national corporation, a major national retailer, and a California-based property insurer. Litigation for these clients has involved damages ranging from a few thousand dollars to in excess of $175 million dollars. Barry serves as national counsel for a major employment practices insurer. In this capacity, he works closely with local counsel throughout the country in developing litigation and trial strategy, evaluating the case, and advising the insurer as to their potential exposure. Labor & Employment Recognizing the unique nature of employment lawsuits, he strives to work with his clients to achieve creative and excellent outcomes for complicated problems. Barry represents employers throughout Texas before juries and arbitrators in claims involving gender discrimination, racial discrimination, national origin discrimination, religious discrimination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, and wrongful termination. Barry represents many national employers who are non-subscribers in Texas and frequently defends clients in lawsuits brought by workers who have sustained injuries in the workplace. He is often asked to defend companies where there are catastrophic injuries or death. He frequently advises clients on the formation of their non-subscriber plans and arbitration programs, and has represented clients in several ERISA lawsuits. Training & Presentations As a service to his clients, Barry provides seminars and training on a variety of topics, including tort litigation, courtroom advocacy, ethics, electronic discovery rules in federal court, and Title VII claims. Close Top Experience Recognition News & Resources Services Pubs & Speaking Education & Admissions Representative Experience Labor & Employment Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a national private correctional corporation involving Plaintiffs constitutional claims made under Section 1983. Obtained a Judgment as a Matter of Law in an ERISA lawsuit. Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a Fortune 50 company involving claims brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Obtained defense verdict in arbitration on behalf of a national security company involving claims of gender and race discrimination, including handling of the appeal to the 5th Circuit, which affirmed the judgment. Obtained summary judgment in a gender discrimination claim involving allegations of failure to pay commissions, including handling of the appeal to the 5th Circuit, which affirmed the judgment. Commercial Litigation Obtained a defense verdict in a shareholder derivative action on behalf of two former directors involving allegations of negligence and mismanagement with claimed damages of $160 million. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a large national retailer in a premises liability claim where Plaintiff sought $7.5 million in damages. Obtained a favorable resolution on behalf of a leading clearinghouse in a Sabine Pilot claim alleging violations of the Sherman Act/Clayton Act. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a Fortune 50 company involving claims brought under the Texas Deceptive Practices Act and handled the appeals through the Texas Supreme Court. Wrongful Death Obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death, non-subscriber matter on behalf of a Fortune 50 company and major U. S. retailer. The matter was original pending in state court in Brownsville, Texas, but was transferred to arbitration when the company successfully enforced its arbitration provision that was in place as a part of the non-subscriber plan. This was the clients first non-subscriber case that it took all the way to final verdict. Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a multi-national corporation in a multi-party wrongful death lawsuit involving premises liability claims, including the handling of lengthy post-trial motions. Obtained summary judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit involving alleged violations of the Texas Dram Shop Statute. Obtained a favorable resolution on behalf of a large national corporation in a multi-party wrongful death claim involving allegations of premises liability and negligent activity. Class Action Successfully compelled arbitration as to putative class members thereby defeating class certification in a fraud/ breach of contract claim brought on behalf of hundreds of potential class members. Have HR problems? Subscribe to my HRgenius and get unlimited expert help. Sign Up Now Professional Recognition Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer 2026 Best Lawyers in America Listed for Labor & Employment Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants 2020-2026 Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year 2024 Related Resources Client Results Barry Moscowitz Secures Arbitration Win for Texas-based Grocery Store Against $3.5M Injury Claims Recognition Best Lawyers Recognizes 62 Attorneys Across 7 Offices, 18 Practice Areas for 2026 Lists Client Results Dallas Partners Secure Take Nothing Judgment for Negligence Claims of $1.5M on Appeal Dont Let Bad Facts Scare You: An Overview of Negligent Security Cases in Light of Timberwalk Barry A. Moscowitz, Jacqueline Kamaie Feb 18, 2025 Client Results Thompson Coe Trial Team Obtains Complete Defense Verdict in Employment Case Attorney News Best Lawyers Recognizes Thompson Coe Attorneys on 2025 List, Including Ones to Watch Attorney News Moscowitz and Dallas Secure Defense Verdict Against EEOC Attorney News Thompson Coe Attorneys Recognized on Best Lawyers 2024 List, Ones to Watch and Lawyer of Year Show All Related Services Business and Commercial Overview Complex Commercial Litigation General Liability/Catastrophic Injury Overview General Liability Defense Restaurants, Retail & Hospitality Health Care Labor & Employment Overview Human Resources Compliance and Support Labor & Employment Litigation Products Liability & Mass Torts Overview Products Liability Professional Liability Publications & Speaking Engagements The COVID-19 Vaccine Part 1 Dec 18, 2020 Is there a specific risk or risks that a General Contractor may encounter if they hire a subcontractor that is a non-subscriber? Feb 20, 2017 Workers Compensation Bar for Borrowed Employees Jan 31, 2012 Labor & Employment News: 2009, Issue 3 Sep 11, 2009 Labor & Employment Law Alert - COBRA Premium Changes Mar 30, 2009 Labor & Employment News: 2009, Issue 1 Jan 30, 2009 CLM Southwest Conference Avoiding the Bad Faith Setup Tampa, Florida Show All Education, Admissions & Activities Education Chicago-Kent College of Law J. D., 1995 Certificate in Environmental Law Northern Illinois University B. A., 1991 Bar Admissions Texas 1998 Illinois 1995 Court Admissions United States District Court of Texas Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Professional and Community Activities Dallas Bar Association