John S. Edwards Jr.

Jack Edwards handles a wide range of commercial disputes before state and federal courts, including antitrust, contracts, copyright, ERISA, fraud, insurance coverage, product liability, securities, trade secrets, toxic tort, and wrongful death cases. Many of his cases involve allegations of fraud or self-dealing, such as securities fraud, investment fraud, or ERISA breach of fiduciary duty. Others involve highly technical industries, such as vehicle manufacturing or radio-communication systems. He has tried cases in Texas and Pennsylvania, and argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He recently recovered a record $79 million on behalf of former Wells Fargo financial advisors whose deferred compensation was illegally forfeited in violation of ERISA. Mr. Edwards was a member of the legal team that recovered over $173.8 million for investors in the Cobalt International Energy, Inc. securities class action litigation, and a member of the legal team that recovered $22.5 million for investors in the Conn's, Inc. securities class action litigation. He has been honored for his pro bono efforts, including receiving the Harris County Bench-Bar Pro Bono Award, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers’ Roadrunner Award, and Special Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Representation from the Houston Bar Foundation. Recognized by Super Lawyers, Mr. Edwards is a contributor to Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide. Mr. Edwards is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, and is admitted to the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, and the Fourth and Fifth Circuits of the U.S. Court of Appeals.