Jeb Golinkin is a dynamic first-chair trial lawyer with a proven track record of representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes commercial disputes. Since joining Jordan Lynch & Cancienne, Jeb has secured significant jury verdicts in state and federal courts across Texas, handling complex cases involving commercial contracts, fraud, trade secrets, antitrust, trademarks, securities, and consumer protection laws. Jeb is consistently recognized as one of Texas’ top young lawyers, a testament to his skill and dedication.  

Jeb’s approach to litigation is results-driven and client-focused. He takes the time to understand his clients’ goals and ensures that every action he takes advances those objectives. This focused strategy makes him both efficient and effective, and Jeb sets himself apart by maintaining a laser focus on advancing his clients’ objectives and steering clear of distractions and irrelevant disputes. 

After earning his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, Jeb clerked for U.S. District Judge James R. Nowlin in the Western District of Texas. He then honed his skills at a prestigious international law firm, now known as Hunton Andrews Kurth, before joining JLC. Outside of work, Jeb is an avid marathon runner (he has completed 21 races), golfer, and passionate (if occasionally frustrated) fan of Arsenal, the Astros, Rockets, and Texans. 

Notable Victories – Jury Trials 

  • Secured a unanimous multimillion-dollar jury verdict for a publicly traded technology company in a RICO and trade secret theft case in federal court. This verdict ranked among the 50 largest Texas verdicts of 2021. 
  • Won a unanimous jury verdict for a major manufacturer and military contractor in a trademark infringement and false designation of origin case (Lanham Act) in state court. 
  • Achieved a unanimous jury verdict against a contractor in state court for violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. 
  • Obtained a unanimous defense verdict in under ten minutes in a state district court trial. 

Notable Victories – Motion Practice 

  • Secured summary judgment on behalf of YETI Coolers in a putative class action. 
  • Obtained summary judgment for a leading Texas home builder in a groundbreaking architectural copyright dispute. 
  • Achieved summary judgment for a large military contractor in a federal and state antitrust dispute. 
  • Successfully defended multiple clients against fraud allegations, including defeating attempts to pierce the corporate veil. 
  • Secured dismissal of all claims with prejudice for an international electronics company on the eve of trial. 
  • Achieved dismissal of several claims in fraudulent transfer litigation.  
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Commercial Dispute

  • Representation of publicly traded company in lawsuit against its largest competitor and its former founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Representation of YETI Coolers in putative class action in which YETI was accused of engaging in false and fraudulent trade practices.

Breach of Contract

  • Representation of an oilfield services company in an action for breach of contract brought by Unifirst Corporation concerning the alleged breach of a multi-year uniform rental contract.
  • Representation of a Texas based healthcare company in breach of contract/fraudulent inducement lawsuit against California based technology company and its founder/Chief Executive Officer.

Trade Secrets

  • Representation of a large valve manufacturer in lawsuit brought by Dresser-Rand alleging tortious interference and theft of trade secrets.

Construction Dispute

  • Representation of Texas Construction Company in lawsuit brought by former President and CFO of subsidiary.

Intellectual Property

  • Representation of a large cable television network in defending a trademark infringement suit brought by a Fortune 10 company regarding logo design infringement.
  • Representation of a large homebuilder in defending against claims of copyright infringement of architectural designs for duplex townhomes involving complex issues relating to substantial similarity and the extent of copyright protection afforded to derivative works.

Financial Fraud

  • Representation of managed care companies in litigation to recover overpayments made to hospitals based upon fraud, improper billing practices, and illegal kickbacks to referring physicians.
EDUCATION
  • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2013
    • Associate Editor, The Review of Litigation
    • Dean’s Award for highest grade in Constitutional Law
    • Interscholastic Mock Trial Team
  • Colgate University, cum laude, 2010
PAST EXPERIENCE
  • Andrews Kurth, LLP (2015-2018)
  • Law Clerk to United States District Judge James R. Nowlin; Austin, Texas (2013-2015)
COURT ADMISSIONS
  • State Bar of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
PUBLICATIONS & SPEECHES
  • Fishing with Landmines: Healthcare Fraud and the Civil False Claims Act—Where We Are, How We Got Here, and the Case for More Trials, 40 Am. J. Crim. L. 301 (2013)
  • TheWeek.com, Columnist, (November 2012-September 2013)
  • FrumForum.com, Senior Editor and Reporter (June 2009-January 2012)
HONORS & AWARDS
  • Named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomas Reuters, 2024
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2021-2025
  • Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, 2024

PRO BONO/COMMUNITY
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (2016-2018)
  • Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Board of Directors (2016-2018)
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association