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The Gamut of a Great Trial Lawyer with Fields Alexander
By Matthew Heller
September 18, 2024
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Lawdragon
When Beck Redden partner Fields Alexander delivered his opening statement at a recent civil trial, the spectators in the courtroom included his daughter, a college freshman. The father of three says he has been “very intentional” in not pushing any of his children into the legal profession. “It is a demanding profession as they well know,” he notes. But his daughter “would be good at it” if she chose that path.
She’d certainly have an enviable resource in her father. When Fields Alexander steps into the courtroom, he commands attention not just for his formidable presence, but for his meticulous preparation and deep understanding of every detail in his cases. Known for his hard work and unwavering commitment, Alexander is a trial lawyer who takes no shortcuts. His keen eye for detail and thorough approach make him a formidable opponent, respected by juries, judges and adversaries alike.
Beyond his tenacity in the courtroom, Alexander is known for his genuine care for others. Whenever someone calls him – whether a client, colleague, or even someone he is not able to represent – he makes it his mission to leave them in a better position than he found them. This commitment to helping others, even outside the confines of his legal work, has earned him admiration far and wide.
Alexander, himself the son of an attorney, has established himself as an accomplished trial lawyer, in Texas courts and elsewhere, since he was admitted to the bar in 1992. After clerking for Judge Lee Rosenthal in the Southern District of Texas and working as an associate with the venerable Houston firm of Vinson & Elkins, he acquired his first extensive trial experience at Brown McCarroll in Austin. Then it was back to Houston to join litigation boutique Beck Redden in 2001, where he has remained ever since, making a name for himself as a standout litigator.
Alexander’s practice now runs the gamut from commercial transactions and business torts to patent disputes and energy litigation, with clients on both sides of the docket. The diversity of his practice is a direct result of the respect he has garnered for himself throughout his career. His ability to build strong relationships with both co-counsel and opposing counsel, who have been so impressed by his courtroom style and exhaustive preparation that they later hired him, is a testament to his exceptional skills and, according to Alexander, “one of the highest compliments a lawyer can receive.”
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