Practice Areas: Business Litigation, General Litigation, Media & Advertising; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1987
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2011, 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2024 Details
Jeffrey R. Elkin is an attorney at Mouer Huston PLLC in Houston, Texas, where he practices business litigation. He represents clients throughout the Houston area, including public companies, private businesses, officers and directors, and individuals. His clients come from a wide-range of industries, including engineering, nonprofit media, private manufacturing, oil and gas, outdoor advertising, and real estate.
In his more than 30 years as a lawyer, Mr. Elkin has litigated numerous cases involving First Amendment issues and the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute. Recognizing his successful career, Chambers USA listed him as a noted practitioner in general commercial litigation.
Outside of the office, Mr. Elkin is active in the legal community. He is a member of the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is the author of various articles for publications, including the American Bar Association’s Business Law Today and the Houston Business Journal.
Mr. Elkin earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Virginia. He received his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He holds a license to practice law in Texas and Colorado, as well as before all four federal district courts of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Prior to joining Mouer Huston PLLC, Mr. Elkin was a partner at another Houston-based law firm. During that time, he served as the partner in charge of the firm’s litigation practice group, as the firm's hiring partner, and was chairperson of the firm's pro bono committee.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, General Litigation, Media and AdvertisingFocus areas
Defamation, Libel, Slander
- 60% Business Litigation
- 20% General Litigation
- 20% Media and Advertising
First Admitted: 1987, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://mouerhuston.com/lawyers/jeffrey-elkin/
- United States District Courts for the Southern Districts of Texas, 2024
- United States District Courts for the Western Districts of Texas, 2024
- United States District Courts for the Northern Districts of Texas, 2024
- United States District Courts for the Eastern Districts of Texas, 2024
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2024
- State Bar of Texas, Member, 2024
- State Bar of Colorado, 2024
- Member, State Bar of Texas - Litigation Section Member, Houston Bar Association - Litigation Section Member, 2024
- Won dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) of plaintiff's claim for contractual indemnity based on the indemnity provision did not meet the Texas fair notice standard., 2024
- Won appeal at the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals affirming summary judgment granted in favor of secured lender against estate of deceased guarantor., 2023
- Won dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) of surety's claims for conversion, money had and received, and unjust enrichment arising out of lender's seizure of funds in debtor's account., 2023
- Obtained dismissal under the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute of majority of plaintiff's claims for defamation, business disparagement, antitrust, and violation of the Lanham Act asserted against regional fuel and lubricant distributor. , 2021
- Achieved dismissal of third-party contribution claim on behalf of international bulk shipping company in breach of contract lawsuit. Dismissal led to favorable settlement., 2021
- Secured dismissal of plaintiff's fraud, fraudulent transfer, and negligent misrepresentation claims against Texas-based start-up environmental remediation company., 2020
- Secured dismissal under section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230) and the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute of defamation claims asserted against consumer protection organization client over on-line publication of “Scam Report.”, 2019
- Secured dismissal and recovered attorney’s fees and sanctions under Texas Anti-SLAPP statute of defamation and business disparagement claims asserted against consumer protection organization for its on-line publication of ratings and reports of plaintiff’s after-market car warranty business. , 2017
- Won dismissal under Texas Anti-SLAPP statute of $15 million anti-trust and defamation claims asserted by home repair company in lawsuit against consumer protection entity over on-line publication of ratings and report. The Business Bureau of Metropolitan Houston, Inc. v. John Moore Services, Inc., 500 S.W.3d 26 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016, pet. denied). Won jury trial to award attorney’s fees and secured award of monetary sanctions under Texas Anti-SLAPP statute against home repair company. John Moore Services, Inc. v. The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Houston, Inc., No. 01-14-00906, 2016 WL 3162206 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] June 2, 2016, no pet.)., 2016
- Texas Hearing Institute - Board member, 2024
- Houston Bar Association - Law Week Fun Run Committee - Member, 2024
- Selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers in the area of business litigation since 2009, Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition in the area of Business Litigation in 2010, and Super Lawyers, Business Edition in 2011
- Recognized by Chambers USA as a noted practitioner in the area of “Litigation: General Commercial in Texas”
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia -- B.A. (English/American Studies), 1983, 1983
- University of Florida Levin College of Law - J.D., 1986
- Article discussed the measures adopted by the Papa John’s board of directors to prevent the company’s founder and majority owner, John Schnatter, from taking control, and the relevant Texas statutory anti-takeover laws. , Co-author, Papa John’s Board Adds Texas-Sized 'Poison Pill' As New Topping on Its Menu, The Texas Lawbook, Banking, Energy, Private Companies, 2018
- Analysis of recent Texas Supreme Court decisions addressing the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute., Author, Texas Stays Strong in Its Protection of Free Speech, The Houston Lawyer Magazine (Houston Bar Journal), Banking, Energy, Private Companies, 2017
- Energy
- Family Businesses
- Membership Organizations
- Outdoor Advertising.
- Professional Services
- Public And Private Companies
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2011, 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2024
