Known for her strategic approach to litigation, Jackie Furlow excels in forecasting cases from the outset, determining exposure, and identifying the best strategies for her clients.
Furlow represents a diverse range of clients, including billion-dollar companies, small and midsize businesses, and private equity firms, in a variety of matters including commercial transaction disputes, business torts, partnership disputes, property and royalty disputes, restrictive covenants, and employment. Furlow has also developed expertise in defending law firms in professional liability litigation. Furlow handles cases of all sizes, from multimillion-dollar disputes to those involving over US$1 billion in controversy, representing clients on both sides of the docket.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2026 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2025 | Commercial Litigation, inc. Employment, Energy |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2025 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers | 2025 | Energy Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2024 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers | 2024 | Energy Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2024 | Commercial Litigation, inc. Employment, Energy |
| Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2023 | Commercial Litigation, inc. Employment, Energy |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2022 | Commercial Litigation |
With a focus on the unique dynamics of the energy industry, Furlow has successfully litigated cases across the industry value chain for public, multinational oil and gas companies, as well as private exploration and production firms and service providers. She assists these clients in protecting their interests and bottom line while navigating economic pressures in an ever-changing market.
Representative Experience
- Obtained dismissal for concrete chipping company in business interference litigation. Briefed and assisted in arguing motion to dismiss claims for tortious interference and business disparagement pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. The court granted the motion on both grounds and awarded the client attorneys’ fees and sanctions against the opposing party.
- Obtained favorable settlement for a national commercial real estate brokerage firm in action to recover misappropriated commission payment. Served as first-chair counsel. Managed all case discovery, fact witness depositions, expert witness preparation and drafting of pretrial motions, including motions to compel and for summary judgment. The case settled on favorable terms for the client prior to trial.
- Obtained dismissal for out-of-state law firm and individual lawyers in professional negligence litigation. Briefed and argued special appearance for lack of personal jurisdiction to the court, which was granted, completely dismissing the lawsuit.
- Obtained dismissal for out-of-state steel construction company in breach-of-contract litigation. Briefed special appearance for lack of personal jurisdiction to the court. The plaintiff nonsuited its action the day before the hearing on the special appearance, completely dismissing the lawsuit.
- Obtained favorable settlement for oil and gas exploration and production company against a construction contractor that damaged the company’s frac water pond liner. Briefed and argued partial summary judgment regarding the defendant contractor’s liability for breach of express warranty to the court, which was granted, leaving only damages. After the court granted summary judgment, the case settled on favorable terms for the client.
- Defended Am Law 200 law firm sued for millions of dollars in case involving allegations of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. After extensive written discovery, briefed partial summary judgment regarding liability for negligence, which the court granted, leaving only claims of breach of fiduciary duty. After the court granted summary judgment, the case settled on favorable terms for the client.