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Brent Buyse
Senior Associate
Suite 750
Dallas, TX 75219
Brent has a genuine passion for the practice of law. His national practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in a variety of industries across the country wherever his clients have needed him. He continuously seeks the most effective legal strategies and to create bespoke approaches to increasingly unique legal issues. Brent consistently delivers favorable results,...
Brent has a genuine passion for the practice of law. His national practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in a variety of industries across the country wherever his clients have needed him. He continuously seeks the most effective legal strategies and to create bespoke approaches to increasingly unique legal issues. Brent consistently delivers favorable results, building on his successes in the courtroom, in negotiations, and before the court of appeals.
Brent represents businesses, corporations, and financial institutions in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, trade secret claims, breach of fiduciary duty, creditors’ rights and loan disputes, and highly contentious situations where multiple millions of dollars are at stake. Brent is particularly skilled with civil procedure and well versed in claims involving the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Business and Commerce Code, and Texas Property Code. Brent has successfully argued for and against dismissals on numerous dispositive motions and has tried multiple claims to verdict at trial, in arbitration, and at the court of appeals.
What sets Brent apart is that he embraces each client relationship as a partnership. Brent invests deeply in understanding client needs and goals to forge a meaningful connection on a personal level. With a genuine care for the cases undertaken, he tirelessly works toward delivering results that not only safeguard client interests but elevate their organizations. By ensuring clients can rest easy, knowing he stands steadfast in their defense, Brent aspires to redefine the standard of legal representation, making a tangible difference in the lives and businesses he serves.
building on his successes in the courtroom, in negotiations, and before the court of appeals.
Brent represents businesses, corporations, and financial institutions in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, trade secret claims, breach of fiduciary duty, creditors’ rights and loan disputes, and highly contentious situations where multiple millions of dollars are at stake. Brent is particularly skilled with civil procedure and well versed in claims involving the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Business and Commerce Code, and Texas Property Code. Brent has successfully argued for and against dismissals on numerous dispositive motions and has tried multiple claims to verdict at trial, in arbitration, and at the court of appeals.
What sets Brent apart is that he embraces each client relationship as a partnership. Brent invests deeply in understanding client needs and goals to forge a meaningful connection on a personal level. With a genuine care for the cases undertaken, he tirelessly works toward delivering results that not only safeguard client interests but elevate their organizations. By ensuring clients can rest easy, knowing he stands steadfast in their defense, Brent aspires to redefine the standard of legal representation, making a tangible difference in the lives and businesses he serves.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel commercial litigation, national AmLaw 100 law firm (2019-2024)
- Associate, Dallas-based boutique commercial litigation firm (2021-2022)
- Associate, Dallas-based boutique high-net worth family law firm (2017-2019)
- Summer associate, multinational law firm (April-July 2015)
Representative Matters
- Argued and persuaded court of appeals to reverse jury award and render judgment in favor of nonprofit client based on the prevailing party doctrine.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of commercial real estate broker accused of fraudulently inducing a prospective buyer based on false representations.
- Defended and settled a United States Department of Hou sing and Urban Development claim against a property management company for violations of the Federal Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act for alleged violations involving a multi-property fraud scheme that lasted nearly a decade.
- Defeated temporary injunction enforcement claim permitting a SaaS company to shut down services to its customers during litigation resulting in an expedited and favorable settlement.
- Persuaded court of superior jurisdiction to vacate temporary restraining order of a lower court in less than six hours after issuance by successfully showing bad faith claims and venue shopping.
Languages
- Spanish
Publications
- Are Open Skies on the Horizon in Specific Jurisdiction Cases?, Vol. 17 of DRI's Strictly Speaking publication, the newsletter of the Product Liability Committee
Speaking Engagements
- Recent Developments in Aviation Law, 58th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium
Education
-
DePaul University College of Law,
JD
(2016)
- Best Oral Argument, Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition (2016)
- Summer studies, Chinese & WTO Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University (2014)
- Appointed Chief Justice, Student Bar Association (2015-2016)
-
Belmont University,
BS,
International Economics
(2011)
- NCAA Division I Varsity Track & Field (2007-2011)
-
Universidad Pontificia Comillas,
LLM,
European and International Business Law
(2015)
- Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition, Hong Kong, China (2015)
- Shadow Banking, lucrative lending by non-bank financial entities in the gaps of regulations
Admissions
- Illinois
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel commercial litigation, national AmLaw 100 law firm (2019-2024)
- Associate, Dallas-based boutique commercial litigation firm (2021-2022)
- Associate, Dallas-based boutique high-net worth family law firm (2017-2019)
- Summer associate, multinational law firm (April-July 2015)
Representative Matters
- Argued and persuaded court of appeals to reverse jury award and render judgment in favor of nonprofit client based on the prevailing party doctrine.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of commercial real estate broker accused of fraudulently inducing a prospective buyer based on false representations.
- Defended and settled a United States Department of Hou sing and Urban Development claim against a property management company for violations of the Federal Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act for alleged violations involving a multi-property fraud scheme that lasted nearly a decade.
- Defeated temporary injunction enforcement claim permitting a SaaS company to shut down services to its customers during litigation resulting in an expedited and favorable settlement.
- Persuaded court of superior jurisdiction to vacate temporary restraining order of a lower court in less than six hours after issuance by successfully showing bad faith claims and venue shopping.
Languages
- Spanish
Publications
- Are Open Skies on the Horizon in Specific Jurisdiction Cases?, Vol. 17 of DRI's Strictly Speaking publication, the newsletter of the Product Liability Committee
Speaking Engagements
- Recent Developments in Aviation Law, 58th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium
Media
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023, 2024)
- Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2024, 2025)
Brent has a genuine passion for the practice of law. His national practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in a variety of industries across the country wherever his clients have needed him. He continuously seeks the most effective legal strategies and to create bespoke approaches to increasingly unique legal issues. Brent consistently delivers favorable results,... building on his successes in the courtroom, in negotiations, and before the court of appeals.
Brent represents businesses, corporations, and financial institutions in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, trade secret claims, breach of fiduciary duty, creditors’ rights and loan disputes, and highly contentious situations where multiple millions of dollars are at stake. Brent is particularly skilled with civil procedure and well versed in claims involving the Texas Business Organizations Code, Texas Business and Commerce Code, and Texas Property Code. Brent has successfully argued for and against dismissals on numerous dispositive motions and has tried multiple claims to verdict at trial, in arbitration, and at the court of appeals.
What sets Brent apart is that he embraces each client relationship as a partnership. Brent invests deeply in understanding client needs and goals to forge a meaningful connection on a personal level. With a genuine care for the cases undertaken, he tirelessly works toward delivering results that not only safeguard client interests but elevate their organizations. By ensuring clients can rest easy, knowing he stands steadfast in their defense, Brent aspires to redefine the standard of legal representation, making a tangible difference in the lives and businesses he serves.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel commercial litigation, national AmLaw 100 law firm (2019-2024)
- Associate, Dallas-based boutique commercial litigation firm (2021-2022)
- Associate, Dallas-based boutique high-net worth family law firm (2017-2019)
- Summer associate, multinational law firm (April-July 2015)
Representative Matters
- Argued and persuaded court of appeals to reverse jury award and render judgment in favor of nonprofit client based on the prevailing party doctrine.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of commercial real estate broker accused of fraudulently inducing a prospective buyer based on false representations.
- Defended and settled a United States Department of Hou sing and Urban Development claim against a property management company for violations of the Federal Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act for alleged violations involving a multi-property fraud scheme that lasted nearly a decade.
- Defeated temporary injunction enforcement claim permitting a SaaS company to shut down services to its customers during litigation resulting in an expedited and favorable settlement.
- Persuaded court of superior jurisdiction to vacate temporary restraining order of a lower court in less than six hours after issuance by successfully showing bad faith claims and venue shopping.
Languages
- Spanish
Publications
- Are Open Skies on the Horizon in Specific Jurisdiction Cases?, Vol. 17 of DRI's Strictly Speaking publication, the newsletter of the Product Liability Committee
Speaking Engagements
- Recent Developments in Aviation Law, 58th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium
Education
-
DePaul University College of Law,
JD
(2016)
- Best Oral Argument, Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition (2016)
- Summer studies, Chinese & WTO Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University (2014)
- Appointed Chief Justice, Student Bar Association (2015-2016)
-
Belmont University,
BS,
International Economics
(2011)
- NCAA Division I Varsity Track & Field (2007-2011)
-
Universidad Pontificia Comillas,
LLM,
European and International Business Law
(2015)
- Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition, Hong Kong, China (2015)
- Shadow Banking, lucrative lending by non-bank financial entities in the gaps of regulations
Admissions
- Illinois
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
Practice Areas
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023, 2024)
- Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2024, 2025)
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