CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Sabrina joined Hughes Watters Askanase in February 2011 as a commercial litigation associate. Prior to joining HWA, Sabrina worked as an associate with May McCreight & Associates, PLLC, where she represented clients in civil litigation, focusing on complex commercial litigation, business transactions and business torts.
Sabrina also worked as a litigation associate with Twomey May, PLLC, where she handled appeals.
Sabrina was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2008. She is also admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the United States Tax Court.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Among Sabrina's significant representations are:
- Successfully defending landlord in jury trial against tenant asserting damages for oral contract for deed and fraud.
- Representing member in suit against other members of a Texas limited liability company, resulting in settlement and division of assets favorable to client.
- Representing small business owner in jury trial against Certified Public Accountant, prevailing on breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims.
- Successfully defending largest secured creditor in Chapter 11 bankruptcy in adversary regarding recharacterization of debt owed to creditor.
- Representing condominium developer in construction suit against subcontractor resulting in sizable settlement to client.
- Successfully defended foreign aircraft leasing company in pre-answer litigation brought by out-of-state aircraft repair company in Texas courts.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Baylor University, 2002
- Master of Arts in Church-State Studies, Baylor University, 2004
- Juris Doctor, University of Houston Law Center, 2008
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Constitution Society, member
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association, Appellate and Litigation Sections
- State Bar of Texas, Appellate and Litigation Sections
AWARDS AND HONORS
- National Moot Court Competition, Regional Champion, 2007-2008
- National Moot Court Competition, Best Brief Award, 2007-2008
- University of Houston Law Center American Constitution Society, Secretary, 2007-2008
- The University of Houston Law Center International Law Society, President, 2006-2007
- University of Houston Law Center LEX Award for Legal Analysis, Research, and Communication, 2005
- Findlay and Julia Graham Writing Award, 2003
- The Baylor Debate Squad Leadership Award, 2002
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
- Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, Run For the Rose, participant
- University of Houston Law Center Moot Court Team, guest judge and member of alumni association
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Sabrina is actively involved with Covenant Baptist Church. She enjoys international travel, entertaining, and spending time with her husband and two children.
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