Jarad Kent has devoted his 17-year legal career to trial practice. As a trial attorney, he has focused his practice on trucking and transportation litigation, products liability, gig economy litigation, premises liability, medical malpractice defense and other health care litigation, oil field injuries, commercial litigation and construction defects. Jarad strives to provide his clients with top-quality, timely and cost-effective representation and legal advice. He is recognized for his exceptional advocacy and strategic approach to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.

Areas of Focus

Trucking, Transportation & Cargo
Jarad has defended trucking and transportation companies in cases involving straightforward accidents to catastrophic multi-party personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has advised startup transportation companies on risk management and the complexities of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Gig Economy Litigation
Jarad has represented multiple technology companies that use an independent contractor service model, securing multiple dismissals and summary judgment wins across Texas. Jarad understands the nuances of this emerging and evolving area of the law and has become a leader in the field of gig economy litigation.

Medical Malpractice & Health Care
Over his career, Jarad has defended doctors, hospitals, nurses, therapists and other health care providers in malpractice cases involving serious illness, injuries and death. He also has defended hospitals in class action cases involving billing and reimbursement issues. Jarad defended third-party administrators and self-funded ERISA health care plans in provider reimbursement lawsuits.

    Education

    • Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 2007)
      • Alumni Relations Editor, Law Review; Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition, Best Speaker; Order of the Barristers
    • The Catholic University of America (B.A. Politics & Philosophy, cum laude, 2005)
      • Phi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society

    Bar Admissions

    • Texas

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
    • Smith County Bar Association

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, 2020–2026
    • Selected for inclusion in the Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™, 2015–2022 

Jarad L. Kent

Jarad Kent has devoted his 17-year legal career to trial practice. As a trial attorney, he has focused his practice on trucking and transportation litigation, products liability, gig economy litigation, premises liability, medical malpractice defense and other health care litigation, oil field injuries, commercial litigation and construction defects. Jarad strives to provide his clients with top-quality, timely and cost-effective representation and legal advice. He is recognized for his exceptional advocacy and strategic approach to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.

Jarad L. Kent

Kent and Buchanan Prevail on Summary Judgment Twice in Two Weeks for Global Technology Company

Jarad L. Kent (Partner-Dallas/Tyler, TX) and Angela Buchanan (Of Counsel-Dallas) prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in the 95th Civil District Court, Dallas County, Texas, for a global technology company. This is the second summary judgment in as many weeks obtained by Jarad and Angela on behalf of the clients in this matter. The plaintiffs in this case filed a lawsuit following an automobile accident alleging various claims, including vicarious liability, direct negligence and gross negligence. The plaintiffs sought to recover past medical expenses in excess of $250,000, with a final demand of $1,000,000. After extensive briefing by all sides and oral arguments, the court granted Jarad and Angela’s traditional and no-evidence summary judgment motions regarding all claims brought against the clients, dismissing the case with prejudice. This win represents another solid addition to the growing list of Texas precedents favoring Wilson Elser’s clients.

Jarad L. Kent and Angela M. Buchanan

Kent and Buchanan Prevail in Multimillion Dollar Auto Claim

Jarad Kent (Partner-Dallas/Tyler, TX) and Angela Buchanan (Of Counsel-Dallas, TX) obtained a complete summary judgment on behalf of a global technology company, in a case pending in the United State District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Victoria Division. The plaintiffs filed suit against our client following an automobile accident, alleging various claims of vicarious liability, direct negligence and gross negligence. The plaintiffs' most recent demand was for $10 million and each of the plaintiffs was seeking close to $30 million, inclusive of nearly $1 million in claimed past medical expenses. After extensive briefing by all sides and months of consideration of the pending Motion for Summary Judgment, the Federal Court Judge issued his Memorandum Opinion and Order completely granting Jarad and Angela’s pending dispositive motions finding there was no vicarious liability, no direct negligence and no gross negligence, a resounding victory on a highly contentious case.

Jarad L. Kent and Angela M. Buchanan

Kent and Kraft’s Quick Motion for Summary Judgment Secures Speedy Win for Global Technology Company

Jarad Kent (Partner-Tyler, TX) and Camille Kraft (Associate-Houston) prevailed on a quick motion for summary judgment on behalf of a global technology company in the 152nd District Court, Harris County. The plaintiff sued our client following an automobile accident. Jarad and Camille filed a quick motion for summary judgment, presenting arguments and clear and direct evidence establishing no liability on the client's part and directly refuting the arguments raised by the plaintiff in response to the motion. On the eve of the motion hearing, the plaintiff's counsel agreed to a voluntary dismissal of all claims brought against the client. Jarad and Camille’s strategy in filing the quick motion for summary judgment and their aggressive push-back against opposing counsel's arguments prompted capitulation, making for a speedy and decisive win for Wilson Elser’s client.

Jarad L. Kent and Camille Kraft

Kent and Wood Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict in Auto Collision Case

Jarad Kent (Partner-Dallas/Tyler, TX) and Morgan Wood (Associate-Tyler, TX) defended a client involved in a motor vehicle accident. Both drivers were making left-hand turns out of parking lots across the road from each other when they collided. Each side faulted the other for the accident. Our client, through separate counsel, asserted counterclaims against the plaintiff, who was logged into the driver version of DoorDash at the time of the accident.  The counterclaims resolved a week prior to trial, leaving only the plaintiff's affirmative claims against our client. After a one-day trial, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict finding the plaintiff to be 70 percent at fault for the accident and our client only 30 percent at fault.

Jarad L. Kent and Morgan Wood

Kent and Wood Obtain Dismissal of Claim against Interstate Trucking Client

Jarad Kent (Of Counsel-Tyler/Dallas, TX) and Morgan Wood (Associate-Tyler/Dallas, TX) secured dismissal of a transportation/cargo claim in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division for a small interstate trucking company client. Our client was hired by an oil and gas workover operations company to transport a rig from North Dakota to West Texas, but was involved in a single-vehicle accident resulting in damage to the rig. The plaintiff originally filed suit in Lubbock County District Court seeking in excess of $1 million. We removed the original case to Federal Court and filed a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss, and the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the initial lawsuit, hired a new attorney and re-filed the case in the Northern District of Texas. Jarad and Morgan re-filed our Rule 12(b)(6) motion, to which the plaintiff responded, arguing that alleged pre-contractual misrepresentations precluded application of a Carmack preemption. We filed a reply and, after pending for nearly eight months, the court entered an Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and dismissing all claims with prejudice.

Jarad L. Kent and Morgan Wood

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