A trial lawyer for 38 years, Randy is the founding partner of Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann. Randy has tried more than a hundred civil cases and handled over fifteen appeals including several landmark Texas Supreme Court cases. His extensive experience, track record of success and aggressive approach to litigation make him a formidable opponent in the courtroom. He has built the firm brand into one that is well respected as a trial firm that if needed will take your case to trial. Clients, colleagues, and judges know that Randy possesses the kind of expertise that consistently produces results, especially in high-stakes cases.

Randy’s accomplishments as a trial layer have been recognized by his peers who have selected him as a full member of the elite American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been an annual selection to Texas Super Lawyers since 2007 and maintains the highest rating by Martindale Hubbard.

NOTABLE CASES:

• Subrogation verdict of $455,720,299.00. Six-week trial. Largest verdict ever rendered in Cook County, Illinois. Second largest non-class action verdict in the State of Illinois. The lawsuit arose from an incident at CITGO's refinery where an 8-inch elbow manufactured in 1981 by B&W caused a fire. Citgo Petroleum and Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. The Babcock & Wilcox Company

• Obtained summary judgment awarding $50,000,000.00 in a subrogation action in New Orleans, Louisiana. Extensive briefing and argument regarding New York and Louisiana law. Firm worked through multiple jurisdiction issues and had to first obtain the dismissal of a declaratory judgment action filed in New York. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. AHAC

• Represented Underwriters in an arbitration proceeding under the AAA in New Orleans. Insured demanded coverage for the failure of their Westinghouse generator rotor alleging $15,500,000.00 in physical damages and business interruption. After a two-week arbitration, in a 3-0 decision, the panel determined the policy was not triggered. Awarded $0 in monetary damages and found no coverage. The firm also recovered a significant percentage of Underwriters’ fees and costs as a prevailing party.  EcoElectrica, L.P.  v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, et al.

• Successfully overturned on appeal a summary judgment denying Reynolds and their insurers an indemnity claim for an $8,350,000.00 settlement they paid on an underlying paraplegic personal injury case. After reversal on appeal, won new trial with clients awarded indemnity for the $8.35 million plus interest. Reynolds Metals Company v Hydrochem Industrial Services, Inc.

PUBLISHED APPELLATE WORK

• Thornhill v. Ronnie's I-45 Truck Stop, Inc., 944 S.W. 2d 780 (Tex. App. Beaumont, May 01, 1997) (No. 09-94-236-C)

• Ethyl Corp. v. Daniel Const. Co., 725 S.W. 2d 705 (Tex., Feb 25, 1987) (No. C-5621)

• Smith v. Smith, 720 S.W.2d 586 (Tex. App. Hous. (1 Dist.), Sep 25, 1986) (No. 01-85-0989-CV).

• Daniel Const. Co. v. Ethyl Corp., 714 S.W.2d 51 (Tex.App. Hous. (14 Dist.), Jun 05, 1986) (No. A-14-85-00802-CV).

• Smith v. White, 695 S.W.2d 295 (Tex. App. Hous. (1 Dist.), Jul 11, 1985) (No. 01-85-0529-CV).

• Hawthrone v. LaMan Constructors, Inc., 672 S.W.2d 255 (Tex. App. Beaumont, Mar 01, 1984) (No. 09-83-140-CV).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Texas Bar Association, Member

• Houston Bar Association, Member

• Defense Research Institute, Member

• American Association of Trial Lawyers, Member

• Trucking Industry Defense Association, Member

HONORS & AWARDS

• Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

• AV Preeminent 5 out 5 Rated – LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell

• Texas Super Lawyer – Thomson Reuters (2007–2014)