“I am a litigation and trial attorney focused on defending high-stakes personal injury and casualty claims in the maritime and energy industries. My role as outside counsel is not just about litigation. It’s about understanding your business, your exposure, and defending your toughest cases in a way that aligns with your long-term goals.”

Overview

Alex Baynham is a litigation and trial attorney in the firm’s Maritime practice group. He defends companies in personal injury and casualty cases, including serious incidents on offshore platforms, vessels, and job sites in Texas and Louisiana. He serves as outside trial counsel for a variety of maritime and energy companies against the toughest opponents and recently acted as co-first chair in a jury trial for a major oil and gas company.

Relying on the knowledge gained from his in-house secondment with Shell, Alex’s approach to defending cases blends trial readiness, strategic risk management, and deep industry knowledge. In addition to injury defense, he regularly speaks and advises on litigation issues involving contractual indemnity, defense obligations, and other risk-shifting issues common in energy and maritime operations.

Clients rely on Alex for his clear communication, ability to connect with jurors, and alignment of legal strategy with business goals.