Jones Walker Welcomes Environmental Litigator Alex Cochran in Houston

HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Alex Cochran as a special counsel in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Industry Team in the firm's Houston office.

"Alex brings valuable experience handling complex disputes involving the energy and environmental sectors, and we are pleased to welcome him to Jones Walker," said Bill Hines, the firm's managing partner. "His relationship-focused approach to helping clients navigate complex issues makes him a great addition to our energy and litigation team and will be an asset to our clients."

Alex handles disputes across the oil and gas industry, including matters involving onshore and offshore drilling, chemical releases, toxic spills, and workplace accidents, as well as the commercial and insurance-coverage litigation that often follows such events. In this capacity, he represents privately held and publicly traded vendors, contractors, service providers, and other companies that supply goods and services to major refineries and petrochemical facilities. Alex also handles commercial, products liability, real estate, and other disputes for businesses operating in construction, technology, manufacturing, and related industries.

"I was drawn to Jones Walker because of the firm's strong reputation for representing clients in complex litigation and its relationship-driven approach to client service," Alex said. "I am excited to join the team and contribute to the firm's continued growth in Texas and across the energy industry."

Alex's approach to dispute prevention and resolution is built on personal relationships and deep knowledge of his clients' businesses and industries. Drawing on his earlier experience in a growth-focused industry, he provides strategic advice that helps clients understand and determine the likely outcomes of various dispute resolution strategies — including settlement negotiations, arbitration, and trials — and their impact on clients' long-term objectives and relationships with business partners.

Alex's focus on client partnerships also informs his approach to pre-litigation counseling. He routinely advises clients on accidents, operational incidents, and commercial conflicts, helping minimize potential exposure before they harden into lawsuits.

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