Wesley S. Alost Partner
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Wesley S. Alost, a Partner at the Firm, is a seasoned litigator with more than two decades of experience in complex litigation and construction matters. His practice focuses on high-risk, catastrophic loss cases, with particular expertise in construction disputes, toxic torts, and product liability. Wes's relentless preparation and client-centric approach have earned him a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes while always being mindful of the client's goals and financial interests. Admitted to practice in both Louisiana and Texas, he has handled cases in state and federal courts across the nation, providing counsel on everything from transportation accidents to professional liability and premises liability. He has served as national and local counsel in high-profile, multi-party litigation matters. One notable example of Wes's expertise is his successful representation of a client in a product liability indemnity case, where he helped secure a summary judgment by the Southern District of Texas, which was ultimately upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case, which involved complex issues of liability and indemnification, saw Wes’s strategic handling lead to a significant victory for his client.
Wes is not only a skilled attorney but also a leader in the legal community. He has served as an At-Large Director for the Dallas Bar Association (DBA), as well as a Chair or Co-Chair of numerous Committees. Wes was one of a small handful of Bar leaders who established the DBA’s "Day of Civility," an initiative aimed at encouraging lawyers and judges to uphold the values of the Texas Lawyer's Creed. The Day of Civility has become an annual program and has been implemented by the State Bar of Texas and other organizations. Wes's leadership in the Day of Civility program is a testament to his belief that civility is essential to effective conflict resolution, especially in an era of polarized discourse.
Wes is also an active member of the Construction Law Section of the DBA. This ongoing engagement with the construction law community enables Wes to remain at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring that his clients receive the most up-to-date and informed legal counsel. In addition to his professional commitments, Wes is deeply involved in his community. He serves as Scoutmaster for Scouts BSA Troop 42B and has previously held leadership roles in his neighborhood Cub Scout Pack, further underscoring his dedication to service both inside and outside the courtroom.
Services
- Litigation
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1997
- The Louisiana Scholars’ College of Northwestern State University, B.A. in Liberal Arts, 1994
Admissions
- State Bar of Louisiana, 1997
- State Bar of Texas, 2000
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Distinctions & Certifications
- AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubbell
- Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters (2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010)
- Dallas Bar Foundation Life Fellow
- Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
- Texas Bar College Member
Representative Experience
- Represented general contractors, homebuilders and subcontractors in complex, multi-party construction defect litigation and arbitration proceedings.
- Represented former Fortune 500 corporation, actively defending catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from petroleum distillate exposure in scores of State and Federal Courts across the country. Most claims involved allegations of catastrophic personal injury or death, as well as claims for punitive damages. Significant accomplishments include exclusion of opposing causation experts and dismissal of suits in Hendrian v. Safety-Kleen Sys., Inc., No. 08-CV-14371, 2015 WL 4770966 (E.D. Mich. Aug. 13, 2015) and Brian v. Assoc. of Ind. Oil Distributors, et al, Docket No. 3413 of 2011, Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County, Pa.
- Defended industrial silica producer in hundreds of toxic tort suits involving personal injury and wrongful death claims.
- Defended premises owner in wrongful death and personal injury toxic tort suits, including claims for neurological injury and death from welding fume exposure.
- Represented process piping fabricator in multi-jurisdictional litigation against natural gas compression plant owner and general contractor, asserting breach of contract claims in excess of $1.5 million.
- Represented private aircraft owners in suit against avionics installer for loss of value and use of aircraft.
- Defended independent insurance agencies from third-party claims under professional liability policies.
- Represented elevator manufacturing and servicing companies, both in defense of scores of personal injury and wrongful death claims, and in the prosecution of numerous construction and service contract claims.
- Represented homeowners in litigation against adjoining property owners for damages as a result of improper diversion of surface water.
- Defended electrical component manufacturer in both premises and products liability claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage allegations.
- Represented an association of restaurants and hospitality-related businesses, in defeating attempt by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority to impose sales and use tax on hotel occupancy in the New Orleans region, including preparation of successful appellate pleadings.
- Defended owner of tanker truck struck by commercial freight train in Webster Parish, Louisiana in personal injury suit brought by train crew.
- Defended numerous personal injury suits, many including catastrophic loss claims, on behalf of commercial and personal auto liability carriers, including surplus lines carriers.
- Defended workers’ compensation claims against restaurants and hospitality-related businesses through a not-for-profit, state regulated and member-funded pool for workers’ compensation coverage.
Professional Activities
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association Ambassador
- 2024 Courthouse and Library Committee, Co-Vice Chair
- 2021-2022 Equal Access to Justice Committee, Co-Vice Chair
- 2017 Morris Harrell Professionalism Committee, Co-Chair
- 2014-2016 At-Large Director, Board of Directors
- 2013 Bench/Bar Committee, Co-Chair
- 2012 Public Forum Committee, Chair
- 2010 CLE Committee, Chair
- 2008 Courthouse Committee, Co-Chair
- Recipient, Jo Anna Moreland Outstanding Committee Chair Award (2008)
- Recipient, Presidential Citation (2012)
- State Bar of Texas
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Scouts BSA Troop 42B, Scoutmaster
- Cub Scout Pack 325, Former Cubmaster and Committee Chair
- Vanguard Preparatory School Parent Organization
- Dallas Academy Dad’s Club