I’ve represented businesses and individuals in matters ranging from government contracting and construction disputes to mergers and acquisitions, transportation litigation defense, and healthcare defense. In healthcare, I’ve advised providers on Medicare and Medicaid audits and defended facilities against medical malpractice claims. My maritime practice has included advising and defending companies engaged in shipping and international commerce in high stakes personal injury claims.
Recognized as a Super Lawyer for nearly a decade, I bring a solutions-oriented approach that aligns legal strategy with business objectives. My goal is always to strengthen client outcomes, protect value, and deliver efficient results.
Specialties: Healthcare litigation, commercial litigation, transportation industry, and Maritime law
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Represented trucking company in mandamus proceeding to preclude production of net worth discovery on gross negligence claim; Represented clients in employment litigation securing death penalty sanctions
Appellate
Defended a frac sand company against its board of directors in a corporate dispute with the majority shareholder. In defending the company, Mr. Noel sought a summary judgment for $60 Million Dollars from the Board of Directors for conversion. The case was successfully settled prior to the hearing.
Commercial and Business
Successfully defended long term acute care facility in health care liability claim to minimize exposure.
Healthcare Law
Secured take nothing judgment for trucking company in Harris County, Texas
Transportation/Trucking Accident Litigation
Successfully defended maritime company in high stakes personal injury claim in which upheld defense and indemnity protection in contested third party matter.
Other
University of Texas, BBA in Accounting, 1993
St. Mary’s University School of Law, JD, 1996
State Bar of Texas, San Antonio Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, DRI
Super Lawyers, Top Attorney San Antonio, Eagle Scout
State Bar of Texas
United States District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern & Western District of Texas