PRACTICE DESCRIPTION
Abigail D. Irwin maintains a broad civil litigation and transactional practice, representing individuals and businesses in state and federal courts, including appellate proceedings. She handles business and contractual disputes, as well as insurance defense matters, and offers a well-rounded perspective informed by experience on both sides of the docket. She is licensed to practice in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Her transactional practice includes negotiating and drafting complex agreements and advising clients on regulatory compliance. Mrs. Irwin also serves in an outside counsel role for several companies, providing guidance on employment matters and day-to-day operational issues.
PRACTICE AREAS
Mrs. Irwin handles matters in a variety of firm practice areas, including:
- Civil and commercial litigation
- Appellate law
- Insurance defense
- Contract law
- Corporate and business transactions
- Construction law
- Oil, gas, and energy
- Environmental law
- Water law
EDUCATION
- Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2023)
- Energy Law Concentration
- Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner, Symposium Editor
- Journal of Biosecurity, Biosafety, and Biodefense Law, Staff Editor
- Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition
- University of San Francisco (B.A. in Environmental Studies, magna cum laude, 2019)
- Dean’s List
- Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, President
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mrs. Irwin has been recognized for her professional excellence by peers and local publications, including:
- Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2026
- Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2024-2025
- Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine, 2025-2026
PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Texas, 2023
- State Bar of Arkansas, 2025
- State Bar of Oklahoma, 2025
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
ACTIVITIES
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Tarrant County Bar Association, Member
- Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Member
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, Associate Member
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Bar Exam Mentor
- Arkansas Bar Association, Member
- Oklahoma Bar Association, Member
PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Author and Speaker, Rule Updates, Non-Party Subpoenas, and DWQs, March 3, 2026
- Author and Speaker, Pitfalls and Challenges of Dewatering Agreements, March 13, 2025
- Author and Speaker, Collections and Post-Judgment Remedies, April 26, 2024