Education and Honors

  • J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1979
    Editor, Duke Law Journal, 1977 to 1979
  • B.A. (with high honors), Southern Methodist University, 1976

    • Recipient of the Morris Harrell Professionalism Award from the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and the Dallas Bar Association, 2011

    Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, 2003 - 2011

    Included in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law, and Securities Law, 2007 - 2011

    Included on the "BTI Client Service All-Star Team," 2005 and 2006

    Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell 1987-2012 

Admissions/Affiliations

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits

United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

State Bar of Texas, Board of Directors, 2006-2010

Dallas Bar Association, President, 2005; President-Elect, 2004; Vice President (Activities), 2003; Vice President (Administrative), 2002; Chairman of the Board, 2001;　Board of Directors, 1997-2010

Texas Young Lawyers Association, Chairman of the Board, 1992; Treasurer, 1991; Board of Directors, 1988 to 1993

Joseph E. Pritchard Inn, Chairman, 1993

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, President, 1989

Dallas Bar Foundation, Charter Fellow; Trustee and Vice-Chair, 2012

Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation, Trustee, 2009-2011; Fellows Chair 2011 and Sustaining Founding Fellow

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Timothy W. Mountz

Partner

2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201-2980
United States
Phone:
+1.214.953.6423
Fax:
+1.214.661.4423

Practices

Litigation Practice

Concentration

Professional liability litigation, securities litigation, securities enforcement and complex business litigation

Summary

Tim Mountz represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters, as well as in investigations and administrative proceedings. His practice includes professional liability litigation, securities litigation, SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings and the representation of clients in complex business litigation matters. He also represents corporate officers, directors and auditors in litigation and enforcement proceedings. He is Co-Chair of the firm's Securities Litigation Practice.

Tim Mountz is a recognized leader of legal and civic organizations. Early in his career, he served as President of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and Chairman of the Texas Young Lawyers Association. In 2005, he was elected President of the Dallas Bar Association. From 2006 to 2010, he was a Director of the State Bar of Texas, and he received a Presidential Citation for distinguished service from the State Bar in 2008. In 2012, he serves as a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Dallas Bar Foundation.

Representative Engagements

  • Representation of various Big Four accounting firms in federal and state court litigation
  • Representation of public company in securities class action shareholder suit
  • Representation of Special Committee of Board of Directors in special investigation
  • Representation of officers and directors in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Representation of Big Four accounting firm and individuals before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Publications, Speeches and Presentations

  • "Litigation Case Update," AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference on Fraud and Litigation Services, Las Vegas, September 26, 2008
  • Moderator, "Professionalism in the Courtroom: Civil Practice," Dallas Bar Association, Dallas, April 18, 2008
  • "Litigation Case Update," AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference on Fraud and Litigation Services, San Diego, September 2007
  • Panelist, "Accounting for Lawyers: Financial Accounting Reports and Reading Financial Statements," State Bar of Texas, live Webcast, July 2007
  • "Avoiding Tax Malpractice," 52nd Annual Texas CPA Tax Institute, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Dallas, November 2005
  • "Emerging Issues in State Court Practice," Dallas Bar Association, Business Litigation Section, Dallas, February 2004
  • "Fiduciary Duty: Liability of the Fiduciary," 26th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course, State Bar of Texas, October 2003
  • "Securities Enforcement: Corporate Strategy in Dealing With Both SEC Investigations and Private Lawsuits," Securities Regulation and Business Law Problems, The University of Texas, Dallas, February 2000