Jeffrey D. Anderson

Founding Attorney

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Jeffrey D. Anderson is a former BigLaw litigation partner and trial attorney who leads JDA Trials’ litigation-first practice handling motor-vehicle collisions, premises liability, and other personal injury matters, as well as wrongful repossession litigation.

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After graduating with honors from Texas A&M University, Jeff earned a full scholarship to Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude and ranked in the top 8% of his class.

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Jeff made partner at Holland & Knight—one of the nation’s largest law firms—at age 32. During his tenure, he served on the firm’s Innovation Committee, helping drive the adoption of advanced litigation technology and modern practice tools.

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Jeff has tried cases to verdict in Texas courts and in arbitration and has obtained millions of dollars for his clients. His experience includes catastrophic injury and wrongful death trucking cases, as well as investment fraud and complex commercial disputes. He has appeared before more than 30 federal judges across all four federal districts in Texas.

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Since founding JDA Trials, Jeff has been trusted with litigation referrals from law firms throughout Texas and Florida, as well as national firms—including both BigLaw and leading plaintiff firms. The firm routinely handles high volumes of motor-vehicle and premises cases referred by partner firms, with an emphasis on early case evaluation, prompt filing when warranted, and disciplined litigation through trial when necessary—aimed at improving average case value across the docket while also aggressively litigating high-value matters.

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Jeff previously served as Chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Securities, Litigation & Arbitration Section and remains committed to community service, including work with the HBA’s Special Olympics committee and providing pro bono representation to U.S. military members through the ABA Military Pro Bono Project and other local legal aid organizations.

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At JDA Trials, Jeff and his team combine the resources and sophistication of a large-firm background with the responsiveness of a boutique trial practice—focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for clients and trusted partner firms.

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Danielle Giaccio

Litigation Counsel

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Danielle Giaccio brings a diverse litigation background spanning complex commercial disputes, appellate advocacy, and legal education. Before joining JDA Trials, Danielle practiced at Holland & Knight LLP, where she represented businesses and individuals in sophisticated commercial litigation through every stage of a case—developing strategy, managing discovery, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, and positioning matters for favorable resolution.

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Danielle’s appellate experience includes co-authoring an amicus curiae brief submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States (2025), reflecting her ability to analyze complex legal issues and craft persuasive advocacy at the highest level. She is known for meticulous preparation, strategic problem-solving, and clear, effective written and oral advocacy.

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In addition to her litigation practice, Danielle previously served as Adjunct Professor and Executive Director of Appellate Advocacy at the University of Houston Law Center, where she led the school’s nationally recognized moot court program. As Litigation Counsel at JDA Trials, Danielle applies her experience in complex litigation, motion practice, discovery strategy, and appellate advocacy to deliver thoughtful, results-driven representation focused on advancing clients’ objectives and securing favorable outcomes.

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