Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC

Commercial Litigation

Founding Partner

Trey Crawford is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in complex, high-value business disputes across Texas, the United States, and internationally. He has substantial first-chair trial and arbitration experience on both sides of the docket, and is recognised for being client-focused, exceptionally well-prepared, strategic, and practical in his approach.

Trey advises a broad spectrum of clients, including individuals, privately held companies, and Fortune 500 corporations, both domestic and foreign. His practice spans a diverse range of commercial and cross-border disputes, with particular experience in matters involving:

Aviation and aerospace Breach of contract, UCC and warranty claims Fraud, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty Trust, estate and probate litigation Banking and finance disputes Energy, mineral rights and renewable resources Securities matters Shareholder and partnership disputes Construction and real estate litigation High-value catastrophic personal injury claims

Trey’s advocacy is defined by a disciplined methodology drawn from his experience as a collegiate athlete: assess, prioritise, and execute. At the outset of each matter, he works closely with clients to define objectives and develops a comprehensive trial strategy designed to efficiently advance those goals. He places strong emphasis on early, thorough preparation—analysing all relevant claims and defenses, mastering the applicable rules of procedure and evidence, and maintaining a relentless focus on positioning the case for success in the courtroom, arbitration room, or negotiation setting.

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• State Bar of Texas, 2007 • U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas • Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation • Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation • Member, American Bar Association • Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association • Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers • Former Mock Trial Coach – Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2015

Texas Christian University, B.B.A., Finance, cum laude, 2002