JUSTIN JAY (J.J.) KOCH
Attorney and Counselor
Dallas, Texas
Phone: 214-954-9540
Email:
jkoch@bd-law.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

J.J. Koch joined Bellinger & DeWolf, L.L.P. because of the firm's exceptional reputation in the field of litigation. Mr. Koch was first introduced to the firm while in law school, when the firm's founding partner, Steve DeWolf, delivered an energetic and inspiring guest lecture to his Advanced Torts class and made a lasting impression on Mr. Koch. After spending a brief amount of time as a solo practitioner handling criminal matters in Dallas and the surrounding counties, Mr. Koch was given an opportunity to work for the team at Bellinger & DeWolf, LLP and learn from one of the very litigators that inspired his ambitions to enter the litigation realm.

Right after law school Mr. Koch was among many newly licensed attorneys who joined the Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Office in Fort Worth, Texas during the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Working directly with disaster victims to get home and business loans approved was pivotal in learning the skills necessary to efficiently help people during a disastrous time in their lives.

Following his tenure at the SBA, Mr. Koch joined the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, where he honed his negotiation and trial skills.  The D.A.' s Office provided Mr. Koch with invaluable experience in the courtroom, in both trying cases and speaking to potential jurors on a weekly basis.   

Mr. Koch has worked with Police Officers in venues outside the prosecutor's office. He gained his initial experience and appreciation for officers when working as intern to the NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials, the department's division that deals with officer and civilian employee discipline.  Mr. Koch continued in this area of practice while in law school as an intern with Lyon, Gorsky, Haring and Gilbert, LLP, where he aided on cases for the Dallas Police Association.

PRACTICE AREAS

Commercial and Business Litigation
Construction and Real Estate Litigation
Dispute resolution/Mediation
Personal Injury

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Duke University, 2002
Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2005

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Texas, 2005
Dallas Bar Association
United States Northern District Court, 2008
United States Eastern District Court, 2008

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

First Presbyterian Church – Dallas, Texas
Dallas Masonic Lodge #760, A.F.&A.M. – Senior Steward
'07-'08

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

For recreation and leisure, J.J. enjoys lifting weights, running, bike riding and reading. He also spends his weekends working on never-ending renovation and landscaping projects at his house.   

In college, J.J. was a member of Duke University's wrestling team and was a three year varsity letterman, and two time academic all-ACC.

Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization