Zach Crow

About Zach

Overview

Since beginning his practice in 2021, Zach has handled a wide variety of matters, including appeals, cannabis regulatory issues, civil rights, commercial litigation, corporate governance, divorce, personal injury defense, mergers and acquisitions, and even criminal defense.
Recently described by a witness he cross-examined at trial as “the guy I’d call if I ever got sued,” Zach believes that good things happen to good people who do things the right way—even if you have to take it to a jury.

Zach helps his clients resolve problems—whether that problem is a commercial transaction, litigation, or something in between.
He has drafted and negotiated all types of business transactions and litigated disputes arising from them. He has defeated frivolous lawsuits through dispositive motions and at trial, obtained favorable settlements in complex commercial disputes, and represented clients successfully at every stage of litigation—pre-suit, trial, and appeal. Zach also assists businesses in obtaining the licenses and regulatory approvals necessary to operate and grow, providing ongoing counsel every step of the way.

Experience

Zach began his career as an associate and later junior partner at a boutique cannabis M&A and commercial litigation firm in Denver, Colorado. After relocating to Houston in 2024, he joined Hoover Slovacek LLP as an associate before moving to Bush & Ramirez.

Representative Matters

Obtained a six-figure jury verdict and a directed verdict for specific performance in a commercial dispute in Denver, Colorado, including a preliminary injunction at the outset of the case.
Successfully defended all claims asserted against licensed Colorado marijuana cultivator entity accused of illegally operating a grow in a residential basement.
Settled two separate property-damage claims favorably for clients prior to trial.
Achieved a walk-away settlement for a defendant client on the day of trial after defeating the opposing party’s motion in limine.
Defeated a bill of review case in a bench trial in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Negotiated a six-figure settlement for a wrongful termination and sexual harassment plaintiff.
Won summary judgment in a case involving a 20-year-old settlement agreement and successfully defended the judgment on appeal.
Helped secure a medical marijuana dispensary license for a client in a newly legalized state market.
Dismissed a Colorado district court lawsuit by enforcing an arbitration clause.
Secured a six-figure settlement for a father in a divorce case.
Defended a wrongfully accused client on first-degree attempted murder charges, obtaining voluntary dismissal before trial.
Obtained dismissal of all charges in a Class A misdemeanor assault case in which the alleged victim was the actual aggressor.
Successfully argued to the Colorado Court of Appeals that there was no prevailing party in a complex multiparty dispute, defeating a motion for tens of thousands in costs.
Testified against Texas Senate Bill 3 (the proposed hemp ban) before the Texas Senate in Austin.

Associations and Memberships

Texas Bar

Education

Texas Tech University – B.B.A., Energy Commerce, 2018

University of Denver Sturm College of Law – J.D., 2021

Court/Bar Admissions

State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado