Garrett W. Messerly

Garrett Messerly is a trial attorney who focuses on complex commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense in both federal and state courts. Garrett represents and advises clients before and during trials and has deep experience in government-facing investigations.

Garrett’s practice encompasses a broad range of legal matters, including high-stakes litigation involving claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, unfair competition, antitrust, and breach of contract. He also has experience in multidistrict litigation and bellwether trials for major product liability and pharmaceutical cases.

Previously, Garrett served in the United States Air Force JAG Corps, where he developed his litigation and trial skills. As a prosecutor, he handled felony-level crimes in military justice and criminal cases. He also oversaw and conducted numerous internal investigations. Later, Garrett was selected as a defense attorney and served at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. There, he defended cadets, airmen, and officers in military justice, criminal cases, and adverse administrative actions. During this time, Garrett also guest lectured at the Academy's Department of Law.