Experience

Obtained take-nothing arbitration award for client software developer in arbitration of dispute with former executive alleging underpayment of compensation earned during earnout period

Successfully represented leading financial services company in Texas state court coverage dispute under a kidnap and ransom insurance policy, including defeating summary judgment based on the act of state doctrine

Obtained favorable resolution for major exploration and production company bringing indemnity and third-party insurance claims against operator and insurer following well failure

Advised pipeline company in coverage disputes arising from personal injuries and property losses suffered during improper maintenance by third party.

Advised clients of risks of filing lawsuits subject to Citizens' Participation Act (Texas "Anti-SLAPP" Law) and its fee shifting provisions

Disputed pollution and completed operations exclusions invoked by insurer to exclude coverage for injuries arising from oilfield operations

Defended development company against breach of contract and tort claims arising from project that could not proceed due to permitting and regulatory constraints; client prevailed on all claims

Represented consignee in favorably resolved underpayment dispute involving hundreds of thousands in shoes and apparel

Obtained reversal of Harris County District Court judgment ordering specific performance of a real estate contract based on improper jury instructions regarding LLC member’s authority under the Texas Business and Organizations Code

Advised restaurant group in favorable settlement of coverage claim arising from professional negligence of insurance broker

Represented plaintiff wireless technology companies in cell broadcast patent infringement case against the U.S. government and IBM in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims; plaintiffs received $18,250,000 settlement from U.S. government

Reached favorable, mediated settlement on behalf of major energy company in dispute with contractor seeking payment for duplicative and poorly documented invoices

Obtained early walkaway settlement without dispositive motions or trial on behalf of defendant energy company in dispute over alleged underpayment for late-delivered, custom-built production equipment

Recovered millions for owner of chemical processing facility in AAA Arbitration of claims against engineering, procurement, and construction contractor arising from negligent design and construction of sodium chloride and calcium chloride plant

Represented national food distributor in favorably resolved dispute with specialty beef brand over marketing efforts

Represented a software developer in all aspects of its efforts to combat software piracy and unlicensed use, including subpoenaing subscriber information from ISPs, representing developer before the Southern and Northern Districts of Texas on discovery motions, and filing federal court claims for copyright infringement and obtaining favorable settlements on behalf of our client

Utilized Texas Rule 202 Petition for pre-suit discovery to investigate claims against business partners and evaluate potential for recovery

Drafted protocols and overseeing work of in-house and outside review teams in disputes with dozens of document custodians, hundreds of gigabytes of data collected, and hundreds of thousands of responsive documents to review

Represented energy technology company in dispute over quality and quantity of steel pipe provided by supplier