Rooted in the details and inner workings of the energy sector, from extraction to refining, we have a strong grasp of the industry coupled with years of experience as trial lawyers.
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We understand the unique relationship between insurers and the insured. Litigating third-party claims requires more than simply responding to a lawsuit: it demands a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of your business, your policy, and your contractual arrangements with other parties. We also have a comprehensive knowledge of the challenges that arise when significant liability claims threaten businesses, operations, and reputations.
Our team regularly represents insurers and their insureds in high-exposure matters involving:
These matters often involve multiple stakeholders, including insurers, insureds, excess carriers, and other interested parties. We are experienced in coordinating defense efforts while navigating the coverage, defense, and indemnity issues that frequently accompany complex liability litigation.
From the outset, we take a calculated and collaborative approach to evaluating exposure, assessing risk, and developing defense strategies aligned with our clients’ objectives. Litigation is never the goal but often becomes unavoidable. In these instances, we bring the trial experience, technical knowledge, and resources necessary to manage and lead high-stakes litigation effectively in the most complex disputes. Thorough preparation, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy are the foundation of our success in achieving favorable outcomes throughout the trial process.
An oil and gas operator drilling a well in southeast Texas experienced a “kick” of flow coming back up the well to surface.
A Texas pesticide manufacturing company burned after a gas-vapor explosion occurred in an industrial oven used to melt chemicals for retail products.
A former investment banker accused our client of breaching an oral partnership agreement to identify and acquire oil and gas prospects and conspiring with a large private equity fund to misappropriate an opportunity to acquire an oil and gas company.
After a company hired to perform maintenance dredging of a ship channel in the Gulf ran its dredge over a subsea gas pipeline, causing an explosion and fire