Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Band 2
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+1 713 655 1101About
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AZA is first and foremost a trial firm. Our 54 lawyers are in a jury trial roughly once a month. Our courtroom experience, our knowledge of what will matter to a jury or judge, and our command of trial technology permit us to do this efficiently. Being trial-ready also strongly influences settlement. Opponents recognize that with more than 225 trials under our belts, we have confidence in our position and our ability to advocate that position. In fact, AZA is often hired on the eve of trial, once it has become clear that the case must be tried.
Although many of our cases involve high-stakes litigation for multinational companies, we also excel at representing individuals and mid-sized businesses with serious legal issues. We also understand that a superior result does not always involve a verdict or judgment, and are equally skilled at developing creative solutions to business problems.
AZA also manages company investigations. We help company boards, in-house counsel, and audit committees identify problems and ensure compliance before litigation ensues.
Chambers Review
Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing houses robust litigation specialists with a reputation as feared opponents for established national firms. The firm has especially strong experience in representing clients in the technology and energy arenas. It has a trial-oriented group of attorneys who are unafraid to take on the full range of high-value commercial disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. The team is particularly active in intellectual property, employment and breach of contract cases.
Work Highlights
- Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing successfully represented the former officers of Sanchez Oil & Gas in a $650 million breach of fiduciary duty dispute.
Strengths
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"The lawyers possess great attention to both detail and client needs. It is a really good firm."
"The firm sets the bar for excellence in advocacy. The team as a whole is so experienced, demonstrating an ability to work seamlessly together, leverage each others' strengths and skills, and maintain an agile working relationship with the client. They have the experience, the technology, the mindset and the support staff to win."
"The team is impressive, has a very deep bench with very talented junior lawyers. They are given experience very early on, including at hearings and trials, and it shows."
"The lawyers possess great attention to both detail and client needs. It is a really good firm."
"The firm sets the bar for excellence in advocacy. The team as a whole is so experienced, demonstrating an ability to work seamlessly together, leverage each others' strengths and skills, and maintain an agile working relationship with the client. They have the experience, the technology, the mindset and the support staff to win."
"The team is impressive, has a very deep bench with very talented junior lawyers. They are given experience very early on, including at hearings and trials, and it shows."
Notable Practitioners
John Zavitsanos wins particular praise for his trial capability. He handles high-stakes litigation on behalf of an enviable client base, which includes preeminent energy companies.
"John is an incredible trial lawyer who understands the judge, the jury and the way courts work. He eviscerates our opponents. He's so good at just jumping in and winning trials at short notice."
"He is a very experienced trial lawyer."
"He is a master of cross-examination."
Todd Mensing has vast experience assisting businesses with their most complex litigation needs, including intellectual property infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases.
"Todd is an aggressive lawyer who will listen and work to the outcome we want. He is not afraid of a trial. He gives us solid advice."
"He's a razor-sharp strategist and is intuitive, decisive and driven to win, but also able to pivot easily as a case develops or client needs shift. He has an imposing presence backed up by a keen intellect, but also has a thoughtful and inclusive attitude, which brings out the best in the people working with him."
"Todd provides superb service. He is always attentive to the matter, communicates extremely well and achieves excellent results for my company every single time."
Tim Shelby is highly regarded for his expertise in commercial litigation matters. He has noteworthy strength in energy-related disputes.
"Tim has good common sense and comes up with great strategy, which always leads to good results."
"He is a tough, smart and excellent lawyer."
"Tim is an excellent trial lawyer."
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Members
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Clients
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Air Liquide
Apache
CITGO
Chevron
Enbridge Petroleum
Group 1 Automotive
Liberty Mutual
LyondellBasell
National Oilwell Varco
PSC
Plains All American Pipeline
Prime Natural Resources
Versata
Weatherford
Industries
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Construction
Energy - oil & gas
Software
Technology
Telecom