Litigation: Appellate
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 3
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Provided by Bracewell LLP
Clients rely on us to handle some of the nation’s most complex cases at the appellate level. Recently, for example, we successfully defended Westlake Chemical on appeal to the Federal Circuit in a patent infringement case involving two of the largest publicly traded polymer manufacturers in the United States. We have also helped secure appeals for Carlton Energy, GDF SUEZ, KBR and Prosperity Bancshares.
We handle a range of matters, from energy to environmental litigation, to insurance and toxic torts, to healthcare and intellectual property matters. We regularly join clients’ legal teams early in the litigation process and work to develop a comprehensive appeal strategy from the very beginning.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP boasts an impressive track record in representing clients in appeals across the state, including before the Texas Supreme Court. It demonstrates expertise on energy-related appeals, as well as cases involving insurance, product liability and intellectual property.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell LLP represented BMC Software before the Fifth Circuit in a lawsuit against IBM arising from IBM's replacement of the BMC mainframe software products licensed by AT&T with IBM's own products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bracewell team is strategic, intelligent and hard-working. They are exceptional."
"Bracewell has a fantastic appeals team."
"The firm has significant strengths and expertise within the appellate practice."
"The Bracewell team is strategic, intelligent and hard-working. They are exceptional."
"Bracewell has a fantastic appeals team."
"The firm has significant strengths and expertise within the appellate practice."
Notable Practitioners
Warren Harris is a preeminent appellate litigator who represents clients in the healthcare and energy sectors, among others.
"Warren is one of the finest appellate lawyers in the Southwest. He is a brilliant writer and a very strong advocate."
"Warren is a superb appellate lawyer. He has excellent instincts and an excellent grasp on the facts and legal landscape, and he lays out arguments in a crisp and compelling way. He is top notch in all respects."
"Warren is very intelligent and is a strong writer."
Jeffrey Oldham is sought out for his deep experience in both state and federal courts. He has noteworthy strengths in energy-related cases.
"Jeffrey is a brilliant appellate lawyer."
"I have been very impressed with his organizational and analytical skills."
"He provides excellent analysis and timely work product."