Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Texas: Houston & Surrounds
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
V&E’s trial lawyers and appellate specialists work together to handle litigation and appeals in a broad range of areas, including energy litigation, securities litigation, white collar crime, construction disputes, media and commercial speech cases, lawyer defense, intellectual property, bankruptcy, tax, business torts, condemnation, and regulatory matters.
Our team has substantial experience with multi-district and complex class actions, jury and bench trials and appeals of these proceedings in state and federal venues across the country, all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, with particular strength in Texas courts. We also represent clients before administrative agencies and in arbitration and mediation. Many of our lawyers hold clerkships, affording us familiarity with relevant procedures and precedents of the courts and sharpened skills in briefing and oral argument.
Our clients come from a diverse array of industries, including but not limited to, traditional and renewable energy, infrastructure, life sciences, technology, automotive, financial services, chemicals, industrials, and mining.
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Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP is a well-resourced national firm with a great depth of experience in handling litigation across the full gamut of commercial areas. Especially well known for its expertise in energy disputes, the firm has additional prowess in antitrust, environmental and construction matters. It frequently acts for major oil and natural gas production companies, as well as catering to clients in the construction, mining, financial services and technology sectors. The firm also boasts highly regarded securities and appellate specialists, in addition to a fast-growing white-collar criminal defense practice which handles significant investigations.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP represented Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in twelve lawsuits, including a class action, alleging manipulation of the Texas gas market related to Winter Storm Uri.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We go to Vinson & Elkins for the complex matters."
"They are creative attorneys who are deeply knowledgeable about the law, careful in their analysis and capable of handling the most sophisticated litigation. Given their breadth of knowledge, there is no litigation or subject matter that they are not capable of handling at the highest level. I would trust them with any dispute."
"Vinson & Elkins have broad experience and are good advisers who are easy to work with and thoughtful on the business considerations."
"We go to Vinson & Elkins for the complex matters."
"They are creative attorneys who are deeply knowledgeable about the law, careful in their analysis and capable of handling the most sophisticated litigation. Given their breadth of knowledge, there is no litigation or subject matter that they are not capable of handling at the highest level. I would trust them with any dispute."
"Vinson & Elkins have broad experience and are good advisers who are easy to work with and thoughtful on the business considerations."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Holmes has an impressive securities litigation practice and is often sought out to handle merger challenges in the Delaware courts.
"Michael is a leading commercial litigator, particularly in major Delaware litigation. He is knowledgeable and able to generate effective results."
"Michael is a leader in the litigation world, ascending rapidly to the highest levels due to his excellent courtroom presence, deep knowledge of the law and impeccable judgment."
Craig Zieminski has an impressive and wide-ranging securities litigation practice, including expertise in merger challenges. He has experience advising clients in the energy, finance and real estate sectors, among others.
"Craig's experience and judgment far eclipses his years. He is a careful and knowledgeable attorney who is more than capable of handling the most sophisticated of litigation matters."
Austin-based Marisa Secco Giles' broad practice covers commercial and securities litigation, with expertise handling contract, fraud and merger-related disputes.
"She is beyond outstanding. Marisa is fantastic at producing results. She is a tremendous negotiator and is overall incredibly competent in her area of expertise."
"Marisa is an assertive, zealous representative of her clients."
Patrick Mizell is a commercial litigator with capability handling disputes in the energy sector.
"Patrick is a well-experienced and well-connected lawyer. He has a wonderful, affable demeanor."
Christopher Popov is based in the Houston office and co-leads Vinson & Elkins' complex commercial litigation offering. He is respected for his trial experience.
"He knows the issues and industry very well. When I have a problem of great significance, I'm calling Chris."
Matthew Moran has a strong track record in commercial litigation, with noted strength in bankruptcy and professional liability claims.
"Matt handles incredibly complex litigation. He is very detail-oriented."
Jeffrey Crough is noted for his proficiency in securities litigation. He is experienced acting for companies and their directors and officers.
"Jeffrey is the smartest attorney I've ever worked with. Nothing slips through the cracks with him."
"Jeffrey is a really nice guy who has a great legal mind."
Michelle Arishita represents clients in range of complex commercial litigation matters, including contractual and construction-related disputes.
Quentin Smith is a go-to litigator for energy sector clients seeking strong representation in a wide array of matters, including contract, warranty and trade secrets-related disputes.
"Quentin does a wonderful job."
Stephanie Noble is regarded for her expertise in handling commercial disputes and has noteworthy strength in energy-related litigation.
"Stephanie is instrumental in complex litigation matters."
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