Lead trial counsel for defendant insurance company in suit brought by insured plaintiff in Galveston County, Texas for breach of contract and violations of the Texas Insurance Code resulting in unanimous jury verdict in insurance company’s favor and take-nothing judgment against plaintiff insured. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Negotiated dismissal of lawsuit filed by insured against client insurance company after filing cross-complaint against third-party based on proactive discovery of third-party’s role in dispute. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented oil and gas operating company in recovering damages after facilities were destroyed in a catastrophic loss. Obtained judgment awarding client over $30 million in damages and attorneys’ fees and denying all relief requested by the opposing party at five-week jury trial in federal court. Subsequently represented client in appeal affirming district court’s favorable judgment. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented multinational oil field service corporation as part of trial team successfully defending liability in connection with all civil litigation and federal investigations concerning well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented receivership of company at a four-week jury trial involving breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence claims resulting in a multi-million dollar verdict in favor of client. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented defendant officer of publicly traded company in suit alleging securities law violations and breach of fiduciary duty resulting in dismissal of claims against client. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)