For over 15 years, my practice has focused on the trial and appeal of complex business and securities disputes. I have successfully tried dozens of jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and injunction and contempt hearings, obtaining multiple verdicts, judgments and awards in excess of $1 million in federal courts, state courts, and arbitrations. I have also successfully briefed and argued multiple appeals in state and federal courts. Representing plaintiffs, I have obtained seven-figure awards through jury verdict, bench trial and arbitration. Representing defendants, I have obtained numerous take-nothing judgments against multimillion-dollar claims, through both jury verdict and summary judgment. The areas of law encompassed by my experience include oil and gas, securities, partnerships, manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, lender liability and constitutional law. Some of the areas In which I have particularly broad experience include: General Business Litigation.I have tried and otherwise resolved cases over contracts as varied as partnership agreements, equipment manufacturing agreements, stock purchase agreements, marine charters, investment advisory agreements and floorplan financing. Oil and Gas.I have represented oil and gas producers and royalty owners in cases involving marketing arrangements, lease development, operating agreements, gas processing, pooling and unitization arrangements, gas measurement methods, lease assignments, field acquisition and surface use. Securities Fraud.I have obtained millions in awards and settlements in securities fraud suits and arbitrations on behalf of dozens of investors in a variety of areas, including options, commodity futures, limited partnership interests, bonds, Ponzi schemes, broker self-dealing and general "boiler room" practices. Insurance Recovery.My insurance coverage practice has included multiple engagements to recover insurance proceeds when the insurer denies coverage, particularly for defense costs and liability coverage when a client has been sued by a third party.
