Charles Babcock at Jackson Walker L.L.P. specializes in commercial disputes with strong expertise in media and entertainment. Recently, he represented Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in a high-profile defamation and family law case that settled after two years. Babcock is currently defending Herring Networks in ongoing defamation litigation related to 2020 election coverage involving multi-million-dollar claims. He also represents Jed Wallace in a defamation case connected to allegations within the entertainment industry, handling complex, high-profile matters.

Robin Gibbs at Gibbs & Bruns LLP is a seasoned trial lawyer currently serving as part of the lead trial counsel team in a major antitrust lawsuit defending Google against claims brought by the Texas Attorney General and other states, which challenge Google’s dominance in online advertising. Gibbs also represents Winston & Strawn LLP in a $200m legal malpractice case related to an oil-and-gas transaction.

Mary-Olga Lovett, founder of Mo Lovett Law, has a significant background in commercial litigation, with over 50 trials taken to verdict. She has served as lead counsel in high-profile matters, including a multi-billion-dollar patent dispute for a global software corporation, a complex products liability and recall case for a leading toy manufacturer, and a nationally recognized trademark dispute. Lovett’s practice is balanced between plaintiff and defense work, with a trial-focused approach, frequently handling multi-jurisdictional and high-stakes disputes.

Kathy Patrick at Gibbs & Bruns LLP leads several complex commercial litigation matters spanning antitrust, securities, and environmental law. She represents national retailers in a $17bn antitrust suit against Visa and Mastercard, and defends Google in a multistate antitrust case over online advertising practices. Patrick also secured a $40m summary judgment win in a securities dispute involving Occidental Petroleum and Wells Fargo.

Barrett Reasoner at Gibbs & Bruns LLP continues to lead high-stakes commercial disputes across sectors including retail, energy, and legal services. He currently serves as lead trial counsel for major U.S. retailers in a $17bn antitrust action against Visa and Mastercard. His docket includes a $200mmalpractice defense for Winston & Strawn LLP and a $90 million trade secret dispute that was resolved favorably. Reasoner maintains a balanced plaintiff-defense practice, regularly handling complex, high-value matters nationwide.

Craig Smyser at Steptoe LLP is a versatile trial lawyer with a broad commercial disputes practice that includes MDL leadership and international work. Routinely acting for healthcare companies in relation to opioid litigation, and currently represents defendants in the Astroworld Festival litigation concerning personal injury and wrongful death claims. Smyser also advises the City of Houston on complex tax issues and brings deep experience in high-stakes matters, including bankruptcy and financial fraud.

John Thomas, co-founder of Hicks Thomas LLP, brings extensive lead trial experience in high-stakes commercial litigation across the construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. He led Zachry Group’s $2bn multi-party fraud dispute involving Golden Pass LNG, which settled on the eve of trial. He also advises Hilmar Cheese in shareholder and regulatory matters nationwide and represents Black & Veatch in a high-value post-trial appeal. Thomas’s work includes international arbitration and mass tort litigation involving claims exceeding $500m.

Paul Yetter of Yetter Coleman LLP is a highly regarded trial lawyer with a national commercial litigation practice. In 2024, he co-led a trial team that secured a $100m settlement for Venoco Liquidating Trust in a long-running environmental pipeline rupture case in California. Yetter also achieved significant antitrust victories for private equity client Welsh Carson in Texas federal courts and led American Airlines’ successful copyright infringement suit against Skiplagged, resulting in a $9.4m jury verdict.

Brandon Allen at Reynolds Frizzell LLP handles high-value commercial litigation across sectors including software, real estate, and energy. He currently leads the defense in IBM’s multijurisdictional suit against Swiss tech firm LzLabs and Texas Wormhole over alleged IP violations. He also represents Chord Energy in a $30m contract dispute and Kinetik Holdings in litigation involving claims worth hundreds of millions.

Barry Barnett at Susman Godfrey LLP focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation across diverse industries. His recent work includes representing a global private equity firm in a multi-million dollar pension fund dispute and managing complex multi-jurisdictional conflicts involving a multinational conglomerate. He also regularly litigates patent cases in Delaware and New York, demonstrating a strong mix of plaintiff and defense work in sophisticated, high-value disputes.

Bryce Callahan at Yetter Coleman LLP brings a robust, industry-agnostic commercial litigation practice with a balanced focus on plaintiff and defense work. He leads high-stakes, complex disputes, including multi-billion-dollar trust litigation for Elaine T. Marshall’s family office – centered on Koch Industries-related assets – and a $25m Winter Storm Uri lawsuit on behalf of Energy Transfer affiliates. Callahan’s expertise spans trial and appellate courts, with significant roles in state multi-district litigation and $400m bankruptcy-related settlements.

Joseph Cohen, who leads the litigation practice group at Porter Hedges LLP, focuses on high-profile products liability and mass tort matters, particularly in the pharma and medical device sectors. He represents non-party executives and managers in major national MDLs, including opioid and Roundup litigation, where individual conduct is closely scrutinized. Cohen also advises former marketing leaders and corporate officers in cases involving allegations of consumer deception or product-related harm. His practice spans multiple jurisdictions and high-stakes litigation environments.

Joseph Fischer III at Jackson Walker L.L.P. is a commercial litigator recognized for his leadership in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes. He serves as sole liaison counsel in the $10bn Winter Storm Uri MDL, coordinating the defense of hundreds of energy clients across more than 250 suits. Fischer also represents autonomous driving startup Bot Auto TX in a $1.4 billion trade secrets case and leads an $80m supply-chain dispute for Kaiser Aluminum. His practice spans energy, manufacturing, real estate, and emerging technologies.

Joel Glover at Jackson Walker L.L.P. is a nationally active trial lawyer with a broad commercial litigation practice spanning federal and state courts. Licensed in both Texas and New York, Glover handles complex matters across industries—from defending One America News in billion-dollar defamation suits to representing The Boston Globe in First Amendment-related access litigation. He also advises media clients such as Dr. Phil and Megalomedia and has experience across the litigation lifecycle, including drafting arguments for appellate proceedings.

Chris Hanslik, chairman of BoyarMiller, maintains a sophisticated commercial litigation practice, handling high-value disputes across the country. Hanslik represents clients in sectors ranging from manufacturing and real estate to energy and tech. He recently secured favorable outcomes in a $30m ownership dispute between electrical power executives and a trade secrets case for Canerector’s Texas subsidiary. Hanslik also leads defense efforts in a multimillion-dollar lease and fraud dispute involving Welcome Group.

Andrew Hicks, managing partner at Hicks Johnson PLLC, regularly serves as lead counsel in high-stakes, complex commercial disputes across a range of industries, including the energy, aerospace, and banking sectors. He secured a full dismissal for Collins Aerospace in litigation related to NASA’s $3.5bn spacesuit contract and leads the defense of former Happy State Bank officers in a wide-ranging trade secrets suit. He also co-leads ongoing litigation for Trailstone Energy in a Winter Storm Uri gas supply dispute with ConocoPhillips, with trial set for 2025.

Logan Johnson of Hicks Johnson PLLC serves as lead counsel in several complex commercial and energy cases, including a $1.8bn construction dispute for the City of Houston, where his team secured summary judgment defeating over $60m in claims. He also represents Trailstone in litigation against ConocoPhillips over gas delivery failures during Winter Storm Uri, and leads a lease rights dispute in the Permian Basin for Atlas OBO. Johnson regularly handles high-value matters involving major corporate parties.

Kevin Jordan, founding partner at Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne PLLC, brings extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, particularly in the energy and chemicals sectors. He has handled high-stakes matters such as water rights disputes before a major U.S. municipality and multi-million-dollar personal injury cases in Louisiana. Jordan also represents leading international corporations, coordinating litigation nationally and internationally.

Ashley Kleber at Gibbs & Bruns LLP leads major commercial litigation matters across a range of sectors, including legal malpractice, oil and gas, and water management. She defends Winston & Strawn LLP in a $200m malpractice case and secured a favorable $90m settlement for WaterBridge Resources in a trade secret and patent dispute. Kleber also represents Occidental Permian and OXY USA in breach of operating agreement litigation.

Jared Levinthal, Houston managing partner at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC, brings deep commercial litigation experience, balancing both plaintiff and defense work. His practice spans institutional clients, Fortune 100 companies, and family businesses, with a niche in law firm disputes. Recent highlights include securing a major personal injury case dismissal in the automotive space, as well as handling complex business divorce and tenant litigation.

Stephanie McGraw, managing partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, leads a robust commercial disputes practice with a strong focus on complex litigation involving financial services, product liability, and the automotive sector. Based in Houston, McGraw oversees major cases for high-profile clients across multiple industries. Her team has successfully defended clients in life insurance disputes, product defect litigation, and consumer fraud class actions.

Michael Oldham at Reynolds Frizzell LLP is a go-to commercial litigator for high-stakes, complex disputes across the energy, software, legal, and finance sectors. With extensive lead counsel experience, Oldham regularly handles cases involving hundreds of millions in claimed damages. His current docket includes parallel fraud actions for ZeoGas involving a $200m petrochemical project and a $77m software ownership suit against ComboCurve. Oldham is trusted by major clients such Phillips 66 and Talos Energy.

Connie Pfeiffer, head of Yetter Coleman LLP’s appellate practice, is a seasoned strategist who handles high-stakes appeals across commercial sectors. Under her leadership, the firm’s appellate group has grown significantly, handling matters often valued in the hundreds of millions. She led the defense of a $70m subsurface trespass verdict in Ohio, preserving the full judgment through the state’s Supreme Court. Pfeiffer also overturned a $100m trial loss for Freeport LNG in a Winter Storm Uri force majeure case and secured a jurisdictional win for Google in Texas.

James Shepherd at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP leads Shook’s national litigation efforts for Bayer in the complex Roundup herbicide litigation. Shepherd coordinates a large legal team handling all aspects of the cases – from trial strategy to appeals – and has led multiple jury trials resulting in favorable outcomes. With deep expertise in product liability, Shepherd continues to play a key role in this landmark litigation, with upcoming trials scheduled through 2025. Shepherd is also active in cases on behalf of a diverse range of other clients in fields such as logistics and property management.

Jarod Stewart, chair of Steptoe LLP’s commercial trials & litigation group, is a seasoned commercial litigator with a broad practice spanning the energy and healthcare sectors. With expertise in business divorces, breach of contract, trade secrets, bankruptcy litigation, and fraud, he adeptly handles both plaintiff and defense matters. Stewart maintains an active trial practice, demonstrating national, and multi-jurisdictional experience.

Kimberly Chojnacki at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, represents major national clients in high-stakes commercial litigation. Her practice spans product liability, construction, environmental, and tort disputes, often involving complex, multi-party matters. Chojnacki regularly advises clients facing significant financial and reputational risk, with experience in both trial and appellate courts.

Robin Harrison at Hicks Thomas LLP,is a seasoned commercial litigator with deep xperience representing plaintiffs and defendants in trials and arbitrations across the U.S. and internationally. His broad practice includes fiduciary duty, contract, trade secrets, fraud, and professional liability disputes. Harrison regularly advises clients across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, construction, and tech.

Joshua Newcomer at McKool Smith handles complex commercial disputes with a focus on fiduciary duty and financial misconduct claims. He represents litigation trustees in high-profile bankruptcy cases involving alleged fraudulent transfers exceeding $700 million. His work includes actions against private equity owners and directors of major consumer and retail companies. Newcomer also recently secured full summary judgment in a stock ownership dispute for a closely held entity.

Andrew Pearce, litigation chair at BoyarMiller, leads a dynamic commercial disputes practice encompassing high-stakes lease, partnership, and unfair competition cases. His recent matters include the representation of Welcome Group, LLC in a high-stakes lawsuit exceeding $11 million, defending its subsidiary against breach of lease claims by tenant Tally Production Systems, LLC, while also pursuing fraud and breach of sales agreement claims against the property’s seller, Four Seasons Business Park. Pearce is further involved in the arbitration in a contested family-run franchise breakup, and defending a geophysics firm in successive unfair competition suits in federal and state court.

Andrew Pickens, founding partner of Strawn Pickens LLP, is a trial-focused commercial litigator with experience across energy, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. He represents clients such as Kinder Morgan, Valero Energy, and Whitney Oil & Gas in high-stakes disputes. Pickens currently acts for a trustee group in a $1bn governance suit involving Second Baptist Church. His docket includes complex demurrage litigation and a rare partnership-by-estoppel trial for Kinder Morgan Treating LP.

Thomas Sankey, managing partner of Duane Morris LLP’s Houston office and Texas operations, leads a highly skilled commercial disputes practice. Sankey represents clients across diverse industries in complex, high-stakes litigation, including breach of contract, intellectual property, and competitive business disputes.

John Sparacino at McKool Smith advises on high-stakes litigation involving fiduciary duties, bankruptcy, and governance disputes. He represents former Basic Energy directors in $50m fiduciary duty claims and serves as special litigation counsel to the Chapter 7 Trustee in the Tuesday Morning bankruptcy. Sparacino also defends a former bankruptcy judge in a high-profile federal suit involving RICO claims tied to judicial ethics and McDermott International’s bankruptcy.

John Strawn, co-founder of Strawn Pickens LLP, has handled a range of complex commercial disputes, including recent matters for Kinder Morgan entities involving demurrage claims and partnership-by-estoppel theories. He also represents trustees in ongoing litigation against leadership of Houston’s Second Baptist Church concerning alleged governance overreach and control of $1bn in assets. Strawn’s work spans trial and arbitration forums, often alongside or against national firms, with a practice rooted in long-term institutional clients and high-stakes one-off disputes.

Matt Veech at BoyarMiller advises clients in contentious commercial matters involving trade secrets and restrictive covenants. He currently represents Inscription Capital in a $10m+ dispute with Intrua Financial over alleged tortious interference and misrepresentation tied to a key employee hire. Veech also defends ZymeFlow. in litigation brought by EnvTech involving claims of trade secret misappropriation arising from the hiring of a former competitor’s employee.

Corey Weideman at Duane Morris LLP specializes in complex commercial, intellectual property, and employment litigation. Representing Fortune 100 companies and mid-sized firms, he handles trade secrets, non-compete disputes, business torts, and breach of contract claims. With extensive trial experience, Weideman leads high-stakes cases across state and federal courts.