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Litigation: General Commercial

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Baker Botts’ trial lawyers combine strong commercial judgment with deep legal, technical, and policy expertise to handle clients’ most critical disputes. Leveraging close knowledge of client needs and the firm’s global resources, the team delivers creative, timely, and strategic guidance aligned with business objectives. Baker Botts' lawyers collaborate closely with clients to develop effective litigation strategies using early case assessment methods and then implement them efficiently using the latest technology. The firm organizes client‑centric teams to pursue objectives not only in court, but also in boardrooms and other strategic settings. Clients benefit from pragmatic, industry‑informed solutions as well as value‑added improvements in technology, staffing, and litigation processes.

To learn more about our practice, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/litigation

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts LLP provides an excellent standard of representation in a wide range of commercial disputes, with a particularly robust reputation in energy and securities litigation. The firm is able to draw on a strong geographic footprint in litigating cases across the country, offering expertise in antitrust and environmental disputes. The team is also highly acclaimed for its capacity to take on an array of disputes at appellate level. It is also well equipped to handle merger objection cases brought by shareholders.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts defended Apache and its current and former officers in shareholder litigation alleging that the defendants made misleading statements about the company’s large oil and gas resource in the Permian Basin.

Strengths

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The team is knowledgeable and delivers top-notch legal support. The firm is approachable and exceptionally easy to work with. It has good practical judgment and an exceptional understanding.

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Baker Botts has attention to detail. It is a great team, which is always responsive.

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Baker Botts is pragmatic and business-minded. The team is willing and capable of going to trial.

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Baker Botts is thoughtful, caring and provides zealous advocacy.

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The Baker Botts team has intimate knowledge of applicable securities laws, including rules, regulations and jurisprudence. It is a well-balanced team with a collaborative approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Amy Hefley
1
Amy Hefley
1
Band 1
Amy Hefley has an impressive securities practice, which includes assisting clients with class actions and breach of fiduciary duty cases. She is further skilled in a wide range of commercial disputes.

She has an incredible attention to detail whilst seeing the big picture. She has an excellent grasp of the case and knows the legal arguments to be made to make our story come through.

Amy is a superb lawyer who works hard and is extremely smart and strategic.

Amy is always available and responsive. She is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter.

Amy guides clients through litigation with skill and determination. We rely on her strategic thinking, excellent writing skills and oral advocacy.

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Danny David
1
Danny David
1
Band 1
Baker Botts managing partner Danny David regularly counsels clients on securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits, with particular strength in merger challenges and breach of fiduciary duty cases. He offers additional experience in commercial disputes.

Danny is adept at providing steady advice, not getting too up or too down, communicating effectively, and seeing the big picture.

Danny David is responsive, pragmatic and strategic.

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David Sterling
1
David Sterling
1
Band 1
David Sterling is a preeminent litigator with vast experience handling securities class actions and derivative suits.

David Sterling is top-notch. He is well prepared, strategic in thinking, and presents well in front of the court.

David Sterling is excellent.

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Gavin R Villareal
1
Gavin R Villareal
1
Band 1
Gavin Villareal leads Baker Botts' Austin-based litigation offering. He represents clients in a range of commercial disputes including trade secrets misappropriation and securities class actions.

Gavin is a consummate professional and solid litigator. He has a very solid disposition and a steady, confident approach.

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John Lawrence
2
John Lawrence
2
Band 2
Based in Baker Botts' Dallas office, John Lawrence is noted for representing clients in securities litigation, including class actions and M&A challenges.

John Lawrence is an excellent trial lawyer. He uses court lenses to achieve the best outcome and he is gifted at planning and foresight. He provides practical insight.

John is a super-smart guy and a great writer.

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Scott D Powers
2
Scott D Powers
2
Band 2
Scott Powers offers clients deep experience in a range of commercial litigation matters, including complex contractual disputes and trade secrets cases.

Scott Powers is a sharp trial lawyer.

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Tom O'Brien
5
Tom O'Brien
5
Band 5

Tom O'Brien is chair of Baker Botts' Dallas litigation department. He is well versed in representing clients across a wide variety of industries in complex commercial litigation, including professional liability cases.

Tom is professional and has a great demeanor.

Tom is incredibly client-friendly, responsive and proactive. He is an innovative thinker and a strong negotiator.

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Charles Strecker
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Charles Strecker
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Up and Coming

Charles Strecker is noted for his breadth of experience in securities litigation, which sees him regularly represent corporates and individuals across a range of sectors.

Charles is technically savvy. He is very good on highly technical securities issues.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Texas

Litigation: Securities
Amy Hefley
1
Amy Hefley
1
Band 1
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Danny David
1
Danny David
1
Band 1
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David Sterling
1
David Sterling
1
Band 1
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John Lawrence
2
John Lawrence
2
Band 2
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Charles Strecker
U
Charles Strecker
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Up and Coming
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Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Gavin R Villareal
1
Gavin R Villareal
1
Band 1
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Scott D Powers
2
Scott D Powers
2
Band 2
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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Tom O'Brien
5
Tom O'Brien
5
Band 5
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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Amy Hefley
4
Amy Hefley
4
Band 4
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Danny David
4
Danny David
4
Band 4
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Members

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Amy Hefley

Amy Hefley

Head of Department

Anthony Lucisano

Ariel D. House

Bridget Moore

Bridget Moore

Head of Department

Danny David

Danny David

Head of Department

Kevin T. Jacobs

Kirstie Mellon

Maddy Dwertman

Monica H. Smith

Russell Lewis

Ryan T. Ward

Susan Kennedy

Tina Q. Nguyen