About

Provided by Beck Redden LLP

Regardless of whether legal disputes involve large corporations, small businesses, or individuals, successful outcomes depend on the ability to shape the case from the outset. Consequently, Beck Redden’s Commercial Litigation practice aggressively pursues the facts and operative documents from the very beginning of the engagement. This allows the firm to home in on the legal theories and jury themes needed to win, and to develop the case with those theories and themes in mind. The lawyers at Beck Redden have successfully tried virtually every kind of commercial dispute there is. And they have done so before juries, judges, and arbitrators across the nation. Our clients have the satisfaction of going into court knowing that their case is backed by a trial team with a proven track record of success on both sides of the docket. Many firms only really begin preparing their case for a jury once they realize trial is imminent. We do not. At Beck Redden, we prepare each case for the ultimate test, the scrutiny of the factfinders and judges that will decide our clients’ fate. Putting in this effort helps ensure that our clients are in the strongest possible position throughout the lifecycle of their matter, including, if needed, the ability to prevail on appeal.


Our Commercial Litigation practice frequently assists clients with matters relating to:

  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Torts
  • Class Actions & MDLs
  • Antitrust
  • Securities Fraud & Shareholder Litigation
  • Real Estate


Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Beck Redden LLP has an outstanding track record of representation in high-stakes litigation, with particular strength in trial work across the full ambit of complex commercial cases. The firm is also well equipped to handle high-stakes personal injury and product liability cases. It is often trusted by clients to handle appellate matters, as well as those at first instance. The group boasts an impressive and diverse client list including Fortune 500 companies.

Work Highlights

  • Beck Redden represented Tempur Sealy International as co-counsel in successfully defeating the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the $5 billion Tempur Sealy–Mattress Firm merger following a seven-day evidentiary hearing in Houston federal court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David J Beck
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David J Beck
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Senior Statespeople
David Beck is especially renowned for his trial prowess. His vast commercial litigation experience includes a particular focus on energy disputes.

David is a great high-stakes commercial litigator. There's nothing bad I could say about him. He is one of the premier senior statesmen of litigation.

David is a legend as a commercial trial lawyer. He is definitely a dean of the Texas litigation Bar.

David is considered one of the top trial lawyers in the state.

David is considered a titan of the Houston Bar and is extremely highly regarded.

David is one of the best in the country.

Fields Alexander
4
Fields Alexander
4
Band 4
Fields Alexander handles a wide range of disputes, including energy and employment claims.

Fields is an outstanding, legitimate trial lawyer.

Fields has a lot of trial experience, which is helpful in guiding a matter to a resolution even when it doesn't go to trial. He has very helpful experience in commercial litigation.

Fields does a lot of sophisticated work and is not only very skilled, but is also very professional and ethical to deal with. He is a really excellent lawyer.

Matthew Whitley
4
Matthew Whitley
4
Band 4
Matthew Whitley is well regarded for his commercial litigation expertise and is adept at representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of suits.

Matthew always has practical suggestions and solutions. He is quick at turning around work, which is essential and most appreciated.

Matthew is an outstanding trial lawyer and a very good verbal advocate. He is also an exceptional writer and strategist, as well as being extremely professional, ethical and likable.

Matthew is an exceptional lawyer. He is a brilliant legal mind, knows the courts inside and out and provides excellent counsel.

Matthew is an excellent lawyer from top to bottom. He has great instincts for the courtroom and knows how to translate those instincts into concrete strategic advice for the client.

Matthew is smart, efficient and he gets great results.

Mary Kate Raffetto
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Mary Kate Raffetto
U
Up and Coming

Mary Kate Raffetto is a skilled trial and appellate litigator across a range of matters, with experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs.

Mary Kate is a fantastic practitioner and I would give her a ten. She is very responsive and very smart.

Mary Kate is extremely confident and has a great sense of the long game in litigation.

Mary Kate is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and dedicated to her craft. She carries herself in the courtroom with the gravitas of a senior partner.

Ranked Lawyers at
Beck Redden LLP

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David J Beck
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David J Beck
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Senior Statespeople

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

David J Beck
S
David J Beck
S
Senior Statespeople
Fields Alexander
4
Fields Alexander
4
Band 4
Matthew Whitley
4
Matthew Whitley
4
Band 4
Mary Kate Raffetto
U
Mary Kate Raffetto
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Alex Roberts

David Jones

Geoff Gannaway

Jeff Golub

Marcos Rosales

Mary Kate Raffetto

Thomas Ganucheau

Troy Ford