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Clients rely on us to handle some of the nation’s most complex cases at the appellate level. Recently, for example, we successfully defended Westlake Chemical on appeal to the Federal Circuit in a patent infringement case involving two of the largest publicly traded polymer manufacturers in the United States. We have also helped secure appeals for Carlton Energy, GDF SUEZ, KBR and Prosperity Bancshares. 


We handle a range of matters, from energy to environmental litigation, to insurance and toxic torts, to healthcare and intellectual property matters. We regularly join clients’ legal teams early in the litigation process and work to develop a comprehensive appeal strategy from the very beginning.

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Litigation: Appellate - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

Bracewell LLP boasts an impressive track record in representing clients in appeals across the state, including before the Texas Supreme Court. It demonstrates expertise in energy-related appeals, as well as cases involving insurance, product liability and intellectual property.

Work Highlights

  • Bracewell represented BMC Software in a lawsuit against IBM concerning IBM's replacement of BMC mainframe software products licensed by AT&T with IBM’s own products. BMC alleged that IBM violated the parties’ agreement and fraudulently induced BMC to sign the contract.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Warren W Harris
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Warren W Harris
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Warren Harris is a preeminent appellate litigator who represents clients in the healthcare and energy sectors, among others.

Warren is a very experienced appellate lawyer. He is skilled and a great partner in all of this.

Warren is an effective, responsive advocate in the appellate court. He is extremely prepared and communicative with the client.

Warren Harris is a super smart guy and a great written advocate. He does a terrific job.

Walter Simons
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Walter Simons
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Walter Simons is noted for his representation of clients in complex appeals in both state and federal courts. He has handled cases involving breach of contract and trade secrets.

He is one of the best I've ever worked with, and I've worked with a lot of lawyers. His briefing is on another level.

Walter is a brilliant talent and I expect to work with him again and again.

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Warren W Harris
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Warren W Harris
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