About

Provided by Bracewell LLP

Our litigation team has extensive experience in virtually every type of commercial dispute. We bring in-depth, industry-specific knowledge to every engagement and excel in finding effective solutions before, during and after trial. Our courtroom advocacy, creativity and grit are highly respected in the legal industry. Our litigators function as a litigation boutique within a multinational law firm, collaborating across practices and offices to find creative solutions to our clients’ litigation needs. We represent large national and multinational corporations, mid-sized companies, small businesses and individuals in cases with impact outside the courtroom. This includes complex matters across a range of industries, such as construction, energy, finance, healthcare and real estate.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bracewell LLP has a deep bench with a reputation for taking creative approaches to disputes both before and in trial on behalf of major corporate clients. The firm is especially accomplished at handling appeals and suits arising out of the energy sector. It has further capabilities in banking, securities, IP and environmental matters. The team has enjoyed a number of recent successes in high-level appeal courts, and also fields expertise in white-collar litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Bracewell serves as lead trial counsel for two Bank of New York Mellon-managed oil and gas royalty trusts in a securities class action case brought by an investment fund on behalf of the trust’s investors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen B Crain
2
Stephen B Crain
2
Band 2
Stephen Crain is adept at handling complex commercial disputes, including on behalf of clients in the construction and energy sectors.

Stephen has a good head for the business side of things. He thinks of how the case affects the business.

Stephen Crain is the real deal. He is a smart, creative thinker, with a keen ability to focus on the key issues. He has the communication skills to present effectively and is a steady presence.

Stephen Crain is a very high-level and strong litigator in the energy space.

Stephen Crain is very bright, capable and thoughtful. He has high intellect and is an excellent lawyer.

W. Stephen Benesh
2
W. Stephen Benesh
2
Band 2
Stephen Benesh excels in a wide range of commercial disputes concerning the construction, securitization and operation of energy assets.

Stephen is a seasoned litigator who works collaboratively, which has led to really good results. He always does a great job, he is amazing on procedure and is very responsive.

Stephen knows the parties, the judges and the courts very well.

Stephen's strategy stands out.

Stephen is a great attorney.

Tony L Visage
3
Tony L Visage
3
Band 3
Tony Visage heads the securities and corporate governance litigation department at Bracewell LLP. He is a strong choice to take on complex shareholder class actions and derivative cases.

Tony gives really good practical advice.

Bradley Benoit
4
Bradley Benoit
4
Band 4
Bradley Benoit has substantial experience in complex commercial litigation, with noteworthy strengths in energy-related disputes.

Brad is a really good lawyer.

Brad Benoit is a kind and decent person, and a phenomenal litigator and trial attorney. He thinks through every issue and is a wonderful person to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bracewell LLP

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Texas

Litigation: Securities

Tony L Visage
3
Tony L Visage
3
Band 3

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

W. Stephen Benesh
2
W. Stephen Benesh
2
Band 2

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Stephen B Crain
2
Stephen B Crain
2
Band 2
Bradley Benoit
4
Bradley Benoit
4
Band 4