About

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Our lawyers handle commercial litigation of all sizes and any matter. Whether the case is a contract dispute, a class action or a regulatory issue, we are always mindful of the need for efficiency and budget certainty. Clients recognize the difference, noting in Chambers USA 2021 "they provide professional and clear communication on how to size options up and move cases ahead."

We recognize that needless discovery and scorched-earth tactics rarely achieve positive results. Instead, our approach is client-centered, creative, flexible and practical. Most litigation purposely never proceeds to trial, but when it does, our skilled and experienced trial teams have won numerous successful jury and bench verdicts for our clients. Additionally, our nationally recognized appellate team works closely with our trial lawyers to ensure a complete and proper record is preserved at trial in case an appeal is filed.

In high-stakes, complex business litigation, especially in the federal courts, we know the judges and opposing counsel, and they know us. About a quarter of our litigators have been judicial clerks, and many members of our team participate actively in – as well as lead – local, state and national bar groups and Inns of Court. We make sure we bring the right people to every case.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - Texas

What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone, LLP has a talented commercial disputes team with expertise spanning a wide range of sectors, including energy, financial services and technology. The firm's capabilities include class actions and appellate matters.

Work Highlights

  • Haynes and Boone represented Craig Koenigsberg and multiple affiliates of CLK Properties in a suit brought by lender MetLife alleging that defendants fraudulently or negligently induced MetLife into making a $125 million loan on a suburban office building.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Leslie Conant Thorne
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Leslie Conant Thorne
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Leslie Conant Thorne is experienced with representing clients of all sizes in commercial and insurance disputes. She chairs the litigation practice at Haynes and Boone, LLP.

Leslie Conant Thorne is practical, effective and smart. She is an excellent strategist, a dedicated and organized worker, and an effective advocate.

Victor Vital
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Victor Vital
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Band 1

Victor Vital is the global chair of Haynes Boone's trials practice group. He is a strong performer in a range of commercial disputes and also has considerable experience handling high-stakes personal injury litigation.

Victor Vital is a great lawyer.

Victor Vital is unique in his expertise, persuasion, likeability and case mastery.

Aimee Furness
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Aimee Furness
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Band 5

Aimee Furness has a wealth of experience across state and federal courts. She is well versed in commercial litigation relating to bankruptcy, construction and energy, among other issues.

Aimee Furness is a highly skilled litigator.

Aimee is always responsive. She is aware of client concerns and addresses those concerns.

Aimee is knowledgeable and easy to work with. She is very responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Texas

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

Victor Vital
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Victor Vital
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Band 1

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Leslie Conant Thorne
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Leslie Conant Thorne
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Band 1

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Victor Vital
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Victor Vital
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Band 3
Aimee Furness
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Aimee Furness
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Band 5

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