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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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In today’s global economy, litigation, government investigations, and multidimensional corporate challenges often play out on the world stage. Clients turn to Morgan Lewis when their vital interests are at stake, looking to our team’s trial capabilities, legal and business sophistication, broad scope of litigation services, and ability to help find solutions to complex challenges. With experience in most jurisdictions worldwide and a rare combination of trial capacity and practical insight, we frequently serve as trial, strategic, permitting, and coordinating counsel in large, complex matters. Our deep skill set and breadth of experience across industries and jurisdictions give us a unique ability to address clients’ legal and business concerns, distinguishing Morgan Lewis from other law firms.

Collectively, our firm has close to 1,000 litigators in more than 30 offices*. The core team includes leading courtroom lawyers, as well as former general counsel and associate counsel to some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions and companies. We are fortunate to have a number of former high-ranking government prosecutors and lawyers whose experience, insight, and credibility are invaluable in helping clients navigate complicated investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Our deep bench of trial lawyers, combined with our technology-savvy discovery teams, works to protect clients’ short- and long-term interests inside and outside the courtroom.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius handles complex commercial litigation for its enviable client base. The firm represents clients at all stages of complex litigation, including trial and appeal. It has particular experience in energy and environmental litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius was engaged as lead counsel by Hess Corporation in an offshore personal injury matter with millions sought by the plaintiff, securing the full dismissal of the case.

Strengths

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is experienced in litigation and is fully capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius's experience, knowledge and speed set it apart. It has a balanced team of experienced professionals who are always responsive, with deep knowledge and networks in relevant areas.

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is dedicated, responsive and enthusiastic.

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is great at keeping me updated on all case progress. Its lawyers make good recommendations on strategy and are also good on the business side of things, always incorporating our goals and needs into their counsel.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michelle Pector
    Band 4Michelle Pector

    Michelle Pector

    Michelle Pector is a respected litigator in the Houston market. She acts on behalf of clients in the energy sector, among others, in complex litigation.
    • Michelle is always responsive and responsible.

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    • Michelle is excellent in court and great to work with.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Michelle Pector is dedicated, responsive and enthusiastic.

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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

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