Litigation: General Commercial
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Globally, we have more than 1,200 disputes lawyers and one of the world’s largest litigation practices. We handle multi-jurisdictional matters, consistently get superior results at trial or through early resolution, and are one of the preeminent international arbitration firms across all sectors.
In the US, we now have more than 350 disputes lawyers, with one of the most active portfolios of high-profile cases a client list that includes some of the largest companies in the world. And in Texas, we have more than 10 trial lawyers who are fellows of The American College of Trial Lawyers, a compilation of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada.
We continue to handle new, complex matters for some of the largest companies in the world in several major industries, including: energy, financial institutions, life sciences, technology and entertainment.
Whether it was securing a jury trial victory for the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas company in an eight-figure indemnity suit, obtaining a reversal in the Supreme Court of Texas for a large health care nonprofit, obtaining summary judgment in a multi-million dollar antitrust conspiracy case, securing a million dollar jury verdict on a breach of contract and fraud claim, or achieving final approval in a landmark 13-year class action involving more than a million insurance policyholders, Norton Rose Fulbright trial lawyers have a track record of successfully resolving our clients’ toughest cases.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright possesses wide-ranging expertise in litigation, spanning securities, general commercial, product liability and energy disputes. It has a highly regarded bench of litigators well versed both in securing favorable settlements and in taking cases to trial. The firm's geographic reach allows the team to provide comprehensive representation for clients in multiple industries throughout the USA and internationally. It boasts an impressive client roster, featuring companies in the energy, finance and healthcare sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright were hired by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to represent the State of Texas against Google for various alleged violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act concerning Google's tracking of users' location and internet usage.
Notable Practitioners
Marc Collier is highly regarded for his experience acting on behalf of clients in federal and state courts.
"We bring Marc into cases because of his wealth of knowledge. He has an amazing ability to simplify very difficult concepts in a way that a lay jury or lay judges can understand. He is very practical and pragmatic."
Mark Oakes represents businesses and individuals in shareholder disputes. He offers further expertise advising on internal and government investigations.
"Mark is just excellent. His instincts are superb."
Partner-in-charge of Norton Rose Fulbright's San Antonio office Michael O'Donnell has a wealth of commercial litigation expertise, offering adept handling of trials and arbitrations.
"Michael has impressive analytical skills and tactical knowledge."
"He is a good, well-respected litigator."
Peter Stokes has a robust practice assisting clients across a range of industries with complex securities litigation.
"Peter is the most brilliant lawyer I have ever met when it comes to securities laws. His subject matter expertise is so far above anyone else, I am just blown away with the amount of knowledge he has."
Reagan Brown is a seasoned trial lawyer with particular prowess in commercial litigation.
"Reagan is a great trial lawyer."
"He is an absolutely fierce advocate."
"Reagan is a premier trial lawyer."
Adam Schramek handles complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts, including class actions and insurance coverage claims.
"Adam is a great lawyer."
"He is very good and well regarded."
Ellen Sessions is noted for her ability to handle complex shareholder class actions on behalf of corporations, banks, financial institutions, officers and directors.
"She provides expertise and familiarity with the local court. Ellen has significant market intelligence and employs that to a client's benefit."
Paul Trahan is a respected litigator who acts for clients from a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare and mining.
"Paul is a good lawyer who is excellent in the courtroom."
Rodney Acker is a highly sought-out litigator in securities class actions who garners praise for his trial expertise.
Aimeé Vidaurri garners praise for assisting with large commercial disputes, including those involving breach of contract and IP law. She is an associate in Norton Rose Fulbright's San Antonio office.
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