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Reese Marketos is a 15-lawyer trial boutique that takes on a limited number of high-stakes commercial cases and tries them to verdict. The firm fields lean, partner-heavy teams of two to four lawyers and regularly faces off against the largest firms in the country, including Kirkland & Ellis, Skadden, Weil Gotshal, and Gibson Dunn.
The firm is frequently hired to step in on compressed timelines, often replacing larger national firms months before trial. Recent results include a whistleblower-side $1.64 billion False Claims Act judgment against a J&J subsidiary, a $52 million bench trial judgment against Energy Transfer, a take-nothing defense win for a fintech firm eliminating $90 million in claimed damages, a $100 million eve-of-trial FCA settlement, and an $8.93 million jury verdict ranked No. 1 in Texas for fraud in 2024.
Clients range from Fortune 500 corporations and major telecommunications companies to midstream energy operators, private equity sponsors, and whistleblower relators. Core sectors include energy, healthcare fraud, white-collar defense, IP, technology, and real estate disputes. The firm handles plaintiff and defense work across state and federal courts, business courts, the Delaware Court of Chancery, and commercial arbitration. Other recent firm recognition includes Law360's Trials Practice Group of the Year, Law360's MVPs of the Year, the National Law Journal's Winning Litigators–Plaintiffs.
No partner has left the firm in its 15-year existence.
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Reese Marketos LLP is an impressive Dallas-based litigation boutique that is widely renowned for its expertise spanning complex commercial litigation, qui tam cases and patent disputes.
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Reese Marketos served as lead trial counsel for relators in a False Claims Act matter related to false Medicare/Medicaid claims resulting from off-label HIV drug marketing, securing a $150 million jury verdict and a $1.64 billion judgment.
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The Reese Marketos team is composed of skilled, tireless and highly experienced trial lawyers. Trials are their wheelhouse and they excel in that arena. The firm's principal lawyers are excellent and very responsive.
Reese Marketos is a strong, litigation-focused firm with experienced lawyers doing high-dollar work.
Reese Marketos distinguishes itself through its deep expertise in complex commercial litigation, combined with a strategic, results-driven approach. Its attorneys demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, the ability to navigate both trial and appellate proceedings effectively and a keen understanding of the nuances of each case.
Reese Marketos is creative and aggressive. It is very strong and resourceful on complex matters and also highly responsive.
Reese Marketos is highly competent in the subject matter. Its attorneys are very strong advocates and good in court. They are strong at presentations and in arbitrations. The team is nimble, efficient and does a great job with the quality of work. It knows our business and is up to speed on what we do as well as being knowledgeable of the current state of the law.
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Pete Marketos is recognized for his adept handling of complex commercial litigation on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.
Pete is not just a great trial lawyer, he is sensitive to economics and makes realistic judgments about the value of cases and the risks. He knows how to find middle grounds and to settle when it is desirable and practical.
Pete's vast knowledge and experience stands out immediately, and he immerses himself in the case.
Pete is an outstanding trial lawyer with a substantial courtroom presence and a very positive attitude.
Pete is a great quarterback of the entire team. He is relentless at running loose ends to the ground.
Pete is relentless in getting to the truth. His need to get things done correctly is evident throughout trial. He provides excellent legal prowess as well as emotional support. Pete understands an intellectual depth of the law and has a keen sense of strategy in preparation for and during trial.
Joel Reese is a seasoned courtroom attorney experienced in disputes related to fraud, breach of contract and fiduciary duties.
Joel is a visionary strategist and his courtroom presence is well received by the bench.
Joel is incredibly stubborn and driven in the best way from a litigator. He is very intelligent and understands the process very well. He is excellent at cross-examinations and forms key strategies with a lot of honesty and integrity.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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Joel Reese
Head of Department
Andrew Wirmani
Tyler Bexley
Brett Rosenthal
Allison Cook
Jamison Joiner
Brad Gordon
Adam Sanderson
Josh Russ
Leslie Chaggaris
Margaret Terwey
Whitney Wendel
Will Hamilton
Kendal Simpson
Joel Reese
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