About

Provided by Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

Shipley Snell Montgomery is a “highly regarded litigation boutique” known for expert representation in a wide range of energy sector disputes. The firm can advise on many areas including commercial, environmental, and personal injury cases. The team is often sought out for its strengths in trials.

As noted by clients, "Shipley Snell Montgomery has very talented lawyers from top to bottom. They're strategic thinkers who are excellent at assessing litigation risks and enabling businesspeople to reach reasoned judgments."

Main Areas of Practice

  • Complex Litigation & Appeals
  • Domestic & International Arbitration
  • Business, Contractual, Partnership & Joint Venture Disputes
  • Environmental & Natural Resources
  • Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition & Intellectual Property
  • Construction & Projects
  • Risk Analysis

Industries Served

  • Energy & Utilities
  • Chemicals & Petrochemicals
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Financial Services & Securities
  • Professional Services & Consulting
  • Technology & Manufacturing

Office Location & Contact Information

Address: 717 Texas Ave., Suite 1800 | Houston, TX 77002

Phone: 713.652.5920

Email: [email protected]

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Shipley Snell Montgomery is a highly regarded litigation boutique offering expert representation in a wide range of energy sector disputes. It is capable of advising on environmental, personal injury and commercial cases. The team is frequently sought out for its strength in trials.

Work Highlights

  • Shipley Snell Montgomery represented Marathon Oil Company, now a part of ConocoPhillips, in its successful defense against claims with $65 million in damages brought by MDR Hotels based on tort theories of nuisance and trespass.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Amy L Snell
1
Amy L Snell
1
Band 1
Amy Snell is a respected litigator based in Houston who is praised for her trial skills. She is particularly noted for her representation of energy companies in commercial disputes.

Amy is fantastic. She is friendly and wicked smart.

Amy has a very strong analytical mind.

Amy is very smart and a strong and active trial lawyer.

Amy is very good at communicating and writing.

George Shipley
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George Shipley
1
Band 1
George Shipley represents a strong choice for clients in the oil and gas sector and has experience acting in complex trials and appeals.

George stands out for his strategic thinking and courtroom presentation.

George is practical and a super-experienced trial lawyer.

George has a wonderful personality and is very strong in trials and in handling complex lawsuits. He is very much plugged in from a business perspective and he factors long-term business plans into his advice.

George is outstanding. He is a very experienced trial lawyer and gives great practical advice. He thinks outside of the box and strategically about our goals. There are no kneejerk reactions.

Joel Montgomery
3
Joel Montgomery
3
Band 3
Joel Montgomery handles high-stakes litigation for energy companies and other corporate clients. He is also experienced with handling arbitrations.

Joel is a very bright and creative attorney. He has a strong understanding of our industry.

Ranked Lawyers at
Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

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Texas

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

Amy L Snell
1
Amy L Snell
1
Band 1
George Shipley
1
George Shipley
1
Band 1

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

George Shipley
2
George Shipley
2
Band 2
Amy L Snell
3
Amy L Snell
3
Band 3
Joel Montgomery
3
Joel Montgomery
3
Band 3

Members

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Industries

Provided by Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Construction & Engineering

Energy & Utilities

Financial Services & Securities

Professional Services & Consulting

Technology & Manufacturing