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

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP 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 CenterPoint Energy in class actions arising from power losses that occurred in July 2024 after Hurricane Beryl hit Houston and the surrounding area.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

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 Snell is strategic and very good at breaking down complex issues to be more readily understandable and digestible.

Amy is a wonderful cross-examiner.

Amy is very easy to work with and is exceptionally smart.

George Shipley
1
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 Shipley is a fantastic courtroom lawyer. He is great at presenting clearly and concisely in front of the tribunal. He has a really strategic mind and thinks ahead about next steps and strategy.

George Shipley is pragmatic and incredibly hard-working. He develops strategic plans and revisits these as cases develop. He is a highly effective litigator and an excellent storyteller.

George is so knowledgeable and has so much experience. He knows the legal community, and is a great source of intelligence. He is also strategic.

George Shipley is an adept trial lawyer who takes the complex and makes it simple. He is a heavy hitter. He is a steady, strong resource and a staunch advocate. His expertise is top-notch.

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 Montgomery is excellent on his feet.

Joel Montgomery is extremely sophisticated, practical and efficient in helping us get to good outcomes.

Ranked Lawyers at
Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

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

Provided by Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

Industries

Provided by Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Construction & Engineering

Energy & Utilities

Financial Services & Securities

Professional Services & Consulting

Technology & Manufacturing