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Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP

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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]

Industries (6)

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

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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

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  • 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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  • The team at Shipley Snell Montgomery is extraordinarily smart and strategic, it is fantastic. Its lawyers are skilled, likeable and would be excellent in any situation. The firm has great trial attorneys who learn their clients’ businesses.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
  • Shipley Snell Montgomery is an outstanding firm providing very strong client service with a personal touch and strong depth in the team.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
  • Shipley Snell Montgomery's trial acumen sets it apart, and its trial reputation and preparedness leads to favorable settlements in matters as well. All of the attorneys are commercially minded and understand which issues are worth fighting.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
  • Shipley Snell Montgomery's lawyers are really strong strategic thinkers who keep the business goal in mind. They do a good job of balancing the business goal of quick resolution against the full development of a litigation file.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
  • Shipley Snell Montgomery is known for being commercially astute by big industry clients and the firm is plugged into clients' business plans. Its expertise is in coming in and trying cases. When you hire them, the other side knows you're taking the matter seriously.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Amy L Snell
    Band 3Amy L Snell

    Amy L Snell

    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.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    • Amy has a very strong analytical mind.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    • Amy is very smart and a strong and active trial lawyer.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    • Amy is very good at communicating and writing.

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  • Band 2George Shipley
    Band 2George Shipley

    George Shipley

    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.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    • George is practical and a super-experienced trial lawyer.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    • 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.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    • 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.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
  • Band 3Joel Montgomery
    Band 3Joel Montgomery

    Joel Montgomery

    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.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

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