Department profile
Steptoe LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

Rankings

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Steptoe is a highly skilled litigation practice called upon to handle high-profile commercial matters in a range of sectors. It is experienced with representing clients in the energy, automotive and technology sectors. The firm's expertise covers investigations and white-collar criminal cases involving securities fraud, insider trading, FCPA violations and environmental crime.

Work Highlights

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  • Steptoe continued to serve as defense counsel for the Director of Safety for Astroworld Festival and is part of the defense team on the personal injury, negligence and wrongful death multidistrict litigation action stemming from the 2021 Astroworld Festival.

Strengths

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  • Steptoe gives practical and reasonable advice and guidance. It understands the specific objectives and provides input tailored to our needs. The team is

    intuitive and, more importantly, knowledgeable while at the same time being practical in its approach, even on highly complex matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Steptoe is good at understanding the industry and specific complexities. Its lawyers are very good at advocating in court. It's always easy to get hold of the team, which proactively reaches out and is very good at keeping me updated.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Craig Smyser
    Band 2Craig Smyser

    Craig Smyser

    Craig Smyser acts on behalf of energy and life sciences companies, among others, in bet-the-company disputes.
    • Craig is an excellent, very talented lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • I rate Craig highly; he is an excellent trial attorney.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Craig is an exceptional trial lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 4Larry R Veselka
    Band 4Larry R Veselka

    Larry R Veselka

    Larry Veselka represents corporate clients at trial and appeal and in arbitration. He handles a broad array of commercial matters, including intellectual property and contract disputes.
    • Larry is a very good trial lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Larry is a well-respected and strategic-thinking lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Larry is a very strong attorney. He is smart, has high attention to detail and in the heat of battle is a great advocate in complex litigation. He is strong in court and provides very good client service and communications.

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Ranked Individuals at Steptoe LLP (2)

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