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What the Team is Known For

Susman Godfrey LLP possesses a broad-ranging and highly respected litigation practice with a policy of recruiting attorneys with previous clerking experience. The firm acts for both plaintiffs and defendants on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including in the antitrust, IP and oil and gas spaces. It frequently takes on complex bet-the-company cases for its list of prestigious clients. The group boasts an impressive number of Fortune 500 companies on its client roster.

Work Highlights

  • Susman Godfrey continued to represent the city of Baltimore against McKesson and AmerisourceBergen in the city’s seven-year lawsuit against the opioid distributors, winning a $266 million verdict.

Strengths

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Susman Godfrey leads the way in Houston and has some incredible talent. If I were in serious trouble, I'd call this firm.

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Susman Godfrey is a leader in Houston. The firm has a well-balanced team attracting the best work, and its bench strength is amazing.

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There is a certain verve that comes with the Susman Godfrey brand that rings true in its lawyers. It is the smartest, best prepared and most effective law firm I have ever worked with. Its bench is incredibly deep and the attorneys are incredible writers and very in tune with the client's needs and wants.

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Susman Godfrey is one of the elite US litigation firms. It has a very smart and savvy team always looking for angles to take and be aware of.

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Susman Godfrey has a nearly unparalleled reputation in the local market. The firm has incredible connections in Houston and deep subject matter expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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Neal Manne
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Neal Manne
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Neal Manne acts for an enviable client base in business-critical disputes, including antitrust and commercial litigation.

Neal is an outstanding lawyer. Everyone would like to have him on their team.

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Geoffrey Harrison
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Geoffrey Harrison
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Geoffrey Harrison has a robust litigation practice, which includes representing major clients in the energy industry.

Geoffrey is a smart, dynamic lawyer and his talents lead to success.

Geoffrey is brilliant strategically. He is also very good in the courtroom and has an engaging and likeable personality. He is wonderful.

Geoffrey is really smart and has an extra dimension intellectually.

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Harry Susman
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Harry Susman
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Harry Susman has developed an impressive reputation as a commercial litigator. He acts on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes business disputes.

Harry is straight-talking with me, which I really appreciate. He is strategic and an outstanding brief writer. He has great judgment on what to fight over and what not to. Harry is efficient, effective and understands us as a business.

Harry is a very skilled lawyer.

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Barry C Barnett
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Barry C Barnett
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Barry Barnett is an impressive litigator who handles the full gamut of commercial disputes on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.

Barry is superb. He is white-hot smart, thoughtful and aggressive. He sees around corners and is indefatigable.

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Erica S. Harris
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Erica S. Harris
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Erica Harris is an accomplished litigator with experience representing major energy clients in a wide range of commercial disputes.

Erica is an amazing lawyer. She is super client-focused and always responsive.

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Lexie White
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Lexie White
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Lexie White has a growing reputation for her expert handling of a raft of commercial disputes, with particular strengths in intellectual property and contract litigation.

Lexie White is so creative and can push a case forward. She is very aggressive and just loves to win. Her strength is trying cases. She is excellent.

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Shawn L Raymond
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Shawn L Raymond
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Shawn Raymond is a strong performer in a wide range of energy sector disputes.

Shawn Raymond has a stellar reputation.

Shawn Raymond is excellent. He is a very practical and strategic problem solver. He is also kind and easy to work with in an adversarial environment.

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Ryan Caughey
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Ryan Caughey
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Ryan Caughey represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation cases. He is particularly skilled at antitrust, construction and environmental disputes.

Ryan is exceptional.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial
Neal Manne
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Neal Manne
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Geoffrey Harrison
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Geoffrey Harrison
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Harry Susman
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Harry Susman
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Barry C Barnett
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Barry C Barnett
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Erica S. Harris
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Erica S. Harris
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Lexie White
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Lexie White
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Shawn L Raymond
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Shawn L Raymond
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Ryan Caughey
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Ryan Caughey
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