Band 2
Provided by Billy M Donley
Billy Donley maintains an active litigation, corporate and appellate practice, with an emphasis on motor vehicle manufacturer franchise litigation, motor vehicle manufacturer business and corporate issues and complex commercial litigation. He represents numerous motor vehicle, motorcycle, ATV, boat, heavy truck and construction equipment manufacturers on all aspects of dealer franchise matters. He also serves as litigation counsel to a diversified oil field services company and a major oil company.
Additionally, Billy has litigated antitrust issues under both the Sherman Act and the Robinson-Patman Act, and handled appeals in both state and federal appellate courts regarding antitrust issues.
-- Dealership terminations
-- Dealership dualing
-- Dealership transfers
-- Discount programs
-- Fraud
-- RICO
-- Federal Dealer Day in Court Act
-- State franchise laws and the constitutionality of certain state franchise laws
-- Related contract and tort claims
Texas Bar Association
Houston Bar Association
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
He is an exceptional individual with broad knowledge and resources made available to our company. Billy delivers exemplary client service, at the highest level, every time.
A first-class lawyer and perso, he knows his industry inside and out and is practical from a legal and business perspective.
Billy is a great lawyer and is very knowledgeable about our issues.
He has a deep understanding of the industry and law.
Billy provides clear, actionable advice that helps our business teams operate compliantly and consistently across all states. He translates statutory and regulatory ambiguity into operational steps rather than opaque answers.
He is an exceptional individual with broad knowledge and resources made available to our company. Billy delivers exemplary client service, at the highest level, every time.
A first-class lawyer and perso, he knows his industry inside and out and is practical from a legal and business perspective.
Billy is a great lawyer and is very knowledgeable about our issues.
He has a deep understanding of the industry and law.
Billy provides clear, actionable advice that helps our business teams operate compliantly and consistently across all states. He translates statutory and regulatory ambiguity into operational steps rather than opaque answers.