LAWYER PROFILE
James Wetwiska

James Wetwiska

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Trial lawyer focusing on high stakes litigation in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels. He routinely represents companies in the energy; waste and recycling; transportation and logistics; and heavy equipment industries. He also advises health care entities in a variety of litigation matters, including antitrust and complex commercial matters.

He has litigated in matters involving business torts, venture agreements, breach of contract, breach of sale agreements, intellectual property disputes and antitrust. He is similarly experienced in intellectual property litigation within the chemical, oil and oil service industries.

Professional Memberships

Member, American Board of Trial Advocates; Member, State Bar of Texas; Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation.

Personal

J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law, 1992; B.A., University of Oklahoma, with distinction, 1989

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Wetwiska's wide-ranging practice includes oil and gas, product liability, contract and intellectual property disputes.

Strengths

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  • James handles very complex litigation matters and does an outstanding job. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • James provides excellent strategic guidance. He is a savvy litigator who I would entrust with any commercial matter. He also has a good understanding of practical and strategic business impacts.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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