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Jean C Frizzell

Jean C Frizzell

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Reynolds Frizzell LLP

Practice Areas

-Litigation

-General Commercial Litigation

-Oil & Gas Litigation

Career

Having tried numerous cases and arbitrations as lead trial counsel, Jean (John) Frizzell is known for his courtroom skills. As one competitor described to Benchmark Litigation, “Jean Frizzell is an amazing cross-examiner . . . . He is very, very gifted.” Another peer commented to Law360, “Jean provides a great example of a lawyer that zealously represents his client while still demonstrating the level of professionalism upon which the practice of law was founded.”

A Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Jean represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court and arbitrations. His practice spans complex commercial litigation, with particular depth in securities matters, energy disputes, and contract and fiduciary duty claims. He has built a strong track record of success in complicated disputes for clients such as Huntsman Chemical, the Hearst Corporation, Southern Copper Corporation’s Audit Committee, the Dallas Police and Firefighters Pension Fund, Sterling Group, Metro National Corporation, OMNOVA Solutions, Moody Realty National and Chevron Phillips Chemical Corp.

Chambers USA and Benchmark Litigation rank Jean among the best commercial litigators in the country.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

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Individual Editorial
Jean Frizzell is respected for his expert handling of complex commercial disputes, including in the energy and natural resources sector.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers - Texas

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Jean Frizzell is respected for his expert handling of complex commercial disputes, including in the energy and natural resources sector.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jean is fantastic and has a very impressive practice. His work is very high-quality.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jean is a top-notch trial lawyer. He is so good on his feet and is a special talent in the courtroom. He is a phenomenal cross-examiner. Jean is a go-to trial attorney who provides top-notch client service.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jean is a really fantastic trial lawyer and a strong advocate.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jean is one of the best trial lawyers in Texas.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jean is wonderful in court and judges really respond well to him. He has an excellent demeanor.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Reynolds Frizzell LLP (5)

Texas

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

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