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Stephen B Crain

Stephen B Crain

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Primarily focuses on the energy sector and represents producers, generators, traders, developers, and suppliers; additionally, routinely handles disputes involving alleged violations of securities laws and large-scale construction matters. In the past ten years, Stephen has tried or arbitrated more than twenty-five cases to verdict or final award. In the last few years, Stephen has argued appeals before the Texas Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit, and the Third Circuit.

Stephen has extensive experience arbitrating US and international matters to awards under all major arbitration regimes and serves as an arbitrator in US-based and international arbitrations.

Career

Chair, Litigation Section

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section; Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section, Past-Chair; University of Texas School of Law Alumni Association, Executive Committee, 2012 - 2015

Personal

The University of Texas School of Law, JD, 1990

Duke University, AB, 1987

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Oil & Gas Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Stephen Crain is a highly regarded attorney who serves as chair of the firm's litigation group. He represents a broad array of energy clients including developers, producers and suppliers in high-stakes sector-specific disputes.

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Stephen Crain is adept at handling complex commercial disputes, including on behalf of clients in the construction and energy sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Stephen Crain is great for complex matters.

    Oil & Gas LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • He's able to build bridges and accomplish goals that benefit all defendants in a class action.

    Oil & Gas LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Stephen is an experienced litigator and is very hands-on with his clients. He is very strategic and smart.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Stephen knows the industry, clients' needs and the legal issues, as well as how to successfully engage with judges. He is smart and personable.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Stephen thinks strategically and is very good on his feet. I am very impressed with his work on every case.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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