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Travis J Sales

Travis J Sales

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Mr. Sales has extensive experience with commercial litigation and arbitration, pension and ERISA matters, and products liability disputes. He represents energy and petrochemical companies in commercial, trade secret and construction cases. Mr. Sales also represents the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund, the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System, and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association in significant litigation against the City of Houston. Mr. Sales has represented defendants in several national, multi-district litigations.

Career

Delegate, American Bar Association (2017-present); President, Houston Bar Association (2008-2009); Director, State Bar of Texas (2009-2012); Chair, Houston Bar Foundation (2017-2018); Editorial Board, Texas Bar Journal (2004-2006).

Professional Memberships

ACTL, ABOTA, DRI, ABA

Publications

5th Circuit Joins Sister Circuits in Applying De Novo Standard of Review for Denial of Claims Cases

ERISA “Stock Drop” Litigation and the Dudenhoeffer “More Harm Than Good” Pleading Standard

Defending Pharmaceutical State Medicaid Fraud Actions: Use of Medicaid Regulatory Framework, Government Knowledge and Other Defenses

Personal

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1987

Grand Chancellor

Order of the Coif

Member, Texas Law Review

Phi Delta Phi

with high honors

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Travis Sales litigates a range of commercial issues, including product liability and contract disputes. He has considerable strengths acting on behalf of clients in energy sector matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Travis's key strengths are his excellent responsiveness, industry knowledge and communication skills.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Travis handles matters excellently and with great skill, providing strong support throughout the process. His expertise and proactive approach are invaluable in navigating the complexities of the case.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Travis is an outstanding lawyer and has an excellent understanding of our unique issues.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Travis is a very good and very experienced trial lawyer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Travis has a deep understanding of our industry and is well networked in the local area. He helps guide us through the work well and is a very experienced litigator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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