I represent financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, middle market enterprises, business executives, and defrauded investors, in disputes involving allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, and claims arising under the Texas Uniform Commercial Code. My depth of experience–which includes first chair involvement in prosecuting and defending complex class action and multidistrict litigation–centers in three primary areas: financial services litigation, commercial disputes, and oil and gas litigation. This experience includes:Financial Services Representation of banks, and bank holding companies, in litigation involving:● Alleged abusive overdraft practices, ● Alleged systemic mortgage serving abuses, ● Alleged systemic violations of consumer protection and debt collection laws, ● Breach of trust and fiduciary claims, ● Forged endorsement and check fraud claims, and ● Claims involving funds stolen or misappropriated by wire transfer.Business Litigation/Commercial DisputesThe prosecution and defense of litigation involving:● Partnership and joint venture disputes, ● Corporate and limited liability company disputes, and the oft resulting fiduciary, accounting, and misappropriation of trade secret and business opportunities claims.● Disputes involving offshore investment vehicles,● Aircraft maintenance and warranty disputes, and● Warranty disputes involving industrial equipment and commercial building products.Oil and GasThe prosecution and defense of claims involving: ● Allegations of securities fraud arising from oil and gas investments,● Disputes between working-interest owners and operators regarding development and operations, including defense of action seeking appointment of receiver operator, and● Royalty disputes premised on allegations of improper development and/or calculation of royalty interests.