EDUCATION

Robert received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law, where he served as a note and comment editor for the South Texas Law Review and earned a B.A. from Southern Methodist University.

SELECTED EXPERIENCES

• In a dispute over the calculation of gathering rates under a gas gathering agreement, obtained a take-nothing award after a three-week arbitration in which the plaintiff sought damages of more than $200 million.
• Defended loan servicing company and major financial institution in a trial involving alleged misapplication of loan proceeds.
• Obtained temporary injunction against a defendant who misappropriated $2.5 million that was supposed to be used to acquire mineral interests.
• In connection with Lehman Brothers, Inc. bankruptcy, defended client against debtor’s claim to subordinate more than $40 million of his compensation; after a bankruptcy court trial, the court denied the subordination and allowed the claim.
• Represented an exploration and production company in litigation involving the interpretation and operation of a turnkey drilling contract.
• Extensive experience representing operators and non-operators in resolving joint operating agreement disputes.
• Obtained summary judgment in favor of a major energy company in its enforcement of its rights under a gas pipeline balancing agreement.
• Obtained substantial jury verdict for a client in case involving misrepresentations in a private placement memorandum submitted by a worldwide marketer of sporting goods.
• Represented building owners in lawsuits against general contractors and architects.
• As part of a massive Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, represented numerous energy companies seeking recovery of claims against the debtor.
• Represented numerous owners of commercial and industrial properties in construction litigation cases against contractors, engineers, architects, and sub-contractors.
• Represented both landlords and tenants in litigation involving commercial lease enforcement issues.
• Represented a plaintiff in an arbitration proceeding involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and breach of non-compete agreement. Our client received an award of over $9 million on its claims.
• Obtained summary judgment of over $2 million for a client in a lawsuit involving a crude oil purchase contract.
• Represented a Chapter 11 Plan Administrator to pursue preference claims. Through our efforts we collected significant funds for the post-confirmation estate.