Breakfast Panel Discussion with Mayor John Whitmire
For over 30 years, Buck Keenan has been committed to serving our fellow Houstonians. Recently, the firm was honored to host Houston Mayor John Whitmire with Buck Keenan partner, State Representative Mano DeAyala and invited guests. The duo discussed an inside look at state and city government, including challenges and opportunities facing both. Mayor Whitmire and Representative DeAyala shared their commitment to work together to make improvements necessary to keep Houston #1 for business and families.
Mayor Whitmire and Representative DeAyala, both committed to public service, shared invaluable insights into the intricacies of managing the affairs of our city and state. This breakfast emphasized their shared readiness to meet current challenges head on and to build on the Texas Miracle.
For those interested in learning more about State Representative Mano DeAyala and his initiatives in Texas District 133, please visit the official page here:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=133
To explore the City of Houston Mayor’s initiatives and stay updated on the latest developments, visit the official website here:
Buck Keenan LLP Named by Best Law Firms® as a Metropolitan Tier 1 Firm in Real Estate Litigation and Recognized in Houston’s Tier 2 Listings in Commercial Litigation
Buck Keenan LLP has been named by Best Law Firms® as a Metropolitan Tier 1 firm in Real Estate Litigation. The firm was also recognized in Houston’s Tier 2 listings in Commercial Litigation.
To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have at least one lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® in a Best Law Firms practice area and geographic jurisdiction. Partners Mano DeAyala and Robert Paddock were ranked among the Best Lawyers in America® earlier this year.
Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms® signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise as well as a reputation that law firms earn among other leading firms and lawyers.
The transparent, collaborative research process produces a tiered system of industry-led rankings of the top 4% of the industry. The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas.
Robert Paddock appointed to the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, District 4
We are proud to announce that Robert Paddock was appointed to a three-year term as a member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, District 4. The district grievance committees perform two critical roles in the discipline system: (1) Review complaints presented by the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and determine whether the case should be dismissed or proceed to prosecution; and (2) Sit as an administrative tribunal to determine whether professional misconduct was committed and assess an appropriate sanction.
Buck Keenan proudly announces that three of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on Thomson Reuters’ 2023 “Texas Super Lawyers” list.
Buck Keenan LLP has a strong legacy of over 30 years, dedicated to achieving excellence in both domestic and international business litigation. Our commitment to professional expertise and unwavering advocacy has earned us respect among our peers.
Today, we are proud to celebrate the recognition of our partners, Mano DeAyala and Robert Paddock, who have been chosen as Texas Super Lawyers in the field of Business Litigation, as well as J. Robin Lindley, recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Energy & Natural Resources.
It’s worth noting that less than 5% of all attorneys in Texas receive this prestigious distinction each year. The selection process involves peer nominations, followed by a thorough review by a dedicated research team. Nominees are evaluated based on their professional achievements, peer acknowledgment, and community involvement. For additional information, visit the Super Lawyers website.
Buck Keenan LLP Partners named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in America ® List
Congratulations to Buck Keenan LLP Partners Mano DeAyala and Robert Paddock who were selected by their peers to be included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Real Estate Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Mano has been named to the exclusive list for the 12th year in a row. This is Robert’s second consecutive year to be recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® annual edition.
The Best Lawyers in America® list recognizes the professional accomplishments of the top legal talent in the country who were selected by their peers through Best Lawyers’ purely peer-review selection process.To view the honorees, visit www.bestlawyers.com
Buck Keenan Secures Multi-Million Dollar Arbitration Award
In Cause No. 2022DCV-3035-C; Sand Revolution, LLC v. Michael L. Mintz, et al.; In the 94th Judicial District, Nueces County, Texas, Buck Keenan Partners Mano DeAyala and Robert Paddock obtained a $9,891,301.46 judgment for the firm’s client, Sand Revolution, LLC, the founder and majority owner of Sand Revolution Holdings, LLC, a sand frac logistics company with operations in the Permian Basin.
Our client developed a unique technology and process to load sand onto frac trucks to deliver to well sites that was more efficient and less costly. As the business grew, our client brought in new investors as minority owners, including Michael Mintz and Avinash Ahuja through their entities. The judgment confirmed an arbitration award finding Respondents Michael Mintz, Avinash Ahuja, Greg Lanham, Dynamic Sand, LLC., and others breached their fiduciary and contract duties to Sand Revolution when they, through their newly formed company Dynamic Sand, developed a scheme to acquire the secured debt of the company and foreclose on its assets.
Partner Mano DeAyala Elected to Texas House of Representatives
We are thrilled to announce that Buck Keenan Partner, Mano DeAyala, has been elected to the Texas House of Representatives. Today, he will be officially sworn in as one of the 150 members of the Texas House.
In the November election, Mano received an overwhelming 61% of the vote. He will represent District 133, where he and his wife Melissa have spent their entire lives and raised their three sons. The west Houston district is home to Houston’s “Energy Corridor,” which is a significant economic hub for Texas and the location of the global headquarters for several prominent companies in the energy sector.
We are proud to have Mano representing our community and bringing his experience and leadership to the state legislature.
Buck Keenan LLP PARTNERS DeAyala and Paddock named to 2023 The Best Lawyers in America ® List
Congratulations to Buck Keenan LLP and partners Mano DeAyala and Robert Paddock who were selected by their peers to be included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Real Estate Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Mano has been named to the exclusive list for the 11th year in a row.
The Best Lawyers in America® list recognizes the professional accomplishments of the top legal talent in the country who were selected by their peers through Best Lawyers’ purely peer-review selection process.To view the honorees, visit www.bestlawyers.com.