Tag: LLP

July 31, 2025; Defense Verdict

Congrats to Steven Stanaszak at Scopelitis, Peter Blomquist at Hartline Barger LLP, and the entire team in their defense jury verdict in a trucking matter in Houston. It was a privilege and pleasure to play a role in this success story.

July 14, 2025, $46M jury verdict in Dallas on behalf of Gala Capital

Congrats to Trey Cox, Betty Yang, Andrew LeGrand, and the entire trial team from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP on their $46M jury verdict in Dallas on behalf of Gala Capital. This was a partnership dispute over Cici’s Pizza with 2 cousins suing each other. It was a privilege and pleasure to play a role […]

May 23, 2025, Congrats to Natalie Bennett, Jason White, Jason Gettleman, Nicholas Restauri, and the entire trial team from Morgan Lewis, LLP as well as Travis Underwood from Gillam & Smith, LLP on their defense verdict in Marshall, TX today on behalf of LG. These professionals made it easy for the jury to determine there was no infringement and that patents were invalid. And the jury did not care that LG was from Korea nor that LG’s biggest competitor had taken a license to these patents. It was a pleasure to play a role in their success story.

Congrats to Natalie Bennett, Jason White, Jason Gettleman, Nicholas Restauri, and the entire trial team from Morgan Lewis, LLP as well as Travis Underwood from Gillam & Smith, LLP on their defense verdict in Marshall, TX today on behalf of LG. These professionals made it easy for the jury to determine there was no infringement […]

May 16, 2025, Congrats to Kurt Spengler, Katelin King, and the entire trial team at Wicker Smith, LLP on their defense jury verdict in Kissimmee, FL on behalf of national homebuilder. This was a negligence case involving a tragic loss, no doubt, but the jury placed the blame in the right places, assigning a minimal amount to Lennar and awarding only $50k in damages to the Plaintiff, while the ask was tens of millions. It was a pleasure to play a role in this success story, and kudos to the courageous jury who gave their time and attention to the matter.

Congrats to Kurt Spengler, Katelin King, and the entire trial team at Wicker Smith, LLP on their defense jury verdict in Kissimmee, FL on behalf of national homebuilder. This was a negligence case involving a tragic loss, no doubt, but the jury placed the blame in the right places, assigning a minimal amount to Lennar […]

May 18, 2023 Congrats to Jason Dennis, Jamie Drillette, Stephanie Hunt, and the entire trial team from Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP for their $8M jury verdict for Choice Exploration in Federal Court in Beaumont, TX. I have been working with Jason and this firm for almost 20 years and they just keep getting better in the courtroom. This was a hotly-contested oil & gas insurance dispute, and these fine professionals made it easy for the jury to get it right. It was a privilege to play a role in this success story. And as always, kudos to the jury and the court staff for keeping the wheels of justice moving.

Congrats to Jason Dennis, Jamie Drillette, Stephanie Hunt, and the entire trial team from Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP for their $8M jury verdict for Choice Exploration in Federal Court in Beaumont, TX. I have been working with Jason and this firm for almost 20 years and they just keep getting better in the […]

May 15, 2023 Congrats to Bill Gaede, Sarah Columbia, Bhanu Sadasivan, Mandy Kim, and the entire trial team from McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP as well as Morris Nichols on their $19M jury verdict in Delaware on behalf of Natera. Jury trials involving life science patents are always challenging, but these professionals worked tirelessly to make sure the jury got this one right, finding that the patents at issue were both infringed and valid. It was a privilege and a pleasure to play a role in their huge success. As always, thanks to the jury and the Court for their time and service.

Congrats to Bill Gaede, Sarah Columbia, Bhanu Sadasivan, Mandy Kim, and the entire trial team from McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP as well as Morris Nichols on their $19M jury verdict in Delaware on behalf of Natera. Jury trials involving life science patents are always challenging, but these professionals worked tirelessly to make sure the […]

June 14, 2022 Congrats to Max Grant, Clement Naples, Larry Gotts, Brian Sanford, Greg Sobolski, and the entire trial team from Latham & Watkins, LLP on their $10M jury verdict on behalf of Philip Morris in Alexandria, VA. This was a patent infringement trial between competitors involving some of the technology in e-cigarettes. Max is one of the best in the courtroom, having confidence, poise, and presence like few others can. And the Latham team was well-prepared and cohesive. It was a pleasure to work with these fine professionals and play a role in their success story. And kudos to one of the most intelligent jury panels I have ever encountered (typical of this venue) for their time and service.

May 18, 2021 Congrats to Jason Dennis, Greg Brassfield, and the entire trial team from Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP on their $3M jury verdict in Dallas in a dispute involving fiduciary duty and contract issues among family members. The emotional dynamics embedded in these cases, where family member are litigating, always presents an extra challenge for jurors to sort through in order to focus on what is fair. But there is always a key decision-driver, and it is no surprise that the professionals at LPHS were strategic in their approach, making it easy for this jury to get it right. And kudos to my colleague Emily McDonald for helping pick yet another winning jury and providing insight. It was a privilege and a pleasure to play a role in this success story. Lastly, thanks to the jury for its time and service as well as Judge Purdy and her staff.