Recognized Lawyers in Houston

James McAnellyJames “JJ” McAnelly III

JJ advises oil and gas companies, private equity firms and lenders on upstream and midstream transactions, including purchases and sales of production and pipeline assets, joint ventures and energy lending. His oil and gas practice also covers operational matters, restructurings and carbon capture projects.

Chris DerdenA. Christopher Derden

Chris Derden leads the firm’s Toxic Tort Team and defends toxic tort, mass tort, environmental and product liability claims. He directs nationwide litigation for oil, gas and petrochemical companies and also leads the firm’s Construction Practice Group.

Brad BenoitBradley J. Benoit

Brad chairs Bracewell’s energy litigation practice, representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes involving oil and gas and power companies, from producers and pipelines to refiners and power plant owners. He also handles securities and derivative matters and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Richard WhiteleyRichard F. Whiteley

Richard chairs Bracewell’s construction litigation practice, handling construction disputes, including defect claims, in trials and arbitrations. His broader commercial litigation work includes contract and real estate disputes, and he has experience seeking temporary injunctions and other extraordinary relief.

Matt KapinosMatt Kapinos

Matt advises energy and infrastructure clients on project development, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic joint ventures in Energy & Natural Resources. His work spans midstream and downstream assets, traditional and renewable power, and agreements for the purchase, sale and financing of projects.