Founded in 1927, McGinnis Lochridge is a multi-practice Texas shop with more than 70 lawyers operating in offices in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Decatur. The firm’s attorneys maintain a broad civil law practice in all Texas state and federal courts. Its major practice areas include oil and gas, complex commercial and energy litigation, public utility regulation, class actions, environmental, labor and employment, intellectual property, and international law. The firm’s clients range from individuals and small businesses to some of the world’s largest corporations. One such client testifies, “McGinnis Lochridge has deep experience in energy-related regulatory issues and litigation. They are excellent advocates to FERC and to the Texas Railroad Commission. They can also get up to speed quickly on energy litigation issues because they know the industry well.”
Jonathan Baughman, addressed as a “very capable oil and gas litigator and general business litigator,” represents several clients located in in expected industry sector, with most of these (and their cases) being confidential. However, Baughman’s practice is varied and not limited to oil and gas; in particular he has been particularly active in intellectual property-related matters as of late. Baughman leads a team that represents clients in several matters related to Lanham Act violations and trademark infringements. Baughman is also lead counsel in a novel estate law matter, representing an individual as the executor of his mother’s estate where his mother was deprived of significant royalties associated with her homestead rights.
