William is a commercial litigator with experience representing clients in energy, oil and gas, and other industries. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in energy and natural resources. He also received recognition as a lawyer "whose leadership will be called upon by businesses and individuals when they face their crossroads" as a part of the LawDragon 500 X.
William has represented some of the world’s largest energy companies (public and private) in complex litigation . William also represents companies and individuals in business-related litigation including matters relating to trademarks, non-competition agreements, financial transactions, and fiduciary litigation.
William strives to provide his clients with thorough but practical advice. He prides himself on being able to analyze complex issues and explain them to his clients, courts, and opposing lawyers in a manner that provides a clear path to a positive outcome.
William is experienced in representing clients in state and federal courts. For example, William has defended and prosectued at temporary injunction hearings as the first chair and he routinely crafts and executes case strategy throughout all phases of litigation, including drafting and arguing dispositive motions in both state and federal court.
William’s experience as a judicial law clerk to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit provides him with a strong knowledge base for matters on appeal or likely to be subject to appellate scrutiny. William’s appellate experience consists of representing clients in interlocutory appeals before Texas courts, at the petition for review and merits stages before the Texas Supreme Court, and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. William’s experience as a judicial intern to two United States District Judges in the Southern District of Texas, the Honorable Lynn N. Hughes and Melinda Harmon, provide him with a strong understanding of judicial decision making and the procedural tools available to his clients.
Prior to joining the firm, William worked as an associate at an Am Law 100 law firm in Houston. William is a Houston native and an alumnus of St. Thomas High School.
Updated Aug 2024
