Case Histories
The Firm has been privileged to represent clients in numerous, significant matters. Importantly, the Firm has won nearly every oil and gas case by way of a motion for a summary judgment. In other words, we have prepared the cases so well, the courts have determined that a trial is not necessary, and have ruled in favor of our clients, which has saved clients thousands of dollars in legal fees. The following are examples of our victories:
Kim Adamson, et al. v. Signal Oil & Gas Company, et al.
In the District Court, 96th Judicial District, Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 096-248-298-10. Successfully represented one hundred twenty four plaintiffs in a massive, nationwide, oil-and-gas-securities-fraud case.
Steve McMaster, et al, v. Rock Wall Oil Company, et al.
In the District Court, 160th Judicial District, Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-07-00232-H. Successfully represented ten plaintiffs in a complex securities-oil-and-gas-fraud litigation which was won on a Motion for a Summary Judgment.
Sedona Oil & Gas Corporation and Kenneth Crumbly v. Paul Lowder
In the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-12548. The trial court awarded a substantial judgment for plaintiffs on a claim of misappropriation of trade secrets.
Kenneth W. Hemphill, et al v. John A. Apple, et al
in the District Court, 192nd Judicial District, Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. 06-08046. Successful representation of a defendant and the president of a large oil and gas corporation in a $22,000,000.00 oil and gas securities fraud jury trial. All four defense attorneys requested Mark Alexander be the Lead Defense Attorney at trial. Mr. Alexander accepted their request.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, et al, v. Nations Personnel of Texas, Inc., et al
in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, Civil Action No. 3-02CV1341-K. Successfully defended two foreign entities in a $17,000,000.00 suit involving claims of Breach of Contract under a Collateral Insurance Agreement, Specific Performance, and applicability of joint and several liability of insured’s under the Texas Workers’ Compensation statutes.
Lori Ann Cervera v. First State Bank of Mesquite
in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern Division of Texas, Dallas Division, Adv. Pro. No. 05-3103-bjh. Successful represented a home owner’s claims and the defense of the financial institution’s counter-claims involving the Texas Constitution and the Texas Property Code regarding liens. The Judge ruled in favor of the Firm’s client on all claims.
Zemer Energy, LLC, et al., v. Billy Don Johnson, et al.
in the 160th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-12-14242-H. After a weeklong jury trial, the jury awarded our client over $800,000.00, including $75,000.00 in exemplary damages, in an oil and gas fraud case. This was a unanimous verdict.
Radio Computing Services, Inc. v. Micropower Corporation, et al.
in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, Civil Action No. SA07CA0743. Successful representation of a company and one of its main employees against claims of a breach of a restrictive covenant asserted by a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
Emily B. Pickett v. TXI Operations, LP, TXI Operating Trust, Dustin Reynolds and Texas Workforce Commission
in the District Court, 40th Judicial District, Ellis County, Texas, Cause No. 74033. Trial Court agreed with Mr. Alexander’s Plea to the Jurisdiction for TXI Operations, L.P., TXI Operating Trust and Dustin Reynolds.
Eric S. Bennos, M.D. v. Frank Sabatelli, M.C., Individually and d/b/a Alliance Specialty Imaging and Interventional Radiology, LLP
in the District Court, 162nd Judicial District, Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. 01-4429. Successfully defended a doctor and his company on all claims in a $700,000.00 suit involving allegations of Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Partnership Agreement, and a demand for an Accounting.
Douglas A. Smith, et al v. Clifford D. Stahl
in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern Division of Texas, Dallas Division, Adv. Pro. No. 11-03055bjh. Successfully defended a president of a large oil and gas company. Sixteen plaintiffs prosecuted a four-count complaint alleging that our client squandered at least $18,642,000.00 of the plaintiffs` investments. Plaintiffs` counsel requested that the Court take an adverse inference against our client since he invoked his 5th Amendment right. Mr. Alexander successfully argued this adverse interest, and the Judge ruled in favor of our client on all four counts.
United States of America v. Commercial Technology, Inc., et al
in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, Civil Action No. 3:99-CV2668. Successfully defended a publicly held manufacturing company, its subsidiaries, and its chairman in a $4,500,000.00 jury trial involving claims of violations of the Federal and State Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Acts. The Federal Judge granted Mr. Alexander’s Motion for a Directed Verdict, on several counts, against the publicly held company and its chairman. This case was published, which allows other attorneys to rely on as legal authority.
Wright, et al. v. Donald Nimmons
in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, Civil Action No. H-83-6906. Plaintiff sued for equitable relief and statutory damages arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. This case was also published.
Ernest Burger v. George Matick Chevrolet, et al
in the Circuit Court, Wayne County, Michigan. Title VII case. Represented the plaintiff against George Matick Chevrolet, one of Michigan’s largest car dealerships. The jury awarded the plaintiff a substantial verdict. This case was published.