Interests Aligned—in the contentious energy industry

The energy industry's business environment is perhaps the most contentious of any industry. From contract and regulatory disputes to workplace injury litigation, we represent oil and gas, energy and power companies as well as independents, pipeline, oilfield service and drilling companies in high-profile cases.

Given our years of trial and dispute resolution experience, Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail lawyers have the dedication to try, arbitrate or mediate energy industry disputes to the best conclusion in any forum. Our lawyers know when it is best to litigate and when to pursue negotiation or dispute resolution to resolve the issue. We understand the business and the legal issues at risk, and advise clients on the course of action that best protects their interests.

Interests Aligned—on a full range of cases

We have the experience to handle both the smallest claims and high-stakes cases. Our lawyers represent clients in disputes that arise over issues such as damage to drilling or production facilities, contract and lease disputes, regulatory controversies, and personal injury or death cases resulting from oilfield accidents.

When representing energy companies, we combine investigative skill, the latest techniques in science and liability defense, and aggressive courtroom strategy to position our clients for the right settlement, summary judgment or defense verdict.

Representative client engagements include:

• Represented large FORTUNE 100 oilfield services company in cases involving largest well blowout on land in U.S.
• Represented large FORTUNE 100 oilfield services company in cases involving deaths from oilfield blowouts in Texas.
• Handled disputes involving ownership of large offshore wells.
• Oil well services companies faced federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations and disciplinary proceedings as the result of gas well blowouts. [Includes Brooks Well Servicing, Inc., 2003 OSAHRC LEXIS 80; 20 OSHC (BNA) 1286; 2002 OSHD (CCH) P32, 675)].
• A major Texas retail electric provider involved in state court litigation relating to the purchase and retail sale of electric power.
• Oil and gas pipeline companies in condemnation and eminent domain proceedings.

Energy industry litigation involves complex, industry-specific issues and challenges. Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail lawyers are skilled at the techniques of investigation, analysis and litigation that separate allegation from fact, and align them with our clients' interests to provide maximum protection of their legal rights and business objectives.