Tellus Operating Group v. Maxwell Energy, Inc., 156 So. 3d 255 (Miss. 2015). Prevailed in upholding an order of the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board that allowed our oil and gas operator client to charge statutory alternate charges to a non-consenting working interest owner in a well.
Crist v. Loyacono,65 So. 3d 837 (Miss. 2011). Defense of attorneys in a long-running legal malpractice case.
Union Carbide Corp. v. Nix, 142 So. 3d 374 (Miss. 2014). Prevailed on appeal in upholding a jury verdict that awarded damages for injuries caused by asbestos.
United States v. Gammill, (S.D. Miss. 2012). Represented clients in defense of Environmental Protection Agency allegations regarding contaminated property.
Dawson Farms, LLC v. BASF Corp.,(W.D. La. 2009). Successful representation of a commercial sweet potato farmer on claims for damages caused by a defective herbicide.
Hall v. City of Ridgeland,37 So. 3d 25 (Miss. 2010). Successfully represented the developer of a high-rise office building against zoning challenges.
Mabus v. St. James Episcopal Church,13 So. 3d 260 (Miss. 2009). Successful defense of a priest on claims for fraudulent concealment and breach of fiduciary duty.
Continental Ins. Co. v. Emerald Star Casino Natchez(2007-2008). Successful defense of clients on business transactions involving the ownership and construction of a casino in Natchez. This litigation involved suits in state and federal courts in Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida.
Tellus Operating Group, LLC v. R&D Pipe Co.,259 Fed. Appx. 650 (5th Cir. 2007). Obtained a jury verdict in excess of $2 million for defective casing that was used in a gas well.
Speetjens v. Malaco, Inc.,929 So. 2d 303 (Miss. 2006). Successful defense of officers and directors in a long-running derivative action involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and usurpation of corporate opportunities.
EOG Resources, Inc. v. Turner,908 So. 2d 848 (Miss. App. 2005). Obtained the reversal of a judgment against an oil and gas operator for damages allegedly caused bysurface operations to drill and oil and gas well.
Tritel, Inc. et al v. Sullivan,882 So. 2d 129 (Miss. 2004). Successfully compelled arbitration of defended claims of fraudulent concealment against a wireless communications company and its officers concerning a settlement agreement.
K. Stanley, Inc. v. Cason,614 So. 2d 942 (Miss. 1992). Obtained a reversal by the Supreme Court of a jury verdict that awarded damages that were claimed to have been caused by hydrogen sulfide odors from a saltwater disposal well.
Fritz v. FERC,876 F. 2d 1224 1224 (5th Cir. 1989). As part of a series of a long-running and ultimately successful suits in state and federal courts to recover for breach of a natural gas sales contract, we prevailed on setting aside order of the FERC that sought to invalidate the contract and the payments that were owed.
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. v. State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi,474 U.S. 409 (1986). Representation of natural gas producers in “ratable” take litigation that was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court.
Dawson Farms, LLC v. BASF Corp.,D. La. (2009) Successful representation of a sweet-potato farmer on claims for damages caused by a defective herbicide.
Will-Drill Resources, Inc. v. J. R. Pounds, Inc.,D. Miss. (Feb. 23, 2007). Successful defense of an oil and gas operator from a claim that oil and gas leases had terminated.
Buie v. Union Gas (2002). Defended a local gas distribution company against claims that a natural gas leak caused illnesses among local residents. The claims were settled on a favorable basis.
Compass Marine Underwriters, Inc. v. Lambert Fenchurch Marine Group Lmited.Mississippi federal district court (2001). Obtained a $2 million jury verdict for an insurance company’s fraud and misrepresentations.
Stack v. Tenneco, Inc.Mississippi federal district court (1987). Obtained a $17.5 million jury verdict for a pipeline’s breach of its natural gas purchase contract.

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