OverviewFor more than 40 years, Bob has focused his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation. In addition, for the past fourteen years he has arbitrated disputes as a member of the American Arbitration Association’s National Roster of Neutrals. OverviewFor more than 40 years, Bob has focused his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation. In addition, for the past fourteen years he has arbitrated disputes as a member of the American Arbitration Association’s National Roster of Neutrals. ExperienceArbitrationArbitrated claims brought against a national bank alleging breach of contract in connection with the drafting of a security agreement and negligence in releasing the security [more]Arbitrated claims brought against a national bank alleging breach of contract in connection with the drafting of a security agreement and negligence in releasing the security interest in collateral. (American Arbitration Association) [less]Torts + Breach of ContractRepresented a national bank against various tort and breach of contract claims arising from a tri-partite lock-box agreement. (U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas) ArbitrationArbitrated claims between a homeowner and builder relating to environmental issues. (Private Arbitration – Dallas, Texas) Defamation + FraudRepresented a national bank in defamation and fraud action arising from presentment of fraudulent securities and the plaintiffs’ subsequent arrest by Scotland Yard. [more]Represented a national bank in defamation and fraud action arising from presentment of fraudulent securities and the plaintiffs’ subsequent arrest by Scotland Yard. (Private Trial – Houston, Texas) [less]ArbitrationArbitrated a dispute between shareholders involving alleged theft of trade secrets and breach of fiduciary duty. (American Arbitration Association) Financial Institution LitigationRepresented the FSLIC and FDIC in analyzing loans and banking practices and in defending claims brought both by and against the institutions and their receivers. (U.S. District [more]Represented the FSLIC and FDIC in analyzing loans and banking practices and in defending claims brought both by and against the institutions and their receivers. (U.S. District Courts – Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals) [less]ArbitrationArbitrated claims arising from floor plan financing of an automobile dealership. (American Arbitration Association) Manufacturing LitigationRepresented a chemical manufacturing company in a suit alleging breach of a contract to supply additives used in the making of paper. (U.S. District Court – District of [more]Represented a chemical manufacturing company in a suit alleging breach of a contract to supply additives used in the making of paper. (U.S. District Court – District of Connecticut) [less]ArbitrationArbitrated claims between a supplier and end users of automobile dealer hardware/software packages. (American Arbitration Association) Dealer Franchise LitigationRepresented a motorcycle / ATV manufacturer / distributor in administrative hearings and dealer franchise litigation. (U.S. District Courts – Northern, Eastern [more]Represented a motorcycle / ATV manufacturer / distributor in administrative hearings and dealer franchise litigation. (U.S. District Courts – Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Southern District of Texas, and administrative hearings before the Texas Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division) [less]ArbitrationArbitrated claims of wrongful termination and breach of contract between insurance broker and agent. (American Arbitration Association). Water Well Drilling DisputesRepresented a commercial water well drilling contractor in disputes with water supply corporations alleging improper drilling and cross-contamination of aquifers. (State Court [more]Represented a commercial water well drilling contractor in disputes with water supply corporations alleging improper drilling and cross-contamination of aquifers. (State Court– Henderson County, Texas) [less]ArbitrationArbitrated an accounting dispute between shareholders of a closely held corporation. (American Arbitration Association) Director & Officer LitigationRepresented the outside directors of a publicly traded oil and gas company in a shareholder derivative suit. (U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas) ArbitrationRepresented an electronics manufacturing company in an arbitration and a lawsuit alleging theft of trade secrets, fraud and other torts arising from OEM agreements. [more]Represented an electronics manufacturing company in an arbitration and a lawsuit alleging theft of trade secrets, fraud and other torts arising from OEM agreements. (American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution and U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas) [less]Retirement Plan DisputeRepresented a beneficiary of a company sponsored retirement plan in action against the employer and securities brokerage firm. (U.S. District Court – Northern District [more]Represented a beneficiary of a company sponsored retirement plan in action against the employer and securities brokerage firm. (U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas) [less]ArbitrationRepresented a chemical manufacturing company in two arbitrations arising from commodity supply agreements. (American Arbitration Association and International [more]Represented a chemical manufacturing company in two arbitrations arising from commodity supply agreements. (American Arbitration Association and International Chamber of Commerce) [less]Securities FraudInternal investigation and subsequent representation of a gaming equipment manufacturer in securities fraud claim arising from a merger. (U.S. District Court – Nevada) Title Disputes + Damage LitigationRepresented a majority working interest owner of oil and gas properties in title disputes and damage litigation. (State Courts – Cochran and Midland Counties, Texas, [more]Represented a majority working interest owner of oil and gas properties in title disputes and damage litigation. (State Courts – Cochran and Midland Counties, Texas, Court of Appeals, Amarillo, Texas, and Texas Supreme Court) [less]Oil & Gas LitigationRepresented investors in claims against company selling oil and gas investments. (State Court – Dallas County and U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District of Texas) Law Firm RepresentationRepresented a law firm against malicious prosecution claim arising out of the firm’s representation of a savings and loan association. (State Court – Hidalgo County) Fraud + Environmental DamageRepresented a land development company in a fraud and environmental damage case arising from Colorado development. (U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas) Injunction ActionRepresented a gaming equipment operator in an injunction action to maintain operating locations following sale of a grocery store chain. (U.S. District Court – Nevada and [more]Represented a gaming equipment operator in an injunction action to maintain operating locations following sale of a grocery store chain. (U.S. District Court – Nevada and State Court – Clark County, Nevada) [less]
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