 OverviewEarl is a Shareholder in Munsch Hardt’s litigation section, where he represents clients in high-stakes disputes across state and federal courts and in arbitration nationwide. His practice spans general business litigation, commercial litigation, consumer litigation, employment litigation and counseling, and oil & gas royalty disputes, with clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to national, publicly traded companies. Earl has tried cases to final judgment in state and federal courts, as well as to final award in arbitration matters. Clients also frequently rely on him for compliance counseling, including the development of internal policies, and for conducting sensitive employment investigations. Before practicing law, Earl spent more than six years as an Independent Petroleum Landman across Texas and West Virginia, where he prepared title abstracts, negotiated oil and gas leases and right-of-way agreements, and managed curative work for drilling operations in the Eagle Ford Shale, Marcellus Shale, and Permian Basin. This background gives Earl a unique perspective on the energy industry’s business and legal challenges. Earl has been recognized on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Commercial Litigation (2022-2026) and serves as the Houston Shareholder Chair of Munsch Hardt’s Summer Associate Recruiting Program. He graduated second in his class, summa cum laude, from South Texas College of Law Houston, where he earned ten CALI Awards for receiving the highest final grade in class. Earl is committed to delivering practical, results-oriented advocacy tailored to each client’s business and legal objectives. In addition to his client work, he is actively involved in the firm’s recruiting and mentoring efforts and is dedicated to developing the next generation of lawyers and fostering a strong, collaborative culture within the firm. Clerkships
- The Honorable David Hittner, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Judicial Intern)
Memberships
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- Texas Bar Association
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
OverviewEarl is a Shareholder in Munsch Hardt’s litigation section, where he represents clients in high-stakes disputes across state and federal courts and in arbitration nationwide. His practice spans general business litigation, commercial litigation, consumer litigation, employment litigation and counseling, and oil & gas royalty disputes, with clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to national, publicly traded companies. Earl has tried cases to final judgment in state and federal courts, as well as to final award in arbitration matters. Clients also frequently rely on him for compliance counseling, including the development of internal policies, and for conducting sensitive employment investigations. Before practicing law, Earl spent more than six years as an Independent Petroleum Landman across Texas and West Virginia, where he prepared title abstracts, negotiated oil and gas leases and right-of-way agreements, and managed curative work for drilling operations in the Eagle Ford Shale, Marcellus Shale, and Permian Basin. This background gives Earl a unique perspective on the energy industry’s business and legal challenges. Earl has been recognized on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Commercial Litigation (2022-2026) and serves as the Houston Shareholder Chair of Munsch Hardt’s Summer Associate Recruiting Program. He graduated second in his class, summa cum laude, from South Texas College of Law Houston, where he earned ten CALI Awards for receiving the highest final grade in class. Earl is committed to delivering practical, results-oriented advocacy tailored to each client’s business and legal objectives. In addition to his client work, he is actively involved in the firm’s recruiting and mentoring efforts and is dedicated to developing the next generation of lawyers and fostering a strong, collaborative culture within the firm. ExperienceEmployment LitigationObtained a final arbitration award exceeding $5.6 MM in damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs, while defeating all counterclaims in a complex employment dispute against a [more]Obtained a final arbitration award exceeding $5.6 MM in damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs, while defeating all counterclaims in a complex employment dispute against a former executive involving breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and violation of non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements. [less]Employment LitigationSuccessfully defended a national employer in an employment discrimination arbitration, defeating all claims of discrimination and obtaining a complete defense award in favor TCPA LitigationSuccessfully defended a national, publicly traded company against hundreds of TCPA and TDCA claims by obtaining summary judgment on Automatic Telephone Dialing [more]Successfully defended a national, publicly traded company against hundreds of TCPA and TDCA claims by obtaining summary judgment on Automatic Telephone Dialing System (ATDS) and consent issues, reinforcing compliance practices and limiting future liability. [less]TCPA LitigationObtained dismissal with prejudice at the pleadings stage in federal TCPA litigation, defeating claims before discovery and eliminating client exposure at the outset of [more]Obtained dismissal with prejudice at the pleadings stage in federal TCPA litigation, defeating claims before discovery and eliminating client exposure at the outset of the case. [less]TCPA LitigationObtained dismissal at the pleadings stage in a federal TCPA litigation on jurisdictional grounds. Partnership DisputeSuccessfully represented a business partner in an ownership and fiduciary dispute, obtaining a temporary restraining order to protect the client’s interests and negotiating [more]Successfully represented a business partner in an ownership and fiduciary dispute, obtaining a temporary restraining order to protect the client’s interests and negotiating a resolution that resulted in the outright purchase of the opposing party’s ownership on favorable terms. [less]Employment LitigationSuccessfully resolved a federal employment discrimination case for an employee client, obtaining monetary damages and ensuring the client’s continued employment. Employment LitigationSecured a temporary restraining order on behalf of a corporate client in a high-stakes non-compete and fiduciary duty dispute, successfully enjoining a former executive [more]Secured a temporary restraining order on behalf of a corporate client in a high-stakes non-compete and fiduciary duty dispute, successfully enjoining a former executive and competitor from soliciting employees and customers and from misusing confidential information. [less]Trust DisputeSuccessfully represented beneficiaries in a trust dispute involving mismanagement and failure to disburse assets, obtaining a temporary restraining order prohibiting the [more]Successfully represented beneficiaries in a trust dispute involving mismanagement and failure to disburse assets, obtaining a temporary restraining order prohibiting the trustee from acting and negotiating a full distribution of trust assets to the beneficiaries. [less]Breach of ContractObtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a manufacturing client in a breach of contract action, securing a liability ruling in the client’s favor, defeating counterclaims [more]Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a manufacturing client in a breach of contract action, securing a liability ruling in the client’s favor, defeating counterclaims, and leading to an agreed judgment awarding the full disputed amount plus attorneys’ fees. [less]Breach of ContractPrevailed at bench trial in Harris County, securing a damages award, attorneys’ fees, and post-judgment interest in favor of the client, while obtaining dismissal of [more]Prevailed at bench trial in Harris County, securing a damages award, attorneys’ fees, and post-judgment interest in favor of the client, while obtaining dismissal of all counterclaims. [less]Royalty DisputeObtained summary judgment at the trial court level in a complex oil and gas royalty dispute involving fixed vs. floating royalty interpretation. Personal Property DisputeSecured a significant victory for a corporate client in a contested property dispute, obtaining full possession and title to valuable company assets. Personal Property DisputeRepresented RV owners in claims arising from defects in a brand-new recreational vehicle, negotiating a complete replacement with a new model, an extended warranty [more]Represented RV owners in claims arising from defects in a brand-new recreational vehicle, negotiating a complete replacement with a new model, an extended warranty, and reimbursement of damages incurred as a result of the faulty unit. [less]Breach of ContractSuccessfully resolved a breach of oral contract dispute by obtaining a judgment awarding the client full treble damages and attorneys’ fees. Negligence + Personal InjuryAssisted in defending an individual who was accused of causing a three-vehicle accident and succeeded in obtaining summary judgment in the individual’s favor. Owner RepresentationRepresented several mineral interest owners and succeeded in negotiating favorable terms in an oil and gas lease. Breach of ContractAssisted in successfully obtaining summary judgment in favor of a small business owner which amounted to a full recovery of the contract price.
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