Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP routinely handles litigation in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, including disputes related to oil and gas leases, mass claims for catastrophic events at refineries, midstream issues related to gas supply, and disputes concerning pipeline construction. The Houston office’s energy team is led by Meghan McElvy, whose broad practice includes oil and gas leases’ disputes, joint operating and development agreements, and royalty obligations, and Jeff Davis, who handles oil and gas disputes related to catastrophic personal injury, accidental death, and disputes related to royalties and mineral interests. Further key contacts here are Stephen Fernelius, an expert in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage disputes, and Jim Collura, recognized for his prowess in handling disputes in the construction and oil and gas sectors.
Key clients
- ExxonMobil Corporation
- BPX and BP America Production Company
- RSM Production Corporation
- JGE Gas Solutions LP
- Ovintiv USA, Inc.
- Weatherford U.S., L.P.
- Bedrock Petroleum Consultants
- Strike Construction LLC
- Precision Drilling Company, L.P.
- Patterson UTI Drilling Company, LLC
- Enbridge US
Work highlights
- Represented ExxonMobil Corporation in a catastrophic personal injury case arising from refinery explosion in which plaintiffs sought over $1 billion in damages.
- Represented BPX and BP America Production Company against market manipulation and excess charges claims arising from Winter Storm Uri in which plaintiffs seek hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
- Represented Ovintiv USA, Inc. from personal injury claims arising from oilfield well site accident in which the plaintiff sought over $15 million.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Meghan McElvy, Jeff Davis