Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP offers deep expertise in complex litigation across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, regularly handling disputes involving oil and gas leases, joint operating agreements, participation agreements, oilfield services and technologies, and worksite injuries. The firm represents major energy companies in both state and federal courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. The Houston-based practice is co-led by Meghan McElvy, who focuses on complex commercial energy litigation, advising clients on legal and operational issues in shale development and drilling across Texas and beyond. Jeff Davis is an experienced trial lawyer handling cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and royalty disputes, with a strong grasp of the technical aspects of oil and gas exploration. Peter Scaff focuses on commercial litigation within the energy sector, while Stephen Fernelius is known for managing high-profile cases under public scrutiny. Jim Collura brings extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration, particularly in the construction and oil and gas industries. All mentioned individuals are based in Houston.
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‘Meghan McElvey is an exceedingly talented litigator in the oil and gas space.’
‘Meghan McElvey possesses impeccable judgment and her diligence and attention to detail sets her apart from her peer group. As a consequence, it oftentimes feels like she can see around corners.'
Kernmandanten
- RSM Production Corporation
- Ovintiv Production Inc.
- Precision Drilling Company, L.P.
- ConocoPhillips Company
- Cactus Drilling Company, LLC
- Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
- NexTier Completion Solutions Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing RSM Production Corporation in a complex international arbitration dispute regarding its interest in the upstream portion of the Logbaba Project, specifically how Gaz du Cameroon, the Operator of the project, paid its debts using proceeds jointly owned by RSM.
- Defended Ovintiv USA, Inc. against personal injury claims arising from oilfield well site accident in which Plaintiff sought over $15 million.
- Representing Precision Drilling Company, L.P. in a $20 million matter arising out of a blowout and fire that resulted in the total loss of Precision’s drilling rig in 2022.
Anwält*innen
Praxisleitung
Meghan McElvy; Jeffrey Davis
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Stephen Fernelius; Peter Scaff; Jim Collura