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Successfully represented a trust in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which affirmed the district court's ruling that the trust qualified as a spendthrift trust under Texas law and was not subject to garnishment.
Obtained court of appeal decision affirming judgment of more than $2 million in favor of a major energy company.
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a federal court action seeking to vacate an employment arbitrator's orders, preserving a favorable arbitration result for a multi-state employer.
Secured a major appellate win on behalf of a client in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, which affirmed a trial court order confirming an arbitration award and held that the mandatory venue clause in Section 171.096(c) of the Texas Arbitration Act applies equally to confirmation proceedings involving arbitrations otherwise governed by the Federal Arbitration Act.
GableGotwals is proud to announce a major appellate win on behalf of Cord Largo.
Byron has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in litigation and appeals, including oil and gas, contract, and business disputes. He has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Supreme Court of Texas, and numerous Texas courts of appeals.
Secured a significant appellate win on behalf of a major energy company in insurance coverage litigation arising from a faulty cement job performed by an oilfield service company on our client’s Texas well.