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We align our litigation strategy with the client's interests and objectives, and we strive to achieve the best result possible for the client under the circumstances.
Overview
We have a deep, diverse and experienced litigation practice designed to protect the rights of our clients as plaintiff or defendant as the need arises. We handle all phases of litigation in state and federal court, arbitration and appeals. We handle cases throughout the United States. We have the ability and resources to handle cases for large national and multi-national corporations, small to mid-sized companies, and individuals. We handle "bet the company" cases. We have wide-ranging experience in handling nearly all types of litigation faced by clients during the course of their business activities.
Each of our partners brings unique expertise and experience to their practice area, resulting in superior representation for our clients. We have built our reputation upon strong representation of our clients, handling cases at the highest levels, and winning cases for clients in matters large and small.
Philosophy and Approach
Our philosophy is to win cases and achieve exceptional results for clients that will cause them to come back to us again and again for more work. We have an experienced and smart group of trial lawyers who cut to the heart of litigation matters, efficiently focusing on the issues that matter to the outcome of the case.
We align our litigation strategy with the client's interests and objectives. For business clients, this means developing case strategies that focus on decisive issues for the purpose of trying to achieve an early resolution of the case by a favorable settlement, but if that is not possible, to develop the case properly so that it can be won at trial. We frankly discuss with our clients the strengths, weaknesses, cost and benefits of their case, so they can make informed decisions about the case as we work to achieve the best result possible for the client under the circumstances of each case.
We are sensitive to the cost and expense of litigation and strive to achieve exceptional results for clients at reasonable costs. We achieve inherent cost savings for clients by lean staffing, and we avoid overstaffing. Most cases are handled by one attorney, or by one partner and one associate. In addition to working on an hourly basis, we can fashion alternative fee arrangements when appropriate to handle matters on a hybrid or contingent fee basis.
Areas of Practice
- Admiralty/Maritime
- Arbitration
- Aviation
- Business Litigation
- Condemnation
- Construction
- Corporate and Buyout Litigation
- Energy and Oil & Gas Litigation
- Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Intellectual Property (Trade Secrets, Patents & Trademark)
- Insurance Coverage
- Labor and Employment
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Securities, Financial and Investments
- Tax Controversies
- Torts (Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Toxic Torts, Premises Liability)
- Trademark, Copyright and Patent Infringement
- White Collar Crime/Corporate Investigations
News
News
- Court orders $4.2 Million Tax Refund and Statutory Interest in Landmark DecisionJanuary 11, 2021
- Super Lawyers names Diana Perez Gomez and Julie Offerman to Texas 2020 Top Women ListDecember 16, 2020
- December 15, 2020
- Georgia Trend names Chamberlain Shareholders as 2020 "Legal Elite"Georgia Trend, December 1, 2020
- Houstonia Magazine names Chamberlain Attorneys as 2021 Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine, November 30, 2020
- Super Lawyers names Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys as 2020 Texas Super LawyersOctober 19, 2020
- October 14, 2020
- David Calvillo cited in Wall Street Journal on Vaccine Court CaseOctober 11, 2020
- October 10, 2020
- The Legal Intelligencer published a profile of Phil Karter for receiving the Lifetime Achievement recognition for 2020September 24, 2020
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Recognized by San Antonio Scene MagazineSan Antonio Scene Magazine, August 3, 2020
- Article on "How I Made Partner at Chamberlain Hrdlicka"Law.Com, July 29, 2020
- Jarrod Martin joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka to Launch the Houston Bankruptcy Practice and is Named Co-Chair of Bankruptcy PracticeJune 24, 2020
- Texas Lawyer Article on "Chamberlain Hrdlicka adds a bankruptcy practice in Houston"June 24, 2020
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka listed in The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™Construction Executive, June 18, 2020
- Phil Karter and Kevin Sweeney Named to the Legal Intelligencer's 2020 Professional Excellence ListJune 3, 2020
- Kenneth Trujillo and Stewart Weintraub are named to the 2020 “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers” listMay 28, 2020
- Sebastian Chain, Justin VandenBout and Jaime Vasquez named 2020 Rising StarsMarch 10, 2020
- 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Named at Chamberlain HrdlickaMarch 4, 2020
- Texas Border Business, February 19, 2020
- February 13, 2020
- Citybizlist, December 17, 2019
- Metro Atlanta CEO, December 17, 2019
- December 2019
- The Daily Report, November 22, 2019
- Law360, November 22, 2019
- Law360, November 12, 2019
- October 2019
- Attorneys with national law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka have been selected to the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers listSeptember 3, 2019
- July 17, 2019
- May 24, 2019
- Houston Business Journal, May 22, 2019
- May 21, 2019
- May 15, 2019
- April 17, 2019
- March 26, 2019
- Six Ways to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes Trial Lawyers Make on Jury ChargesTexas Lawyer, March 12, 2019
- March 7, 2019
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka Law Firm Secures Significant Appellate Victory for Client, Premier Directional Drilling, and All Oil and Gas CompaniesMarch 4, 2019
- February 7, 2019
- Healthcare Risk Management, February 3, 2019
- December 28, 2018
- Engineering News-Record, October 24, 2018
- Attorneys with national law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka have been selected to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers listSeptember 20, 2018
- Texas Lawyer, September 17, 2018
- Philadelphia Business Journal, August 13, 2018
- February 2018
- January 26, 2018
- January 12, 2018
- Karpchuk appointed Secretary of the Tax Section’s SALT Committee
- Stewart M. Weintraub and Kenneth I. Trujillo recognized among top lawyers in Pennsylvania
- Philip Karter is the only Pennsylvania tax controversy attorney ranked nationally in his field by Chambers & Partners in the 2017 Chambers USA guide
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka lawyer discussed preparing witnessesMay 22, 2017
- Stewart M. Weintraub and Kenneth I. Trujillo recognized among top lawyers in Pennsylvania
- Experienced civil trial attorney heads to the Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka
- Prominent litigator and former Democratic candidate for Philadelphia mayor moves law practice to Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka
- Experienced government and regulatory affairs lawyer gives advice to professionals who are hoping to spark constitutional change
- Regulatory affairs and white collar criminal defense lawyer joins diversified law firm as Of Counsel
- Revenue at mid-size firms lags nationwide, but Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s figures are outpacing 2013
Presentations
Seminars & Presentations
- Kerry Williams on Panel for The International Arbitration TribunalJune 12, 2020
- Free Webinar on New Legal Considerations for Opening Up Your Business During a PandemicOnline Webinar, June 11, 2020
- Free Webinar on Top Legal Traps for Opening Up Your Business in a PandemicOnline Webinar, June 3, 2020
- Free Webinar on Top Legal Traps for Opening Up Your Business in a PandemicOnline Webinar, May 28, 2020
- Free Webinar on Top Legal Traps for Opening Up Your Business in a PandemicOnline Webinar, May 21, 2020
- November 6, 2019
- June 28, 2019
Publications
Publications
- Article by Christine Kirchner on “5 Tips for Responding to Civil Investigative Demands”Risk Management Magazine, September 17, 2020
- Article by Ken Trujillo on “Pandemic Hangover Coming for Restaurants and Municipalities”Modern Restaurant Management, August 25, 2020
- November 8, 2019
- May 24, 2019
- Houston Business Journal, March 22, 2019
- Inside Self-Storage, March 13, 2019
- Construction Executive, October 9, 2018
- Courts routinely enforce arbitration agreements and order employees or former employees to pursue the relief they seek in an arbitral forum and, if appropriately drafted, on an individual basis rather than as part of a class.Texas Lawyer, June 2018