Legal Case Examples

• PEAK COMPLETION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUMMIT DOWNHOLE DYNAMICS, LTD., V. TEAM OIL TOOLS, L.P., STEPHEN JACKSON AND EVEREST COMPLETION IN THE DISTRICT COURT, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 441ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Served as testifying expert for defense, April 2014. Reference Jackson Walker LLP, Atty. Jennifer Bryant.
• trade secret misappropriation; compared similar designs from two companies; evaluated design heritage and novel aspects; simulated performance of tools in downhole operation; identified weaknesses and design improvements; aided attorneys in understanding functionality of tools.


• TOTAL SEPARATION SOLUTIONS, LLC, V. F. ALAN “BUD” FRICK, BUTLER & COOK, INC. D/B/A BUTLER AND COOK, INC, D/B/A B & C OF FORT SMITH, INC., JOHN J. “TOBY” KOPROVIC, AND HYDROS, INC. D/B/A HYDROS D/B/A HYDROS AMERICA IN THE DISTRICT COURT of HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 215th JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Served as testifying expert for plaintiff, 2007-2009. Reference Fulkerson Lotz LLP, Atty. Wes Lotz.
• trade secret misappropriation; examined defendant’s oilfield water evaporator skid; determined functionality; evaluated design heritage; identified system-level and specific design elements taken from plaintiff; aided attorneys in understanding function.


• WPX ENERGY WILLISTON, LLC V. ARMADA PRESSURE CONTROL, LLC; TERVITA, LLC; SAGE CONSULTING, LLC; AND THRU-TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.; 125TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Provided expert analysis and report for ThruTubing Solutions, September 2015. Settled before trial. Reference Brown Sims, Atty. James Silliman.
• aided defendant in avoiding product liability; supported with analysis and simulation to show that product was designed properly and was performing properly at the time of failure, 2015.


• OILFIELD SERVICES COMPANY V. OILFIELD TUBING MANUFACTURER, ongoing case based in London, UK. Provided technical advice; document review; analysis to Vallourec in support of mediation efforts; Nov 2015-present; Reference Clyde & Co., Attorney Armel Elaudais.

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