Case Results of Christopher Stevenson

Represented a fuel mixer and broker in a contract dispute with a supplier over the specifications and quality of the material being purchased. After protracted litigation, Chris was able to successfully negotiate a favorable settlement for his client at mediation.

Represented plaintiff in a business divorce against an out of state partner. Partner filed a motion for summary judgment challenging personal jurisdiction of federal district court in Houston. Chris won on summary judgment forcing the defendant to litigate long distance. The case settled shortly afterward favorably for the plaintiff.

Represented loan broker, general partner and principal in a dispute with the borrower over breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty involving a real estate venture. Chris obtained a dismissal with prejudice as to his clients and the case was settled between other parties to the litigation.

Represented defendant in a suit involving the alleged breach of a non-circumvention agreement related to the purchase of an oilfield equipment manufacturing company. After protracted litigation, Chris was able to negotiate a favorable settlement with the plaintiff.

Chris represented a clinic against an investor in a breach of contract matter involving the calculation of investment returns. During the course of litigation, Chris compiled data showing the income of the clinic and drafted a thorough letter to opposing counsel showing that the investor had no damages. Soon thereafter the investor’s attorney withdrew from the case and the case was eventually dismissed.

Successfully collected one hundred percent of an unpaid debt for a client who had done work under a verbal contract to repair drill pipe after being tested for microfissures.

Chris represented a pet products supplier in a dispute with an engineer who had worked on the design of one of their products. Chris filed a counterclaim on behalf of his client, alleging that delays and shoddy work had damaged the company. At mediation, Chris negotiated a “walk away” where the parties agreed to dismiss the case.

Chris represented a landowner who was claiming a portion of an adjacent lot by adverse possession. Chris tried the case in a bench trial and obtained a judgment for his client. The matter is currently on appeal in the 14th Court of Appeals.

Represented a Family Limited Partnership in an adverse possession suit over property fenced and used for grazing including the old townsite of Lamar, Texas in Aransas County. There were over twenty defendants, including Aransas County itself, and Chris was able to negotiate a settlement with all of the parties on favorable terms.

Represented an individual doing business under an assumed name in a dispute over a real estate transaction. The matter involved clearing numerous encumbrances on title to the property, including federal and local tax liens, and litigating a breach of contract matter. This matter is ongoing.

Represented three principals of a bankrupt residential builder against an architect suing on copyright infringement based on the failure to pay a license fee contained in a contract for reuse of plans created by the architect. Chris tried the case to a jury and obtained a take-nothing judgment as to all of his clients. The co-defendant entity had a $3.2 million verdict against.

Chris represented a nutrition consulting company in a copyright infringement suit against a former employee. Chris’ client is an innovator and a leader in the field of nutrition consulting, weight loss and specialized diets. The former employee took copyrighted works and opened a competing business using the works. At mediation, after months of litigation, Chris successfully negotiated a favorable settlement for his client.

Chris represented a residential treatment facility against a former employee and the former employee’s competing entity in a copyright infringement suit. The suit involves materials that were created by Chris’ client that were taken by the former employee who then created an identical company in direct competition. At mediation, Chris was able to negotiate a sizable settlement for his client.

Represented the manufacturer of cross coupling protectors, an oilfield downhole tool, against a competitor for patent infringement. Chris was able to obtain a favorable settlement, including a substantial licensing fee, after prevailing at the Markman hearing on disputed claim construction.

At the demand stage of a potential trademark and trade dress infringement suit, Chris presented a strong functionality defense that caused the plaintiff to withdraw the demand and settle with Chris’ client on favorable terms.

Represented employer in a sexual harassment case in the U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Law Court. Summarily disposed of the case after negotiating a reasonable settlement with the claimant.

Chris represented a transportation company in an administrative law court against allegations made by the U.S. Department of Justice related to visa applications for foreign workers. Chris was able to negotiate a settlement on favorable terms for the client.

Chris represented an owner of a unit in a residential high rise building against the homeowners’ association and its board of directors related to the imposition of a large special assessment, requiring all of the owners to pay tens of thousands of dollars each toward repairs of the building. The trial court granted an Anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss and Chris’ client appealed. The appellate court issued an opinion overturning all but a minute portion of the trial court’s ruling.

Represented a landowner who claimed a portion of an adjacent lot by adverse possession. Chris won the case on behalf of his client after a bench trial and his client was awarded the disputed strip of land.