REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Beth W. Petronio
Representing a liquefied natural gas producer and the largest privately funded infrastructure project in the State of Texas before the Fifth Circuit as the court reviewed a challenged permit having to do with the proposed multi-billion-dollar terminal and pipeline project.
Pro bono representations of various individuals and entities, including American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, and Dallas Urban Debate Alliance.
Representation of technology company in connection with commercial loan dispute pending before the London Court of International Arbitration.
Representation of International Oil & Gas Company in connection with claims arising from refinery accident
Representation of international oil trading and refining company in connection with confirmation of $639 million arbitration award and related litigation matters, resulting in recovery of more than $820 million.
Representation of large investment fund in putative class action litigation
Representation of US-based manufacturer of equipment used to grow synthetic sapphire in international arbitration.
Representation of major telecommunications company in litigation alleging False Claims Act liability regarding collection and payment of sales taxes.
Representation of major telecommunications company in various related arbitration proceedings regarding the sale and refurbishment of cell phones.
Representation of international LNG company regarding appeals of various permits
Representation of Jewel Recovery, L.P., the litigation trust for the bankruptcy estate of Zales and Gordon Jewelry Co., including the successful prosecution of one of the largest leveraged layout fraudulent transfer actions in U.S. history.
Representation of oil & gas operator in international arbitration regarding propriety of AFEs.
Pro Bono representations of Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation in appeals to the United States Supreme Court regarding TX IOLTA program
Representation of medical device manufacturer in connection with international commercial dispute with various suppliers.
Representation as outside general counsel of DII Industries Asbestos PI Trust, a $2.6 billion post-bankruptcy trust funded by Halliburton and related subsidiaries.
Representation of investment manager in connection with various disputes and regulatory issues.
Representation of software company in False Claims Act litigation.
Representation of software development company as lead national coordinating lead counsel in connection with various matters related to software implementations and contracts, including various class actions.
Representation of former Olympic athlete in connection with litigation against the former owner of a sports nutrition center, who had made allegations against the former athlete related to steroid and drug use.
Representation of major bank in various litigation matters, including business fraud litigation arising out of the syndication of a $500 million loan.
Representation of numerous former owners of roofing companies nationwide in connection with the approval of an asset sale in the bankruptcy court, as well as in litigation against former officers, directors and professionals.
Representation of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Livent bankruptcy in connection with claims against Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Representation of a variety of bondholders in connection with class action claims against former officers, directors, accountants and underwriters of Livent, Inc
Representation of telecommunications company in connection with various litigation and bankruptcy matters, including successful defense in a $500 million arbitration matter and prosecution of business fraud claims arising in connection with a $225 million acquisition.
Representation of international investment fund in claims related to oil and gas investments
Representation of various hospitals in connection with claims pursuant to the Texas Prompt Pay Act and related to underpayment of out-of-network healthcare claims.
Representation of national grocery chain in connection with non-competition and trademark claims
Representation of equipment fabricator in connection with indemnification and contractual claims related to refinery equipment.
