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James Leahy, recognized nationally for his work in litigation, concentrates his practice in general civil litigation proceedings in federal and state courts. He has substantial experience in all facets of the oil and gas industry and in commercial and business disputes, lender liability, securities litigation, fraud, insurance, deceptive trade practices, and class actions. Mr. Leahy is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and he has been consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation. Education J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1971 Delta Theta Phi B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1968 Phi Gamma Delta Bar Admissions Texas, 1971 Reported Decisions American National Petroleum Company v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Represented American National Petroleum Company in a claim against Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation over take-or-pay and pricing disputes in an interstate gas sales contract. Brightwell v. Texaco; Represented a group of royalty owners in their claims against Texaco, Marathon, and Amerada Hess for breach of implied duty to market, implied duty to develop, and unpaid royalty claims. Total Minatome Corporation v. Columbia Gas Pipeline; Represented Total Minatome Corporation in a take-or-pay and pricing dispute involving production in offshore Texas/Louisiana. Charles Cusack v. Total Oil Marine; Represented Total Oil Marine, a British subsidiary of a French conglomerate, in a case filed by a geologist who sued our client for more than $40 million in damages, claiming an interest in a petroleum production license in the North Sea. Frio Exploration v. Transco; Represented Frio Exploration against Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation in a dispute over a gas purchase contract. Nicor Petroleum v. Texoma Operating Company; Represented Nicor Petroleum, a subsidiary of Ni-Gas, Inc., in a dispute over costs related to the operation of certain offshore wells. Enron v. Read & Stevens; Represented Read & Stevens, Inc., a New Mexico oil and gas operator, in a dispute with Enron over the terms of a gas contract. Comegys v. Glassell; Represented nonoperating interest owners in a suit on the theory of imprudent management and self-dealing by the operators of oil wells in east Texas. Chase Mann Petroleum, Inc. v. El Paso Hydrocarbons Co.; Represented Chase Mann Petroleum in a gas contract dispute for improper payment and underpayment of royalties. Vasquillas Ranch Company, Ltd., et al v. Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc., et al.; Represented a group of royalty owners in their claims against Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc., et al for breach of implied duty to market, implied duty to develop and unpaid royalty claims. Ima Maddox, et al v. ARCO, et al.; Represented a group of royalty owners in their claims against Atlantic Richfield, et al for breach of implied duty to market, implied duty to develop and unpaid royalty claims. Wilton P. Holcomb, et al v. Marathon Oil, et al.; Represented a group of royalty owners in claims against Marathon Oil, et al for breach of implied duty to market, implied duty to develop and unpaid royalty claims. William Michael Toon, et al v. Exxon, et al.; Represented a group of royalty owners in claims against Exxon, et al for breach of implied duty to market, implied duty to develop and unpaid royalty claims. Press Release Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers 2007 in Texas Monthly Magazine 10/10/2007 Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2008 9/24/2007 Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2007 10/6/2006 Locke Liddell & Sapp Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers 2006 In Texas Monthly Magazine 9/29/2006 Locke Liddell & Sapp Recognized for Excellence By Chambers USA 6/21/2006 Two Established Attorneys Join Locke Liddell & Sapp as Partners in Houston Office 10/17/2005 FERC Enforcement After the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Prosecutor and Military Judge, U.S. Marine Corps, 1971-1974 Professional Affiliations Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Member, Houston Bar Association; Grievance Committee, 1986-1987 Member, American Bar Association Member, State Bar of Texas Member, American Board of Trial Advocates The Best Lawyers in America; 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 (Personal Injury Litigation) Best Lawyers in Houston, H Texas Magazine; 2004, 2005 Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly ; 2003-2007 Texas Lawyer Go-To Guide; 2002 Best Lawyers in Houston, Inside Houston; 2002. |
