1. Rogge Dunn

    Rogge Dunn is a second-generation Dallasite and a sixth-generation Texan. Dunn and his wife, Cathy DeWitt Dunn, are active in charitable, political, and civic causes.

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  • Dunn Understands Executives & Business Owners
  • Complex Litigation
  • Confidentiality
  • Controlling the Narrative
  • Change-in-Control Agreements
  • Corporate Investigations
  1. Successfully resolving business disputes requires more than good negotiating skills.  It requires appreciating how businesses operate and executives think.

    Dunn is an Adjunct Professor in the SMU Executive EMBA program.  His 20+ years of teaching, including listening to and exchanging business solutions with successful entrepreneurs, enables him to reach business-smart solutions.

  2. Dunn is one of only 25 attorneys in Texas Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and in Labor and Employment Law. He litigates business, employment, and personal injury disputes throughout the country.

    He has represented clients in disputes arising in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, and Qatar.

    Dunn handles employment, partnerships, FINRA arbitration, class actions, defamation, privacy issues, shareholder oppression, “business divorce,” non-competes, trade secrets, whistleblowing, and significant personal injury matters.

  3. While Dunn’s high-profile cases have garnered national and international attention, he has discretely resolved many more cases not listed on our website. Dunn knows that many clients need a quick, quiet, and confidential resolution.

    Dunn helps individuals and corporations in delicate or compromising situations who need a sophisticated and discrete touch. These include everything from assaults, regulatory violations, sexual battery, doxxing, secret videotaping, and illegitimate children.

    Clients who need an experienced and politically connected problem solver hire Dunn. We are experts at controlling the external optics to protect our clients’ reputations.

  4. In this instant messaging and social media environment, stories go viral in a matter of seconds.  Working with top PR firms, Dunn ensures the facts involving legal claims are portrayed accurately.

  5. Dunn has advised C-level executives in mergers, change-in-control, and “poison pill” battles involving  Baker Hughes, Chevron, Dresser, FedEx, Frozen Food Express, GE Energy, Halliburton, Kinkos, Pizza Inn, Sperry-Sun Drilling, SunEdison, Unocal, and the Williams Companies.

  6. Fortune 500 companies hire Dunn to investigate corporate governance and other sensitive matters.  One of Dunn’s investigations was cited by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as a basis for his client (CBRE) obtaining a summary judgment. Sandstad v. CB Richard Ellis, 309 F.3d 893 (5th Cir. 2002).

  • Dunn Understands Executives & Business Owners
  • Complex Litigation
  • Confidentiality
  • Controlling the Narrative
  • Change-in-Control Agreements
  • Corporate Investigations
  1. Successfully resolving business disputes requires more than good negotiating skills.  It requires appreciating how businesses operate and executives think.

    Dunn is an Adjunct Professor in the SMU Executive EMBA program.  His 20+ years of teaching, including listening to and exchanging business solutions with successful entrepreneurs, enables him to reach business-smart solutions.

  2. Dunn is one of only 25 attorneys in Texas Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and in Labor and Employment Law. He litigates business, employment, and personal injury disputes throughout the country.

    He has represented clients in disputes arising in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, and Qatar.

    Dunn handles employment, partnerships, FINRA arbitration, class actions, defamation, privacy issues, shareholder oppression, “business divorce,” non-competes, trade secrets, whistleblowing, and significant personal injury matters.

  3. While Dunn’s high-profile cases have garnered national and international attention, he has discretely resolved many more cases not listed on our website. Dunn knows that many clients need a quick, quiet, and confidential resolution.

    Dunn helps individuals and corporations in delicate or compromising situations who need a sophisticated and discrete touch. These include everything from assaults, regulatory violations, sexual battery, doxxing, secret videotaping, and illegitimate children.

    Clients who need an experienced and politically connected problem solver hire Dunn. We are experts at controlling the external optics to protect our clients’ reputations.

  4. In this instant messaging and social media environment, stories go viral in a matter of seconds.  Working with top PR firms, Dunn ensures the facts involving legal claims are portrayed accurately.

  5. Dunn has advised C-level executives in mergers, change-in-control, and “poison pill” battles involving  Baker Hughes, Chevron, Dresser, FedEx, Frozen Food Express, GE Energy, Halliburton, Kinkos, Pizza Inn, Sperry-Sun Drilling, SunEdison, Unocal, and the Williams Companies.

  6. Fortune 500 companies hire Dunn to investigate corporate governance and other sensitive matters.  One of Dunn’s investigations was cited by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as a basis for his client (CBRE) obtaining a summary judgment. Sandstad v. CB Richard Ellis, 309 F.3d 893 (5th Cir. 2002).

Dunn is one of only 25 attorneys in Texas Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and in Labor and Employment Law. He litigates business, employment, and FINRA disputes throughout the U.S.

He has represented clients in disputes arising in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, and Qatar.

Dunn handles employment, partnerships, FINRA, class actions, arbitration, defamation, privacy issues, shareholder oppression, “business divorce,” non-competes, trade secrets, whistleblowing, and significant personal injury matters.

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Rogge Dunn named one of the most powerful business leaders in North Texas 2024 in D CEO’s 2024 Edition of the Dallas 500

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Choose your attorney carefully.  Many attorneys are adept at pushing paper, but seldom take cases all the way to a jury verdict.  Ask the lawyer specifically how many times he or she has obtained a jury verdict.

Hiring an experienced trial lawyer who flourishes at trial increases your settlement leverage.  If the other side knows your lawyer is bluffing, you will leave money on the table or overpay if you are a defendant.  When the other side knows they are negotiating against a seasoned trial attorney, you maximize your settlement position, as either a plaintiff or defendant.

Dunn earned his spurs as a Senior Partner in two different mega-firms with offices around the world.  While huge firms are a good choice for many matters, they are bureaucratic and often lack flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit.

Dunn formed our Firm to provide the contingent fee flexibility and personal service lacking in most big firms.

Results Obtained By Rogge Dunn

Successful representation of Title IX Coordinator who blew the whistle on the football player’s gang rapes at Baylor View Story Patty Crawford – CBS This Morning

Obtained settlement for Title IX investigator for wrongful discharge View Article

Successful settlement of professor’s claims for denial of tenure

Obtained favorable settlement of wrongful discharge claims for D-1 football coach

Negotiated favorable settlement discharge claims for D-1 athletics administrator

Successful representation of college professor accused of Title IX violations of wrongful

Successful representation of sorority members accused of hazing

Won exoneration of fraternity accused of Title IX violations

Won exoneration of male student accused of Title IX violations

Won exoneration of D-1 golf coach accused of Title IX violations

Advised Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry Brown on setting up youth basketball camps on college campus View Testimonial

Obtained $4.1 million plus bonuses severance package for Texas Tech basketball coach Mark Adams View Article

Obtained favorable settlement for D-1 scholarship basketball player against boosters who breached an N.I.L. contract.

Successful representation of star basketball player at Cal-Berkley investigated by NCAA

10 trials in 3 years

Solo Chair on 4 trials.

First trial verdict was $18,614,874.00

Obtained temporary restraining orders against former employees for breach of non-competition, non-solicitation, and employment agreements

Negotiated favorable buyout and withdrawal of minority business owner from business following dispute with majority ownership

Awarded $1.5 million judgment against borrower and guarantor on commercial real estate loan and secured foreclosure of $1 million property

Represented various businesses and individuals in both prosecuting and defending against breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and other business tort claims

Represented national importer and distributor in a complicated case involving competing claims of breach of contract, fraud, and tortious interference stemming from dispute over multi-year import agreement.

Obtained temporary restraining order requiring turnover of important documents and information related to a breach of contract.

Represented multiple lenders in both state and federal court to enforce commercial loans agreements, obtaining favorable settlements and judgments

Represented national commercial landlord client in real estate and lease enforcement disputes with tenants

Advised landowners, sellers, and purchasers regarding property ownership and use disputes

Defended national department-store chain against various types of claims, from personal injury to employment- related disputes.

Represented multinational manufacturer in breach of contract and business tort dispute

Obtained jury verdict for plaintiff (former CEO) re breach of contract claim against former employer

Obtained $924,000 jury verdict for plaintiff, who was former CEO terminated without cause.

Obtained seven-figure resolution on behalf of in-house attorney of hedge fund in sexual harassment claim.

Reached a seven-figure settlement for employees in a multi-plaintiff race discrimination case against wholesale tire company.

Obtained a seven-figure resolution in a gender-based failure to promote claim on behalf of an executive seeking to advance to a director position.

Negotiated favorable severance packages for employees of major banks and financial institutions, including doubling and tripling the dollar amounts offered in the originally proposed severance agreements.

Reached seven-figure resolution on behalf of a group of food service workers alleging race discrimination.

Won favorable settlement for an employee in a race discrimination case against a large financial printing company.

Negotiated favorable settlements for employees in gender and pregnancy discrimination cases against companies ranging in size, including publicly traded telecom and pharmaceutical companies.

Negotiated favorable settlement for employee in gender discrimination case against a high-end luxury hotel chain.

Reached favorable settlement for an employee in a race discrimination case against an international computer software company.

Achieved a six-figure settlement in a sexual orientation discrimination case against a religious nonprofit organization.

Negotiated a separation/severance agreement between a large media company for a disabled individual with HIV.

Represented students and employees in sexual harassment cases against major universities.

Represented numerous professors, administrators, and deans in claims of race and age discrimination against academic institutions.

Successfully settled claims of sexual harassment brought by professional golfer.

Obtained ~$8 million arbitration award, later confirmed to a judgment, in complex proceedings against the structured credit arm of Highland Capital Management, LP.

Successfully argued and secured summary judgment on healthcare liability claims based on the statute of limitations.

Obtained dismissal of defamation action under the TCPA.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a mineral interest owner in defense of allegations involving wrongful appropriation of royalties.

Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal of trade secret misappropriation claims asserted against clients with businesses in the captive insurance industry.

Obtained complete dismissal of breach of contract and conversion claims in connection with crude oil purchase agreements. Obtained an award of attorney’s fees in favor of client in addition to dismissal of claims.

Obtained temporary restraining order and permanent injunction prohibiting the unauthorized operation of a business in violation of a restrictive covenant.

Obtained permanent injunction against a board member in connection with breach of fiduciary duty and related claims. Served as second chair at trial.

Obtained directed verdict in favor of national automotive collision repair company in lawsuit alleging deceptive trade practices. Served as second chair.

Obtained TROs, injunctions and other equitable relief throughout the nation

Successful defense of oil and gas company exercising preferential purchase rights involving O&G properties in New Mexico and Texas worth $1.5+ billion (New Mexico)

Successful defense of oil and gas partnership sued over ownership of 30,000 acre mineral lease involving Barnett Shale in West Texas worth an estimated $1 billion

Successful defense of insurance carrier in $100 million commercial mold claim

Negotiated removal of co-manager, loan payoff and extinguished management rights of minority members of healthcare company worth $50+ million

Successful defense of Fortune 500 real estate company sued for $43 million over sale of Arkansas office park (Arkansas)

Won summary judgment in favor of inspection company sued for $38 million for alleged defective inspection of pressure vessels on offshore rigs and won $92,000 in attorneys’ fees against the Plaintiff View Testimonial

Hired by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enforce a $14.3 million judgment in Texas

Successful defense of law firm partner sued by former partner regarding dispute over a $13+ million attorneys’ fee

Won divorce trial enforcing Client’s $10.5 million marital property agreement

Obtained summary dismissal in favor of Client, Texas Tech President Guy Bailey, in $12.5 million dollar lawsuit filed in Lubbock by former coach Mike Leach against Texas Tech University and Tech’s President View Judge’s Ruling, View Testimonial

Successful defense and settlement of overtime, travel time and job classification claims filed against an oil and gas company in San Antonio

Successful defense and settlement of overtime claim claims by pumpers against an oil and gas company in Midland

Ongoing representation regarding real estate issues and litigation for private equity real estate group with more than $1 billion in assets

Successful negotiation of commission interests for Fortune 500 commercial real estate brokerage firm involving $65 million Austin land sale

Obtained expungement in 84 days for a financial advisor that Morgan Stanley who manages $1+ Billion in AUM

Defense and favorable settlement for corporate entity sued by two plaintiffs for wrongful death and serious injury arising out of activities on executive’s private hunting camp in South Texas

$800,000 settlement for client who contracted food poisoning at an Oklahoma restaurant (client’s net $510,000)

Obtained summary judgement for Fortune 1000 company sued for $9 million by employees’ estates over a triple homicide in one of its East Texas stores

Defended Barron’s national top 100 financial advisors team sued in FINRA arb for $1.5+ million on promissory note. Settled the prom note claim against all three clients for payment of only $1,000

Successful resolution of lawsuit for a property insurance carrier sued by medical practice group for $1.5 million and insurance bad faith

Won take nothing arbitration ruling in favor of a Fortune 150 company accused of discrimination and retaliation and obtained $18,945 counter-claim judgment against the Plaintiff for repayment of unearned draws

Successful defense of one of the world’s largest insurance adjusting companies with 600 offices worldwide regarding non-compete and injunctive relief concerning C-level executive (Georgia)

Successful defense and resolution for teenage driver sued in Denton for wrongful death for car crash that killed motorcyclist

Successful defense of home care nursing company sued for wrongful death

Obtained no cause dismissal of Sarbanes-Oxley complaint exonerating Fortune 150 company that executive had filed with Department of Labor

Successful defense of numerous discrimination and other employment claims filed in North Texas against Fortune global 6 company filed with Dept. of Labor

Successful defense of multi-million dollar breach of partnership agreement lawsuit against Fortune 1000 company (Oklahoma)

Defense verdict in favor of Fortune 1000 company sued for $6 million under partnership agreement

Successful defense of a top five executive in Fortune 10 company accused of breaking a non-compete and misappropriating trade secrets

Successful defense of majority shareholder sued for shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty by minority shareholder

Successful defense of wrongful death lawsuit for drug manufacturer

Successful defense and dissolution of TROs obtained in Houston and Dallas against Fortune global 300 company for tortious interference with contract and employee raiding involving its hiring of numerous executives from competitor

Obtained take nothing dismissal in favor of lending broker sued for $8 million for fraud, negligence and breach of contract involving a real estate development project

Obtained take nothing dismissal in favor of Fortune 500 executive sued in a glass ceiling class action lawsuit

Won divorce trial enforcing Client’s 10.5 million marital property agreement

Successful defense of law firm partner sued by former partner regarding dispute over a $13+ million fee

$750,000 whistleblowing settlement for a C-Level exec working for company in India (client’s net $600,000) (North Carolina)

$925,000 settlement in FINRA arbitration for Barron’s national top 100 financial advisor fired by Wall Street firm (Client’s net $610,000)

$1 million settlement in arbitration for fired executive (Client’s net $950,000)

Won $1 million FINRA arbitration award for fired Los Angeles Barron’s national top 100 financial advisors against Goldman Sachs (Client’s net $580,000) (California)

$1.03 million settlement for Wall Street broker laid off by a New York investment bank

$1.04 million verdict for nurse for bullying and wrongful discharge. When doctors threatened bankruptcy, obtained settlement of $440,000 (Client’s net $152,000)

$1.1 million severance for fired Branch Manager of international investment bank with a market cap exceeding $30 billion

$1,135,00 settlement for minority partner for breach of fiduciary duty against $250 million private equity fund

Obtained $1.17 million in CIC payments for fired Vice President of Fortune 400 Oil & Gas Company (Pennsylvania)

$1.2 million verdict for client suing for sexual harassment, sex discrimination and retaliation (Client’s net, $240,000)

$1.2 million for Managing Director of a British petroleum company who exercised “good reason” termination after a change-in-control (England)

$1.2 million settlement at trial for City of Beaumont suing for breach of contract and warranty involving industrial pumps (Client’s net $850,000)

$1,299,000 settlement for change-in-control and sex discrimination claims for female SVP at Fortune 400 oil & gas company (Client’s net $1,232,000) (Oklahoma)

$1.375 million settlement for invasion of privacy (Client’s net, $880,000)

$1.4 million settlement for construction defects in Missouri lake house (Client’s net $785,000) (Missouri)

$1.45 million severance package for executive with dairy company (Client’s net $1,428,000)

$1.6 million settlement of sex discrimination claims for female VP fired by oil & gas LLC (Client’s net $1,502,000)

$1.67 million settlement for CEO fired from computer consulting company (Virginia)

$1.7 million in cash and real property for minority shareholder in a shareholder oppression lawsuit. (Client’s net $1.3 million)

Obtained $1.784 million CIC good reason resignation payment for VP of Fortune 300 oil & gas company (Client’s net $1.781 million)

$2.2 million settlement for Client suing designer of display causing store fires in Florida and Massachusetts (Client’s net $1.6 million) (Massachusetts and Florida)

$2.395 million settlement for minority shareholder in shareholder oppression lawsuit

$2.5 million settlement for minority shareholder alleging shareholder oppression (Client’s net $1.8 million)

$2.5 million for fired executive of Fortune 50 food and beverage company

Won $2.5 million FINRA arbitration award in San Francisco for a fired Barron’s national top 100 financial advisors (Client’s net $1,300,000) (California)

$2.6 million for a fired C-level executive of a Fortune 200 homebuilding company

$2.6 million settlement for fired C-level executive of Fortune 100 beverage company (Canada)

$2.6 million settlement for hospital in commercial arbitration regarding improper installation of electrical system (Client’s net $1.9 million)

$2,642,000 settlement for change-in-control claims for Fortune 400 oil & gas C-Level executive (Oklahoma)

$2.8 million settlement for Pizza Inn CEO, who was fired after proxy fight and who Pizza Inn had sued for $9.4 million (Client’s net $1,953,286)

$3.06 million settlement for construction defects in 40,000 square foot mansion (Client’s net $2.3 million)

Obtained $3.1 million change in control payments to four California and Utah executives at alternative energy company (Clients’ net $2,477,000) (California and Utah)

$3.1 million settlement for President of an oil and gas company fired after a change-in-control

$3,663,516 settlement for change-in-control claims for Fortune 400 oil & gas C-Level executive (Oklahoma)

$3.7 million settlement for CIC payments for fired SVP of Fortune 400 Oil & Gas Company (Oklahoma)

$3.95 million settlement for ousted part-owner for his interest in engineering firm (Client’s net $3.94 million)

$4 million settlement for President of an oil and gas company fired after a change in control

$4.1 million severance package for President of an oil and gas company who exercised “good reason” termination after a change in control

$4.5 million retirement/consulting package for Senior Vice President of manufacturing company

$4.5 million settlement for C-level executive of Scottish oil and gas company fired after a change in control (Scotland)

$4.8 million settlement for owner of salt dome storage facility against operator for causing well blowout (Client’s net, $3.1 million)

$4.9 million settlement for fired CEO who sued for disability discrimination

Successful representation of Buster Corley, co-founder of Dave & Busters when he sold his interests in the company View Testimonial

$6 million settlement for Australian citizen who was COO of oil and gas company fired after a change in control (Australia)

$6.1 million severance package and negotiated succession plan for Chairman/CEO of a bank with more than $11 billion in assets

$6.5 million settlement for public utility damaged by negligent power interruption (Arizona)

Ongoing representation of CEO fired because of his sexual orientation (Hawaii) View Article

Obtained $7.28 million in CIC payments for fired SVP of Fortune 400 Oil & Gas Company

$7,556,900 FINRA arbitration award for two financial advisors against Goldman Sachs for violating USERRA and for wrongful discharge (California) (Clients’ net $3,118,141)

Ongoing representation of former Title IX Investigator regarding discrimination and Title IX claims against Baylor University View Article

Successful prosecution and settlement of class action lawsuit for 10 Park Rangers seeking upgraded status to become Dallas Police Officers View Article

$8.3 million severance for Canadian citizen who resigned as CEO of Fortune 200 bottling group (Canada)

$8.7 million settlement for recycling facility damaged by the negligence of a power company in New Mexico (Client’s net, $4.4 million) (New Mexico)

Negotiated 8 year contract, including $7.8 million up-front bonus, for one of the top 5 radio personalities in the US, syndicated on 200+ stations. Contract gives client the right to self-market products and endorsements and keep 75% of the proceeds

$9.6 million settlement for insurance carrier in a commercial dispute with a flood zone determination company (Client’s net, $7.1 million) (Missouri)

Successful negotiation of severance package for a departing partner including $165,000 cash payment and a 1% trailing interest in an estimated $800 million worth of real estate development deals

Successful defense of oil and gas company exercising preferential purchase rights involving O&G properties in New Mexico and Texas worth $1.5+ billion (New Mexico)

Won take nothing dismissal for insurance carrier sued for $2.5+ million on equipment breakdown insurance policy

Successful defense of nationwide insurance carrier in 85 asbestos lawsuits filed by 2,500+ plaintiffs (Ohio)

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Most of Dunn’s work involves high dollar, “bet the company/bet your reputation” matters.  However, as Dunn says, “I became a lawyer because I enjoy fighting for a good cause.  There is no greater privilege in my work than righting a wrong and slaying a Goliath.”

Dunn’s success gives him the financial security to accept smaller matters, work on a contingent fee, and a pro bono basis.

Rogge Dunn represents ultra-high net worth individuals, Fortune 500, executives, as well as General Counsels, private equity firms,  coaches, professional athletes, Olympic gold medal winners, Judges, and University Presidents.

One of the highest testaments to Dunn’s abilities is the fact that many companies and individuals Dunn has sued, later hired Dunn to represent them.

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Testimonials

“Every restauranteur’s worst nightmare is the murder of their employees. When two former employees robbed and killed three Outback Steakhouse employees in East Texas, we needed an accomplished trial lawyer who understood our culture and could connect with our employees. We chose Rogge. Outback has always used every security technique to provide a safe workplace. Rogge vindicated Outback’s approach to security and got the plaintiffs’ cases dismissed in their entirety on a summary judgment motion.”


-Blaise Hadley
Former Regional VP, Outback Steakhouse (Dallas)

“Rogge is Outback’s go-to lawyer for significant commercial litigation. For more than 20 years we have used Rogge to obtain injunctive relief for Outback in significant cases all across the country.”

“I’ve seen a lot of trial lawyers in action. Rogge is one of the best.”


—Joe Kadow
General Counsel and Sr. Vice President, Bloomin’ Brands (Tampa)

“Rogge, thanks for making my transition from American to United
a smooth, short and affordable flight.”


—Scott Kirby
President, United Airlines (Chicago)

“Rogge is well known for his expertise in helping C-level executives negotiate contracts and non-compete issues. He is a good counselor, trusted negotiator, and an excellent trial attorney.” 

“I had the opportunity to observe him in action in a mock trial and it’s comforting to know that if litigation is necessary, the same person who drafted an executive contract has the communication skills necessary to persuade a jury that the contract is both valid and fair.”


—Fred Perpall
CEO, Beck (Dallas)

“Thank you for your legal work on my behalf. I appreciate your prompt assistance and efficiency.”


—Larry Brown
Basketball Hall of Fame Coach (New York)

“Rogge did an excellent job of representing me and assisting Tech in winning the Coach Mike Leach lawsuit.”


—Guy Bailey
Former President, Texas Tech University (Lubbock)

“Rogge, You are one of those five special people in a life. Serious, talented but with a big heart.”

“You remained so accessible and always attentive during a period of upheaval in our lives.  We are forever grateful for your confidence, expertise, and personal touch–I owe you.”


—Brian Horan
Former Director SC Region Medtronic (Dallas)

“When I needed a top notch attorney for advice on my employment contract, I chose Rogge. He was knowledgeable and very responsive. He protected my economic interests and professional reputation. Rogge knows how to play hardball.”

“Big league managers to Fortune 500 CEOs choose Rogge for help in employment and business disputes. Given his knowledge, experience, and reputation, Rogge is someone I have on my team.”


—Buck Showalter
Former Manager, Baltimore Orioles (Baltimore)

“For many years Rogge has helped CBRE successfully resolve significant litigation and arbitration matters.”


—Ellis Reiter, Jr.
Former General Counsel, Litigation, CBRE (Los Angeles)

“Rogge, I cannot begin to thank you enough.  You are a star!  You are an excellent lawyer: thorough, extremely well prepared; fun and well-connected!”

“Thanks again for your prompt and successful resolution of a significant and challenging legal matter for Benihana.”


—Cristina Mendoza
General Counsel and Secretary, Benihana (Miami)

“Rogge successfully enforced a non-compete for our company. When the former employee counter-claimed against us, Rogge’s cross-examination at trial destroyed his case and enabled LODESTAR to win a great result.”

“I have worked with some of the top lawyers in New York and Boston.
Rogge’s trial skills are among the best I’ve seen.”


—Lori Lynn
Former VP & Corporate Counsel, LODESTAR Corporation (Boston)

“When I was Sr. VP of Operations for Outback, I went to trial with Rogge in two lengthy and difficult lawsuits. His ability to connect with the jurors enabled Outback to win favorable jury verdicts both times.”

“Once Rogge finished his devastating cross exam of the plaintiffs suing Outback, their cases were completely dismantled.”


—Steve Erickson
President, PDQ (Tampa)

“When a PE firm with an activist investor reputation bought a controlling stake in the company,  I knew I was in for a fight.  They fired me without good cause, triggering my Change in Control  benefits.  They refused to pay my CIC benefits,  falsely accused me of poison pill tactics  and sued me personally for $9.4 million.

Then they waged a PR campaign against me.  Rogge and I fought back and on the morning we started trial,  they settled and paid me $2.8 million—a $12.2 million swing in my favor.  And, my actions and reputation were vindicated in a New York Times article.”


-Ronnie Parker
Former CEO, Pizza Inn (Dallas)

“I’ve worked closely with Rogge on numerous significant litigation matters for 15+ years.  He defended me in deposition and I’ve seen him in action. His attention to detail, energy and enthusiasm is second to none.  He is knowledgeable about the law, but most important, he is “street smart,” which enables him to relate to our employees and connect with a jury.”


-Paul Avery
Former COO, Bloomin’ Brands; CEO, World of Beer (Tampa)

“For top producing financial advisors, Rogge is the go-to guy in our industry. His experience and work ethic are unmatched. He is excellent at resolving or avoiding non-compete and non-solicitation disputes.”


-David Barnes
Barron’s top 100 financial advisor (Dallas)

“Rogge is a trusted Wall Street advisor.  Rogge helps relationship managers, investment bankers, branch managers, and executives.  When I decided to change firms, I put my trust in Rogge.”

“He is extremely knowledgeable, well-informed and thorough.  
Rogge facilitated a smooth and amicable transition.”


—Marc Reinganum, PhD
Former Head of Active Developed Market Equities, State Street Global Advisors (Boston)

  • Civil Trial Law
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University, MBA Program 1986-1998; 2008 – Present

  • J.D., cum laude, UT Law School, 1983
  • Texas Law Review 1982-83
  • Board of Advocates 1981-83
  • B.A., cum laude, SMU, 1980
    Departmental  Distinction: English

Law Clerk to Hon. Reynaldo Garza, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 1983-84

Treasurer, Bloomin’ Brands, PAC — Texas

Finance Co-Chair for John Creuzot for DA campaign

The Texas Bar, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, all Federal district Courts in Texas, the Middle District of Florida, the Western District of Oklahoma, the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the District Court of Colorado, and the District Court of District of Columbia.

  • Rated as one of the top 100 attorneys in Texas, a Thomson Reuters service published in Texas Monthly, 2018 and 2008
  • Recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015,  2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2005, 2003
  • Rated a top 100 attorney in Dallas/Fort Worth, a Thomson Reuters service published in Texas Monthly, 2018, 2017, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, and 2005
  • Rated as one of the Best 93 Lawyers in Dallas who represent individuals by D Magazine 2009
  • Honored as a Texas “Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters service, published in Texas Monthly, every year 2003 to 2019
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 (Woodward White, Inc.), for Commercial Litigation and Employment Law Management
  • Rated as Leading Lawyer in America, LawDragon 2016, 2015, 2010, 2008, 2007
  • Purveyor of the Year, Multi-Concept Outback Steakhouse, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 Click here
  • Purveyor of the Year, Outback Steakhouse, 2004
  • Purveyor of the Year, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2004
  • Board Certified: Civil Trial Advocacy National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2003
  • Purveyor of the Year, Outback Steakhouse, 2002
  • Purveyor of the Year, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2002
  • Purveyor of the Year, Outback Steakhouse, 2001
  • Life member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1999
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rating 2010 to present
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rating, 1996 to present
  • Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2006 Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, N. Tex. Legal Services, 1988

DISCLAIMER

Past achievements are no guarantee of future results. Results depend on the facts of each case. All results listed provide the client’s net recovery.

Rogge Dunn

Rogge Dunn is a second-generation Dallasite and a sixth-generation Texan. Dunn and his wife, Cathy DeWitt Dunn, are active in charitable, political, and civic causes.

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Board Certifications

  • Civil Trial Law
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University, MBA Program 1986-1998; 2008 – Present

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, UT Law School, 1983
  • Texas Law Review 1982-83
  • Board of Advocates 1981-83
  • B.A., cum laude, SMU, 1980
    Departmental  Distinction: English

Judicial Clerkship

Law Clerk to Hon. Reynaldo Garza, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 1983-84

PAC Treasurer

Treasurer, Bloomin’ Brands, PAC — Texas

Finance Co-Chair

Finance Co-Chair for John Creuzot for DA campaign

Court Admissions

The Texas Bar, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, all Federal district Courts in Texas, the Middle District of Florida, the Western District of Oklahoma, the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the District Court of Colorado, and the District Court of District of Columbia.

Awards

  • Rated as one of the top 100 attorneys in Texas, a Thomson Reuters service published in Texas Monthly, 2018 and 2008
  • Recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015,  2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2005, 2003
  • Rated a top 100 attorney in Dallas/Fort Worth, a Thomson Reuters service published in Texas Monthly, 2018, 2017, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, and 2005
  • Rated as one of the Best 93 Lawyers in Dallas who represent individuals by D Magazine 2009
  • Honored as a Texas “Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters service, published in Texas Monthly, every year 2003 to 2019
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 (Woodward White, Inc.), for Commercial Litigation and Employment Law Management
  • Rated as Leading Lawyer in America, LawDragon 2016, 2015, 2010, 2008, 2007
  • Purveyor of the Year, Multi-Concept Outback Steakhouse, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 Click here
  • Purveyor of the Year, Outback Steakhouse, 2004
  • Purveyor of the Year, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2004
  • Board Certified: Civil Trial Advocacy National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2003
  • Purveyor of the Year, Outback Steakhouse, 2002
  • Purveyor of the Year, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2002
  • Purveyor of the Year, Outback Steakhouse, 2001
  • Life member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1999
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rating 2010 to present
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rating, 1996 to present
  • Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2006 Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, N. Tex. Legal Services, 1988


Dunn Understands Executives & Business Owners

Successfully resolving business disputes requires more than good negotiating skills.  It requires appreciating how businesses operate and executives think.

Dunn is an Adjunct Professor in the SMU Executive EMBA program.  His 20+ years of teaching, including listening to and exchanging business solutions with successful entrepreneurs, enables him to reach business-smart solutions.


Complex Litigation

Dunn is one of only 25 attorneys in Texas Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and in Labor and Employment Law. He litigates business, employment, and personal injury disputes throughout the country.

He has represented clients in disputes arising in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, and Qatar.

Dunn handles employment, partnerships, FINRA arbitration, class actions, defamation, privacy issues, shareholder oppression, “business divorce,” non-competes, trade secrets, whistleblowing, and significant personal injury matters.


Confidentiality

While Dunn’s high-profile cases have garnered national and international attention, he has discretely resolved many more cases not listed on our website. Dunn knows that many clients need a quick, quiet, and confidential resolution.

Dunn helps individuals and corporations in delicate or compromising situations who need a sophisticated and discrete touch. These include everything from assaults, regulatory violations, sexual battery, doxxing, secret videotaping, and illegitimate children.

Clients who need an experienced and politically connected problem solver hire Dunn. We are experts at controlling the external optics to protect our clients’ reputations.


Controlling the Narrative

In this instant messaging and social media environment, stories go viral in a matter of seconds.  Working with top PR firms, Dunn ensures the facts involving legal claims are portrayed accurately.


Change-in-Control Agreements

Dunn has advised C-level executives in mergers, change-in-control, and “poison pill” battles involving  Baker Hughes, Chevron, Dresser, FedEx, Frozen Food Express, GE Energy, Halliburton, Kinkos, Pizza Inn, Sperry-Sun Drilling, SunEdison, Unocal, and the Williams Companies.


Corporate Investigations

Fortune 500 companies hire Dunn to investigate corporate governance and other sensitive matters.  One of Dunn’s investigations was cited by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as a basis for his client (CBRE) obtaining a summary judgment. Sandstad v. CB Richard Ellis, 309 F.3d 893 (5th Cir. 2002).


Results

  • Successful representation of Title IX Coordinator who blew the whistle on the football player’s gang rapes at Baylor View Story Patty Crawford – CBS This Morning

  • Obtained settlement for Title IX investigator for wrongful discharge View Article

  • Successful settlement of professor’s claims for denial of tenure

  • Obtained favorable settlement of wrongful discharge claims for D-1 football coach

  • Negotiated favorable settlement discharge claims for D-1 athletics administrator

  • Successful representation of college professor accused of Title IX violations of wrongful

  • Successful representation of sorority members accused of hazing

  • Won exoneration of fraternity accused of Title IX violations

  • Won exoneration of male student accused of Title IX violations

  • Won exoneration of D-1 golf coach accused of Title IX violations

  • Advised Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry Brown on setting up youth basketball camps on college campus View Testimonial

  • Obtained $4.1 million plus bonuses severance package for Texas Tech basketball coach Mark Adams View Article

  • Obtained favorable settlement for D-1 scholarship basketball player against boosters who breached an N.I.L. contract.

  • Won TRO for SMU student suspended for alleged violation of Student Code of Conduct View Article View Restraining Order

  • Successful representation of star basketball player at Cal-Berkley investigated by NCAA

  • Won summary judgment for President of Texas Tech University who was personally sued by former football coach Mike Leach View Judge’s Ruling View Testimonial

  • 10 trials in 3 years

    Solo Chair on 4 trials.

    First trial verdict was $18,614,874.00

  • Obtained temporary restraining orders against former employees for breach of non-competition, non-solicitation, and employment agreements

  • Negotiated favorable buyout and withdrawal of minority business owner from business following dispute with majority ownership

  • Awarded $1.5 million judgment against borrower and guarantor on commercial real estate loan and secured foreclosure of $1 million property

  • Represented various businesses and individuals in both prosecuting and defending against breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and other business tort claims

  • Represented national importer and distributor in a complicated case involving competing claims of breach of contract, fraud, and tortious interference stemming from dispute over multi-year import agreement.

  • Obtained temporary restraining order requiring turnover of important documents and information related to a breach of contract.

  • Represented multiple lenders in both state and federal court to enforce commercial loans agreements, obtaining favorable settlements and judgments

  • Represented national commercial landlord client in real estate and lease enforcement disputes with tenants

  • Advised landowners, sellers, and purchasers regarding property ownership and use disputes

  • Defended national department-store chain against various types of claims, from personal injury to employment- related disputes.

  • Represented multinational manufacturer in breach of contract and business tort dispute

  • Obtained jury verdict for plaintiff (former CEO) re breach of contract claim against former employer

  • Obtained $924,000 jury verdict for plaintiff, who was former CEO terminated without cause.

  • Obtained seven-figure resolution on behalf of in-house attorney of hedge fund in sexual harassment claim.

  • Reached a seven-figure settlement for employees in a multi-plaintiff race discrimination case against wholesale tire company.

  • Obtained a seven-figure resolution in a gender-based failure to promote claim on behalf of an executive seeking to advance to a director position.

  • Negotiated favorable severance packages for employees of major banks and financial institutions, including doubling and tripling the dollar amounts offered in the originally proposed severance agreements.

  • Reached seven-figure resolution on behalf of a group of food service workers alleging race discrimination.

  • Won favorable settlement for an employee in a race discrimination case against a large financial printing company.

  • Negotiated favorable settlements for employees in gender and pregnancy discrimination cases against companies ranging in size, including publicly traded telecom and pharmaceutical companies.

  • Negotiated favorable settlement for employee in gender discrimination case against a high-end luxury hotel chain.

  • Reached favorable settlement for an employee in a race discrimination case against an international computer software company.

  • Achieved a six-figure settlement in a sexual orientation discrimination case against a religious nonprofit organization.

  • Negotiated a separation/severance agreement between a large media company for a disabled individual with HIV.

  • Represented students and employees in sexual harassment cases against major universities.

  • Represented numerous professors, administrators, and deans in claims of race and age discrimination against academic institutions.

  • Successfully settled claims of sexual harassment brought by professional golfer.

  • Obtained ~$8 million arbitration award, later confirmed to a judgment, in complex proceedings against the structured credit arm of Highland Capital Management, LP.

  • Successfully argued and secured summary judgment on healthcare liability claims based on the statute of limitations.

  • Obtained dismissal of defamation action under the TCPA.

  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a mineral interest owner in defense of allegations involving wrongful appropriation of royalties.

  • Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal of trade secret misappropriation claims asserted against clients with businesses in the captive insurance industry.

  • Obtained complete dismissal of breach of contract and conversion claims in connection with crude oil purchase agreements. Obtained an award of attorney’s fees in favor of client in addition to dismissal of claims.

  • Obtained temporary restraining order and permanent injunction prohibiting the unauthorized operation of a business in violation of a restrictive covenant.

  • Obtained permanent injunction against a board member in connection with breach of fiduciary duty and related claims. Served as second chair at trial.

  • Obtained directed verdict in favor of national automotive collision repair company in lawsuit alleging deceptive trade practices. Served as second chair.

  • Obtained TROs, injunctions and other equitable relief throughout the nation

  • Successful defense of oil and gas company exercising preferential purchase rights involving O&G properties in New Mexico and Texas worth $1.5+ billion (New Mexico)

  • Successful defense of oil and gas partnership sued over ownership of 30,000 acre mineral lease involving Barnett Shale in West Texas worth an estimated $1 billion

  • Successful defense of insurance carrier in $100 million commercial mold claim

  • Negotiated removal of co-manager, loan payoff and extinguished management rights of minority members of healthcare company worth $50+ million

  • Successful defense of Fortune 500 real estate company sued for $43 million over sale of Arkansas office park (Arkansas)

  • Won summary judgment in favor of inspection company sued for $38 million for alleged defective inspection of pressure vessels on offshore rigs and won $92,000 in attorneys’ fees against the Plaintiff View Testimonial

  • Hired by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enforce a $14.3 million judgment in Texas

  • Obtained $13 million severance package for President of American Airlines View Article, View Testimonial

  • Successful defense of law firm partner sued by former partner regarding dispute over a $13+ million attorneys’ fee

  • Won divorce trial enforcing Client’s $10.5 million marital property agreement

  • Obtained summary dismissal in favor of Client, Texas Tech President Guy Bailey, in $12.5 million dollar lawsuit filed in Lubbock by former coach Mike Leach against Texas Tech University and Tech’s President View Judge’s Ruling, View Testimonial

  • Successful defense and settlement of overtime, travel time and job classification claims filed against an oil and gas company in San Antonio

  • Successful defense and settlement of overtime claim claims by pumpers against an oil and gas company in Midland

  • Ongoing representation regarding real estate issues and litigation for private equity real estate group with more than $1 billion in assets

  • Successful negotiation of commission interests for Fortune 500 commercial real estate brokerage firm involving $65 million Austin land sale

  • Obtained expungement in 84 days for a financial advisor that Morgan Stanley who manages $1+ Billion in AUM

  • Defense and favorable settlement for corporate entity sued by two plaintiffs for wrongful death and serious injury arising out of activities on executive’s private hunting camp in South Texas

  • $800,000 settlement for client who contracted food poisoning at an Oklahoma restaurant (client’s net $510,000)

  • Obtained summary judgement for Fortune 1000 company sued for $9 million by employees’ estates over a triple homicide in one of its East Texas stores

  • Defended Barron’s national top 100 financial advisors team sued in FINRA arb for $1.5+ million on promissory note. Settled the prom note claim against all three clients for payment of only $1,000

  • Successful resolution of lawsuit for a property insurance carrier sued by medical practice group for $1.5 million and insurance bad faith

  • Won take nothing arbitration ruling in favor of a Fortune 150 company accused of discrimination and retaliation and obtained $18,945 counter-claim judgment against the Plaintiff for repayment of unearned draws

  • Successful defense of one of the world’s largest insurance adjusting companies with 600 offices worldwide regarding non-compete and injunctive relief concerning C-level executive (Georgia)

  • Successful defense and resolution for teenage driver sued in Denton for wrongful death for car crash that killed motorcyclist

  • Successful defense of home care nursing company sued for wrongful death

  • Obtained no cause dismissal of Sarbanes-Oxley complaint exonerating Fortune 150 company that executive had filed with Department of Labor

  • Successful defense of numerous discrimination and other employment claims filed in North Texas against Fortune global 6 company filed with Dept. of Labor

  • Successful defense of multi-million dollar breach of partnership agreement lawsuit against Fortune 1000 company (Oklahoma)

  • Defense verdict in favor of Fortune 1000 company sued for $6 million under partnership agreement

  • Successful defense of a top five executive in Fortune 10 company accused of breaking a non-compete and misappropriating trade secrets

  • Successful defense of majority shareholder sued for shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty by minority shareholder

  • Successful defense of wrongful death lawsuit for drug manufacturer

  • Successful defense and dissolution of TROs obtained in Houston and Dallas against Fortune global 300 company for tortious interference with contract and employee raiding involving its hiring of numerous executives from competitor

  • Obtained take nothing dismissal in favor of lending broker sued for $8 million for fraud, negligence and breach of contract involving a real estate development project

  • Obtained take nothing dismissal in favor of Fortune 500 executive sued in a glass ceiling class action lawsuit

  • Won divorce trial enforcing Client’s 10.5 million marital property agreement

  • Successful defense of law firm partner sued by former partner regarding dispute over a $13+ million fee

  • $750,000 whistleblowing settlement for a C-Level exec working for company in India (client’s net $600,000) (North Carolina)

  • $925,000 settlement in FINRA arbitration for Barron’s national top 100 financial advisor fired by Wall Street firm (Client’s net $610,000)

  • $1 million settlement in arbitration for fired executive (Client’s net $950,000)

  • Won $1 million FINRA arbitration award for fired Los Angeles Barron’s national top 100 financial advisors against Goldman Sachs (Client’s net $580,000) (California)

  • $1.03 million settlement for Wall Street broker laid off by a New York investment bank

  • $1.04 million verdict for nurse for bullying and wrongful discharge. When doctors threatened bankruptcy, obtained settlement of $440,000 (Client’s net $152,000)

  • $1.1 million severance for fired Branch Manager of international investment bank with a market cap exceeding $30 billion

  • $1,135,00 settlement for minority partner for breach of fiduciary duty against $250 million private equity fund

  • Obtained $1.17 million in CIC payments for fired Vice President of Fortune 400 Oil & Gas Company (Pennsylvania)

  • $1.2 million verdict for client suing for sexual harassment, sex discrimination and retaliation (Client’s net, $240,000)

  • $1.2 million for Managing Director of a British petroleum company who exercised “good reason” termination after a change-in-control (England)

  • $1.2 million settlement at trial for City of Beaumont suing for breach of contract and warranty involving industrial pumps (Client’s net $850,000)

  • $1,299,000 settlement for change-in-control and sex discrimination claims for female SVP at Fortune 400 oil & gas company (Client’s net $1,232,000) (Oklahoma)

  • $1.375 million settlement for invasion of privacy (Client’s net, $880,000)

  • $1.4 million settlement for construction defects in Missouri lake house (Client’s net $785,000) (Missouri)

  • $1.45 million severance package for executive with dairy company (Client’s net $1,428,000)

  • $1.6 million settlement of sex discrimination claims for female VP fired by oil & gas LLC (Client’s net $1,502,000)

  • $1.67 million settlement for CEO fired from computer consulting company (Virginia)

  • $1.7 million in cash and real property for minority shareholder in a shareholder oppression lawsuit. (Client’s net $1.3 million)

  • Obtained $1.784 million CIC good reason resignation payment for VP of Fortune 300 oil & gas company (Client’s net $1.781 million)

  • $2.2 million settlement for Client suing designer of display causing store fires in Florida and Massachusetts (Client’s net $1.6 million) (Massachusetts and Florida)

  • $2.395 million settlement for minority shareholder in shareholder oppression lawsuit

  • $2.5 million settlement for minority shareholder alleging shareholder oppression (Client’s net $1.8 million)

  • $2.5 million for fired executive of Fortune 50 food and beverage company

  • Won $2.5 million FINRA arbitration award in San Francisco for a fired Barron’s national top 100 financial advisors (Client’s net $1,300,000) (California)

  • $2.6 million for a fired C-level executive of a Fortune 200 homebuilding company

  • $2.6 million settlement for fired C-level executive of Fortune 100 beverage company (Canada)

  • $2.6 million settlement for hospital in commercial arbitration regarding improper installation of electrical system (Client’s net $1.9 million)

  • $2,642,000 settlement for change-in-control claims for Fortune 400 oil & gas C-Level executive (Oklahoma)

  • $2.8 million settlement for Pizza Inn CEO, who was fired after proxy fight and who Pizza Inn had sued for $9.4 million (Client’s net $1,953,286)

  • $3.06 million settlement for construction defects in 40,000 square foot mansion (Client’s net $2.3 million)

  • Obtained $3.1 million change in control payments to four California and Utah executives at alternative energy company (Clients’ net $2,477,000) (California and Utah)

  • $3.1 million settlement for President of an oil and gas company fired after a change-in-control

  • $3,663,516 settlement for change-in-control claims for Fortune 400 oil & gas C-Level executive (Oklahoma)

  • $3.7 million settlement for CIC payments for fired SVP of Fortune 400 Oil & Gas Company (Oklahoma)

  • $3.95 million settlement for ousted part-owner for his interest in engineering firm (Client’s net $3.94 million)

  • $4 million settlement for President of an oil and gas company fired after a change in control

  • $4.1 million severance package for President of an oil and gas company who exercised “good reason” termination after a change in control

  • $4.5 million retirement/consulting package for Senior Vice President of manufacturing company

  • $4.5 million settlement for C-level executive of Scottish oil and gas company fired after a change in control (Scotland)

  • $4.8 million settlement for owner of salt dome storage facility against operator for causing well blowout (Client’s net, $3.1 million)

  • $4.9 million settlement for fired CEO who sued for disability discrimination

  • Successful representation of Buster Corley, co-founder of Dave & Busters when he sold his interests in the company View Testimonial

  • $6 million settlement for Australian citizen who was COO of oil and gas company fired after a change in control (Australia)

  • $6.1 million severance package and negotiated succession plan for Chairman/CEO of a bank with more than $11 billion in assets

  • $6.5 million settlement for public utility damaged by negligent power interruption (Arizona)

  • Ongoing representation of CEO fired because of his sexual orientation (Hawaii) View Article

  • Obtained $7.28 million in CIC payments for fired SVP of Fortune 400 Oil & Gas Company

  • $7,556,900 FINRA arbitration award for two financial advisors against Goldman Sachs for violating USERRA and for wrongful discharge (California) (Clients’ net $3,118,141)

  • Ongoing representation of former Title IX Investigator regarding discrimination and Title IX claims against Baylor University View Article

  • Successful prosecution and settlement of class action lawsuit for 10 Park Rangers seeking upgraded status to become Dallas Police Officers View Article

  • $8.3 million severance for Canadian citizen who resigned as CEO of Fortune 200 bottling group (Canada)

  • $8.7 million settlement for recycling facility damaged by the negligence of a power company in New Mexico (Client’s net, $4.4 million) (New Mexico)

  • Negotiated 8 year contract, including $7.8 million up-front bonus, for one of the top 5 radio personalities in the US, syndicated on 200+ stations. Contract gives client the right to self-market products and endorsements and keep 75% of the proceeds

  • $9.6 million settlement for insurance carrier in a commercial dispute with a flood zone determination company (Client’s net, $7.1 million) (Missouri)

  • Successful negotiation of severance package for a departing partner including $165,000 cash payment and a 1% trailing interest in an estimated $800 million worth of real estate development deals

  • Successful defense of oil and gas company exercising preferential purchase rights involving O&G properties in New Mexico and Texas worth $1.5+ billion (New Mexico)

  • Won take nothing dismissal for insurance carrier sued for $2.5+ million on equipment breakdown insurance policy

  • Successful defense of nationwide insurance carrier in 85 asbestos lawsuits filed by 2,500+ plaintiffs (Ohio)


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