SKV - Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P.

Experienced
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in multimillion - sometimes multibillion - dollar cases, with clients from the United States as well as Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Determined
We apply our talents creatively and relentlessly to our cases. We recognize that diligent and vigorous action often yields prompt and fair resolutions of our clients' disputes. But in all cases, we are prepared to go to trial.
Intelligent
Our lawyers have graduated from the best law schools in the country, garnered academic and professional honors, and won respect from judges and opposing lawyers.
Ethical
We pride ourselves on our reputation among other counsel and the judiciary, not only as trial lawyers, but also as officers of the court.
Masterful
We relish the opportunity to master complicated facts against tight deadlines and present a compelling, organized case to the court and jury.
Accomplished
"The compliments flow thick and fast for this experienced Houston-based litigation boutique...Sources say: 'A fantasic litigation group. They are all very good lawyers - I have huge amounts of confidence in them.'" – Chambers USA 2011
Efficient
In an age of rising costs and tightening budgets, we appreciate the necessity of staffing cases intelligently and litigating efficiently. We give our clients first-rate work product without needless expenditure.
Service-Oriented
We put client service front and center in all our cases. We value the opportunity to serve our clients, and we show it through unfailing responsiveness, diligence, and courtesy.

News

Smyser Kaplan & Veselka win oil and gas appeal.
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SKV has won a complete victory for its client Enduring Resources LLC after a bench trial resulting in an award of $4.35 million on Enduring's counterclaim and a take-nothing judgment for plaintiffs.
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SKV participates in significant victory for Schlumberger affiliate in patent infringment suit
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Larry Veselka Selected as a Litigation Star in Benchmark Appellate 2013.
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SKV successfully represented Nabors Industries Ltd. in a shareholder derivative and class action suit.
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The 2012 edition of Chambers USA has named Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. partners Craig Smyser and Lee Kaplan as Leading Individuals for General Commercial Litigation.
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Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. attorney selected to join team prosecuting alleged terrorists accused of responsibility for 9/11 attacks.
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Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. is pleased to announce a jury verdict vindicating its clients DeepRock Venture Partners, LP and Paul Touradji.
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SKV wins Sept 2011 arbitration panel award.
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SKV wins Summary Judgment in federal court on behalf of Marubeni affiliate
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Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. and Winston & Strawn L.L.P. Obtain No-Liability Verdict for Defendant in Real Estate Fraud Case.
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Craig Smyser, Larry Veselka and Chris Bryan fight Chevron's effort to invalidate $18 Billion judgment in favor of indigenous residents of Ecuador.
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SKV wins contested relocation application for Kawasaki Utility Vehicle dealer.
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On August 1, 2011, SKV prevailed in an arbitration on behalf of a national accounting firm.
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Bank of America Center
700 Louisiana, Suite 2300
Houston, Texas 77002

Telephone 713.221.2300
Facsimile 713.221.2320

Chevron Yukos and Two Lifetimes of Oil Company Litigation

Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. Clients Vindicated After Three-Week Jury Trial in Harris County

Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP Obtain No-Liability Verdict for Defendant in Real Estate Fraud Case

Accolades

"...often the preferred local counsel for heavy hitters needing credibility and insight in the Houston courts."
- Chambers USA, 2011

Experienced

Determined

Intelligent

Ethical

Masterful

Accomplished

Efficient

Service-Oriented

News

Accolades

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