Texas Lawyer | Texas Supreme Court Decides ‘Force Majeure’ Dispute in Oil and Gas Law

Alston & Bird served as counsel for Point Energy Partners in a force majeure dispute before the Supreme Court of Texas. The case marks the Supreme Court of Texas’ first thorough discussion and explanation of the concept of “force majeure” under Texas law.

Conrad Hester, Rob Vartabedian, and Connor Bourland are noted for representing Point Energy Partners before the Texas Supreme Court in a case involving a force majeure clause in an oil and gas lease lawsuit.

Our Oil & Gas Team parses a ruling from Texas that reminds courts to look at the entire contract, not just a favorite word or phrase.

Alston & Bird has bolstered its corporate offerings in the oil and gas industry with the addition of Gaye Lentz in the firm’s Fort Worth office.

Conrad Hester and Rob Vartabedian, partners in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group, have been recognized among Fort Worth’s best attorneys by Fort Worth Magazine.