- Second chair in a three-day federal bench trial under the Hague Convention, securing a complete judgment in favor of the client and an award of attorneys’ fees.
- Defended two realtors in a trade secrets arbitration filed by their former employer. Secured an early settlement whereby the employer agreed to dismiss the arbitration with payment of attorneys’ fees.
- Represented a Fortune 500 company in a federal lawsuit seeking enforcement of a noncompetition agreement.
- Advised an international nonprofit organization regarding strategies for dissolution.
- Counseled clients on oil-and-gas lease matters, including maintenance, expiration, and acquisition.
- Representing owners of a Texas-based well services and automation company in Delaware Chancery Court seeking enforcement of a $16 million note issued by a private equity firm.
- Representing a client in a nine-figure lease termination dispute involving production in paying quantities.
- Representing a major pharmaceutical/beverage company in asserting trademark infringement claims against a dealer of gray-market goods. Obtained summary judgment against the defendant for infringement liability.
- Representing a national hospital system in multiple data breach class actions.
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- Phone: +1 214 922 3472
- Email: chris.thomson@alston.com
Chris leverages his experience as a federal judicial law clerk and his finance background to assist clients with their litigation needs.