You cannot make up trial and appellate experience. You must have undergone it.
Mr. Pierce and Mr. O’Neill each have more than 45 years of experience in the trial and appeal of high stakes civil litigation for commercial and energy industry clients. Although most often retained at the outset of a matter, the firm is frequently asked to substitute as trial counsel, or to step in as appellate counsel. Clients, other attorneys, and companies widely regard the firm as the first choice for significant, complex litigation. The firm has repeatedly been recognized as one of the nation’s top law firms by Best Lawyers®, and a “Go-To Law Firm” by in-house law departments at Fortune 500® companies.
Preeminent in Complex Business and Energy Litigation and Appeals
Pierce & O'Neill is a litigation “boutique” with a single focus — the devoted and accomplished representation of our clients. There are major differences between trial lawyers, on the one hand, and “litigators” who primarily engage in discovery and motion practice, on the other hand. Pierce & O'Neill is a firm of accomplished trial and appellate lawyers. They excel at litigation and appeal.
Pierce & O'Neill's reputation is built on experience and results that exceed expectations. The pursuit of the clients’ best interests is accompanied by a spirit of cooperation in the lawyer-client relationship. They undertake substantial matters on a regular basis for both new and existing clients and place significant value on client relationships, many of which span decades.
Mr. Pierce and Mr. O’Neill are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Both have been recognized by Chambers USA, named to Lawdragon®'s 500 Leading Litigators in America, included in Best Lawyers® as leading practitioners in multiple practices, selected for Texas Super Lawyers®, and earned AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®.Pierce & O'Neill, LLP has been recognized by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the fields of Oil & Gas Law and Commercial Litigation.
