Jim Thompson > Vinson & Elkins LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Vinson & Elkins LLP’s litigation team brings deep industry knowledge, including former petroleum engineers, to complex energy disputes nationwide. The firm represents clients in energy contract disputes, royalty litigation, class actions, and issues related to shale and hydraulic fracturing, handling matters in state and federal courts and before regulatory bodies. The practice is co-led by Houston-based Jim Thompson, a trial attorney with over 35 years of experience, whose background as a petroleum engineer provides firsthand insight into oil and gas litigation. Dallas-based Matthew Stammel focuses on complex commercial disputes, frequently representing oil and gas companies and private equity firms. Houston-based Nicholas Shum specializes in upstream, midstream, and oilfield services contract disputes. Jeremy Marwell, based in D.C., is an appellate litigator with expertise in constitutional and environmental law. Houston-based Stephanie Noble is a skilled trial lawyer who represents clients in energy, contract, and shareholder disputes.

Vinson & Elkins LLP is active in high profile litigation in state and federal courts across the country and before administrative agencies, arbitral tribunals and appellate courts. The team is a go to for clients in the energy sector, as well as across the banking and finance, pharma, mining, sports, TMT, and automotive industries. In Houston, Chris Popov leads the team, and Quentin Smith, Jim Thompson and Stacey Vu are key names to note. Marisa Giles in Austin is an active member of the practice, alongside Michael Holmes and Craig Zieminski in Dallas.