MBSSmartLaw
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MBSSmartLaw Houston-based practice has been noted for its ‘high quality, timely legal services’ on commercial disputes, particularly in the oil and gas sector, where the firm has led on post-acquisitional litigation, breach of contract and duty disputes, and tax and copyright infringement disputes. Manufacturing, real estate, and pharmaceuticals are other areas in which the firm also has a significant presence. Garland Murphy specialises in service and liability disputes in the energy sector, and Lee Kaplan is notable for his work in intellectual property cases. The ’outstanding’ Richard Houghton leads on employment and fraud cases, and the firm’s capabilities were strengthened by the arrival of litigator Eugene Zilberman, who joined the practice from Steptoe LLP in July 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Richard Houghton is outstanding. Brilliant lawyer, who is very practical. Also just great to interact with--engaging personality, fun, and tough.'
- ‘All well credentialed lawyers who are common-sense problem solvers.’
Key clients
- RPA Asset Management Services, LLC
- Whitewater Express Car Wash, LLC
Work highlights
Represented Refined Technologies in enforcing the former manager’s non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and to prevent misappropriation of RTI’s trade secrets.