Yetter Coleman LLP is a Houston-based litigation boutique with a strong focus on the energy sector, regularly trying cases before courts and arbitrators across the US. The team brings broad industry expertise, handling disputes involving sale and purchase agreements, oil and gas leases, royalty agreements and farmout arrangements. Co-head Tim McConn advises on disputes relating to leases, joint operating agreements and royalties. Fellow co-head Robert Woods is experienced in royalty, lease termination, subsurface trespass and environmental disputes. Tracy LeRoy handles high-stakes upstream and midstream litigation, including matters involving exploration, production and transportation.
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Testimonials
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‘Yetter Coleman provides the perfect balance of small firm attention and responsiveness and big firm resources and expertise.’
‘Very knowledgeable on industry issues.’
- 'Tim McConn is a very effective oral advocate in hearings.'
- 'Tracy LeRoy is an excellent attorney, and she shines in strategizing and in advocacy. She has had multiple big trial and arbitration wins for our company in recent years.'
Key clients
- Chevron
- ConocoPhillips
- Coterra Energy
- Energy Transfer
- Expand Energy
- Great Western
- Mewbourne Oil Company
- Spotted Hawk
Work highlights
Representing the Venoco Liquidating Trust, the team secured a $100 million settlement after an eight-week trial against Plains All American Pipeline, arising from a 2015 pipeline rupture that forced Venoco out of business, with the case highlighting significant losses tied to disrupted oil transportation and asset value.
Representing ETC Texas Pipeline and LG PL, the team secured appellate reversal of a $190 million lawsuit alleging trespass, nuisance and negligence, with the court dismissing claims for lack of standing and confirming mineral lessees cannot sue for pre-existing conditions, setting an important precedent for the oil and gas industry.
Representing Great Western Drilling and Davoil Inc., the team defeated all dispositive motions in a dispute over valuable Permian Basin leases involving Pioneer, positioning the case for trial before securing a favourable settlement shortly before jury selection.
Practice head
Tim McConn; Robert Woods
Other key lawyers
Tracy LeRoy; Audrey Hendricks