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Stephen H Lee

Stephen H Lee

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Stephen Lee at Porter Hedges LLP represents energy and chemical sector clients in high-value disputes. His recent matters include a multi-million-dollar bench trial over post-sale working capital adjustments, litigation involving hydraulic fracturing equipment contracts, and arbitration under a farmout agreement tied to upstream operations. With a practice spanning upstream and downstream sectors, Lee regularly handles complex claims involving operating agreements, equipment cancellations, and contract performance – often stepping in at the trial stage.
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Houston Elite

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Work Department

Litigation

Position

Stephen Lee is an accomplished trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing companies and individuals in a broad range of complex commercial disputes across the United States and internationally. His practice spans matters involving product sales contracts, business acquisitions and divestitures, trade secret litigation, and claims for breach of fiduciary duty. He also regularly represents corporate officers and directors in shareholder disputes.

Stephen has extensive experience defending companies—particularly in the pharmaceutical sector—in product liability litigation, government investigations, and accident and personal injury claims. He also counsels clients on internal investigations and risk mitigation strategies.

In the energy sector, Stephen has represented exploration and production companies, as well as oilfield service providers, in litigation nationwide. His work with chemical manufacturers and marketers has given him in-depth knowledge of the design, operation, and economics of chemical facilities, making him a trusted advisor in this highly technical industry.

Memberships

State Bar of Texas, Member Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow Houston Bar Association, Fellow DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar, Member

Education

J.D., South Texas College of Law, summa cum laude

B.B.A., Baylor University

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Key clients

  • Hupecol Operating LLC
  • K-Solv Group LLP
  • KSW Oilfield Rental, LLC
  • ProFrac Holding Co.
  • Tri-Con, Inc.
  • Able Tool and Rental
  • Shamrock Holdings Corp. Inc.
  • Sooner Inc.

Work highlights

Successfully Represented Hupecol Operating LLC in a six-day arbitration over a $35 million dispute under a Farmout Agreement for oil and gas concessions near Bogota, Colombia.
Represented Shamrock Holdings in a four-day bench trial in Harris County, Texas, involving a post-sale working capital dispute from its 2019 fuel distribution business sale.
Representing U.S. Well Services, a ProFrac Holdings subsidiary, in a $25 million dispute with a former supplier over canceled hydraulic fracturing equipment orders.