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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Houston-Based Pierce & O'Neill Partners Recognized Again by Chambers USA
HOUSTON, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The courtroom strength of Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, has once again been recognized in the newly released 2025 Chambers USA guide, with firm founders Jesse Pierce and Jack O'Neill highlighted for their work in high-stakes oil and gas and commercial litigation. Mr. Pierce earned a national Band 1 ranking for oil and gas litigation, with additional honors for his commercial litigation work in Houston. The 2025 edition marks his 17th consecutive year recognized by Chambers, placing him among the most consistently honored trial lawyers in the field. One client told Chambers Mr. Pierce is an "oil and gas scholar, and is charismatic, smart and persuasive in front of a judge and jury." Firm co-founder Mr. O'Neill is touted for his commercial litigation expertise in Houston in energy, contract and business matters. As lead trial counsel, he has handled some of Texas' most closely watched cases, including numerous multimillion- and billion-dollar energy and commercial disputes. Mr. O'Neill "possesses great judgment and is an incredible oral advocate," another client told Chambers. The firm recently earned Spotlight Texas honors for the third consecutive year, a distinction Chambers awards to standout litigation firms demonstrating consistent excellence. Both name partners are also repeat honorees by Lawdragon, The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Super Lawyers. Pierce & O'Neill brings extensive experience to both sides of the docket, successfully handling complex disputes ranging from breach of contract and fraud to land use and other high-stakes issues across the energy, oil and gas and commercial sectors. The Chambers USA guide is widely regarded as a benchmark for legal excellence, with rankings based on in-depth research and extensive interviews with clients and legal peers. Published by the London-based Chambers and Partners, the guide recognizes firms and attorneys who demonstrate outstanding legal expertise, professionalism, and commitment to superior client service. About Pierce & O'Neill, LLP Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, is a litigation boutique devoted to representing clients in significant litigation. Visit to learn more about the firm. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Alyssa Woulfe800-559-4534alyssa@


Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Houston-Based Pierce & O'Neill Partners Recognized Again by Chambers USA
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The courtroom strength of Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, has once again been recognized in the newly released 2025 Chambers USA guide, with firm founders Jesse Pierce and Jack O'Neill highlighted for their work in high-stakes oil and gas and commercial litigation. Mr. Pierce earned a national Band 1 ranking for oil and gas litigation, with additional honors for his commercial litigation work in Houston. The 2025 edition marks his 17th consecutive year recognized by Chambers, placing him among the most consistently honored trial lawyers in the field. One client told Chambers Mr. Pierce is an 'oil and gas scholar, and is charismatic, smart and persuasive in front of a judge and jury.' Firm co-founder Mr. O'Neill is touted for his commercial litigation expertise in Houston in energy, contract and business matters. As lead trial counsel, he has handled some of Texas' most closely watched cases, including numerous multimillion- and billion-dollar energy and commercial disputes. Mr. O'Neill 'possesses great judgment and is an incredible oral advocate,' another client told Chambers. The firm recently earned Spotlight Texas honors for the third consecutive year, a distinction Chambers awards to standout litigation firms demonstrating consistent excellence. Both name partners are also repeat honorees by Lawdragon, The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Super Lawyers. Pierce & O'Neill brings extensive experience to both sides of the docket, successfully handling complex disputes ranging from breach of contract and fraud to land use and other high-stakes issues across the energy, oil and gas and commercial sectors. The Chambers USA guide is widely regarded as a benchmark for legal excellence, with rankings based on in-depth research and extensive interviews with clients and legal peers. Published by the London-based Chambers and Partners, the guide recognizes firms and attorneys who demonstrate outstanding legal expertise, professionalism, and commitment to superior client service. About Pierce & O'Neill, LLP Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, is a litigation boutique devoted to representing clients in significant litigation. Visit to learn more about the firm.


Associated Press
21-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Pierce & O'Neill Founders Listed Among Nation's Top Energy Lawyers
Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, founders Jesse Pierce and Jack O'Neill have been named among the nation's top energy and natural resources litigation attorneys in Lawdragon's 500 Leading Energy Lawyers listing. 'Our firm has been at the forefront of this work, representing clients in some of the most complex and high-stakes cases in the industry,' said Mr. O'Neill. 'It's an honor to be recognized in this area.' Mr. Pierce and Mr. O'Neill have long been regarded as go-to trial lawyers for energy disputes in Texas, a hub for energy and oil and gas litigation. Their work spans high-stakes commercial cases involving oil and gas companies, royalty owners, operators and other key industry players. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, the firm has a proven track record of success litigating claims involving breach of contract, fraud, land disputes and other matters encompassing virtually all aspects of the energy and oil and gas industry. The Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers list identifies top-tier attorneys who navigate the evolving energy landscape, from traditional oil and gas litigation to cutting-edge issues in renewables, regulatory matters and environmental disputes. Honorees are selected through an extensive research process, including peer nominations and independent editorial assessment. 'This area of the law is constantly evolving, and we are proud to help our clients successfully navigate this field,' said Mr. Pierce. 'The recognition from Lawdragon reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding legal strategies.' Both name partners are consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Chambers USA for excellence in commercial and environmental litigation, oil and gas matters and appellate law. Recently, Mr. Pierce and Mr. O'Neill were listed among the top attorneys in the nation by Lawdragon's most exclusive, flagship guide, the 500 Leading Lawyers in America, for their exceptional commercial litigation work. In addition, Mr. O'Neill was inducted into the publication's Hall of Fame. Pierce & O'Neill, LLP, is a litigation boutique devoted to representing clients in significant litigation. 800-559-4534 SOURCE: Pierce & O'Neill, LLP Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 02/21/2025 02:36 PM/DISC: 02/21/2025 02:36 PM