Gregory S. Meece
Partner
Gregory.Meece@tklaw.com
Gregory S. Meece
Recognized as one of the top firms in the United States for Energy Litigation – Oil and Gas by The Legal 500 US 2020
Received a national first-tier ranking for Commercial Litigation in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2020
Representative Matters
- Defended a multi-million-dollar arbitration claim against a major drilling company that resulted in a complete defense award
- Defended royalty claims asserted by the U.S. government arising out of take-or-pay settlements
- Represented the claimant in a multi-million-dollar international arbitration in Switzerland that resulted in a favorable settlement for our client following the two-week arbitration hearing
- Prosecuted a significant lawsuit on behalf of a pipe and processing construction company that resulted in our client receiving a favorable settlement
- Prosecuted a claim on behalf of three international energy clients in an ICC arbitration that resulted in a favorable award for our clients
- Represented numerous exploration and production companies (both operators and non-operators) in a variety of matters, including joint operating disputes, well blow-outs, royalty litigation, and environmental contamination suits
- Represented national and regional banks in numerous cases involving lender liability, breach of contract, tortious interference, and fraud claims
- Complete defense judgment in a breach of contract action for the largest multi-specialty physician group in Texas and appeal in the U.S. Fifth Circuit
- Represented several private equity funds specializing in the energy industry in numerous matters, including lawsuits involving breach of contract, lender liability, and fraud
- Represented an international manufacturer of building products in lawsuits filed by more than 800 plaintiffs across Texas
- Represented international manufacturers of drugs and medical devices in a variety of lawsuits
- "Heading off Lender Liability Claims: What You Need to Know"
- 86 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Texas Super Lawyers® 2019
- T&K Recognized as a Finalist for “Business Litigation of the Year” by the Houston Corporate Counsel Awards
- T&K Partners Mentioned in Texas Lawbook on Shell’s $200M Arbitration Win
Honors & Affiliations
Distinctions/Honors
- Texas Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (General Litigation), 2012-2020
- Best Lawyers in Houston, H Texas Magazine, 2004
- Who’s Who in Energy, Houston Business Journal, 2014
Memberships/Affiliations
- Member, Houston Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Thompson & Knight Management Committee, 2017-2018
- Board of Directors, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Education & Admissions
Education
- J.D., 1987, with honors, Emory University School of Law; Order of the Coif; Business Manager, Emory Law Journal; Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award
- B.B.A., 1984, summa cum laude, University of Louisiana at Monroe; Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Kappa Phi; Mortar Board; Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. Ct. of App., Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. Texas
- U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. Texas
- U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. Texas