Gregory S. Meece | People | Thompson & Knight LLP

Experience

Greg Meece focuses his practice on general civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on cases involving commercial, oil and gas, lender liability, environmental, product liability (including drug and medical device), and construction issues, as well as class actions and arbitrations.

Named to Texas Super Lawyers^® 2019 by Thomson Reuters

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

News & Insights

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. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas