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Kristin A. McLaurin

Associate
Assistant
Maria Kimbrough713.223.2300 x2627
Kristin McLaurin counsels and represents clients in general litigation. Ms. McLaurin’s practice focuses on business torts, energy-related commercial litigation, patent infringement, government regulation, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, and director and officer liability. Her clients include energy companies, insurance companies, financial institutions, and bankruptcy trusts.
Representative Matters
Cause No. 2008-67819, Vega v. Fulcrum Energy. Obtained unanimous jury verdict for founder of Amigo Energy on breach of contract claim.
Cause No. AP-08-102, Joel Smith v. Farmers New World Life Insurance. Defended life insurance client against alleged breach of contract and insurance code claims. Jury verdict in favor of the client.
NASD Arbitration No. 05-03586, Joanne Montgomery Moore, et al. v. Prudential Securities Inc., et al. Defended financial services client against alleged securities fraud and related claims.
Cause No. 2004-19666, RWS v. Dyncorp. International Services. Defended large government prime contractor in litigation involving a construction sub contractor at NASA. Case settled favorably before trial.
Education
J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 2003
M.A., The University of Texas at El Paso, 2000
B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1995
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas
Affiliations
Houston Young Lawyers Association
Texas Young Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Noteworthy
Texas Rising Stars, 2007