Phillip L. Sampson Jr.

Representative Matters

Represented building product manufacturer in state court jury trial involving fraud, deceptive trade practices act violations, warranty, and breach of contract.

Represented yacht owner in state court jury trial involving fraud, deceptive trade practices act violations, warranty, and breach of contract.

Represented steel service center in California federal court jury trial involving product defect and breach of contract claims.

Represented steel service center in state court jury trial involving breach of contract and negligence.

Represented commercial property owner in state court jury trial involving a title dispute.

Represented trust company in state court jury trial involving contract and fiduciary duty claims.

Represented banking industry client in state court bench trial involving an alleged pretended sale.

Represented energy industry client in federal court bench trial involving contract and trade secret claims.

Represented construction product manufacturer in state court jury trial involving allegations of products liability, deceptive trade practices act violations, fraud, negligence, and breach of warranty.

Represented individual client in federal court jury trial involving contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims.

Williams Industries, Inc. v. Fry's Electronics Inc., Houston, 2003, no writ. Represented client in the consumer retail industry in injunction trial involving fraudulent transfer of assets; upheld favorable judgment on appeal.

Represented individual clients in state court jury trial involving guardianship for a family member.

Successfully tried several personal injury cases to jury verdict.

Obtained numerous TROs for clients in both state and federal courts.

Represented steel service center in arbitration involving non-conforming goods and breach of contract. 

Represented client in consumer retail industry in arbitration involving construction claims.

Represented home builder in arbitration involving construction claims.

Represented individual client/homeowner in arbitration involving construction claims.

Represented real estate industry client in arbitration concerning a lease dispute.

Meditrust Financial Services Corp. v. Sterling Chemicals Inc., 5th Cir., 1999. Represented self-insured employer in ERISA case; upheld favorable judgment on appeal.

National Floral Service Inc. v. Weingarten Realty Investors, Houston, 2000, no writ. Represented real estate industry client in case involving fraud and contract claims; upheld favorable judgment on appeal.

Represented client in the electronic equipment manufacturing industry in class action securities fraud case.

Represented client in the electronic payment systems industry in patent infringement case.

Represented banking industry client in bill of review proceeding, winning dismissal of substantial judgment.

Represented client in electronic equipment manufacturing industry in case involving $12M tort/contract claim.

Represented oil field services industry client in trade secrets case involving nine figure damages claim.

Recovered approximately $9M for individual clients in products liability/tort litigation.

Recovered full amount of disputed $5M letter of credit for foreign, governmental client.

Recovered $1.175M for hair care industry client in construction dispute.

Recovered $1.06M for hair care industry client in breach of fiduciary duty case.

Recovered $1M for real estate industry client in fraud case.

Recovered $975,000 for real estate industry client in breach of contract case.

Recovered $900,000 for real estate industry client through garnishment proceeding.

Recovered $700,000 for individual client in insurance-related claim.

Recovered $675,000 for client in the building/construction industry in breach of contract case.

Recovered $600,000 for health care industry client in breach of contract case.

Recovered $500,000 for drilling industry client in breach of contract dispute.

Recovered $400,000 plus permanent injunction in trademark case for client in the hair care industry.

Represents construction product manufacturer in its Texas products liability litigation.

Represents various title insurance companies in their Texas litigation.

Simpson v. Tennant, Houston, 1994, no writ. Successfully handled appeal of issue of first impression regarding the communications-to-clergyman privilege.

Costello v. Corbett Personnel Services Inc., Houston, 1996, writ denied. Successfully handled appeal of favorable judgment for client in personnel services industry in malicious prosecution case.

Publications and Speeches

"Effective Use of Experts," Lorman Education Services, Houston, Texas, May 12, 2009. 

"Reducing Exposure Through Documentation Policies," Association of Corporate Counsel - America, Houston Chapter, Houston, Texas, November 11, 2008.