Randall J. Poelma, Jr.
Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Houston, Texas
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
General litigation,
Business organizations,
Construction defects,
Contracts
Education Qualification:
South Texas College of Law Houston
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
General litigation,
Business organizations,
Construction defects,
Contracts
16945 Northchase Dr, Suite 1400Houston, Texas, 77060
First Admitted: 2006, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.ds-lawyers.com/randall-j-poelma.html
Bar / Professional Activity:
- State Bar of Texas, 2006
- State Bar of Arizona, 2020
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court of Appeals - Fith Circut
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit
- American Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- National Association of Subrogation Professionals
- The Woodlands Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements:
- Citgo Petroleum Corporation, et al. v. McDermott International Companies, Inc., et. al.
- Harold Cody, et. al, v. Lone Star Pad Service, Inc., et al
- Underwriters at Lloyds, et al v. Edmond, Deaton & Stephens Ins. Agency
- Lucy Hancock, et al. v. Barron Builders & Management Company, Inc. Represented defendant against allegations of sexual harassment and employment violations. Obtained summary judgment on all claims and causes of action, and upheld judgment in US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. , 2007
- Innova Holdings, Inc. v. E.E. Reed Construction, L.P., et al. Represented defendant against construction defect allegations resulting from hurricane damage to Plaintiff's manufacturing facility, and secured summary judgment for Defendant as to all claims and causes of action. Settled on appeal. , 2012
- Accruent, Inc. vs. Lucernex, Inc. Represented defendant against allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets under the common law and the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act, tortious interference, and unfair competition. Obtained summary judgment on all claims asserted by plaintiff. , 2016
- David Carnahan vs. V. Robert Fisher, Cause No. 20-06-06973; In the 284th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, Texas. Represented Plaintiff, David Carnahan, in a breach of contract action to enforce a prior settlement. Unanimous jury verdict returned in favor of client. Verdict affirmed on appeal in 2023. , 2021
Transactions:
- Represented purchaser in asset purchase of an emerging biologics company. , 2019
- Represented real estate developer in acquisition of real property, financing negotiations and structuring, and development of single family rental community. , 2021
- Represented seller in asset sale of national demolition and abatement company to private equity group. , 2021
- Represented Seller in successful stock sale of environmental testing and consulting services company. , 2022
- Represented biologics company as seller in successful merger with publicly traded acquiror for purchase price of $65mm, and potential carried interests of an additional $70mm. , 2023
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI), National Association of Fire Investigators
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Aggie Real Estate Network
- National Associations of Fire Investigators
- Property Loss Research Bureau
Honors:
- With Honors, South Texas College of Law, 2005
- Texas Rising Star honors as presented by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly Magazine, 2010 - 2020
- Premier 100 Civil Trial Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence, 2015 - 2018
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014 - 2017
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Administration in Accounting, 2002
Industry Groups:
- Construction
- Creditor's Rights
- General Counsel
- Insurance
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Trucking/Transportation
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