Wesley G. Lotz

FMC Technologies, Inc. v. TLS Consultants.  Lead counsel for FMC Technologies, Inc. in lawsuit involving claims for breach of contract and commissions with a former sales representative.

Quest v. Cokebusters. We represented Cokebusters USA in patent infringement litigation related to inspection services and 2D and 3D display technology used in the oil refining industry.

ABC v. MNI.  Lead counsel for contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards.  We litigated claims for breach of the manufacturing services agreement, fraud and negligent misrepresentation. We tried the case to verdict in May 2018, and obtained a final judgment in favor of ABC in July 2019.

VLS Alabama LLC v. Cemex Southeast LLC. Lead counsel for leading cement producer in breach of contract dispute related to a fuel supply agreement for alternative fuels.

Steven King v. McNabb Equipment Services LLC.  Lead counsel in connection with claims for breach of contract, trade secrets, unpaid commissions, and non-compete disputes.

Altus Intervention USA Inc. v. Borehole Seismic LLC.  Lead counsel for well intervention tractor company in litigation against a seismic company.

Salim v. OSD Management.  Lead counsel for a medical imaging company and several owners in a AAA arbitration involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract.

Laskin v. BP Capital Fund Advisors.   Lead counsel representing portfolio manager and chief investment officer in non-compete and trade secret litigation with an investment advisory firm.

Power Management Controls, Inc. v. 5 Nickels.  Lead counsel in trade secret litigation against former employees in connection with well automation and control solutions in the oil and gas industry.

Rashid Salahian v. Momentum Engineering Inc.   Lead counsel for engineering firm in defense of employment discrimination claims by a former employee.

Robertson v. Star Orthodontic. Lead counsel for orthodontic practice in defense of trademark infringement claims involving the name of the practice.

Michael Jones v. American Council on Exercise.  Lead counsel for the plaintiff in a trademark infringement lawsuit related to fitness industry service marks and certifications.

Jesse Hernandez v. One Step Diagnostic.  Lead counsel for medical imaging provider in lawsuit related to radiological imaging.  We obtained summary judgment on behalf of 16 of the 17 entities named in the suit and the case settled shortly thereafter.

APS v. Terves.  Lead counsel for company that provides dissolvable frac balls used in drilling.  We obtained complete dismissal of the trade secret claims against our client within one month of filing.

JAS Trust v. Arena Energy Holdings.  We represented a marital trust in litigation and AAA arbitration against a privately owned oil and gas production company.

Larison v. Americrane Rentals.  We represented a crane rental company in personal injury litigation related to a crane and rigging accident.

Roberto Cabrera, et al a v. AmeriGas Propane LP. Representation of propane supplier in litigation and on appeal.  We obtained a ruling in favor of AmeriGas on the exclusive remedy defense on appeal to the Ninth Court of Appeals, resulting in dismissal of the claims against our client.

Jucht v. AmeriGas Propane LP. We were hired by the nation’s largest propane supplier to serve as lead trial counsel, one week before trial in a motorcycle accident case.

Remenick v. RMI.  Lead counsel in AAA arbitration claims for breach of contract and unpaid invoices.

Longnecker v. Henke.  Lead counsel in defense of non-compete and non-solicitation claims.  The claims were dismissed as part of a negotiated settlement within one month of filing.

DF Vimarc, Inc. v. Vimarc, Inc.  We represented an industrial motor distributor in a lawsuit for breach of contract and misrepresentations.  Client achieved a confidential settlement during trial.

Pete Altimore, et al vs. US Capital Advisors. Lead counsel representing 19 retired Exxon Mobil employees in claims for fraud and mismanagement of retirement savings accounts by their financial advisor.  After a seven day arbitration, the arbitration panel ruled in favor of the Claimants.

Caseta Sellers v. Telvent.  We obtained a $9.2 million arbitration award (net of fees) for our clients in connection with the sale of an electronic tolling business to a Spanish conglomerate.

Gyrodata Inc. v. Atlantic Inertial Systems. We represented Gyrodata in litigation regarding the development, sale and delivery of gyroscopes used in the oilfield.

Petrello v. Prucka. We represented the Pruckas in defense of discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act. The claims were dismissed in federal court, and our clients were awarded attorneys’ fees. After the claims were re-filed in state court, we obtained summary judgment and an additional award of fees and costs.

Cheetah Gas Co., Ltd. v. Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P. We represented Cheetah Gas in claims for breach of agreements to purchase oil and gas leases in the Haynesville Shale. Within eight months of filing suit, we resolved the case in an agreement that requires confidentiality as to the result obtained.

Gyrodata v. Aleman. We represented Gyrodata in claims for breach of contract and unlawful removal of oilfield equipment leased for down-hole services. We obtained summary judgment, a declaratory judgment confirming ownership, plus an award of damages, attorney fees, and interest.

FMC Technologies, Inc. v. Frac Tech Services, Ltd. We represented FMC Technologies, Inc. in a dispute over well service pumps.

Total Separation Solutions, LLC v. Butler & Cook. We represented the plaintiff in claims for trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. We obtained a temporary injunction in March 2007 and tried the case in June 2009. The jury returned a verdict in favor of our client. The case settled after trial but before entry of judgment.

KS2 Technologies, Inc. v. Design Tech Homes, LP v. Oracle Corporation. We represented Oracle in a lawsuit with a custom home builder over implementation of enterprise management software.

Caitlin McKee v. D.R. Horton. We represented a homeowner in a construction dispute with the homebuilder. After a three day arbitration, we obtained an arbitration award in our client’s favor.

Shoop v. Box Builders LLC. We represented a homeowner in claims for breach of contract and fraud against the general contractor.

Dell v. R.A. Miller. We defended a former sales manager against claims involving stock awards, post-employment restrictions, and non-solicitation of employees.

Jambalaya Holdings, Inc. v. Johnson. We represented a small business in claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud against a former director. We obtained an agreed judgment in favor of Jambalaya.

Scientific Drilling International v. Gyrodata Inc. We represented an industry leader in gyroscopic wellbore surveying, as the defendant and counter-plaintiff in multimillion-dollar patent infringement litigation. We resolved the case after summary judgment briefing in an agreement that requires confidentiality as to the result obtained.

Byerlotzer v. Key Energy Services, Inc. We represented the retired Chief Operating Officer of Key Energy, in claims for breach of employment agreement and for causing his stock options to expire.

Eustace v. Key Energy Services, Inc. We represented the former Group Vice President of Key Energy, in claims for breach of employment and stock option agreements. The case was tried to a jury in April 2007. The jury found in favor of Mr. Eustace, and we obtained a final judgment.

Gyrodata v. Northwind Energy.  We represented a gyroscopic servicing company in a contract dispute in the oil and gas industry.

Thuesen, et al. v. Gupta. We represented the Chief Information Officer of an internet advertising firm, in defense of a $7-million claim for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud by former owners who sold their shares in the company. We resolved the case in a confidential settlement agreement.

DQ Holdings, LLC v. Microcosm, Inc. We enforced a settlement agreement relating to compressed natural gas technology. We obtained an order compelling arbitration and a ruling awarding attorneys’ fees and arbitration fees incurred to enforce the agreement.

Peterson v. Houston Petroleum Company.  We represented a petroleum geologist and geophysicist in bankruptcy litigation for deferred compensation and royalties. After a bench trial and briefing in bankruptcy court, Mr. Peterson’s claim was allowed.

Mobil Natural Gas, Inc. v. DETMI Management Inc., et al. We represented Mobil Natural Gas, Inc. in a complex commercial arbitration involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract arising from an energy trading joint venture. The case was resolved after a four-week arbitration hearing in an agreement that requires confidentiality as to the results obtained.

Moritz, et al. v. Raymond James Financial, Inc. We represented the plaintiff in claims for securities fraud and investment losses.

Wang, et al. v. Best Fresh. We represented three minority shareholders in claims for shareholder oppression, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and unpaid compensation. We obtained a favorable jury verdict after a month-long trial on claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and unpaid compensation.

In re Gao.  Representation of three judgment creditors in a New York bankruptcy proceeding. We obtained summary judgment finding the debt was non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.

Nevarez, et al. v. Dragon Industries, Inc. We represented CP International, Inc. in defense of personal injury claims arising from a drilling rig accident.

Tovar v. Toyota Motor Corporation. Defense of claims for negligent entrustment of a motor vehicle.