Clients appreciate that I bring to their matters more than two decades of experience as a trial lawyer and 13 years managing my own law firm. The rare combination of skills, knowledge and perspectives I gained as both a litigator and business owner enhances my ability to provide well-rounded, top-tier representation. I get to know my clients very well, which helps me understand their business interests and objectives. If they want me to resolve their case early on in a dispute, I work quickly to attain the most optimal outcome. If they want to take it to trial, I have the well-honed legal skills to go to the mat for them – and prevail.
Texas, 2003
California, 2019
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 2017
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2008
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2003
Emory University School of Law, J.D., Doctor, 2003
2001 Moot Court Society Special Teams (top appellate advocates)
2002Jessup Moot Court Team
2002 Mock Trial Team
University of Houston Law Center, Visiting Student, 2002 – 2003
Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, 2000
University Scholar
Texas Super Lawyers, 2022-2023
Texas Rising Stars, 2007, 2016
Lead trial counsel for purchaser of commercial real estate in a breach of contract and fraud lawsuit. Obtained a $2.9 million jury verdict in favor of client including an affirmative fraud finding against defendants.
Lead trial counsel for Houston area-real estate developer defending fraud claims asserted by local bank in which the bank accused the client of forging bank documents. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict after an eight-day trial.
Successfully defended scrap-trading company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets and enforcement of non-competition agreement asserted by former employer, which included successfully defeating the plaintiff’s claim for a temporary injunction after a full evidentiary hearing.
Lead trial counsel for Chinese manufacturer of oilfield pipe and equipment in dispute with Louisiana based pipe storage company claiming partnership and joint venture status with client. Defendants capitulated to client’s demands after cross-examination of defendant’s president on third day of jury trial in federal court.
Lead counsel for major Chinese manufacturer of oilfield pipe and equipment in breach of contract claim against U.S. based pipe distributor. Obtained favorable seven figure settlement for client.
Lead trial counsel in wrongful death/premises liability claim for family of a young man stabbed to death at an apartment complex in Bexar County, Texas. Obtained a successful settlement for plaintiffs after the first week of a jury trial.
Lead counsel for a plaintiff in a jury trial for breach of contract claim related to the sale of publicly traded securities. Obtained $350,000 unanimous verdict and judgment in favor of client.
Defended the president of a Houston-area real estate developer in a week-long arbitration seeking $4,000,000.00. Obtained a take-nothing award in favor of client.
Lead counsel of the owner of commercial property for claim for construction defects against builder. Obtained settlement including rescission, complete refund of purchase price, as well as additional damages.
Lead trial counsel for Houston based plumbing company in claims for non-payment for services rendered. Obtained favorable jury verdict after three-day trial.
Represented plaintiff in multi-million dollar claims for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against attorneys and investment advisors relating to investment of client’s fortune. Obtained favorable settlement for client.
Represented plaintiff physician in lawsuit for declaratory relief and breach of contract against Houston-area, physician-owned hospital. Matter included seeking and obtaining a temporary injunction as well as obtaining summary judgment on issue of first impression under Texas law. Judgment obtained for client ultimately allowed client to obtain $2,000,000.00 in unpaid partnership distributions.
Represented two clients in $4,500,000 civil enforcement action by the United States Securities Exchange Commission relating to an alleged Rule 10b violation. Handled all discovery, pleadings, and settlement negotiations with the SEC. Assisted in responding to investigation demands of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and New York Attorney General’s Office in parallel criminal proceedings.
Represented plaintiff in breach of fiduciary duty claim against oil-rig manufacturer’s former director and the director’s wholly owned corporation where defendants artificially prolonged the life of the corporation at the expense of its creditors. Handled all pleadings and discovery in case. Obtained favorable seven figure settlement for client.
Defended client in $250,000.00 breach of contract, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty claims involving the misappropriation of the plaintiff’s intellectual property. Handled all matters in litigation including removing case to federal court, composed all pleadings, prepared all discovery including obtaining Rule 37 sanctions against plaintiff. Obtained summary judgment for client on all claims as well as obtaining an award for client’s attorneys’ fees.
Represented plaintiff in pursuing $1,000,000.00 breach of contract action for defendant’s failure to pay for the re-fabrication of a high-speed oil and gas rig. Obtained settlement in client’s favor for 90% of claim value.
When I’m out of the office, I love spending time with my wife Carrie and our triplets. I also enjoy competing in such sports as kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, in which I hold the rank of black belt. In addition, I’m an avid amateur basketball coach.
Drawing on 20-plus years of litigation experience, Kevin Powers advocates vigorously and negotiates strategically in complex commercial litigation on behalf of clients in the construction, real estate, oil and gas, financial services, manufacturing and other industries. While Kevin understands the many granular but important details of a matter, he also considers the big-picture points of view in representing clients in a wide range of disputes. They include those involving breaches of contract, fraud, property damages and partnership disagreements, among many others.
Kevin has earned a reputation for his ability to examine all variables in the calculus of a case and construct the building blocks to draft a persuasive narrative tailored to each client’s unique situation. He then delivers a clear and compelling presentation of the facts, in the courtroom or around the negotiation table, depending on the course of action that best serves the client’s interests. He describes his litigation style as “politely aggressive.”
Because Kevin represents both plaintiffs and defendants, he has a well-trained sense of what the other side will do, enabling him to anticipate and adeptly counter opposing counsel’s legal maneuvers. He believes this dual skill set offers a wide-angle view of a dispute, which means he doesn’t lose sight of possible weaknesses in his client’s case. Instead, it helps him better frame the strengths. “If you have experience playing both sides of the bar,” he says, “it opens your eyes to things you might have otherwise overlooked.”
By opening and managing his own firm and regularly interacting with other business professionals on many different topics, Kevin expanded his knowledge of the challenges entrepreneurs encounter. This experience augments his client service delivery because, for instance, he understands that clients want and need to be kept informed about what to expect at every stage of the litigation. He prides himself on calmly addressing these expectations with easily understood and candid communication, which helps alleviate their anxieties.
Early in his career, Kevin worked for several prestigious regional law firms, representing clients in matters involving white-collar criminal law, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, business disputes, real estate matters and oil and gas claims. He often applies the knowledge he gained in handling those diverse engagements to his practice today.
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Drawing on 20-plus years of litigation experience, Kevin Powers advocates vigorously and negotiates strategically in complex commercial litigation on behalf of clients in the construction, real estate, oil and gas, financial services, manufacturing and other industries. While Kevin understands the many granular but important details of a matter, he also considers the big-picture points of view in representing clients in a wide range of disputes. They include those involving breaches of contract, fraud, property damages and partnership disagreements, among many others.
Kevin has earned a reputation for his ability to examine all variables in the calculus of a case and construct the building blocks to draft a persuasive narrative tailored to each client’s unique situation. He then delivers a clear and compelling presentation of the facts, in the courtroom or around the negotiation table, depending on the course of action that best serves the client’s interests. He describes his litigation style as “politely aggressive.”
Because Kevin represents both plaintiffs and defendants, he has a well-trained sense of what the other side will do, enabling him to anticipate and adeptly counter opposing counsel’s legal maneuvers. He believes this dual skill set offers a wide-angle view of a dispute, which means he doesn’t lose sight of possible weaknesses in his client’s case. Instead, it helps him better frame the strengths. “If you have experience playing both sides of the bar,” he says, “it opens your eyes to things you might have otherwise overlooked.”
By opening and managing his own firm and regularly interacting with other business professionals on many different topics, Kevin expanded his knowledge of the challenges entrepreneurs encounter. This experience augments his client service delivery because, for instance, he understands that clients want and need to be kept informed about what to expect at every stage of the litigation. He prides himself on calmly addressing these expectations with easily understood and candid communication, which helps alleviate their anxieties.
Early in his career, Kevin worked for several prestigious regional law firms, representing clients in matters involving white-collar criminal law, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, business disputes, real estate matters and oil and gas claims. He often applies the knowledge he gained in handling those diverse engagements to his practice today.
Emory University School of Law, J.D., Doctor, 2003
2001 Moot Court Society Special Teams (top appellate advocates)
2002Jessup Moot Court Team
2002 Mock Trial Team
University of Houston Law Center, Visiting Student, 2002 – 2003
Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, 2000
University Scholar
Texas Super Lawyers, 2022-2023
Texas Rising Stars, 2007, 2016
When I’m out of the office, I love spending time with my wife Carrie and our triplets. I also enjoy competing in such sports as kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, in which I hold the rank of black belt. In addition, I’m an avid amateur basketball coach.
Texas, 2003
California, 2019
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 2017
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2008
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2003
Lead trial counsel for purchaser of commercial real estate in a breach of contract and fraud lawsuit. Obtained a $2.9 million jury verdict in favor of client including an affirmative fraud finding against defendants.
Lead trial counsel for Houston area-real estate developer defending fraud claims asserted by local bank in which the bank accused the client of forging bank documents. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict after an eight-day trial.
Successfully defended scrap-trading company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets and enforcement of non-competition agreement asserted by former employer, which included successfully defeating the plaintiff’s claim for a temporary injunction after a full evidentiary hearing.
Lead trial counsel for Chinese manufacturer of oilfield pipe and equipment in dispute with Louisiana based pipe storage company claiming partnership and joint venture status with client. Defendants capitulated to client’s demands after cross-examination of defendant’s president on third day of jury trial in federal court.
Lead counsel for major Chinese manufacturer of oilfield pipe and equipment in breach of contract claim against U.S. based pipe distributor. Obtained favorable seven figure settlement for client.
Lead trial counsel in wrongful death/premises liability claim for family of a young man stabbed to death at an apartment complex in Bexar County, Texas. Obtained a successful settlement for plaintiffs after the first week of a jury trial.
Lead counsel for a plaintiff in a jury trial for breach of contract claim related to the sale of publicly traded securities. Obtained $350,000 unanimous verdict and judgment in favor of client.
Defended the president of a Houston-area real estate developer in a week-long arbitration seeking $4,000,000.00. Obtained a take-nothing award in favor of client.
Lead counsel of the owner of commercial property for claim for construction defects against builder. Obtained settlement including rescission, complete refund of purchase price, as well as additional damages.
Lead trial counsel for Houston based plumbing company in claims for non-payment for services rendered. Obtained favorable jury verdict after three-day trial.
Represented plaintiff in multi-million dollar claims for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against attorneys and investment advisors relating to investment of client’s fortune. Obtained favorable settlement for client.
Represented plaintiff physician in lawsuit for declaratory relief and breach of contract against Houston-area, physician-owned hospital. Matter included seeking and obtaining a temporary injunction as well as obtaining summary judgment on issue of first impression under Texas law. Judgment obtained for client ultimately allowed client to obtain $2,000,000.00 in unpaid partnership distributions.
Represented two clients in $4,500,000 civil enforcement action by the United States Securities Exchange Commission relating to an alleged Rule 10b violation. Handled all discovery, pleadings, and settlement negotiations with the SEC. Assisted in responding to investigation demands of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and New York Attorney General’s Office in parallel criminal proceedings.
Represented plaintiff in breach of fiduciary duty claim against oil-rig manufacturer’s former director and the director’s wholly owned corporation where defendants artificially prolonged the life of the corporation at the expense of its creditors. Handled all pleadings and discovery in case. Obtained favorable seven figure settlement for client.
Defended client in $250,000.00 breach of contract, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty claims involving the misappropriation of the plaintiff’s intellectual property. Handled all matters in litigation including removing case to federal court, composed all pleadings, prepared all discovery including obtaining Rule 37 sanctions against plaintiff. Obtained summary judgment for client on all claims as well as obtaining an award for client’s attorneys’ fees.
Represented plaintiff in pursuing $1,000,000.00 breach of contract action for defendant’s failure to pay for the re-fabrication of a high-speed oil and gas rig. Obtained settlement in client’s favor for 90% of claim value.
