Atty. Thomas J. Adair
Tom Adair’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, intellectual property matters, and oil and gas disputes. Mr.
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Thomas J. Adair is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, ip, trade secrets, employment contracts, and litigation. Educated at Texas School of Law, The University of J.D. with Honors (—) and Dartmouth College (—). Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas American Bar Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom Adair’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, intellectual property matters, and oil and gas disputes
- Mr. Adair has experience prosecuting and defending breach of contract, fraud, patent infringement, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and class action claims, among others
- His experience ranges from large multi-party cases worth hundreds of millions of dollars to small claims in state and federal court, as well as alternative forums such as arbitration
- In addition, Mr. Adair has experience counseling clients on licensing agreements and a variety of business matters.Prior to law school, Mr. Adair was a legislative assistant for a U.S
- Representative
- He handled transportation, environmental, agricultural, judicial, tax, and economic matters
- As part of this work, Mr. Adair was involved in reforms to the nation’s transportation infrastructure following 9/11
- REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Mr. Adair's practice ranges across all aspects of the litigation process from pre-suit investigation through appeal
- A few recent representative matters include: Represented a leading oil and gas services company in matters involving breach of contract and fraud allegations
- Represented a leading banking services company against claims for breach of contract and fraud leading to a favorable resolution shortly before trial
- Represented a large digital advertising distribution company in its suit claiming breach of certain covenants of an employment agreement and theft of trade secrets, which resulted in a large damages award and injunctive relief
- Defended an internet company against unjust enrichment and fraudulent transfer claims in federal court, which resulted in an order dismissing all claims
- Defended a foreign manufacturer against claims of trademark and copyright infringement as well as unfair competition, which included a favorable ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Counseled a software company and prepared licensing agreements
- Represented hotel developers and owners against claims for breach of contract and fraud related to hotel sales, financing, and management, which resulted in favorable resolutions
- Defended an architectural and design company against copyright infringement, breach of contract, and defamation claims resulting in a favorable resolution at mediation
- Defended a major automobile manufacturer in multiple patent infringement suits, which ended with very favorable rulings and resolutions
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Thomas J. Adair is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
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Thomas J. Adair is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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