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When you have to litigate in Texas, you need local counsel. Former Judge Kendall makes life easier when you're down there.
Bob Magnanini, Stone & Magnanini, New Jersey/New York
When you have to litigate in Texas, you need local counsel. Former Judge Kendall makes life easier when you're down there.
Bob Magnanini, Stone & Magnanini, New Jersey/New York
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Texas Local / Liaison Counsel

Former Federal Judge Joe Kendall is the go to lawyer for dozens of out-of-state law firms needing Texas local, or liaison counsel in all types of litigation, including patent infringement, securities fraud, torts, class actions, whistleblower cases and complex commercial litigation. Our firm provides exceptional service advising non-Texas lawyers and law firms on local rules, local legal customs, and the specific practices of local judges, with a particularly invaluable and extensive familiarity with the federal District Courts of Texas, be it the NDTX, SDTX, WDTX, or the EDTX. We bring value in all USDC and state courts throughout Texas. We go to court with you and participate in the litigation to the degree you desire.

As local counsel, we are a vital part of the trial team. With the experience of a former United States and Texas State district court judge, the firm is more than qualified to assist out-of-state or out of district counsel inside and outside the courtroom.

Some courts in Texas require by local rule that an out-of-state or out-of-District lawyer appearing pro hac vice must have local counsel. Whether required or not, having “the local knowledge” is always wise. With decades of courtroom experience, as a practicing trial lawyer as well as being a former state and federal judge, Joe Kendall adds value in the role of local counsel.

When you have a case in an out-of-state or unfamiliar jurisdiction, be it in federal or state court, one of the most important and often underrated litigation decisions is who you select as your local/liaison counsel. Experienced trial lawyers know this.

A good local counsel who knows the rules, customs, local legal culture, as well as the practices and preferences of the judges in a given jurisdiction is invaluable. Like hiring the right expert, the importance of engaging the right local counsel that actually tries cases and has relevant experience and “the local knowledge” can’t be overstated. You need more than a mail drop or some random lawyer with a Texas Law license to serve as your local counsel. Former Judge Joe Kendall is not only a good choice, but the clear choice.

  • Commercial & Business Litigation
  • Tort Cases
  • Securities Fraud Cases
  • Class Action Cases
  • Merger & Acquisition Litigation
  • Patent Cases
  • White Collar Cases & Federal Investigations
  • Environmental Cases
  • Oil & Gas Litigation
  • FCA/Whistleblower Cases
  • Antitrust
  • Removal and Remand Matters

If you are from outside Texas and have to go to a Texas Court House, the smartest thing you can do is take Joe Kendall with you.

– Chris Nelson, The Weiser Firm, Philadephia

He knows the law, the local rules and the practices and preferences of Texas judges.

– Brian Robbins, Robbins Arroyo, San Diego

Read his bio. With his experience Joe Kendall is the ‘go-to’ local counsel in Texas.

– Brian Long, Rigrodsky & Long, Willmington, Delaware

Significant Cases

Since leaving the federal bench, Joe Kendall has participated in cases that obtained over $1 billion dollars for clients. Joe Kendall has the experience of serving as lead, co-lead, or local/liaison counsel in numerous consumer, merger & acquisition, derivative, and securities fraud class action matters, including but not limited to:

  • The George Leon Family Trust, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V., et al., Lead Case No. 4:18-cv-0273 (S.D.Tex.)
  • Mona Abouzied, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 4:17-cv-02399 (S.D. Tex.)
  • Pedro Ramirez, Jr. Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al., Case No. 3-16-cv-3111-K (N.D. Tex.)
  • Anthony Giovagnoli, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. GlobalSCAPE, et al., Case No. 5:17-cv-00753 (S.D. Tex.)
  • City of Pontiac General Employees’ Retirement System, Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Hanger, Inc., et al., Case No. A-14-CA-1026-SS (W.D. Tex.)
  • Anton Steyn, Derivatively on Behalf of 3D Systems Corporation v. Abraham N. Reichental, et al., Case No. 2015-CP-46-2225 (16th Judicial Circuit Court of Common Pleas, South Carolina)
  • In re United Development Funding IV Securities Litigation, Master File No. 3:15-cv-4030-M (N.D. Tex.)
  • Richard J. Isolde, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated, v. Trinity Industries, Inc., et al., Civil No. 3:15-CV-2093-K, (N.D. Tex.)
  • In re EZCORP, Inc. Securities Litigation, Master File No. 1:15-cv-00608-SS, (W.D. Tex.)
  • Yochanan Markman, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, v. Whole Foods Market, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00681-LY, (W.D. Tex.)
  • In re BP plc Securities Litigation, Civil Action Nos. 4:10-md-02185, 4:12-cv-3714, 4:12-cv-3715, 4:15-cv-02704, (S.D. Tex.)
  • Edward Ogden, Derivatively on Behalf of Cobalt International Energy Inc. v. Joseph H. Bryant, et al., Civil Action No. 4:15-cv-00139 (S.D. Tex.)
  • City of Pontiac General Employees’ Retirement System v. Dell Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00374-LY (W.D. Tex.)
  • Margaret Budde and Daniel Ream, Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Global Power Equipment Group, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 3:15-cv-1679-M (W.D. Tex.)
  • City of Pontiac General Employees’ Retirement System v. Hanger, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:14-cv-01026-SS (W.D. Tex.)
  • Jan Buettgen, on Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated v. Katherine J. Harless, et al., Civil Action No. 3:09-cv-00791-K (N.D. Tex.)
  • In re Key Energy Services, Inc. Securities Litigation, Civil Action No. 4:14-cv-2368 (S.D. Tex.)
  • In re Kosmos Energy Ltd Securities Litigation, Civil Action No. 3:12-cv-373 (N.D. Tex.)
  • Nasser Moradi, et al., v. Sheldon Gary Adelson, et al., Case No. 2:11-cv-490 (D. Nevada)
  • In re Life Partners Holdings, Inc. Derivative Litigation, Civil Action No. 2:11-cv-00043 (W.D. Tex.)
  • Mary K. Jones v. Pfizer Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:10-cv-03864 (S.D.N.Y.)
  • Richard Steck v. Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 3:15-cv-2129 (N.D. Tex.)
  • Justin Pierce and Hillary Kay, Derivatively on Behalf of AT&T Inc. v. Randall L. Stephenson, et al., Cause No. DC-14-13645, (193rd District Court, Dallas County, Texas)
  • Jacob Hulsebus, et al. v. Belo Corp., et al., Cause No. DC-13-06601, (68th District Court, Dallas County, Texas)
  • Ron Phillips and Scott Moorehead, Derivatively on Behalf of CLST Holdings, Inc., v. Timothy S. Durham, et al., Cause No. DC-10-07655 (134th District Court, Dallas County, Texas)
  • Regan Held, et al., v. C. Kelly Hall, et al., Cause No. CC-11-05258-D, (County Court No. 4, Dallas County, Texas)
  • David Flecker, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated and Derivatively on Behalf of Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P., Cause No. DC-13-05371-G (134th District Court, Dallas County, Texas)
  • In re U.S. Home Systems, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Cause No. CC-12-04962-B (County Court No. 2, Dallas County, Texas)
  • Terry Neff, Derivatively on Behalf of Weatherford International Ltd., et al., v. Nicholas F. Brady, et al., Cause No. 2010-40764 (270th District Court, Harris County, Texas)
  • In re Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Shareholder Class Action Litigation, Cause No. 348-241465-09, (348th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas) In re Affiliated Computer Services Derivative Litigation, Master File No. 3:06-cv-1110-M (N.D. Tex.)
  • In re Cablevision Systems Corp. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Master File No. CV-06-4130 (E.D.N.Y.)
  • Ryan v. Flowserve Corp., Civil Action No. 3:03-CV-01769 (N.D. Tex.); Blackmoss Investments v. Gravity Corp., et. al., Civil Action No. 1:05-CV-04804-LAP (S.D.N.Y.)
  • In re Guidant Corp. Securities Litigation, Master File No. 1:05- CV-01658-SEB-WTL (S.D. Ind.)
  • In re 7-Eleven Shareholders Litigation, No. 05-089344-M (District Court Dallas County, Texas)
  • In re Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc., Case No. 8:06-cv-00091-CJC-RNB (C.D. Cal.)
  • In re Fossil Derivative Litigation, Cause No. 3:06-cv-01672-P (N.D. Tex.); Dillingham v. Schmitz, Cause No. 2005C119934 (288th District Court, Bexar County, Texas)
  • Alaska Electrical Pension Fund v. Brown, et al., Cause No. 6:04-CV-464 (E.D. Tex.)
  • Holowach v. Gilliland, et al., Cause No. 017-221963-07 (17th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas); Levy Investments v. Donald Steen, et al., Cause No. DC-07-00208 (101st District Court Dallas County, Texas)
  • In re Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Shareholder Litigation, Case No. GIC 869399 (Superior Court, San Diego, California)
  • Frank Capovilla v. Lone Star Technologies, Inc., et al., Cause No. DC-07-002979 (14th District Court, Dallas County, Texas)
  • Louis Dudas v. Encore Medical Corporation, et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-002495 (345th District Court, Travis County, Texas)
  • Waggoner v. Ryan, et al., Cause No. CC-05-13893 (County Court at Law No. 2, Dallas County, Texas)
  • Evans v. Paulson, et al., Cause No. 05-01818-JMR-FLN (D. Minn.)
  • In re Accuray, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. C 09 05580 CW (N.D. Cal.)
  • In re Microtune, Inc. Litigation, Cause No. 219-03729-2010 (219th District Court, Collin County, Texas)
  • Edward Ferguson v. Louis Raspino, et al., Cause No. 2010-23805 (281st District Court, Harris County, Texas)
  • In re Duncan Energy Partners L.P. Shareholder Litigation, Cause No. 2011-13981 (269th District Court, Harris County, Texas)
  • Whitney Mann, et al. v. American Airlines, et al., Cause No. 4:16-CV-00473-0, (N.D. Tex.)
  • And others…

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