Charles G. Pouls

Extensive experience in business organization, governance, merger and acquisition, and transactional matters. Drafted and negotiated a wide array of business agreements, including sales contracts, employment and non-competition agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, subscription agreements, buy-sell agreements, shareholder and partnership agreements, and service and licensing contracts. Serving as general counsel to businesses operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

An aggressive and tenacious advocate, representing both claimants and defendants in significant business, commercial, real estate, intellectual property, personal injury, and property damage disputes. An experienced and highly effective negotiator, with a strong record of obtaining favorable, timely, and cost-effective resolutions in complex legal disputes, both before and after the commencement of litigation.

Managing substantial dockets of toxic tort cases filed throughout Texas, Louisiana, and nationally – comprised of thousands of individual personal injury and wrongful death claimants alleging exposure to asbestos, benzene, silica, and chromium – from inception of suit through trial.

Represent a broad spectrum of clients, including business entities and individuals alike, in a wide range of energy-related transactions and civil and administrative disputes and proceedings. Zealously protect clients’ interests and legal rights in a diverse assortment of oil and gas matters, representing land owners as well as various businesses operating in the oil, gas, and electricity industries.