Erin Bullard - Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP OTW

Erin represents corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters including claims of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, aiding and abetting, fraudulent transfer, and negligence. She analyzes the most efficient and effective way of achieving her clients’ unique priorities and takes care to understand the complexities of individual disputes and business models. Erin is an eighth generation Texan whose ancestors fought at the Battles of Gonzales, Goliad, and the Alamo, among others. True to her deep roots in Texas history, Erin is a fierce and persistent advocate for her clients.

After graduating law school, Erin received her Master of Laws degree in Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law from the University of Houston Law Center, a top ranked program by U.S. News & World Report. Erin previously worked as a litigation analyst for a forensic accounting firm, as a judicial intern to the Honorable Rose Vela at the Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals, as the Programs Director for the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Center, and prior to attending law school as a paralegal.

Representative Experience

Obtained favorable confidential settlement in complex dispute between oilfield services company and large exploration and production company arising out of boom of 2017 and shortage of frac crew and frac equipment. Dispute involved multiple issues ranging from cover damages in rapidly changing markets, reasonableness of legal bases for fishing and cleanup expenses; counterclaims for disparagement, defamation, and unpaid invoices. Case settled within three weeks of final arbitration hearing.
After a week-long jury trial, obtained for plaintiff tenant in commercial lease-assignment dispute a jury verdict of $1,000,000 – the full amount requested – for damages against defendant landlord. Jury found that landlord breached promises in lease, including promises not to unreasonably withhold consent to tenant’s proposed assignment to comparable commercial tenant. Award represented 100% of damages requested.
Defended oilfield supply company against claims of aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty and fraud and theft of trade secrets brought by publicly traded oilfield service company alleging $65 million in damages. We targeted the defense of the plaintiff’s own internal controls and accounting practices. We were able to obtain a good settlement before trial and before the plaintiff obtained a substantial verdict against the remaining co-defendants.
Represented minority shareholder, who was also an executive vice president, in direct and derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract against shareholders and directors of wholesale marketer of refined petroleum products located in Georgia. The case settled after we defeated the defendants’ motion to dismiss after extensive briefing.
Represented municipal utility district seeking damages against an engineering firm for the faulty design of a detention pond that led to collapse. We obtained a settlement for above insurance policy limits.
Represented municipal utility district seeking damages against utility companies for negligent boring into sewer line. We obtained a settlement for the full amount sought.
Defended former brokers of Edward Jones & Co., L.P. in cases accusing those brokers of “pirating” customers or otherwise violating their covenants not to solicit. In reality, the customers followed the brokers because they viewed their relationship as with the advisor, not Edward Jones.

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Erin Bullard : Associate

P: 713-524-8811

E: ebullard@bowslaw.com