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Stephen B. Crain

Bracewell LLP

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Position: Partner
Rating:
  • Litigation Star
Practice Areas:
Intellectual property
White collar crime
Energy
Industry Sectors:
Natural resources
Energy
Biography

Stephen B. Crain focuses primarily on the energy sector and represents producers, generators, traders, developers and suppliers in complex disputes. His practice also includes significant work involving alleged securities law violations and large-scale construction matters.

Over the past decade, Stephen has tried or arbitrated more than twenty-five cases through verdict or final award. He has substantial appellate experience and has argued appeals before the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Stephen has extensive experience handling both domestic and international arbitrations and has represented clients under all major arbitration regimes. In addition to acting as counsel, he also serves as an arbitrator in US-based and international arbitration proceedings.

Key practice areas
  • Construction
  • Dispute resolution
  • Energy and construction
  • Intellectual property
  • Securities
Sector expertise
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Oil and gas
  • Technology and telecommunications
Education/Alumni
  • JD, The University of Texas School of Law - 1990
  • AB, Duke University - 1987
Bar admissions
  • Texas
Address:
711 Louisiana,
23rd Floor, Houston,
TX, 77002,
United States
Tel:+1 713 221 1305 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://www.bracewell.com/people/stephen-b-crain/