Denton, TX trial attorney Bill Wood talks about a specific case he worked on where he went on trial against lawyers. He explains that I would like to highlight an oil and gas case that I am involved in, which is connected to a significant national Qui Tam case. This particular Qui Tam case garnered attention and was handled by some of the most renowned lawyers in Texas, including two members of the esteemed tobacco five team. Our client approached us, expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome of the case against several major oil companies in the United States. While the settlement reached was for millions of dollars, our client believed it fell short and was structured in a manner that favored the lawyers involved, taking advantage of their clients.

Working in partnership, Grace, myself, and a lawyer based in Houston took on the lawyers who orchestrated the initial settlement. After a rigorous trial that lasted nearly three weeks, we reached a pivotal moment on the verge of presenting the case to the jury. At this critical juncture, we were able to negotiate a settlement that helped restore a sense of justice for our client.