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James T. Kittrell
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JAMES T. KITTRELL

Shareholder

,
Houston
T  713.651.2950
jkittrell@liskow.com

Practices

  • Litigation
  • Maritime Litigation & Casualty Response
  • Contract and Quasi-Contract Disputes
  • Landowner & Mineral Lessee Disputes
  • Oil & Gas Marketing Disputes
  • Royalty Litigation
  • Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  • Energy – Litigation
  • Pipeline Litigation

Blogs

  • The Energy Law Blog - James T. Kittrell

Assistant

Lee Schnabel

713.651.2933

“At its core, every legal dispute is a barrier to a business objective. My clients have their own constituents who are more concerned with the bottom line than the twists and turns of litigation. As a result, I understand that my clients are judged not by what verdicts or motions are won or lost, but rather on what value they have brought to the company. Because I view every client relationship—regardless of size or scope—as a long-term partnership, I will always advise my clients with that in mind, even when pursuing resolution in the courtroom is not the best path forward.”

Overview

James Kittrell is a litigator with a practice focusing on energy, commercial, and maritime matters. James has represented clients at both the trial court and the appellate level.  

His energy experience involves representing oil and gas clients in venues across the state of Texas in a wide variety of lawsuits related to on-shore operations, including royalty claims, operational disputes, and other land/title matters. He has also utilized his litigation experience to advise oil and gas clients on day-to-day operational issues, regulatory compliance, and midstream negotiations.

James’ commercial litigation practice includes a range of contractual matters, including indemnity claims, shipping disputes, and suits on sworn accounts.   

His maritime practice focuses on representing clients in Jones Act cases and other maritime personal injury lawsuits. 

Talks about

#energylitigation #royaltylitigation #joalitigation #indemnification #commerciallitigation

Highlights

Client Comment

“Rob Theriot, J.T. Kittrell, and the rest of the team are true experts in oil and gas law, and we rely on them extensively to help us with our most complex oil and gas law issues.” – Best Lawyers Client Comment, Energy Law, 2022

Recognition

Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers in the areas of Energy & Natural Resources, Business Litigation, and General Litigation, 2021-2023

Involvement

Professional

  • The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, Member
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • American Bar Association
  • Houston Bar Association

Community

  • Houston Urban Debate League, Chair of Board of Directors
  • Houston Mariners Club

Recognition

  • Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Stars," Energy & Natural Resources, 2021-2023

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Credentials

Education

  • The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., with Honors, 2011)

    Order of the Coif (Top 10%)

  • Wake Forest University (B.A., cum laude, 2008)

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Texas

Presentations

  • "Royalty Litigation Update," Liskow & Lewis Energy Law Seminar, October 28, 2021
  • "Texas Royalty Litigation Update," Liskow & Lewis Energy Law Seminar, October 29, 2019
  • "Maritime Law in 2015: An Update," Texas Association of Defense Counsel Transportation Law Seminar, February 26, 2015

Publications

  • "Texas Supreme Court Holds that References to “One-Eighth” in Old Oil and Gas Conveyances Presumptively Refer to the Entire Mineral Estate," Liskow's The Energy Law Blog, March 7, 2023
  • "New Developments in Shocking Case Before the Texas Supreme Court Regarding Construction of Novel Oil & Gas Royalty Term," Liskow's The Energy Law Blog, July 21, 2021
  • "Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions," Liskow's The Energy Law Blog, March 31, 2021
  • "The Meaning of “And” Determines Outcome of Oil and Gas Feud," Liskow 's The Energy Law Blog, February 3, 2021
  • "Shell v. Ross: Another Setback for Texas Royalty Owners Claiming Underpayment of Royalty," Liskow's E-Newsletter
  • "Texas Supreme Court Holds Producer Not Required to Share in Natural Gas Pipeline Compression Costs," Liskow's The Energy Law Blog, June 30, 2015
  • "Takeaways from El Paso Field Services, L.P. v. MasTec North America, Inc.," Liskow's E-Newsletter, February 14, 2013
  • "Texas Case Holds Seller Bound to Terms of Forged Document," Liskow's The Energy Law Blog, February 8, 2012

After Hours

“I am a native Texan and a huge sports fan. I love just about every kind of game, but ice hockey is my favorite. I'm also a trivia enthusiast who enjoys competing in trivia events (and just about anything else) around town. I am also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Houston Urban Debate League, an organization dedicated to providing access to inter-scholastic debate for students in the greater Houston area. As part of HUDL, I spend time helping plan fundraising events and volunteering as a judge at high school debate tournaments. I enjoy mentoring local students and sharing some of the same skills that I learned as a policy debater in high school and college."

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