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ENERGY LITIGATION

Gas transportation litigation, breach of contract actions, oil and gas litigation, and bankruptcy cases are among the many types of energy cases the firm handles.

Elrod has the experience of representing creditors in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in U.S. history, and has worked with major energy companies as well as small oil and gas exploration and operating companies, family trusts and individual investors. We have handled and are currently handling oil and gas matters of varying size in venues ranging from North Dakota to Oklahoma to Texas. From major claims to simple contracts, Elrod is an expert in the energy field.

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Seeking millions in unsecured claims resulting from the breach of gas transportation contracts in bankruptcy court normally would have involved a protracted and costly trial for our clients. We had other ideas, and our clients received over $400 million. more >
A large building owned by Elrod’s client was severely damaged when it was struck with high-speed winds during a storm. Large sections of wall on the building collapsed, and investigation revealed that design and construction defects caused or contributed to the damage. Elrod brought suit against two of the contractors involved in the construction of the building, which took place nearly a decade before. more >
When a general contractor sued the owner of a gas pipeline with claims for millions in additional compensation for alleged overages, Elrod took the case, and obtained a settlement which reduced the damages sought by the contractor by more than 80 percent.more >