Chad Arnette is a partner in the firm's Litigation Practice Section. Mr. Arnette represents corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of business litigation in state and federal courts involving real estate, healthcare, oil and gas, employment, antitrust, tax and other matters. Mr. Arnette has participated in numerous civil and criminal trials in state and federal courts, multi-week administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and appeals.
Lawyer Profile
J. Chad Arnette
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Recognized Since:2018
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Recognized in:Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Law School:Baylor University
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Location:201 Main Street, Suite 2500Fort Worth, TX 76102
Chad Arnette is a partner in the firm's Litigation Practice Section. Mr. Arnette represents corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of business litigation in state and federal courts involving real estate, healthcare, oil and gas, employment, antitrust, tax and other matters. Mr. Arnette has participated in numerous civil and criminal trials in state and federal courts, multi-week administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and appeals.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A, graduated 1999
- Baylor University , J.D.,, graduated 1993
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2000
Court Admissions:
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Affiliations:
- Dallas Bar Association - Member
- Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo - Greeting Committee
- Make-a-Wish Foundation - Regional Advisory Board, Former Member
- Quail Coalition, Cross Timbers Chapter - Former Board Member
- Quail Unlimited, Cross Timbers Chapter - Former Board Member
- Tarrant County Bar Association - Member
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2018-2021
- Top Attorney in Commercial Litigation by 360 West magazine, 2017
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2008-2013
- 40 Under 40 honoree, Fort Worth Business Press, 2012
- Top Attorney in Professional Malpractice Non Medical Defense, 360 West magazine, 2020
- Top Attorney in Antitrust Law, 360 West magazine, 2018
- Top Attorney in Civil Law Litigation, 360 West magazine, 2018
- Top Attorney in Product Liability Law, 360 West magazine, 2018-2019
- Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2019
- Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2012-2019
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Lawyer Case History
Won Summary Judgment
Won summary judgment for Dallas-based midstream company in a dispute with a contractor over the construction of a pipeline in West Virginia
Litigation
Represented E&P company in litigation against OCTG manufacturers and suppliers whose defective components resulted in the complete loss of a Delaware basin well
Contract Litigation
Represented midstream company in contract litigation involving gas gathering, processing and fractionation
Arbitration
Won a week-long arbitration on behalf of a supplier who asserted breach of contract and other claims against a Dallas-based luxury retailer
Litigation
Represented pipeline owner in litigation against contractor who performed work that resulted in the rupture of the pipeline
Summary Judgment
Obtained summary judgment for the City of Arlington in a case filed by a restaurant/bar trade association challenging the constitutionality of Arlington’s smoke-free ordinance
Oil & Gas Matters
Represented Permian-basin focused E&P company in a number of matters, including well failures, liens, lease challenges, and oilfield theft
Antitrust Litigation
Ongoing representation of distributor of electronic components in antitrust litigation against Japanese suppliers
Health Care Defense
Successfully defended health care company and its partners in a $65 million lawsuit alleging fraud, tortious interference and other claims. After two years of litigation, favorable trial court rulings, and a successful interlocutory appeal for Defendants, Plaintiffs dismissed all of their claims without compensation
Defamation Lawsuit
Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal of the United States Anti-Doping Agency and Travis Tygart in a defamation lawsuit brought by track and field coach Jon Drummond
Health Care Defense - Employment
Successfully defended health care company against a non-compete challenge filed by a former limited partner, resulting in a walk away by the Plaintiff without compensation
Trademark Infringement
In a trademark infringement case in the Southern District of New York, obtained injunctive relief prohibiting the sale of infringing products and requiring the recall and destruction of all infringing products sold
Bench Trial Win
Won a $50 million bench trial involving a lignite mine in Central Texas
Health Care Defense - Defamation
Successfully defended health care company in a defamation case filed by a certified registered nurse anaesthetist. The Plaintiff dismissed all of his claims without monetary compensation
Dismissal
Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal in a takings lawsuit brought by a real estate developer against the City of Arlington, Texas. Affirmed on appeal
Litigation Defense
Successfully defended Japanese electronics manufacturer and obtained award on client's counterclaims in a Chicago arbitration
Employment Discrimination Defense
Successfully represented the City of Arlington, Texas, in several employment discrimination cases
Real Estate Judgment
Obtained multi-million dollar judgment for a real estate developer in a case involving developments in Arizona and Texas
Trade Secret
Obtained a favorable settlement for the Plaintiff package manufacturer in a trade secret case against a large video game retailer
Dismissal
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a tax suit brought by the County of St. Louis, Missouri against numerous online travel companies. Affirmed by the Missouri Supreme Court
Tax Suits
Successfully represented an online travel company in numerous tax suits in California
Insurance Dispute
Obtained multi-million dollar settlement for the Plaintiff in an insurance dispute relating to a fire at a commercial building
Antitrust
Successfully brought antitrust claims against a large demographic data provider, resulting in a favorable settlement for a consumer analytics company
Professional Malpractice Claims
Successfully defended numerous law firms and accounting firms in professional malpractice cases
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