Pierce & O’Neill Founders Listed Among Nation’s Top Energy Lawyers

Lawdragon recognizes firm’s energy, natural resources litigation work in 2025 edition

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pierce & O’Neill, LLP, founders Jesse Pierce and Jack O’Neill have been named among the nation’s top energy and natural resources litigation attorneys in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Energy Lawyers listing.

“Our firm has been at the forefront of this work, representing clients in some of the most complex and high-stakes cases in the industry,” said Mr. O’Neill. “It's an honor to be recognized in this area.”

Mr. Pierce and Mr. O’Neill have long been regarded as go-to trial lawyers for energy disputes in Texas, a hub for energy and oil and gas litigation. Their work spans high-stakes commercial cases involving oil and gas companies, royalty owners, operators and other key industry players. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, the firm has a proven track record of success litigating claims involving breach of contract, fraud, land disputes and other matters encompassing virtually all aspects of the energy and oil and gas industry.

The Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers list identifies top-tier attorneys who navigate the evolving energy landscape, from traditional oil and gas litigation to cutting-edge issues in renewables, regulatory matters and environmental disputes. Honorees are selected through an extensive research process, including peer nominations and independent editorial assessment.

“This area of the law is constantly evolving, and we are proud to help our clients successfully navigate this field,” said Mr. Pierce. “The recognition from Lawdragon reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding legal strategies.”

Both name partners are consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Chambers USA for excellence in commercial and environmental litigation, oil and gas matters and appellate law.

Recently, Mr. Pierce and Mr. O’Neill were listed among the top attorneys in the nation by Lawdragon’s most exclusive, flagship guide, the 500 Leading Lawyers in America, for their exceptional commercial litigation work. In addition, Mr. O’Neill was inducted into the publication’s Hall of Fame.

About Pierce & O’Neill, LLP

Pierce & O’Neill, LLP, is a litigation boutique devoted to representing clients in significant litigation.