Stephen M. Fernelius

Listed in Texas Super Lawyers, 2011-2025 Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® Commercial Litigation, 2008-2022, 2024-2026 Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, 2008-2022, 2024-2026 Martindale-Hubbell®AV Preeminent Rated Successfully defended a multinational energy company in a five-week trial in federal court in which the plaintiffs sought a significant amount in damages but were only awarded a few thousand. Represented a multinational chemical, pharmaceutical and crop science company in U.S. regulatory matters arising out of a process plant explosion. Represented an international oil and gas company in three separate trials in connection with a catastrophic explosion and fire at its Texas City, Texas, refinery, resulting in favorable settlements of several hundred personal injury claims. Represented two international oil and gas companies in connection with three catastrophic process plant explosions involving numerous fatalities and substantial property damage. Represented a major oil and gas company in connection with two fatalities in a flash fire at a chemical unit; trial verdict led to an advantageous settlement for the client.