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Matt D. Ampleman

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Matt D. Ampleman litigates complex civil matters including trade…

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Texas Business Court Decision – September 18, 2025

No.25-BC11A-0013    Marathon Oil Co. v. Mercuria Energy America, LLC (Eleventh Division, Judge Andrews, sitting by designation)  25-bc11a-0013-marathon-oil-v-mercuria-energy-america-2025-tex-bus-36.pdf Civil case – North American Energy Standards Board Contracts. Marathon and Mercuria entered into a Base Contract or master…

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In do-or-die situations, experience matters. With a team that includes two former U.S. attorneys, three former assistant U.S. attorneys…

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Dowd Bennett is a litigation firm with extensive courtroom experience. Led by trial-seasoned lawyers, including former federal prosecutors and judicial law clerks, our team shares tenacity, a passion for seeing cases through trial and a complete commitment to client service.