Dechert hired Jim Wetwiska, a first-chair energy and technology trial lawyer and a board advisor in commercial transactions, to establish the firm’s upcoming Houston office.
Wetwiska focuses on complex business, energy, product liability and software litigation, including business torts, health care, contract disputes and intellectual property. He routinely represents companies in the energy, waste and recycling, transportation and logistics, and heavy equipment industries as well as health care entities.
Wetwiska has significant jury trial experience in commercial matters, with significant victories as both a plaintiff and defendant in jurisdictions across the United States. He has also handled arbitrations throughout the world and has litigated substantial oil and gas matters arising out of transactions in Europe, the United States and West Africa. Wetwiska is similarly experienced in intellectual property litigation within the chemical, oil and oil service industries as well as in advising public boards on significant strategic transactions.
“Jim is an outstanding trial lawyer with significant board room experience. He will be a fantastic asset to our current client base and we are very excited to expand the firm’s client relationships in Houston,” Mark Thierfelder, co-chair of Dechert, said.
“Dechert’s strong litigation platform and resources make it the ideal home for my energy and technology practice. Its strong M&A and private capital platform will also benefit my clients and enable me to deliver results in Houston and around the globe,” Wetwiska said.
