Landon Speights

Partner | Litigation
Chief Information Security Officer
Deputy General Counsel

About

Landon Speights, Founding Partner, brings nearly two decades of experience providing clients with strategic counsel and robust advocacy across a broad spectrum of legal matters. Landon’s practice is distinguished by a dual role as both a seasoned litigator and a trusted outside general counsel, delivering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Throughout his career, Landon has represented a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to solo practitioners, guiding them through complex disputes, regulatory challenges, and high-stakes litigation. His approach is pragmatic and results-oriented, focused on protecting clients’ interests while helping them achieve their business objectives.


Practices

  • Cyber, Privacy & Technology

  • Energy, Gas, and Oil Law

  • Environmental, Health, and Safety

  • Civil Pretrial and Trial Services

  • Litigation and Risk Management

  • Arbitration and Mediation

  • Real Estate

  • White Collar Defense & Investigations

  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Admissions

  • Texas

  • U.S. District Court

    • Northern District, TX

    • Southern District, TX


Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2007

  • Abilene Christian University; B.A. and B.B.A., Cum Laude with Honors, Business Management and Marketing; Ministry, 2005

Law Firm Experience

  • FisherBroyles, LLP

  • Burleson LLP


Corporate Experience

  • Houston Texans, NFL Franchise

Presentations

  • Keynote Presenter – Setting and Achieving Your Goals – Christian Legal Society (May 2015; Presented on how to properly set your goals to achieve success in multiple avenues of life)

  • Contributor – Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act – (September 2014: The presentation concentrated on TUTSA and recent case law stemming from the new laws.)

  • Contributor – Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Provisions – Wortham Property & Casualty Corporate Headquarters (February 2014; Presentation centered around Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Provisions and their effect on insurance agreements).

  • Presenter – The Testimony of a Litigation Associate – Christian Legal Society (September 2013; Testimony expressing the inner workings of a Litigation Associate]

  • Panel Presenter – Emerging Issues in Energy Litigation – Burleson LLP Fall Seminar – (October, 2013; panel presentation on emerging litigation issues caused by the use of technology.)

  • Presenter – Commercial Terms and Conditions – Schlumberger North American Corporate Headquarter (February 2012; Presented on Texas law concerning Company Men, job tickets, and commercial terms).

  • Presenter – Indemnities and Non-Competes – Burleson LLP In-house CLE Seminar (February 2012; Presented on Texas Oilfield Indemnities Statutes).


Publications

  • Landon Speights, Contributor – Worst Case Scenario Happens in Schlumberger v. Rutherford – The Texas Anti-SLAPP Act – (September 2, 2014)

  • Landon Speights, Contributor, Why Every Texas Energy Company Should Be Afraid of the Texas Anti-SLAPP Act – (August 18, 2014)

  • Landon Speights, Contributor – Oil and Gas Case Law Update – Marcia Fuller French, et al., v. Occidental Permian Ltd. – (July 8, 2014)

  • Landon Speights, Author – Texas Eminent Domain and Condemnation Process for Common Carriers – (August 12, 2013)