Eugene Zilberman

Partner

Houston

+1 713 221 2315

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Areas of Work

Commercial Litigation, Energy, Energy Litigation

Languages

Russian

Overview

Eugene Zilberman thrives in high-pressure situations like trial and arbitration. His ability to grasp complicated issues and quickly absorb key details has allowed him to effectively represent clients across a wide range of industries, including energy, agriculture, and health care.

Taking pride in his generalist practice, Eugene enjoys immersing himself in his client's business and translating that understanding to judges and juries so that he can achieve successful results at trial, on appeal, and everything in between. Most recently, Eugene helped secure a successful settlement for a large fertilizer distributor, following one week of a multiweek jury trial against a large chemical manufacturer after the dissolution of the parties' long-term relationship.

During the pandemic, Eugene was involved in one of the longest bench trials at the time conducted over Zoom in Texas state courts. His client emerged from the unorthodox trial with a $147 million award. Similarly, Eugene has helped obtain dismissals of cases at pretrial stages and successfully handled multiple appeals – most recently arguing a case in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Eugene enjoys giving back to the community in Houston. He serves on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and regularly takes on prisoner appeals. He also participates in a soccer league that provides refugees an opportunity to play soccer alongside other Houstonians.

Texas
New York
US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
US District Court, Southern District of Texas
US District Court, Eastern District of New York
US District Court, Southern District of New York

Hon. Eric L. Clay, US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2016-2017

J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2015, Virginia Journal of Law and Politics (Editorial Board), Extramural Moot Court Team
B.A., Rutgers University, 2012, summa cum laude

Representative Matters

Commercial Litigation

Tried a month-long jury trial on behalf of a general contractor concerning the development of a Houston mid-town apartment complex.
Successfully resolved a breach of contract and fraud case following one week of a multiweek jury trial on behalf of a large fertilizer distributor against a fortune 500 chemical company.
Secured a multimillion dollar verdict on behalf of a private energy trading company after a five-week bench Zoom trial – believed at the time to be the longest virtual trial in Texas state court.
Defended a Fortune 500 health care organization in a two-week jury trial in Texas state court.
Secured a favorable settlement for a New York-based private equity firm in connection with a large pipeline explosion that resulted in significant injuries.
Obtained dismissal of a securities class action in Texas state court for an international client alleging violations of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with the company’s IPO and other offerings.
Participated in a six-week jury trial representing former executives of a publicly traded oil and gas company who were accused of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and conspiracy.

Energy Litigation

Represented a private trading company in a lawsuit regarding the application of a force majeure provision in connection with the February 2021 winter storm.
Representing a private development company regarding a dispute over a long-time terminal development project in Mexico that is approaching a final investment decision.
Obtained a dismissal based on improper forum in Texas State Court in a dispute involving a wind farm located in Waco, Texas.
Advising a fortune 500 company in relation to its indemnity obligations arising out of 30-year-old purchase of leasehold interests in Louisiana.