Bradley M. Kirklin
Associate
Brad, who was born and raised in Houston, has been practicing law since 2004. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. After earning a bachelor's degree in finance, he worked for Ernst & Young LLP as a litigation advisory consultant. He then attended law school at The University of Houston Law Center. Brad has handled a variety of litigation matters including business disputes, banking disputes, corporate raiding cases, workers compensation non-subscriber cases, matters in FINRA arbitration, products and premises liability matters, whistleblower and defamation cases, and oil, gas and other energy related disputes.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- 2004 - J.D., University of Houston Law Center
- 1999 - B.B.A., (Finance) University of Texas, Austin
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Oil and Gas
- Representation of oilfield pipe company in ownership dispute
- Representation of oilfield pipe company in breach of contract, payment dispute
- Representation of oil and gas working interest owners in joint audit
- Representation of oil and gas company in title dispute
Business Litigation
- Representation of technology companies on claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract
- Representation of real estate broker to recover commission for a large tract of land in Washington County, Texas
- Representation of individuals and corporations in FINRA arbitrations
- Representation of commercial bank in corporate raiding cases
- Representation of investment bankers in corporate raiding arbitration
- Representation of municipal utility districts in multiple contract disputes with customers.
Financial Services Litigation
- Representation of individuals and corporations in FINRA related arbitrations
- Representation of commercial bank in corporate raiding charges
- Representation of investment bankers in corporate raiding arbitration
Tort Litigation
- Representation of large medical provider in workers compensation non-subscriber cases
- Representation of a bus manufacturer in wrongful death and personal injury cases
- Representation of drilling contractors in wrongful death and personal injury cases
- Representation of engine manufacturer in products liability cases
- Representation of large public entity in wrongful discharge, defamation and whistleblower matters
- Representation of Texas news organization against defamation related allegations
- Representation of a major energy corporation in multiple tort cases, including wrongful death.
SPEECHES & ARTICLES
- "Threshold Issues in Trade Secret Litigation," presented by John F. Sullivan, III, October 30-31, 2008 at the 32nd Annual Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference
- "Daubert Standards for Expert Witness Testimony in Civil Litigation," March 2011, Presentation for Continuing Legal Education
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- Houston Bar Association, Member
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Texas, Member
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
INTERESTS
In his free time, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, Natalie. He enthusiastically supports the University of Texas sports teams, and he enjoys the outdoors, hunting, reading, history, traveling, and attempting to play golf.
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
- Bo's Place
- Church of St. John the Divine
Bradley M. Kirklin
bkirklin@wattbeckworth.com
D: +1 713.333.9134
1800 Pennzoil Place
South Tower
711 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
T: +1 713.650.8100
F: +1 713.650.8141
Practice Areas
Oil & Gas
Business Litigation
Financial Services Litigation
Tort Litigation
FINRA & Other Arbitration
Libel, Slander & First Amendment