Copeland & Rice LLP

A Copeland & Rice lawyer?s agreement to represent a client in a litigation matter is also a commitment to learn that client?s business.And not just the business, but also the industry in which it operates.The more we know and understand, the better we will represent you and your interests.In our decades of practice, we have gained deep knowledge and experience in these industries:
ENERGY
Having spent decades practicing law in Houston, the hub of national and international corporate energy activity, the lawyers of Copeland & Rice are fluent in the intricacies of energy industry litigation.
MINING AND METALS
We defend mining and metals companies in individual and class action environmental toxic tort litigation in which plaintiffs seek recovery for alleged releases of toxic or hazardous materials.
CHEMICAL
In commercial disputes, environmental actions, regulatory proceedings, and cases involving toxic release, we have handled issues as diverse as breach of contract, fraud, negligence, force majeure, environmental contamination, and liability for remediation costs.
PHARMACEUTICAL
Copeland & Rice lawyers have comprehensive experience representing manufacturers of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.
CONSTRUCTION
Copeland & Rice lawyers have represented a variety of businesses and individuals involved in the construction industry, in cases involving a broad scope of claims.
AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCKING
Copeland & Rice lawyers have spent years representing major vehicle manufacturers and automotive component manufacturers in significant wrongful death and personal injury litigation.
TECHNOLOGY
In today?s world, many cases, cutting across varied subject matter areas, involve complex and sophisticated technology.
TRADING & MARKETING
The final stage in the movement of oil and gas to retail users involves trading and marketing of products and supply commitments.
PIPELINES / TRANSPORTATION
Copeland & Rice attorneys have handled a range of commercial disputes, property damage disputes, and wrongful death/personal injury disputes arising from damage to and the rupture or explosion of one or more pipelines.
MIDSTREAM TRADING & MARKETING
As do other phases of the energy industry, midstream activity can give rise to commercial litigation, regulatory investigations and litigation, and tort litigation.
EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION
With the advent of the shale gas phenomenon and other new technologies, exploration and production of oil and gas will continue to flourish in the drive to meet the ever-increasing worldwide demand for power.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Houston,	6

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Environmental and Land Use	1
Government Contracts	1
Insurance Coverage	1
Litigation - Insurance	1
Litigation - Mass Torts	3
Litigation - Real Estate	1