Ajamie LLP
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Ajamie LLP, founded in 2003 and based in Houston, TX, is a renowned boutique law firm recognized for its strong track record in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. The firm's team of expert litigators, led by the highly praised Tom Ajamie, excels in business, fraud, and financial litigation, among other areas. They are known for their strategic approach to resolving intricate commercial problems, often achieving favorable outcomes for their clients without the need for lawsuits. With substantial experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation, Ajamie LLP is equipped to handle cross-border issues, assisting both domestic and foreign clients. Their dedication to excellence extends to their commitment to diversity and tolerance, demonstrated through their Scholarship Fund.
Specialties
Service type
Consultation / advice, Litigation / representation
Number of employees
0 - 10 employees, 11 - 50 employees, 51 - 100 employees, 101 - 500 employees, 500 - 1,000 employees
Industry type
Admiralty and maritime, Advertising / Communications and media, Agriculture, Aviation, Banking, Energy and utilities, Entertainment, Gaming, Health care, Insurance, Internet, Oil and gas, Life sciences and biotechnology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Other industries
Work type
Agreements / Contracts, Mergers and acquisitions, Executive compensation, Tax planning, New business incorporation filing, Financing, Franchising / Licensing
Location and hours
Ajamie LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2150
Houston, TX 77002-2720
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Work Experience
Associate
Jones Day
2003 - 2008
Partner
Ajamie LLP
2005 - Present
Senior Counsel
ChevronTexaco
1989 - 2002
Attorney
Ross, Banks, May, Cron & Cavin, PC
1985 - 1989
Partner
Ajamie LLP
2007 - Present
Associate
Brewer & Pritchard
2005 - 2007
Associate
Haynes & Boone
2003 - 2005
Managing Partner
Ajamie LLP
1997 - Present
Associate
Baker Botts, LLP
1985 - 1997
Associate
Ajamie LLP
2014 - Present
Associate
Huron Law Group
2010 - 2014
Associate
Selman Breitman, LLP
2008 - 2010
Senior Counsel
Ajamie LLP
2011 - Present
Associate
Jones Day
2004 - 2011
Education
Columbia University
2001
University of Virginia
2003
University of Texas System, Austin
1985
University of Houston Law Center
1989
University of Houston
2005
Creighton University School of Law
2003
University of Illinois
1980
University of Edinburgh
Washington and Lee University School of Law
1984
Wayne State College
2000
Saddleback College
1996
University of Houston Law Center
1996
Rice University
1992
Rice University
1991
University of Notre Dame
1985
Universite Catholique De Louvain
1982
Arizona State University
1982
Washington University School of Law
2007
University of California
2003
Georgetown University Law Center
2004
The University of Texas At Austin
1999
University of Virginia
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2003
Columbia University
2001
Creighton University School of Law
2003
Wayne State College
2000
Saddleback College
1996
University of Houston
Taxation
2005
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Law
1984
University of Illinois
Economics
1980
University of Edinburgh
University of Houston Law Center
1996
Rice University
1992
Rice University
1991
University of Notre Dame
Law
1985
Universite Catholique De Louvain
1982
Arizona State University
1982
Univ of California at Los Angeles
Washington University School of Law
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
University of Houston Law Center
Law
1989
University of Texas System, Austin
1985
Georgetown University Law Center
2004
The University of Texas At Austin
1999
Washington University School of Law
Associations & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Co-Chair, Website Subcommittee of Energy Litigation Committee
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
Fellow
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Associated Builders and Contractors
Trustee, Political Action Committee
Houston Grand Opera
Trustee
American Bar Association
Member
The Sundance Institute
Premier Benefactor
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Life Member
International Bar Association
Member
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
FINRA National Arbitration and Mediation Committee
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Pink Door Nonprofit
Board Member
Unlikely Heroes
Board Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Publications
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2014
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2014
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2014
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2014
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2014
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2013
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2012
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2012
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2012
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Energy Committee
2011
The Advocate, State Bar Litigation Section Report, Vol. 59
2012
University of Texas School of Law Labor and Employment Law Conference
What Employers Need to Know About the Dodd-Frank Act
2011
Houston Bar Association, CLE
Walk a Mile in My Boots: Benefiting the Client Through Effective Communication Among Partners and Associates
2013
Houston Bar Association, CLE
Walk a Mile in My Boots: Benefiting the Client Through Effective Communication Among Partners and Associates
2012
Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Stars 2012
2012
Financial Planning Association of New York eNews
2012
Houston Bar Association, CLE
Walk a Mile in My Boots: Benefiting the Client Through Effective Communication Among Partners and Associates
2010
Financial Planning Association of New York eNews
2012
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Business Torts Section Newsletter
2006
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Change Can Cost You: Corporate Defendants’ Motions to Change Venue
2011
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Don’t Get Hosed: Register Your Car Wash to Avoid Steep Fines
2011
23 Temple International & Comparative Law Journal 35
From Mao to Madison and Back: An Examination of China’s National Property Law and its Diminished Potential
2009
Speaking Engagements
Association of Corporate Counsel’s National Litigation Committee Meeting
The Attorney-Client Privilege for In House Attorneys
2012
CLE Program
Walk a Mile in My Boots: Benefiting the Client Through Effective Communication Among Partners and Associates
2013
PIABA 21st Annual Meeting
Insurance and Collection Issues: The Punch List for Claimants' Attorneys
2012
CLE Program
Walk a Mile in My Boots: Benefiting the Client Through Effective Communication Among Partners and Associates
2012
CLE Program
Starting Out Right
2011
CLE Program
Starting Out Right
2010
CLE Program
Walk a Mile in My Boots: Benefiting the Client Through Effective Communication Among Partners and Associates
2010
PIABA 18th Annual Meeting
Regulation D, TICs, and Unlisted REITS
2009
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) 24th Annual Meeting
Issues Facing Claimants' Attorneys
2015
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) 23rd Annual Meeting
Damages
2014
New York State Bar Association’s Spring CLE Program, New York
Securities Arbitration and Mediation: Telling Your Story
2014
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) 22nd Annual Meeting
Overview of Securities Arbitration Matters
2013
ALM’s Cross-Border M&A and Litigation Forum, New York
Looking Across the Globe: How Developments in FCPA Investigations and Regulations are Shaping the Future
2013
Union Internacionale des Avocats and New York State Bar Association 5th Business Law Forum, New York
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What’s Your Risk Exposure?
2013
AEGIS Insurance Claims Roundtable Program: “Managing Mass Tort Litigation”
Focus Groups and Jury Selection
2013
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) 21st Annual Meeting
Insurance and Collection Issues: The Punch List for Claimants' Attorneys
2012
Accountants Club of America Meeting
Keynote Address: “Financial Serial Killers,”
2012
Corporate Counsel’s Cross-Border Litigation Forum
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What’s Your Risk Exposure?
2012
Association of Corporate Counsel’s National Litigation Committee Meeting
The Attorney-Client Privilege for In House Attorneys
2012
The Financial Planning Association of New York Annual Forum
Keynote Address: “What Advisors Can Learn from the Financial Crisis & Scams”
2012
W!se MoneyPower Conference for Financial Literacy, The McGraw-Hill Companies
Financial Serial Killers
2011
The Financial Planning Association of New York’s 9th Annual Financial Fitness Workshop
Keynote Address: “How To Detect and Deflect Scams & Schemes”
2011
NALSC 2011 Spring Conference
Keynote Address: “Greed, Ego, Power, Ethics & the Law”
2011
CFA Society of Houston Program
The Financial Serial Killers Among Us
2011
ALM’s 2nd Annual Litigation Summit
Turning Commercial Litigation into Commerce–The Corporate Legal Department as a Profit Center
2010
ALM’s Controlling Legal Costs: Valuing, Measuring and Enhancing the Delivery of Legal Services
Turning Commercial Litigation into Commerce–The Corporate Legal Department as a Profit Center
2010
Corporate Counsel’s 7th Annual General Counsel Conference West Coast Conference
Thinking Like a Plaintiff
2009
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) 18th Annual Meeting
Regulation D, TICs, and Unlisted REITS
2009
Services offered
Corporate Law Attorney
Insurance Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers