Texas Lawyer Names Brandy Manning Among The 2014 Winning Women

MIDLAND, Texas, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Burleson LLP announced today that Brandy Manning, a partner in the firm's Midland location, has been named among the 2014 Winning Women, a listing published every three years by Texas Lawyer magazine to recognize the Lone Star State's top female litigators. 

Manning is one of 20 attorneys and the only lawyer practicing in West Texas to be included in this year's list.  It was generated through an extensive process involving reader nominations and lengthy research to determine which attorneys stand out among their peers.  She will be recognized by Texas Lawyer at an awards luncheon on Oct. 8. 

The 2014 Winning Women represents an elite group of female attorneys who have accomplished significant victories, established a history of winning in high-stakes cases, secured substantial monetary awards, delivered successful defense strategies involving actions seeking large damages, made noteworthy contributions to the practice of law, or successfully represented clients in cases with a broad-based impact.

Rick Burleson, managing partner of the Houston-based firm, said the recognition is a direct reflection of Manning's knowledge and capabilities, and underscores the strength of Burleson's Midland location. 

"When clients are facing tough issues, they want the best representation the legal industry has to offer on their side," explained Burleson.  "Brandy delivers that, and this award reinforces her track record of achieving favorable outcomes.  It also calls attention to the depth of legal expertise and the real-world understanding and insight our attorneys bring to West Texas companies navigating the legal intricacies of today's complex operating environment."

Pat Long Weaver, partner-in-charge in Midland, added that few firms can match the comprehensive range of services Burleson delivers to companies with interests in the Permian Basin. 

"Our Midland location has the bench of experience, skill, and qualifications the oil and gas sector needs to handle virtually any issue affecting operations, profitability, and management," explained Weaver, a veteran trial lawyer who was recently named a Texas Super Lawyer for her litigation practice by Thomson Reuters. 

In the complex, detail-driven process of rendering oil and gas title opinions, Burleson's West Texas attorneys conduct rapid response due diligence, advise clients in lease and ownership issues, and draft a range of related legal instruments.  They also counsel clients in acquisitions, divestitures, environmental and water issues, and tax matters, and provide total litigation capabilities, including pleadings, trial work, and appeals at both the state and federal levels. 

"We know the industry, we know the issues specific to the region, and we have the support of attorneys in offices in all major North American producing regions to deliver the full scope of legal services our clients need to be successful," added Weaver.  "This recognition demonstrates our unique position in the market and further validates the broad-based value we deliver to West Texas companies." 

For more information on the 2014 Winning Women, visit www.texaslawyer.com.  

About Burleson LLP

Burleson LLP is a full-service law firm devoted primarily to the oil and gas industry. Burleson has a presence in every major North American producing region – with unique experience in shale plays – and serves clients in the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Many of the firm's attorneys have worked in the energy industry, including backgrounds as corporate general counsel, enabling Burleson to bring extensive understanding, knowledge, and insight to the companies and individuals it serves. With deep roots in oil and gas, complemented by broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP is truly the law firm where energy matters. For further information, visit www.burlesonllp.com.

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