Two Burleson LLP Attorneys Named 2014 Texas Super Lawyers By Thomson Reuters

HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Burleson LLP announced today that Andrea "AJ" Johnson and Pat Long Weaver, co-chairs of the firm's Texas Litigation Group, have earned recognition by Thomson Reuters as 2014 Texas Super Lawyers.

The highly regarded annual listing of top attorneys is published each year by region and includes no more than 5 percent of lawyers in each state.  Candidates are determined through a rigorous nomination process and evaluated based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional development. 

Rick Burleson, managing partner of Burleson, said the news underscores the significant value both Johnson and Weaver bring to the firm, their clients, and their peers in the industry. 

"AJ and Pat are two incredibly talented litigators who have built impressive track records as go-to attorneys both in and out of the energy sector," explained Burleson.  "They are highly regarded for their practice and performance, and are well deserving of this sought-after designation." 

This is the seventh consecutive year that Johnson, who has more than three decades of experience, has earned the prestigious honor for her practice in employment law.   She focuses her efforts on seeking expedient and effective resolutions to matters related to employment and general commercial law.  

While Johnson was lead trial counsel in one of Texas' top commercial verdicts of 2013, she works closely with clients to develop and sustain preventive and training protocols in employment matters that reduce the risk of litigation.   When issues arise that can't be resolved, she draws upon her deep background in trial court, arbitration, mediation, and state and federal appeals court to seek favorable outcomes.  She has represented clients in and out of Texas and has successfully enforced mandatory arbitration programs for clients in several states.

A veteran trial lawyer, Weaver is partner-in-charge of Burleson's Midland office, where she aggressively works to represent the interests of oil and gas stakeholders.  Weaver has practiced law in the Permian Basin since 1985.  She is currently chair of the Litigation Section Council of the State Bar of Texas. She has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 1995 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. 

Weaver represents a broad range of clients – from start-up independents to Fortune 500 companies – in a spectrum of matters, focusing primarily on oil and gas litigation, energy-related contract disputes, employment law, condemnations, environmental issues, complex business litigation, and major incident personal injury defense.  She also counsels clients in estate and probate litigation and serves as a mediator. 

For more information about the Thomson Reuters ranking, visit www.superlawyers.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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