Vartabedian Hester & Haynes - Fort Worth, TX
Vartabedian Hester & Haynes (VKHH) is an elite complex commercial litigation boutique headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Formed by nationally recognized trial and restructuring partners from premier global firms, the practice delivers institutional-grade advocacy in energy disputes, high-stakes business litigation, corporate bankruptcy, white-collar defense, and commercial appeals.
High-Stakes Business Litigation and Restructuring Counsel in Fort Worth
In today's fast-moving commercial arena, complex legal controversies require trial counsel with strategic vision, courtroom mastery, and relentless focus on commercial objectives. Vartabedian Hester & Haynes (VKHH), situated in the prestigious 301 Commerce Street tower in downtown Fort Worth, represents energy producers, private equity funds, corporate boards, and commercial enterprises across Texas and the United States. Established by prominent trial attorneys Robert Vartabedian, Conrad Hester, and Craig Haynes-alongside veteran bankruptcy partners from Forshey Prostok-the firm provides an agile alternative to the traditional Big Law model. When corporate executives need to hire a business litigation lawyer for enterprise-threatening disputes, VKHH delivers unmatched firepower and strategic clarity.
Premier Energy, Oil and Gas, and Royalty Litigation
The firm has earned national prominence for handling some of the largest oil and gas disputes in Texas and the Permian Basin. Representing major exploration companies, independent producers, and midstream operators, the litigation team handles high-exposure conflicts across the energy sector. Core litigation areas include:
- Prosecuting and defending multi-million-dollar oil and gas lease termination claims and continuous development disputes.
- Representing operators and working interest owners in joint operating agreement conflicts, farm-out disputes, and operator removal actions.
- Defending upstream energy companies in complex royalty owner class action lawsuits and post-production deduction claims.
- Litigating pipeline right-of-way disputes, title curatives, and administrative disputes before the Texas Railroad Commission.
Corporate Restructuring, Bankruptcy, and Workouts
With the integration of seasoned bankruptcy lawyers from the esteemed Forshey Prostok firm, VKHH boasts one of the most capable corporate reorganization teams in the Southwest. The bankruptcy practice guides corporate debtors, unsecured creditors' committees, secured lenders, and litigation trustees through intricate Chapter 11 reorganizations. As accomplished bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers for institutional clients, their attorneys navigate prepackaged plans, section 363 asset sales, DIP financing disputes, and complex fraudulent transfer adversary proceedings.
Commercial Contracts, Real Estate Disputes, and Employment Law
Beyond energy and restructuring, VKHH protects corporate clients across broad commercial fronts. Serving as premier contract lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers, the team resolves breaches of commercial purchase agreements, partnership dissolutions, and construction defaults. In addition, the firm's employment and labor lawyers defend corporate management in trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenant enforcement, and executive departure disputes.
Why Forward-Thinking Companies Choose VKHH
Ranked prominently by Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and Texas Super Lawyers, Vartabedian Hester & Haynes pairs the sophistication of an Am Law 100 litigation group with the efficiency and responsiveness of a dedicated boutique. Their attorneys combine trial readiness with deep commercial insight to resolve cases favorably before judges, juries, and arbitration panels. If your enterprise requires seasoned business litigation lawyers to safeguard valuable assets, contact the Fort Worth office of Vartabedian Hester & Haynes today to arrange a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant Sundance Square district in the center of Downtown Fort Worth.
Building Location
The office is situated on the 22nd floor of the 38-story Bank of America Tower, part of the iconic glass-facade City Center Fort Worth complex. It is located near Mi Cocina and the Sid Richardson Museum.
Parking Details
Convenient parking is available in the connected City Center Garage #1 on the 200 block of Commerce St, with covered skywalks linking it on Level 3 to the towers. Valet parking is also offered directly in front of the building.
Public Transit
Served by Trinity Metro Blue Line (Sundance Square); nearest stop is at Commerce & 3rd.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Bank of America Tower on Commerce Street. Take the building elevators to reach the firm's office in Suite 2200 on the 22nd floor.