Ray LaDriere focuses on resolving complex disputes through mediation, arbitration, and trials. He handles commercial disputes, fiduciary duty, trust, and estate lawsuits, and advanced technology issues. Mr. LaDriere has represented Fortune 500 companies and other clients in a variety of disputes and has a strong record of obtaining resolutions in complex commercial litigation.
Mr. LaDriere has built a number of close, long-term client relationships that focus on achieving his clients’ business objectives. Through experience gained in 25 years of trial practice, he works collaboratively with clients on strategies to meet their objectives.
Education
- J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 1981
- B.A., summa cum laude, Wabash College, 1978
Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Representative Experience
- Represented large national companies in fiduciary litigation.
- Represented national trust company in litigation concerning large family trusts.
- Represented large national bank in trial of trust and fiduciary case.
- Acted as Lead Regional Counsel for national insurance company, national retailer, and national rental car company.
- Represented business clients in trial of various arbitrations.
- Represented leading internet travel company in class action cases filed as a result of tender offer.
- Represented national department store retailer in lawsuits involving nationwide commercial contracts.
- Represented mortgage company in dispute over HUD-insured apartment development project.
- Represented clients in appeals in Texas and the United States Courts of Appeal.
- Represented national life insurance companies in real estate acquisition disputes.
- Represented prominent Internet and software companies.
Reported Decisions
- Needleman v. John Hancock Life Ins. Co., 2006 WL 842370 (N.D. Tex., March 31, 2006)
- OP Art, Inc. v. B.I.G. Wholesalers, Inc., 2006 WL 740931 (N.D. Tex., March 15, 2006)
- Mid South Constructors, L.C. v. Malone Mortg. Co. America Ltd., WL 1615829 (Tex.App.-Dallas, July 20, 2004)
- Amend v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., WL 23096002 (N.D. Tex., December 22, 2003)
- Pegasystems, Inc. v. Carreker Corp., WL 1192208 (Del.Ch., October 3, 2001)
- Petula Associates, Ltd., v. Dolco Packaging Corp., 240 F.3d 499, 2001 WL 65597 (C.A.5 (Tex.), February 12, 2001)
- Shubert v. J.C. Penney Co., Inc., 956 S.W.2d 634, 1997 WL 638792 (Tex.App.-Texarkana, October 17, 1997)
- Employers Cas. Co. v. Texas Ass’n of School Board Workers’ Compensation Self-Ins. Fund, 886 S.W.2d 470, 1994 WL 557526 (Tex.App.-Austin, October 12, 1994)
- Kansa Reinsurance Co., Ltd. v. Congressional Mortg.Corp. of Texas, 20 F.3d 1362, 1994 WL 173902, 29 Fed.R.Serv.3d 272, C.A. 5 (Tex.), May 24, 1994
- In re MCorp Financial, Inc., 160 B.R. 941, 1993 WL 408928 (S.D.Tex., October 1, 1993)
- Home Guar. Ins. Corp. v. Congressional Mortg. Corp. of Tex., 1992 WL 674843 (N.D. Tex., June 4, 1992)
- Home Guar. Inc. Corp. v. Congressional Mortg. Corp. of Texas, 1991 WL 628702 (N.D. Tex., March 14, 1991)
- Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc. v. Prudhomme, 765 F.Supp. 1551, 1991 WL 99340, 20 U.S.P.Q.2d 1561 (N.D.Tex., June 10, 1991)
- Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc. v. Prudhomme, WL 121197, 1989-2 Trade Cases P 68,820 (N.D. Tex. October 10, 1989)
- Mercantile Nat. Bank at Dallas v. Bradford Trust Co., 850 F.2d 215, 1988 WL 69310, C.A. 5 (Tex.) July 25, 1988
- State v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Southwest, 697 S.W.2d 677, 1985-2 Trade Cases P 66,765 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, August 21, 1985)
- Advanced Business Communications, Inc v. Myers, 695 S.W.2d 601 (Tex.App.-Dallas, June 10, 1985)
- Harris Data Communications, Inc. v. Dellana, 680 S.W.2d 641 (Tex.App.-Austin, November 7, 1984)
- Loomis v. Republic Nat. Bank of Dallas , 653 S.W.2d 75 UCC RepServ. 915 (Tex.App.-Dallas, May 2, 1983)
Professional History
Partner in the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Chair of Firm’s Risk Management Committee
Member of Firm’s Management Committee, 1999-2002
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Bar Association
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, Dallas Bar Association, Business Litigation Section
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, Dallas Bar Foundation
Director, Texas General Counsel Forum
Named Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine
Community Leadership
Board Member, National Alumni Association, Wabash College
Board Member, St. Thomas More Society
Class Fundraising Representative, Jesuit College Preparatory School
Active Member, St. Patrick Catholic Church
Member, Long Range Planning Committee, Royal Oaks Country Club
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