Biography
Christopher W. Caudill’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, government and internal investigations, and energy sector disputes.
His work spans a broad range of industries with particular focus on the oil and gas, energy and mining, and commercial construction sectors. Chris also represents corporations and individuals in complex criminal and regulatory enforcement actions, white-collar defense cases, and compliance initiatives. Chris has tried numerous cases in courts and arbitrations around the country, including multiple jury trials in federal and state court.
Experience
- Counsel for a commercial chemical manufacturer in defense of breach of contract claim and affirmative counter-claims related to production.
- Defended a national real estate investment group in commercial contract case involving nine-figure development dispute.
- Obtained favorable settlement of masonry subcontractor following dispute concerning work completed at elementary school in Central Texas.
- Lead counsel for a steel assembly manufacturer in multiple homeowner claims related to coating, adhesion, and installation.
- Achieved favorable settlement for hydraulic lift manufacturer in large-scale wrongful death claim involving commercial trucking company.
- Assisted in obtaining motion to dismiss in federal court for cargo company against claims of failure to pay for transportation and delivery costs.
- Counsel in AAA arbitration representing national fast-food franchise and defending against injury and damage claims brought by former employee.
- Obtained favorable settlement for masonry subcontractor in construction defect action related to water intrusion and moisture barriers in residential home.
- Oversaw defense and settlement of multi-million-dollar catastrophic fire claim involving sublimation machine manufacturer.
- Obtained favorable settlement for glass and glazing subcontractor following allegations of moisture intrusion and mold at commercial property in Dallas County, Texas.
News & Views
Recognitions
- 2024–2025, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation and Construction Law, listed in Best Lawyers in America®
Affiliations
Chris serves as a member of the Garland Walker American Inn of Court, the National Asian Pacific Bar Association, the Asian American Bar Association, and the Houston Bar Association. Chris also serves as member and Pro Bono Committee co-chair of the Houston Young Lawyers Association and a judge of the Hicks Thomas National Moot Court Championship. He is a Young Energy Professionals (“YEP”) Practice Committee member and is the YEP’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) representative for the Institute for Energy Law’s (“IEL”) DEI Committee.
Credentials
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, JD
- Trinity University, BA
