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Kasi Chadwick
Partner
1111 Bagby Street
Suite 2100
Houston, TX 77002
Kasi is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment law, trade secrets disputes, and other categories of law that affect businesses. Her experience spans both state and federal courts across Texas, where she has earned a reputation as a tenacious and results-driven advocate for her clients. Kasi regularly also regularly represents her...
Kasi is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment law, trade secrets disputes, and other categories of law that affect businesses. Her experience spans both state and federal courts across Texas, where she has earned a reputation as a tenacious and results-driven advocate for her clients. Kasi regularly also regularly represents her clients in arbitration and other alternative dispute-resolution forums.
Kasi’s approach to litigation is marked by a strategic mindset aimed at achieving resolutions. When litigation becomes necessary, she is relentless in pursuing her clients' objectives, whether through emergency injunctive relief or post-judgment and appellate matters. Her diverse practice includes defending global corporations in high-stakes disputes, representing entrepreneurs in complex business torts, and advising on trade secrets and employment litigation.
A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, Kasi has been recognized by numerous legal publications and organizations. She has been named to the Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, has been honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in commercial litigation and labor and employment litigation, has been selected in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” and named among Texas’ top young lawyers by the Texas Lawyer. Additionally, Kasi is a Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Young Lawyers Association, distinctions awarded to a select few attorneys in recognition of their professional excellence and commitment to the legal community.
Kasi is also actively involved in the Houston legal community, previously serving as the Chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Litigation Section and coaching the University of Houston Law Center’s Mock Trial Team.
clients in arbitration and other alternative dispute-resolution forums.
Kasi’s approach to litigation is marked by a strategic mindset aimed at achieving resolutions. When litigation becomes necessary, she is relentless in pursuing her clients' objectives, whether through emergency injunctive relief or post-judgment and appellate matters. Her diverse practice includes defending global corporations in high-stakes disputes, representing entrepreneurs in complex business torts, and advising on trade secrets and employment litigation.
A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, Kasi has been recognized by numerous legal publications and organizations. She has been named to the Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, has been honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in commercial litigation and labor and employment litigation, has been selected in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” and named among Texas’ top young lawyers by the Texas Lawyer. Additionally, Kasi is a Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Young Lawyers Association, distinctions awarded to a select few attorneys in recognition of their professional excellence and commitment to the legal community.
Kasi is also actively involved in the Houston legal community, previously serving as the Chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Litigation Section and coaching the University of Houston Law Center’s Mock Trial Team.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Former in-house counsel, multinational company
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Former special prosecutor for the Southern District of Texas
Representative Matters
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In a pre-suit mediation, successfully settled a dispute in which an oil and gas marketing company improperly wired millions of dollars overseas when the marketing company fell for a spear phishing scam.
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Obtained judgment of more than $9 million on behalf of entrepreneurs related to the sale of their valve company to a New York-based private equity firm. After the sale, the buyer asserted indemnification claims against the entrepreneurs based on pre-sale representations allegedly made by the entrepreneurs. In doing so, the buyer sought to avoid paying the bulk of the purchase price for the entrepreneurs’ company. On competing summary judgment motions, the New York Supreme Court – Commercial Division rejected the buyer’s claims (including claims for fraud, breach of contract, indemnification, and set-off) and granted the entrepreneurs’ affirmative claims for breach of the various promissory notes at issue. The New York Court also awarded attorney’s fees to the entrepreneurs.
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Won partial summary judgment on behalf of restaurateurs on a breach of fiduciary duty/usurpation of a valuable partnership opportunity and oppression claim filed by restaurateurs’ partners. Also won a motion for partial summary judgment declaring a “Right to Participate” clause contained in the Partnership’s Operating Amendment invalid. Based on the alleged right to participate, the restaurateurs’ partners claimed to have an interest in a subsequent endeavor created and developed by the restaurateurs. Summary judgment was awarded when it was shown that the “Right to Participate” clause was invalid, and subsequently, the Court failed to find any breach of fiduciary duty or oppression on the part of the restaurateurs. Ultimately, this summary judgment led to a favorable settlement of the entire dispute for our clients.
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Successfully defended national commercial real estate lender and mortgage loan servicer against a lawsuit filed by a borrower concerning loans totaling more than $20 million in principal when the borrower sought to prevent foreclosure through litigation.
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Represented local restaurant in a lawsuit filed against landlord concerning alleged violations of landlord’s rules and regulations regarding parking and the use of valet services--after successfully obtaining injunctive relief, the case was favorably settled at mediation.
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Defended a global investigative services firm against a previous subject when the subject was arrested for alleged violations of Federal copyright law--plaintiff brought claims against the investigative services firm related to its investigation that led to the underlying arrest.
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Successfully counseled restaurant group in a business dispute between client and celebrity investor when investor sought to participate in the restaurant group’s unrelated ventures.
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Represented a national logistics services provider in a lawsuit filed by a landlord seeking to evict the client for alleged improper use of parking areas at the property--dispute successfully settled prior to trial.
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, JD
- University of Texas, BA
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Practice Areas
Previous Professional Experience
- Former in-house counsel, multinational company
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Former special prosecutor for the Southern District of Texas
Representative Matters
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In a pre-suit mediation, successfully settled a dispute in which an oil and gas marketing company improperly wired millions of dollars overseas when the marketing company fell for a spear phishing scam.
-
Obtained judgment of more than $9 million on behalf of entrepreneurs related to the sale of their valve company to a New York-based private equity firm. After the sale, the buyer asserted indemnification claims against the entrepreneurs based on pre-sale representations allegedly made by the entrepreneurs. In doing so, the buyer sought to avoid paying the bulk of the purchase price for the entrepreneurs’ company. On competing summary judgment motions, the New York Supreme Court – Commercial Division rejected the buyer’s claims (including claims for fraud, breach of contract, indemnification, and set-off) and granted the entrepreneurs’ affirmative claims for breach of the various promissory notes at issue. The New York Court also awarded attorney’s fees to the entrepreneurs.
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Won partial summary judgment on behalf of restaurateurs on a breach of fiduciary duty/usurpation of a valuable partnership opportunity and oppression claim filed by restaurateurs’ partners. Also won a motion for partial summary judgment declaring a “Right to Participate” clause contained in the Partnership’s Operating Amendment invalid. Based on the alleged right to participate, the restaurateurs’ partners claimed to have an interest in a subsequent endeavor created and developed by the restaurateurs. Summary judgment was awarded when it was shown that the “Right to Participate” clause was invalid, and subsequently, the Court failed to find any breach of fiduciary duty or oppression on the part of the restaurateurs. Ultimately, this summary judgment led to a favorable settlement of the entire dispute for our clients.
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Successfully defended national commercial real estate lender and mortgage loan servicer against a lawsuit filed by a borrower concerning loans totaling more than $20 million in principal when the borrower sought to prevent foreclosure through litigation.
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Represented local restaurant in a lawsuit filed against landlord concerning alleged violations of landlord’s rules and regulations regarding parking and the use of valet services--after successfully obtaining injunctive relief, the case was favorably settled at mediation.
-
Defended a global investigative services firm against a previous subject when the subject was arrested for alleged violations of Federal copyright law--plaintiff brought claims against the investigative services firm related to its investigation that led to the underlying arrest.
-
Successfully counseled restaurant group in a business dispute between client and celebrity investor when investor sought to participate in the restaurant group’s unrelated ventures.
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Represented a national logistics services provider in a lawsuit filed by a landlord seeking to evict the client for alleged improper use of parking areas at the property--dispute successfully settled prior to trial.
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2024-2025), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024-2025)
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40 & Under List, Benchmark Litigation (2023-2024)
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Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers (2019–2023)
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Lawyer "On the Rise" winner, Texas Legal Excellence Awards, Texas Lawyer (2021)
Professional Activities
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Chair, Houston Bar Association Litigation Section (2022-2023)
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Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (2019)
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Fellow, Houston Young Lawyers Association (2018)
Community
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University of Houston Mock Trial Team coach (2020-Present)
Kasi is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment law, trade secrets disputes, and other categories of law that affect businesses. Her experience spans both state and federal courts across Texas, where she has earned a reputation as a tenacious and results-driven advocate for her clients. Kasi regularly also regularly represents her... clients in arbitration and other alternative dispute-resolution forums.
Kasi’s approach to litigation is marked by a strategic mindset aimed at achieving resolutions. When litigation becomes necessary, she is relentless in pursuing her clients' objectives, whether through emergency injunctive relief or post-judgment and appellate matters. Her diverse practice includes defending global corporations in high-stakes disputes, representing entrepreneurs in complex business torts, and advising on trade secrets and employment litigation.
A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, Kasi has been recognized by numerous legal publications and organizations. She has been named to the Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, has been honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in commercial litigation and labor and employment litigation, has been selected in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” and named among Texas’ top young lawyers by the Texas Lawyer. Additionally, Kasi is a Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Young Lawyers Association, distinctions awarded to a select few attorneys in recognition of their professional excellence and commitment to the legal community.
Kasi is also actively involved in the Houston legal community, previously serving as the Chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Litigation Section and coaching the University of Houston Law Center’s Mock Trial Team.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Former in-house counsel, multinational company
-
Former special prosecutor for the Southern District of Texas
Representative Matters
-
In a pre-suit mediation, successfully settled a dispute in which an oil and gas marketing company improperly wired millions of dollars overseas when the marketing company fell for a spear phishing scam.
-
Obtained judgment of more than $9 million on behalf of entrepreneurs related to the sale of their valve company to a New York-based private equity firm. After the sale, the buyer asserted indemnification claims against the entrepreneurs based on pre-sale representations allegedly made by the entrepreneurs. In doing so, the buyer sought to avoid paying the bulk of the purchase price for the entrepreneurs’ company. On competing summary judgment motions, the New York Supreme Court – Commercial Division rejected the buyer’s claims (including claims for fraud, breach of contract, indemnification, and set-off) and granted the entrepreneurs’ affirmative claims for breach of the various promissory notes at issue. The New York Court also awarded attorney’s fees to the entrepreneurs.
-
Won partial summary judgment on behalf of restaurateurs on a breach of fiduciary duty/usurpation of a valuable partnership opportunity and oppression claim filed by restaurateurs’ partners. Also won a motion for partial summary judgment declaring a “Right to Participate” clause contained in the Partnership’s Operating Amendment invalid. Based on the alleged right to participate, the restaurateurs’ partners claimed to have an interest in a subsequent endeavor created and developed by the restaurateurs. Summary judgment was awarded when it was shown that the “Right to Participate” clause was invalid, and subsequently, the Court failed to find any breach of fiduciary duty or oppression on the part of the restaurateurs. Ultimately, this summary judgment led to a favorable settlement of the entire dispute for our clients.
-
Successfully defended national commercial real estate lender and mortgage loan servicer against a lawsuit filed by a borrower concerning loans totaling more than $20 million in principal when the borrower sought to prevent foreclosure through litigation.
-
Represented local restaurant in a lawsuit filed against landlord concerning alleged violations of landlord’s rules and regulations regarding parking and the use of valet services--after successfully obtaining injunctive relief, the case was favorably settled at mediation.
-
Defended a global investigative services firm against a previous subject when the subject was arrested for alleged violations of Federal copyright law--plaintiff brought claims against the investigative services firm related to its investigation that led to the underlying arrest.
-
Successfully counseled restaurant group in a business dispute between client and celebrity investor when investor sought to participate in the restaurant group’s unrelated ventures.
-
Represented a national logistics services provider in a lawsuit filed by a landlord seeking to evict the client for alleged improper use of parking areas at the property--dispute successfully settled prior to trial.
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, JD
- University of Texas, BA
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Practice Areas
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2024-2025), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024-2025)
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40 & Under List, Benchmark Litigation (2023-2024)
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Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers (2019–2023)
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Lawyer "On the Rise" winner, Texas Legal Excellence Awards, Texas Lawyer (2021)
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Chair, Houston Bar Association Litigation Section (2022-2023)
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Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (2019)
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Fellow, Houston Young Lawyers Association (2018)
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University of Houston Mock Trial Team coach (2020-Present)
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