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Keith is an experienced trial lawyer with a broad knowledge of the unique regulatory environment in which manufacturers operate. He has counseled manufacturers and distributors in cutting-edge issues such as, among other things, distribution of electric and automated vehicles, vehicle subscription programs&nbsp;and creation of unique management agreements for manufacturers in their relationships with publicly and privately owned dealership groups.

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J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 1998, 

B.A., Government, The University of Texas at Austin, 1995

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<li>The Legal 500 United States (2019 to 2021)
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<li>Recommended in Industry Focus &#8211; Transport: Rail and Road &#8211; Litigation</li>
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BakerHostetler Attorneys, Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 Guide for 2021

BakerHostetler Attorneys Make Significant Gains in The Legal 500 Annual Guide

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<li>As lead counsel, successfully represented a heavy-duty truck manufacturer in a precedent setting protest action to reduce a dealer’s assigned territory based on poor sales performance.</li>
<li>As lead counsel, successfully represented an automobile manufacturer in protest by a dealer against the establishment of a new dealership, resulting in a unanimous decision in favor of the manufacturer. Responsible for all aspects of trial preparation and trial.</li>
<li>Successfully represented a construction equipment manufacturer in an arbitration proceeding to terminate the dealer agreement of a poor-performing dealership. Responsible for depositions, discovery, trial preparation, and examination and cross-examination of fact witnesses.</li>
<li>Represented an automobile manufacturer in class certification cases at trial court and on appeal. Heavily involved in extensive class certification and appellate briefings.</li>
<li>Lead counsel for manufacturer of emergency response vehicles in acquisition of competitor, consolidation of dealership networks, licensing of manufacturer and its dealers, drafting and implementing new dealership agreements, and resolving various disputes arising out of that process.</li>
<li>As second-chair trial counsel, successfully represented major petrochemical company in defending a claim of breach of a multi-million dollar supply contract in two-week jury trial in Harris County, Texas.</li>
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