AZA Partner Shahmeer Halepota Named Rising Star by South Asian Bar Association of North America
HOUSTON – The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) Friday night presented AZA partner Shahmeer Halepota with its Rising Star Award. He was one of only five winners of…
AZA Client Successfully Beats Back High-Stakes Claim in $80 Million Partnership Dispute
HOUSTON – A bet-the-company arbitration resulted in dismissal of claims against AZA’s client, the founder and majority member of a nine-figure business, in a case that totaled $80.8…
John Zavitsanos Again Named to The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
HOUSTON – John Zavitsanos, a co-founder of AZA, was named to The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers. Mr. Zavitsanos was a repeat honoree on the plaintiff financial…
Prestigious Chambers USA Ranks AZA for 12th Year and Honors Seven Firm Lawyers
HOUSTON – Chambers USA , the gold standard of legal ratings, gave AZA top ratings in Texas for two practice areas and ranked seven lawyers. This is the12th year AZA was rated in the…
‘First of its Kind’ Influencer Copyright Case Dropped Against AZA Client
HOUSTON — Online influencer Alyssa Sheil saw a highly publicized lawsuit against her dropped by influencer Sydney Gifford, who non-suited her claims and took nothing. AZA client Ms.…
Four AZA Lawyers Named to Lawdragon 500 Global IP Lawyers 2025
HOUSTON – Four members of AZA’s intellectual property team were named to the Lawdragon 500 Global IP Lawyers 2025. Those named are partners Jason McManis and Weining Bai and associates…
AZA Wins Jury Victory for KBR in $289 Million Energy Sector Breach of Contract Case
HOUSTON – A Harris County jury ruled in favor of AZA client Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), the global technology and engineering company, in a breach of contract case over $289…
AZA Defeats $123.7 Million Breach of Contract Claim in First Major Winter Storm Uri Natural Gas Trading Jury Trial
HOUSTON – A federal court jury in Houston found in favor of Marathon Oil Company in a lawsuit against Koch Energy Services over the delivery of natural gas during the February 2021…
AZA Partner Shahmeer Halepota Recognized by State Bar of Texas Group
HOUSTON – AZA partner Shahmeer Halepota received the 2025 Best Lawyers Under 40 award from the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas. From Ben & Jerry’s to the…
John Zavitsanos Named to Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know 2025 List
HOUSTON – John Zavitsanos, a co-founder of AZA, was named to the Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know 2025 . Lawdragon editors wrote that they researched the innovation,…