ROBERT CARLTON
Associate
[email protected]
PRACTICES: Litigation, International Arbitration, Energy Litigation, Construction Litigation
HOUSTON
1221 MCKINNEY STREET
SUITE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77010
T +1 713.547.2126
F +1 713.236.5546
EDUCATION AND
CLERKSHIPS
J.D., Emory University
School of Law, 2011, with
honors; Dean's List; Order of
the Coif; Notes and
Comments Editor, Emory
Law Journal
B.A., International Studies
and Russian, Emory
University, 2008, Political
Science and International
Studies Honors Program;
summa cum laude; Phi Beta
Kappa
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Field Placement, P. Harris
Hines, Supreme Court of
Georgia, January-May 2010
Intern, U.S. District Court for
the Northern District of
Georgia, May-August 2009
ADMISSIONS
Texas, 2011
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COURT ADMISSIONS
Robert Carlton leverages his broad base of dispute resolution experience to serve clients
across a broad range of industries by digesting his client’s issues and coming up with a
sound litigation strategy that takes into account both business and legal considerations.
Robert has represented clients in federal and state courts across the country. He has also
represented clients in front of both domestic and international arbitral tribunals. Robert is
particularly adept at navigating the various nuances of international arbitration,
representing clients in front of the ICC, ICDR, and other arbitral bodies.
Robert uses his experience before a wide array of forums to provide a full range of dispute
resolution skills. For example, Robert has represented a Fortune 100 company in a number
of construction disputes around the country. He has represented a small independent oil
and gas company against a large midstream company that presented novel legal and
factual issues surrounding a subsurface trespass dispute. He has also represented a large
oilfield services company in an international arbitration arising out of its relationship with its
former business associate in Central Asia.
Robert represents clients of all sizes and from diverse industries. His clients include one of
the four largest banks in the country, a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company, a Fortune 500
international oilfield services company, the largest fertilizer manufacturer in the world, a
former CEO of one of the largest broker-dealers in the country, an international turbine
company, multiple independent oil and gas companies of varying sizes, and the owner of
one of the premier hotels in Texas.
Robert is active in the community, donating his time to a number of civic and bar
organizations. Robert is particularly active in the Anti-Defamation League, Southwest
Region, where he is a member of the ADL’s regional board, serves as Chair-Emeritus of its
Glass Leadership Institute, and serves on its National Leadership 2020 Committee. Robert
is also active with the Emory University Alumni Association.
Selected Client Representations
• Defense of an oilfield service company in ad-hoc international arbitration against claims
brought by a business associate related to business in Central Asia. Obtained
favorable award after full hearing on the merits and successfully defended attempt to
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U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the
Eastern District of Texas
vacate award in federal court.
• Defense of builder of power barges in a federal lawsuit brought by a subcontractor
claiming breach of a contract to supply a labor force in Venezuela. Took multiple
depositions in Venezuela.
• Prosecution of claim by small oil and gas company against large midstream company,
relating to subsurface trespass of poisonous gas. Obtained favorable settlement.
• Prosecuted claim of landowner seeking to quiet title in the face of an alleged deed
against her interest. Obtained all relief sought via summary judgment.
• Representation of owner of hotel in construction dispute with one of the largest
contractors in the world.
• Defense of world’s largest fertilizer manufacturer and after protracted pre-trial motions,
obtained complete dismissal of claims of breach of contract and tortious interference.
• Prosecution of claim by spa equipment manufacturer against one of its founders and
others. After filing Motion for Summary Judgment, obtained favorable settlement offer.
• Defense of former shareholder in oil and gas company on indemnity claim. After filing
of Motion for Summary Judgment, plaintiff voluntarily dismissed claims.
• Defense of a product manufacturer against claims brought by former distributor in
ICDR arbitration arising out of actions in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. After
filing Motion for Resolution as a Matter of Law, claimant agreed to voluntarily dismiss
action.
• Representation of small oil and gas company in dispute with partner over field
operations and expenses.
• Defense of officers of a broker-dealer in an SEC investigation of alleged short-selling
and stock lending violations.
• Defense of small oil and gas company in dispute with driller over expenses and quality
of work.
• Representation of Fortune 100 company in multiple construction disputes around the
country.
• Representation of one of the four largest banks in the country in multiple mortgage
disputes throughout Texas.
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