AZA News March 2006 Debbie Pacholder Achieves Substantial Sanctions Award Against National Oilwell In March 2006, Debbie Pacholder recovered nearly $140,000 in sanctions against National Oilwell on behalf of one of National Oilwell¹s subsidiary¹s former presidents. The sanctions award was noted in the Texas Lawyer and was identified as the "verdict of the week" by the Texas Bluesheet. National Oilwell sued its former officer accusing him of fraud. After Pacholder successfully dismissed all of the claims brought by National Oilwell, she succeeded in recovering what is believed to be the highest ever amount of sanctions assessed in an employment case in state district court in Houston. Results obtained depend on the facts of each case. Every case is different. Similar results may not be obtained in your case. *Mr. Ahmad is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. **Mr. Zavitsanos is board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. © 2004 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Anaipakos. All rights reserved