Practice Areas Business Disputes Covenants Not to Compete & Trade Secrets Employment Litigation Executive Compensation Fraud & Fiduciary Litigation Intellectual Property Products Liability & Catastrophic Personal Injury Oil & Gas/Energy AZA represents some of the largest oil and gas and energy companies in the United States. AZA has successfully represented these companies in a variety of disputes, such as litigation arising out of multi-million purchase and sale agreements for pipeline assets; breach of contract litigation relating to joint operating agreements; executive employment litigation; and personal injury matters. For instance, AZA recently successfully defended one of the country's largest pipeline companies in a $150 million breach of contract dispute arising out of a joint operating agreement for a pipeline system in the Gulf of Mexico. AZA's unique trial and courtroom experience sets it apart from other firms. Because of this experience, AZA enjoys a unique advantage in oil and gas and energy litigation. However, AZA's expertise does not extend only to trial. AZA's attorneys have also graduated from the top universities in the country, including Yale, Stanford, Harvard, Chicago, Michigan, and Texas. As a result, AZA is able to provide its clients top-notch representation in all facets of energy and oil and gas litigation.