R. Edward Perkins

Related Experience Secured a class action settlement on behalf of homeowners who alleged their mandatory dues had been fraudulently misused over several years. Obtained dismissal of claims of multi-million-dollar fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against consultant by former client relating to sale of business. Received defense verdict for client relating to claims by business competitor of tortious interference with contract. Handled copyright and trademark disputes for large national client. Resolved multi-million-dollar fraud claims against former shareholders in a roll-up company that filed for bankruptcy. Received defense jury verdict for retailer in case involving alleged false imprisonment and slander. Obtained two separate defense jury verdicts in favor of a national restaurant chain when patrons were seriously injured by falls. Obtained dismissal of potentially disastrous claims relating to death of oil company executive from tainted food. Successfully defended a large Houston engineering company from allegations of improper foundation design. Obtained dismissal of ethics complaint against three corporate CPAs after full hearing before State Board of Public Accountancy relating to claims by whistleblower that they had failed to properly account for losses suffered by regulated public utility. Won a defense verdict for a national employer in an alleged sexual harassment case. Received a defense verdict for a nationwide employer alleged to have engaged in age discrimination and retaliation against former employee. Community Involvement Wendell D. Ley YMCA, Former Board Member Distinctions Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Memberships State Bar of Texas Houston Bar Association Legal Lines Committee Fee Dispute Committee Texas Association of Defense Counsel Employment Law Newsletter, Editor Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow Presentations and Publications Emerging Trends in Non-Compete Agreements, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Winter Seminar, 2009