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    Omid Abaei

    Associate

    Houston
    713-225-7228
    omid.abaei@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    BusinessEnergyCommercial Litigation

    Omid represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes commercial disputes. With a track record of successfully navigating complex litigation involving breach of contract, fraud, trade secrets misappropriation and business tort claims, he brings courtroom experience and strategic thinking to every case.

    Omid handles matters across industries, including oil and gas, construction, and technology, with a particular focus on partnership disputes and trade secret misappropriation. He's known for identifying the pressure points in litigation early and using discovery, motion practice, and case strategy to position clients for favorable outcomes—whether that's a knockout summary judgment, a strong settlement, or a decisive trial result.

    A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, Omid serves as Co-Chair of the Houston Urban Debate League Young Professionals Council, where he helps shape the next generation of advocates.

    When he's not in court or at the office, Omid plays poker and chess.

    Experience

    • Defended an oil and gas data analytics firm and two employees in a lawsuit alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets. The plaintiff demanded tens of millions of dollars, but after two years of litigation in federal court and arbitration, the plaintiff dismissed the cases so to avoid negative outcomes on bad faith counterclaims and walked away with nothing.
    • Obtained a temporary restraining order for a gaming client, which barred a former partner from opening a competitor poker room using stolen customer information.
    • Secured the dismissal of a commercial landlord in a premises liability case.

     

    Education

    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2022
    • University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business, B.B.A., Finance, cum laude, 2018
    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2022
    • University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business, B.B.A., Finance, cum laude, 2018

    Credentials

    • Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • Hon. Anne T. Berton, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • Hon. Anne T. Berton, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

    • State Bar of Texas
    • Houston Volunteer Lawyers

    Civic:

    • Houston Urban Debate League, Young Professionals Council – Co-Chair

    Professional

    • State Bar of Texas
    • Houston Volunteer Lawyers

    Civic:

    • Houston Urban Debate League, Young Professionals Council – Co-Chair
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