"Susan Vance is a go-to choice for companies and professionals seeking seasoned, sophisticated appellate and mediation counsel."

Richard Carone Carone Energy Group, Co-Founder/Director

 
 

Expertise

About Susan Vance

Susan Vance has earned recognition among the top appellate attorneys in Texas.  A former Fifth Circuit clerk, Susan is board certified in civil appellate law.  She has achieved successful results for clients ranging from individuals and family businesses to Fortune 500 companies.  Susan’s business, financial, and oil and gas experience affords clients both a broad perspective and a sharp focus on issues frequently at the heart of complex Texas cases. 

 
 
 

practice area

Appeals

Winning appellate advocacy involves the artful presentation of a client’s best legal points and angles. Whether guarding a hard-won trial court victory or tackling a tough defeat, Susan Vance delivers powerful, well-styled briefs and clear oral arguments designed to aid and sway appellate courts.  She has a record of success in simplifying complex issues and illuminating a path for courts to find for her clients.

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Mediation

Susan Vance mediates business disputes, both before and during the appellate process.  As an appellate attorney who must be a quick study of the law and facts in a wide variety of matters, Susan is regarded for her ability to quickly comprehend a case and to identify solutions for resolving  the dispute.  Her informed understanding of how courts will likely view the case assists parties in weighing the risk of further litigation and moving toward an agreed resolution.

 
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Litigation support

Bringing an appellate lawyer onboard in the early stages of high-stakes litigation can enhance the chances for success in both trial and appellate courts.

Susan has participated in all phases of litigation representing some of the state and nation’s largest companies in major causes. She is available to complement the skills of your in-house and litigation teams through strategy consultation, trial attendance to help preserve and shape issues for appeal, assistance with the jury charge, preparation and argument of dispositive and post-trial motions, and negotiation of favorable settlements pending appeal. 

Litigation Support

Amicus & Moot Support

 

What Clients and Co-Counsel Say

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Susan Vance represented us in winning two Fifth Circuit appeals concerning the breach of a $135 million oil and gas lease sale agreement.  Joining the trial team after some adverse rulings, she quickly understood the case, identified an important new argument, and got it into the record, positioning the case for success on appeal.  Both appellate briefs were very well written and Susan’s oral argument was clear and effective.  Susan was great to work with and we would highly recommend her.

Ronald G. Gentzler

General Manager and Counsel, Preston Exploration LLC

"I had the good fortune to work with Susan Vance on an extremely complex oil and gas case in which our common client faced a judgment of over $65 million. After repeated adverse results in the trial and appellate courts over a 20 year span, our client turned to Susan who overcame long odds and secured review in the Texas Supreme Court, where she brilliantly argued and obtained a reversal of the judgment."

Craig Price

GRIFFITH & THORNBURGH, LLP

"Susan does everything well. She has the intellect to penetrate to the center of the problem, the legal skill to explain it to clients, other lawyers and judges, the courage to set out the problems clearly, and the grace to do so pleasantly without increasing the tension inherent in any litigation. She is a great lawyer and a compelling mediator."

David Woolley
Certified Appellate Specialist, California.

"If you want to sleep nights during appeals, hire Susan Vance."

Rick Carone
Carone Energy Group, Past President & CEO