Houston Law Firm Pursues Breach of Contract Suit Against Departed Attorneys Joining Rival Practice

In Houston, Stephen S. Toeppich & Associates, an established midsize oil and gas law firm, has initiated a lawsuit against former firm lawyers Aaron Nielsen and Keaton Mayfield. The firm claims these individuals violated their independent contractor agreements by encouraging others within the firm to leave and transition to a competing practice. Nielsen and Mayfield have since joined Ray, Feighny & Hartle in Houston. More details on the legal action are presented in the original article.