Associate
Charles (Chuck) Matula
Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Competition, Energy Disputes
Overview
Chuck Matula is an aggressive trial lawyer with experience from pre-suit to appeal on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants, and third-parties. Chuck assists clients by leveraging his broad commercial litigation experience, encompassing disparate industries including oil and gas, oilfield services, technology, and financial services. Comfortable in the courtroom, before arbitral tribunals, in depositions, and all stages of discovery, Chuck offers advice ranging from broad strategy to narrower tactical goals. Chuck understands the importance of framing an issue for the court, having started his career clerking for United States District Court Judge David Hittner in Houston, Texas. While clerking, Chuck assisted Judge Hittner in resolving motions, drafting orders, and presiding over thirteen jury trials.
Education
- Duke University, JD, cum laude
- University of Texas, BBA, with high honors
Admissions
- Texas
Courts
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Western District of Texas
- US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional & Community Involvement
- Secretary-Treasurer, Houston Bar Association Antitrust Section
- Emerging Leaders Council, Texas Appleseed
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation