Julie L. Griffis

Julie Griffis practices trial and appellate law, focusing on oil and gas and commercial litigation.  Skilled at working in close collaboration with clients, she has been involved in litigation in state and federal courts in Texas and New Mexico as well as in multiple arbitrations.  Julie’s experience includes resolving real property mineral and surface disputes, oil and gas lease interpretation cases, vendor fraud and internal investigations, Fair Labor Standard Act claims, interpleaders, and breach of contract disputes.  Julie also frequently advises clients on pre-litigation and general business matters in an effort to avoid litigation.

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 2009

Education:

• Northwestern University School of Law
  Chicago, Illinois, 2009
  J.D.
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Law Review: Managing Editor, Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology (2009)
• Northwestern University
  Evanston, Illinois, 2006
  B.S.
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Majors: Theatre and History

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Member, State Bar of Texas
• President, Midland County Bar Association
• Member, Midland County Bar Association
• Member, Midland County Young Lawyers Association
• Member, High Sky Children’s Ranch Board of Directors