About William Lewis

William Lewis Sessions is a lawyer specializing in business law, construction litigation, and oil and gas law, with a wonderful emphasis on oil and gas things. He founded Sessions & Associates, PLLC, which is located at 15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite one hundred eighty, Addison, Texas 75001. His professional legal career started after earning his law degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1978. Since that year, he has been certified to practice regulation in Texas, establishing a strong basis for his legal know-how. In December 1991, Mr. Sessions achieved board certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This certification indicates his dedication to excellence in the area.

Over the years, he has navigated complicated litigation in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, along with binding dispute resolution proceedings. His practice mainly revolves around the prosecution and protection of business-related claims, showcasing his versatility and depth of information in various legal contexts. One of the highlights of Mr. Sessions' career occurred in 2008 when he secured a remarkable unanimous jury verdict of $22,178,403 in the case of Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas v. Frank P. Hernandez. This meaningful fulfillment ranked No.

98 in VerdictSearch's top one hundred Verdicts of 2008, illustrating his talent in dealing with high-stakes litigation and his ability to advocate for his clients. Such accomplishments have solidified his reputation in the legal network and among his friends. In addition to his litigation success, Mr. Sessions has acquired numerous accolades for his professional achievements. He has been awarded the highest rating of "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his ethical standards and legal ability. Furthermore, he has been acknowledged as a "Texas Super Lawyer" in business litigation by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines for multiple years, including 2004-2006, 2012-2014, and from 2020 to the present. These honors highlight his sustained excellence in the area and his dedication to providing remarkable legal offerings.

Mr. Sessions is also admitted to practice before numerous prestigious courts, including the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the Northern District of Oklahoma. His credentials prolong to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits, and the U.S. highest court. Beyond his practice, he's a member of the Patrick Higginbotham Inn of Court, where he has served as Master Emeritus since 2020. Additionally, he has been a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation since 2002, in addition demonstrating his dedication to the legal profession and his ongoing contributions to the community.

Education

Baylor University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1978

Accepted Jurisdictions

5th Circuit
11th Circuit
9th Circuit
United States District Court - Western District of Texas
United States District Court - Northern District of Oklahoma
United States District Court - Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court - Southern District of Texas
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
United States District Court - Northern District of Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Construction Law Energy Oil & Gas Law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Arbitration

Certifications & Awards

Civil Trial Law

Texas State Bar