Tracie J. Renfroe

Litigation

• Represent Shell Oil Company in a California JCCP coordinated multi-case docket and in numerous trials involving alleged 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) contamination of public drinking water sources and personal injuries.
• Defend energy sector clients since 2007 in climate change cases around the U.S.
• Defend manufacturers of PCBs and PFAS products against local entities and state Attorney General natural resource damage claims.
• Represent Baker Hughes subsidiary Dresser Industries in mass tort litigation over trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination of neighborhoods. Defeated class actions, obtained Lone Pine orders, and obtained favorable verdict in bellwether property damage case in Louisiana federal court.

International arbitrations involving Oil & Gas Contamination

Successful defense of a $2 billion environmental counterclaim for oil and gas contamination of a concession in Ecuador for ConocoPhillips affiliate Burlington Resources.
• Defended oil and gas contamination claims against Chevron subsidiary Texaco, Inc. in arbitration claim of fraudulent Ecuadorian judgment.

Tracie Renfroe defends clients in high-stakes litigation involving toxic torts, environmental claims, product liability, and mass torts. Leading companies in the energy, chemical, and manufacturing industries turn to her when facing large, complex litigation. An advocate for her clients, she presents scientific and technical evidence in a clear, persuasive way to drive favorable outcomes in state and federal courts, MDLs and coordinated cases, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.

Described as “calm, composed and amazing at what she does,” Tracie brings a disciplined, execution-focused approach to complex disputes. She partners with her clients to develop winning trial strategies built on credible, persuasive stories.  Her work often involves detailed scientific, technical, and operational facts. She is known for distilling those facts into clear, cohesive presentations grounded in the evidence and supported by credible expert analysis, allowing judges, juries, and arbitrators to focus on what matters.

Her approach is practical and results-focused: prepare thoroughly, simplify complex issues, and execute a clear strategy.