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Tracie Renfroe has a national trial practice focusing on toxic tort, environmental, product liability and commercial disputes. She has tried or litigated numerous breach of contract, conspiracy, fraud, securities fraud and professional liability cases. As Managing Partner of our Houston office and a partner in our Energy, Environmental and Product Liability practices, Tracie represents clients in the energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors around the country.
Tracie represents clients in civil jury trials, class actions and arbitrations. She tries cases in federal and state courts around the country, as well as in international arbitration of high-stakes environmental disputes.
Tracie is skilled at presenting complex scientific and technical issues to judges, juries and arbitration panels. She has also tried numerous conspiracy, securities fraud, breach of contract and professional liability cases.
Tracie has received recognition from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, ILO Client Choice Awards, Corporate Counsel and Super Lawyers: Texas.
Credentials
J.D., Baylor University
B.A., Baylor University, cum laude
Supreme Court of the United States
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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Recognition
“Able to explain extremely complicated technical issues."
Chambers USA, 2019
“A very great trial lawyer, highly skilled at executing different strategies.”
Chambers USA, 2019
Named to annual list of the Top 250 Women in Litigation
Benchmark Litigation, 2012-2020
Named a Litigation Star for Texas - Highly Recommended
Benchmark Litigation, 2019
Top Rated Environmental Litigation Attorney
Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2019
Recognized for work in Environmental Litigation
The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2020
2018 MVP, Environmental
Law360, 2018
"A strategic decision maker, a wonderful trial lawyer who thinks well on her feet and a great orator.”
Chambers USA, 2017
"Always well-prepared and very skilled at advocacy."
Chambers USA, 2016
"Intelligent and highly capable approach to litigation."
Chambers USA
Houston Litigation: Environmental Lawyer of the Year
The Best Lawyers in America, 2012
News
In the News · Source: The Texas Lawbook
February 3, 2021
Tracie Renfroe quoted in a profile on information technology’s impact on law firms during the pandemic
Recognition
October 15, 2020
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
In the News · Source: The Texas Lawbook
September 10, 2020
Tracie Renfroe quoted in profile of Kevin McDonald, the 2020 Houston Corporate Counsel General Counsel of the Year for a Midsized Legal Department
Matters
Obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of Shell Oil Company in 2016, 2013 and 2010 in California drinking water contamination trials.
Lead counsel for ConocoPhillips affiliate in successful international arbitration case relating to alleged environmental contamination from oilfield operations in Ecuador.
Representing DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, in multi-district litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants.
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Matters
Obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of Shell Oil Company in 2016, 2013 and 2010 in California drinking water contamination trials.
Lead counsel for ConocoPhillips affiliate in successful international arbitration case relating to alleged environmental contamination from oilfield operations in Ecuador.
Representing DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, in multi-district litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants.
Insights
Client Alert
April 7, 2021
Second Circuit Climate Change Ruling Affirms Dismissal of State-law Claims
Article · Source: Jus Mundi
September 4, 2020
Arbitration Team of The Month (September) – King & Spalding
Energy Law Exchange
June 19, 2020
Ninth Circuit Climate Change Ruling Opens Door to Increased Litigation
News
In the News · Source: The Texas Lawbook
February 3, 2021
Tracie Renfroe quoted in a profile on information technology’s impact on law firms during the pandemic
Recognition
October 15, 2020
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
In the News · Source: The Texas Lawbook
September 10, 2020
Tracie Renfroe quoted in profile of Kevin McDonald, the 2020 Houston Corporate Counsel General Counsel of the Year for a Midsized Legal Department
Matters
Obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of Shell Oil Company in 2016, 2013 and 2010 in California drinking water contamination trials.
Lead counsel for ConocoPhillips affiliate in successful international arbitration case relating to alleged environmental contamination from oilfield operations in Ecuador.
Representing DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, in multi-district litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants.
Close
Matters
Obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of Shell Oil Company in 2016, 2013 and 2010 in California drinking water contamination trials.
Lead counsel for ConocoPhillips affiliate in successful international arbitration case relating to alleged environmental contamination from oilfield operations in Ecuador.
Representing DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, in multi-district litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants.
Insights
Client Alert
April 7, 2021
Second Circuit Climate Change Ruling Affirms Dismissal of State-law Claims
Article · Source: Jus Mundi
September 4, 2020
Arbitration Team of The Month (September) – King & Spalding
Energy Law Exchange
June 19, 2020
Ninth Circuit Climate Change Ruling Opens Door to Increased Litigation
News
In the News · Source: The Texas Lawbook
February 3, 2021
Tracie Renfroe quoted in a profile on information technology’s impact on law firms during the pandemic
Recognition
October 15, 2020
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
In the News · Source: The Texas Lawbook
September 10, 2020
Tracie Renfroe quoted in profile of Kevin McDonald, the 2020 Houston Corporate Counsel General Counsel of the Year for a Midsized Legal Department
Credentials
J.D., Baylor University
B.A., Baylor University, cum laude
Supreme Court of the United States
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Close
Recognition
“Able to explain extremely complicated technical issues."
Chambers USA, 2019
“A very great trial lawyer, highly skilled at executing different strategies.”
Chambers USA, 2019
Named to annual list of the Top 250 Women in Litigation
Benchmark Litigation, 2012-2020
Named a Litigation Star for Texas - Highly Recommended
Benchmark Litigation, 2019
Top Rated Environmental Litigation Attorney
Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2019
Recognized for work in Environmental Litigation
The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2020
2018 MVP, Environmental
Law360, 2018
"A strategic decision maker, a wonderful trial lawyer who thinks well on her feet and a great orator.”
Chambers USA, 2017
"Always well-prepared and very skilled at advocacy."
Chambers USA, 2016
"Intelligent and highly capable approach to litigation."
Chambers USA
Houston Litigation: Environmental Lawyer of the Year
The Best Lawyers in America, 2012