Cody T. Vasut

Of Counsel

Houston

T +1.713.646.1308

F +1.713.751.1717

cvasut@bakerlaw.com

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Overview

Representative Cody Vasut is a problem solver who happens to be an attorney. He is an effective advocate for his clients with extensive experience litigating complex commercial, personal injury, misappropriation of trade secrets and employment discrimination matters. In 2020, he was elected to serve Matagorda County and southern Brazoria County in the Texas House of Representatives.

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Defended oil and gas operator and oilfield services company in multi-million-dollar personal injury lawsuit, handling all discovery, drafting and arguing discovery and dispositive motions, and serving as lead associate during two-week jury trial. Obtained summary judgment on claims against employer services company and take-nothing judgment in favor of operator.
Represented oil and gas operator in three-week jury trial against casing and connections designer and manufacturer, coordinating discovery, examining and cross-examining witnesses at trial, arguing post-trial motions and attorney’s fees submission, and drafting appellate briefing. Obtained $3 million jury verdict for the client and a post-trial award of more than $1 million in attorney’s fees upheld on appeal.
Represented oil and gas operator in contentious trespass to try title and conversion case against multiple other operators, lessors, and hundreds of royalty and working interest owners. Coordinated discovery, drafted and argued discovery motions, and prepared and responded to multiple dispositive motions, resulting in a comprehensive settlement agreement.

Defended oil and gas operator and oilfield services company in multi-million-dollar personal injury lawsuit, handling all discovery, drafting and arguing discovery and dispositive motions, and serving as lead associate during two-week jury trial. Obtained summary judgment on claims against employer services company and take-nothing judgment in favor of operator.
Represented oil and gas operator in three-week jury trial against casing and connections designer and manufacturer, coordinating discovery, examining and cross-examining witnesses at trial, arguing post-trial motions and attorney’s fees submission, and drafting appellate briefing. Obtained $3 million jury verdict for the client and a post-trial award of more than $1 million in attorney’s fees upheld on appeal.
Represented oil and gas operator in contentious trespass to try title and conversion case against multiple other operators, lessors, and hundreds of royalty and working interest owners. Coordinated discovery, drafted and argued discovery motions, and prepared and responded to multiple dispositive motions, resulting in a comprehensive settlement agreement.
Defended energy client and affiliates in multiple personal injury lawsuits across Texas and the United States, coordinating discovery, drafting and arguing motions, preparing for and taking depositions, and assisting with settlement discussions and multiple mediations.
Represented oilfield services company and affiliates in connection with multiple subpoenas in litigation and arbitrations pending between third parties across Texas and the United States. Drafted discovery responses, reviewed documents, and prepared and argued multiple motions for protection to limit disclosure of irrelevant, burdensome, confidential and/or sensitive corporate information.
Defended energy company in an employment discrimination case. Handled discovery. Resulted in a settlement significantly below the plaintiff’s original request.
Represented healthcare client in a breach of contract case concerning in-home nursing services. Filed pleadings and affidavits. Obtained a default judgment.

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (2022)
The Best Lawyers in America® (2021)
- “Ones to Watch” Texas: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities

Memberships

American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas, Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section
Houston Young Lawyers Association
Brazoria County Bar Association: President of the Board of Directors
Texas Bar Foundation: Fellow

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Community

Texas House of Representatives, HD 25: Elected November 2020
Angleton City Council (2016-2020)
Brazoria County Cities Association (2016-2020)
Revive Young Adult Fellowship, Inc.: Founder and President of the Board of Directors
Pregnancy Help Center of Brazosport: Member of the Board of Directors

Pro Bono

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Association
- Legal Lines
- Will-a-Thon
- Veterans Clinic

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Prior Positions

Intern for the Honorable Frances H. Stacy, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Texas (2010)
Intern for the Honorable Jeff Bohm, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of Texas (2010)

Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2013
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2016
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Texas

Education

J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2012, summa cum laude, Valedictorian, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barons, Dean's Scholarship, Houston Law Review, Board 49 Publishing Editor
M.S., Management, Texas A&M University, 2011, 37th Speaker of the Student Senate
B.B.A., Management, Texas A&M University, 2008, summa cum laude, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Student Senate

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