Rey Rodriguez IV is a litigator at Foley & Lardner LLP. Rey is known for his strategic approach, balancing aggressive litigation tactics with prudent judgment to manage litigation costs, mitigate risks, and ensure that the end goals of his clients are achieved. His litigation experience runs “end to end”—from case assessment and pre-suit negotiations through trial and appeal.
Rey brings experience in an array of industries, including energy (oil and gas and renewables), manufacturing, automotive, and supply chain. He represents clients in complex litigation involving business divorces, breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other business torts. Rey has handled disputes across state and federal courts and in private arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS).
Rey has successfully represented a diverse array of clients, including multinational corporations, small businesses, and individuals, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated for in every case.
Representative Experience
- Represented large industrial gas supplier in breach of contract action seeking payment for goods and services. After six-day trial, client was awarded amounts owed and attorneys’ fees.
- Represented large valve manufacturer in trade secret theft case. Obtained a temporary restraining order and injunction on behalf of client to prevent misappropriation of trade secrets, ultimately resulting in favorable settlement for client.
- Represented international steel supplier in breach of contract action, resulting in judgment for client for all amounts owed, including all attorneys’ fees.
- Represented large industrial gas supplier in trade secret theft and breach of non-solicitation agreement case, resulting in favorable settlement for client.
- Represented liquid measurement services company against offshore drilling and exploration company in breach of contract case, resulting in favorable settlement for client for all amounts owed, including all attorneys’ fees.
- Represented drilling company in breach of contract action seeking payment for past services, resulting in judgment for all amounts owed, including all attorneys’ fees.
- Represented international chemical producer in breach of contract action filed by international chemical manufacturer, resulting in favorable settlement for client.
- Represented commercial plumbing company in breach of contract action filed by utility company, resulting in favorable settlement for client.
- Represented oilfield services company in breach of contract action. Obtained summary judgment for all amounts due and owing, including attorneys’ fees.
Affiliations
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association
- Member, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston
- Member, Texas Aggie Bar Association
Presentations
- Presenter, “Texas Energy, Oil and Gas Updates,” Dallas Bar Association’s 39th Annual Review of Energy Law (August 2024)
Community Involvement
- Co-Chair, University of Houston Law Center Young Alumni Committee