Charlie Baumann focuses his practice on business litigation. Named a Rising Star in 2004 and 2005 by Texas Monthly Magazine, he has extensive experience in a variety of claims, including financial institution and promissory note disputes, fiduciary liability, antitrust, consumer credit, unfair competition, breach of contract, and fraud. Mr. Baumann also represents clients in product liability and warranty matters.
Education
- J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1991
- B.A., magna cum laude, University of Dallas, 1988
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 1992
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 1992
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 1992
Reported Decisions
- Reeves v. Kenneth Leventhal and Co., 978 S.W.2d 253 (Tex. App.-Houston [14 Dist.] 1998) - Represented Leventhal in claims brought by a former employee concerning the terms of an employment contract and a previous settlement agreement.
- Britannia Airways v. Air Routing, 150 S.W.3d 682 (Tex. App-Houston[14 Dist.] 2004 no pet.)- Represented a British airline in asserting fraud and breach of contract claims arising from an aviation credit card system.
- McCreary v. Bay Area Bank and Trust, 68 S.W.3d 727 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. dism'd) - Represented bank in litigation brought by class of customers concerning the interest paid on IRA accounts.
- FemPartners v. Women's Regional , 175 S.W.3d 365 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, no pet.) - Represented FemPartners against physicians and a medical practice in arbitration over a long-term services agreement.
- Waste Management, Inc. v. Residuos Industriales Multiquim , S.A. de C.V., 372 F.3d 339 (5th Cir. 2004) - Represented Waste Management in letter of credit case dealing with the ability to force a non-signatory of an arbitration agreement to arbitrate.
Professional History
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Member, Houston Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Named, Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine (2004-2005)
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