Andrew R. Harvin
Partner
Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins, L.L.P.
600 Travis, Suite 4700, Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: 713-228-5100
Fax: 713-228-6138
E-mail:aharvin@drhrlaw.com
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Practice Description

Mr. Harvin handles a variety of large business litigation matters in state and federal courts primarily concerning securities and fraud claims, real estate and commercial contracts, officer and director liability, trademark infringement, advanced technology, deceptive trade practices, insurance coverage, employment and other disputes.

For 25 years, Mr. Harvin has represented major broker dealers, as well as individuals, in more than 300 investment suits and arbitrations before FINRA, the NASD and NYSE. These matters have involved a variety of investment strategies in stocks, bonds, options, futures, auction rate and mortgage-backed securities and other derivatives, and have covered a broad range of compliance issues under federal and state securities laws and regulations. He has also represented financial professionals in employment suits and Texas Securities Board, NASD and SEC regulatory proceedings.

In 2007, 2009 and 2010, Mr. Harvin was named by his peers as a "Texas Super Lawyer" in securities litigation, having more than 50 cases tried to a decision or reported. Named a "Top Houston Lawyer" by H Texas Magazine in 2010.


Representative Matters

  • Regularly retained by brokerage firms to try arbitrations nationwide.
  • Obtained a dismissal for securities broker against multi-million dollar claims by more than 20 claimants in a 100-day hearing before the NASD.
  • Defended a Wall Street investment banking firm in state court against malpractice charges in connection with a $100 million bond offering.
  • Handled significant appellate matters before the courts of appeal and argued before the Texas Supreme Court three times.
  • Defended energy investment banking firm in significant fee dispute.
  • Obtained dismissal, after three-week trial, of a client sued by the State of Texas for fraud in sale of CMOs.
  • Won three trials in state court involving dispute under energy management construction contracts.
  • Won two employment discrimination trials for corporate clients in federal court.
  • Defended Wall Street firm in series of arbitrations alleging market manipulation of over the counter stock
  • Obtained dismissal of investment banking firm sued in arbitration for alleged misrepresentations in public equity offering of energy company that went bankrupt
  • Obtained defense jury verdict in large options churning case brought in federal court
  • Defended multinational bank, headquartered in New York, in a large lender liability suit brought by Russian oil trading firm for termination of a $40 million commitment letter
  • Recovered arbitration award for damages, on behalf of securities client, against an international trading firm and insurer for refusal to pay a claim under a $2.4 million policy
  • Brought action, on behalf of venture capital client, against borrower and its transaction counsel for fraud in back dating stock to pledge agreement. Recovery confidential.
  • Defended Wall Street bank and brokerage firm on an $8 million claim involving over-the-counter equity options.
  • Brought insurance coverage and fraudulent conveyance suit on behalf of a well-known assisted living/long term care company. Recovery confidential.
  • Defended developer in state court suit alleging fraud in an $11 million sale of commercial real estate.
  • Defended commercial building owner in bankruptcy court suit alleging participation in fraudulent conveyances of assets worth $12 million
  • Represented oil rig contractor in construction and payment disputes
  • Arbitrated and obtained declaratory relief for northeastern pipeline company in a joint venture dispute
  • Obtained cease and desist settlements in numerous trademark infringement actions on behalf of Houston based restaurant company
  • Has represented two homeowners associations in deed restriction cases
  • Brought trespass of title suit on behalf of agricultural landowner against chemical company. Recovery confidential.

Activities and Affiliations

  • Regularly attends securities industry legal and compliance seminars.
  • Served as an arbitrator for National Futures Association.
  • Speaks to industry association groups on compliance and financial advisor malpractice.

Educational and Professional Background

  • Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1979.
  • Education: Washington & Lee University, B.A. with honors; Southern Methodist University, J.D. 1979.
  • Member: State Bar Association of Texas, American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association and Houston Bar Foundation.
  • Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.

Personal

  • Born, Houston, Texas, 1954.
  • Married to Lyl Coxe Harvin, two daughters.
  • Vestry and Chancellor, St. Martin's Episcopal Church
  • Past President and board member, Community of the Streets (Outreach)