About William Lewis
William Lewis Sessions is an attorney specializing in business law, construction law, and energy law, with a distinct emphasis on oil and gas matters. He founded Sessions & Associates, PLLC, which is located at 15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite 180, Addison, Texas 75001. His legal career began after earning his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1978. Since that year, he has been licensed to practice law in Texas, establishing a robust foundation for his legal expertise. In December 1991, Mr. Sessions achieved board certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This certification shows his commitment to excellence in the field.
Over the years, he has navigated complex litigation in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, along with arbitration proceedings. His practice primarily revolves around the prosecution and defense of business-related claims, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in various legal contexts. One of the highlights of Mr. Sessions' career occurred in 2008 when he secured a remarkable unanimous jury verdict of $22,178,403 in the case of Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas v. Frank P. Hernandez. This significant achievement ranked No.
98 in VerdictSearch's top 100 Verdicts of 2008, illustrating his skill in handling high-stakes litigation and his ability to advocate for his clients. Such accomplishments have solidified his reputation in the legal community and among his peers. In addition to his litigation success, Mr. Sessions has received numerous accolades for his professional achievements. He has been awarded the highest rating of "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his ethical standards and legal ability. Furthermore, he has been recognized as a "Texas Super Lawyer" in commercial litigation by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines for multiple years, including 2004-2006, 2012-2014, and from 2020 to the present. These honors highlight his sustained excellence in the field and his commitment to providing exceptional legal services.
Mr. Sessions is also admitted to practice before several prestigious courts, including the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the Northern District of Oklahoma. His credentials extend to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Beyond his practice, he is a member of the Patrick Higginbotham Inn of Court, where he has served as Master Emeritus since 2020. Additionally, he has been a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation since 2002, further demonstrating his dedication to the legal profession and his ongoing contributions to the community.
