Justin S. Rowinsky

Justin’s practice is built around resolving complex, high‑stakes business disputes through motion practice and trial. Clients rely on Justin for matters that demand rigorous preparation, courtroom fluency, and strategic judgment in state and federal courts across the country.

His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts nationwide. His experience spans a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, oil and gas and energy‑related matters, and antitrust litigation. Justin brings significant courtroom experience to his matters. He has examined fact and expert witnesses at trial, delivered opening statements, taken and defended numerous depositions, and argued dispositive motions. In 2024, Justin went to trial three times in state and federal courts, including first‑chairing a breach‑of‑contract dispute.

In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Justin maintains an active pro bono practice through Houston Volunteer Lawyers, assisting clients with eviction and guardianship matters. He has also served as part of the defense team for a client charged with first‑degree murder.

Justin is recognized as a Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch honoree for commercial litigation. He clerked for the Hon. J. Frederick Motz of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland before entering private practice. Prior to joining Yetter Coleman, Justin practiced with AZA in Houston and Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, D.C

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Representative Experience

• Represented a river authority in federal court regarding an antitrust dispute. Successfully achieved a defense verdict after a three-week trial.
• Represented a non-profit entity in state court regarding a contract dispute. Successfully achieved a defense verdict.
• Represented landowners in state court regarding a contract and tort dispute over a pipeline installation. Successfully achieved summary judgment on certain claims and ultimately achieved a favorable resolution with all defendants.
• Represented an oil services company in state court regarding a commercial dispute regarding interpretation of a purchase and sale contract. Successfully achieved dismissal of multiple claims on summary judgment prior to favorable resolution.
• Represented a structured settlement funding company and successfully obtained favorable declaratory judgments, attorney’s fees, and defeated fraudulent-transfer and veil-piercing claims.
• Represented a midstream company in a private arbitration regarding a contractual dispute arising out of Winter Storm Uri.
• Represented former officers and directors in multiple disputes brought by federal agencies and achieved successful resolution of each.

Presentations & Publications

• “A Practical Guide to Recovering Fees Under 28 U.S.C. § 1920,” The Texas Lawbook, July 9, 2025
• “Weather Events and Providing Power: A Look at the Effects of Winter Storms Uri and Elliott and Proposed Responses to Protect Electrical Grids,” Institute for Energy Law’s (IEL) 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference CLE Presentation, September 7, 2023 (panelist)