O’Melveny Steals Two More Lit Partners from Baker Botts

Three hours before the Houston Astros reacquired pitcher Justin Verlander in a huge trade Tuesday, O’Melveny & Myers announced its continued expansion into Texas by hiring away two prominent litigation partners from Baker Botts in Houston.

Travis Sales spent more than 36 years practicing commercial litigation at Baker Botts. John Anaipakos was there with him for 29 years. Both lawyers confirmed Tuesday that they have launched O’Melveny’s litigation practice in Houston. Both said they expect the firm to add more trial attorneys in the near future.