Kaitlyn M. Faucett

Biography

Kaitlyn Faucett is a fierce litigator dedicated to her craft.

Kaitlyn represents clients across a broad spectrum of business and commercial litigation, including traditional breach of contract claims, breach of fiduciary duty matters, as well as partnership and shareholder disputes. She represents corporations and individuals in white-collar criminal defense matters and government investigations. Kaitlyn also regularly represents clients in product liability, healthcare, employment, and real estate matters. Her clients include major automakers, equipment manufacturers, equipment rental companies, multinational energy corporations, and leading technology companies. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients no matter the venue.

A diligent, hardworking, and collaborative attorney, Kaitlyn works closely with clients to develop a trial strategy that matches their goals. Since 2018, Kaitlyn has been consistently recognized as a “Rising Star'' by Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers. She is also a member of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and the Marketing & Business Development Committee.

Before joining Lightfoot, Kaitlyn honed her skills at a litigation boutique, where she managed a diverse caseload. She also has firsthand experience managing the various interests of the corporate entities she now represents, having previously served as in-house counsel for a boutique oil and gas company, and its subsidiaries. In that role, Kaitlyn regularly advised the company on issues concerning title rights, contracts, corporate governance, finance, as well as managing the company’s active litigation.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Kaitlyn graduated magna cum laude from Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania, and went on to attend the University at Buffalo School of Law. Outside of the office, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, their daughter, Anna, son, Rory, and their Doberman Pinscher, Royal. During football season, you can find Kaitlyn cheering on her hometown Buffalo Bills.

Representative Matters

Defending a client in a breach of contract arbitration proceeding brought by a former shareholder. Following a full hearing, secured the dismissal of all claims against the client as well as an award of expenses and attorneys’ fees. A subsequent appeal of the arbitrator’s award by the plaintiff, a former shareholder, was dismissed by the Houston Court of Appeals.

Serving as second chair, successfully defended against a multimillion-dollar breach of contract claim asserted in arbitration by a former consultant for a litigation funding business. Following a full hearing, the consultant’s claims were entirely dismissed. The final judgment also awarded the client expenses and attorneys’ fees.

Representing a college student abducted from a local apartment complex in a premises liability action. The incident left the client with horrific, life-altering injuries. As a result of the suit, the apartment complex implemented wholesale improvements to the property’s security and entered into a confidential financial settlement.

Obtaining a default judgment against a former employee who engaged in a pervasive scheme to defraud her employer.

After successfully compelling a multimillion-dollar breach of contract claim asserted by an energy company’s former employee to arbitration, Kaitlyn also represented the client during the employee’s appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. Following the submission of complete briefing on the merits, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the trial court’s decision. The case was subsequently dismissed by the American Arbitration Association for want of prosecution.

Representing an oil field services provider as a plaintiff in a breach of contract dispute and obtaining summary judgment. The decision was ultimately upheld by the Houston Court of Appeals, which also awarded the client all attorneys’ fees for both the trial and appeal.