The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens
Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

An Epic Legal Showdown in the Heart of Texas Oil Country
Step into the high-stakes world of oil, ambition, and courtroom drama with The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Written by Chrysta Castañeda and Loren C. Steffy, this riveting true story plunges readers into the dusty heart of West Texas, where legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens—once the corporate raider who shook Wall Street—faces the fight of his life.
When Pickens, a billionaire known for his relentless drive and sharp wit, is cut out of a lucrative oil deal in the Permian Basin, he turns to trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda to reclaim what’s rightfully his. What begins as a routine contract dispute explodes into a billion-dollar battle, pitting Pickens and his determined legal team against powerful adversaries and the unforgiving machinery of the oil industry.

The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens is more than a legal thriller—it’s an intimate portrait of a business icon at the twilight of his career, and the woman who dared to challenge the old guard on his behalf. Castañeda and Steffy bring readers behind the scenes, from tense strategy sessions in a Pecos hotel to the charged atmosphere of the courtroom, revealing the grit, exhaustion, and razor-sharp tactics required to win when the stakes are sky-high.

If you loved Barbarians at the Gate, A Civil Action, or The Big Rich, you’ll be captivated by this real-life saga of power, betrayal, and redemption. The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens is a testament to never giving up—no matter the odds.
 
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The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens
Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

An Epic Legal Showdown in the Heart of Texas Oil Country
Step into the high-stakes world of oil, ambition, and courtroom drama with The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Written by Chrysta Castañeda and Loren C. Steffy, this riveting true story plunges readers into the dusty heart of West Texas, where legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens—once the corporate raider who shook Wall Street—faces the fight of his life.
When Pickens, a billionaire known for his relentless drive and sharp wit, is cut out of a lucrative oil deal in the Permian Basin, he turns to trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda to reclaim what’s rightfully his. What begins as a routine contract dispute explodes into a billion-dollar battle, pitting Pickens and his determined legal team against powerful adversaries and the unforgiving machinery of the oil industry.

The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens is more than a legal thriller—it’s an intimate portrait of a business icon at the twilight of his career, and the woman who dared to challenge the old guard on his behalf. Castañeda and Steffy bring readers behind the scenes, from tense strategy sessions in a Pecos hotel to the charged atmosphere of the courtroom, revealing the grit, exhaustion, and razor-sharp tactics required to win when the stakes are sky-high.

If you loved Barbarians at the Gate, A Civil Action, or The Big Rich, you’ll be captivated by this real-life saga of power, betrayal, and redemption. The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens is a testament to never giving up—no matter the odds.
 
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Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

An Epic Legal Showdown in the Heart of Texas Oil Country
Step into the high-stakes world of oil, ambition, and courtroom drama with The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Written by Chrysta Castañeda and Loren C. Steffy, this riveting true story plunges readers into the dusty heart of West Texas, where legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens—once the corporate raider who shook Wall Street—faces the fight of his life.
When Pickens, a billionaire known for his relentless drive and sharp wit, is cut out of a lucrative oil deal in the Permian Basin, he turns to trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda to reclaim what’s rightfully his. What begins as a routine contract dispute explodes into a billion-dollar battle, pitting Pickens and his determined legal team against powerful adversaries and the unforgiving machinery of the oil industry.

The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens is more than a legal thriller—it’s an intimate portrait of a business icon at the twilight of his career, and the woman who dared to challenge the old guard on his behalf. Castañeda and Steffy bring readers behind the scenes, from tense strategy sessions in a Pecos hotel to the charged atmosphere of the courtroom, revealing the grit, exhaustion, and razor-sharp tactics required to win when the stakes are sky-high.

If you loved Barbarians at the Gate, A Civil Action, or The Big Rich, you’ll be captivated by this real-life saga of power, betrayal, and redemption. The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens is a testament to never giving up—no matter the odds.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781734082203
Publisher: Stoney Creek Publishing Group
Publication date: 04/21/2020
Pages: 300
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

CHRYSTA CASTAÑEDA is a Texas trial attorney specializing in oil and gas disputes. She formed her own boutique law firm in 2014 after more than twenty years as a partner and associate in some of the world’s top law firms. LOREN STEFFY is a journalist and author of three other books: George P. Mitchell: Fracking, Sustainability and an Unorthodox Quest to Save the Planet (Texas A&M University Press, 2019), Drowning in Oil: BP and the Reckless Pursuit of Profit (McGraw-Hill, 2010) and The Man Who Thought Like a Ship (Texas A&M University Press, 2012). 

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Red Bull 1

Chapter 1 "Don't Pay Her" 3

Chapter 2 The Legend of T. Boone Pickens 17

Chapter 3 "The Chainsaw" 37

Chapter 4 The Red Bull Prospect 52

Chapter 5 The Lawsuit 60

Chapter 6 "The Wrong Guy to Eliminate" 69

Chapter 7 Lingering Doubts 83

Part 2 The Trial Begins 95

Chapter 8 Morning in Monahans 97

Chapter 9 Prepping Pickens 105

Chapter 10 Day One 116

Chapter 11 The "Guidances" 124

Chapter 12 Picking the Jury 128

Chapter 13 A Tough Act to Follow 136

Chapter 14 My Turn 145

Chapter 15 Growing Frustration 153

Chapter 16 "We Are Zombies" 164

Part 3 Pickens Takes the Stand 169

Chapter 17 "The Biggest Prospect Ever" 171

Chapter 18 From Hell to Breakfast 186

Chapter 19 Pickens versus the Defense 193

Chapter 20 "Don't Rush the Monkey" 202

Chapter 21 "You're Going to Get Yours!" 208

Chapter 22 "Blinders On" 212

Chapter 23 "Your Client Is Not Well" 223

Chapter 24 The Power of a Penny 229

Chapter 25 "No Amendments Required" 242

Chapter 26 Closing Arguments 249

Chapter 27 All or Nothing 270

Chapter 28 "Show Up Early. Work Hard. Stay Late." 279

Epilogue 289

Acknowledgments 294

A Note on Sources 297

Index 299

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