Plummeting oil and gas prices helped bring about the end of energy boutique Burleson late last year, but now the firm’s founder has found a new home.

Paul Hastings announced Tuesday its hire of RICHARD “RICK” BURLESON to head its oil and gas practice out of Houston, according to sibling publication Texas Lawyer. Burleson will serve as of counsel at Paul Hastings, which opened its Houston office in 2012.