Litigation

Litigation is about winning and the keys to winning are thorough preparation, strategic planning and aggressive, persistent advocacy. Expect these skills and more from our litigation attorneys, who will bring a proven track record of success to your case. We represent businesses, individuals and organizations before state and federal trial and appellate courts on a wide array of cases, with a decided emphasis on complex commercial litigation.

Resolution of disputes through mediation or arbitration, rather than by trying the case in court, can be an advantageous option for some cases. Our experience in alternative dispute resolution methods will inform our review of your case, analysis of available options and our recommendation for the approach that can provide the most beneficial outcome for you.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Appellate
  • Experienced in courts of appeals throughout Texas, as well as the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Arbitration and Mediation
  • Pre-trial dispute mediation.
  • Binding and non-binding arbitration proceedings.
Collections
  • Collection of open accounts, promissory notes and other types of indebtedness.
  • Recovery of collateral.
  • Collection of judgments.
Construction
  • Representation of owners, developers, contractors, suppliers and design professionals in construction-related disputes.
  • Defective construction and defective design claims.
  • Disputes concerning construction delays and Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens.
  • Payment and performance bond claims.
  • Contractor and supplier warranty claims and breach of warranty disputes.
Fiduciary Litigation
  • Experienced in fiduciary duty disputes involving trusts, probate and estates, and corporate officers and directors.
Financial Institutions
  • Lender liability claims.
  • Enforcement of loan documents.
  • Bank deposits and collections matters.
  • Sequestrations, garnishments and other extraordinary relief.
  • Breach of contract and negligence suits.
  • Customer information requests and subpoenas.
General Business
  • Breach of contract claims.
  • Commercial tort cases.
  • Shareholder/Partner disputes.
  • Deceptive Trade Practices Act defense.
Insurance
  • Representation of carriers, agencies, insureds and other claimants in cases involving life insurance, health insurance, property and casualty policies, health and disability policies, and other insurance products.
  • Analysis of coverage issues and preparation of coverage opinions.
  • Subrogation claims.
  • State receivership proceedings.
  • Claims in connection with construction-related bonds and other commercial sureties.
International Commercial Litigation
  • Extensive experience representing Mexican and other foreign individuals and businesses before U.S. federal and state courts.
  • Representation of U.S. businesses and individuals in claims involving foreign interests.
Labor and Employment
  • Representation of employers or employees in labor cases.
  • Age, sex and race discrimination matters.
  • Wrongful termination, defamation, and “whistle-blower” retaliation claims.
  • Workplace harassment claims.
  • Lawsuits in connection with employment contracts, including confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
Libel and Slander
  • Representation of plaintiffs and defendants in libel, slander and defamation claims.
Nuisance Claims
  • Representing individuals and municipalities in actions against operators of offensive and noxious commercial activities, such as rock quarrying and surface mining.
Oil & Gas
  • Representing producers, royalty owners, surface owners and operators in cases related to the oil and gas industry.
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
  • Defense or prosecution of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving claims of negligence, gross negligence, intentional torts and products liability.
  • Medical malpractice claims involving serious injury or death.
Real Estate
  • Purchase and sale agreement breach claims.
  • Landlord/tenant disputes.
  • Mortgage loan litigation.
  • Breach of property restrictions and protective covenants lawsuits.
  • Access/easement disputes.
  • Actions involving title companies, surveyors, engineers and architects.
Securities/Investment Fraud
  • Litigating complex securities fraud cases, including class action claims.
  • Representing claimants against third-party “aiders and abettors” of securities law violations, such as accounting firms and law firms.

Litigation Team