We try business disputes. Companies, owners, and executives come to us when a contract is broken, a partner turns, a key employee leaves with the customer list, or money has to be locked down before it disappears. Direct representation by a litigation team that has handled Texas commercial cases since 1994. Aggressive when the case calls for it, cost-conscious when it does not.
We are located near Lovers Lane and Central Expressway. We represent businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and across all of Texas. If you have a business dispute that has reached the point of needing counsel, the most useful thing you can do is reach us before the situation gets worse.
Who We Represent
Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses, and the litigation we handle for them ranges from seven-figure trade secret fights to focused contract disputes that need to be resolved quickly and cleanly. Companies, owners, and executives come to us when the stakes are real and the dispute has to be handled by named trial lawyers, not a referral desk.
Because the firm also runs collections, fraudulent-transfer, injunction, landlord-tenant, lien, and foreclosure practices, a case that starts as a contract dispute is not handed off when it becomes a judgment to collect or an asset to chase.
What We Handle
Eight practice clusters. Start in the right place below, or use the dropdowns above for the full list of pages in each cluster.
When Your Business Is the One Being Sued
You came home and there was a man in uniform standing on your porch holding paperwork. Or your registered agent forwarded a petition. Or somebody you have not heard from in years filed a lawsuit naming your company.
The answer deadline in Texas is shorter than most business owners realize, and ignoring the petition is the single most expensive mistake you can make in the first month of a lawsuit. The defendant-side pages on this site walk through what happens, what your options are, and how to respond. When you are sued, start here.
Our Approach
We are business and commercial litigators. We have been doing this work in Dallas since 1994. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses, and the litigation we handle for them ranges from seven-figure trade secret fights to focused contract disputes that need to be resolved quickly and cleanly.
A few things are true of how we handle cases. We file first when the strategic posture allows. We try to settle cases when settlement is in the client’s interest and fight when it is not. We manage discovery aggressively because undisciplined discovery is the single biggest source of unnecessary expense in Texas business litigation. We pursue attorney’s fees under Texas Chapter 38 when the law allows. And we are honest with clients about cost and likely outcomes, even when the honest answer is one the client did not want to hear.
We are not the right firm for every client and we do not pretend to be. What we offer is direct representation, fast decisions, and a litigation team that has been doing Texas business cases together for a long time. Read more about our approach.
A Resource for Our Clients
We have tried to put together information that is genuinely useful to businesses facing litigation, so that these pages can serve as a quick reference. If you are looking for the quick answer to a specific business litigation question, browse the practice clusters above or see the full business litigation FAQ.
These pages are not a substitute for an attorney or for legal advice, and they are not themselves legal advice. They are basic information only. If there is a topic you would like to see covered here, contact us and we will add it.
Common Questions
How long does business litigation take in Texas?
Most Texas commercial cases reach trial 18 to 24 months after the lawsuit is filed. Simpler contract cases can resolve in 6 to 12 months; complex multi-party cases involving extensive discovery, expert work, or appeals can take longer. Most cases settle before trial, typically at mediation 9 to 18 months in.
What does it cost to sue a business partner?
It depends on the conduct, the entity, and how hard the other side fights. Simple disputes may run in the tens of thousands; complex owner-and-partner litigation involving valuation fights, fiduciary claims, and extensive discovery costs substantially more. Most matters are handled hourly, and some support hybrid arrangements.
Can I recover attorney's fees for breach of contract in Texas?
Usually yes. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 38 is one of the strongest fee-shifting statutes in the country, and it was amended effective September 1, 2021 to cover organizations as well as individuals. A prevailing party on a valid contract claim can generally recover reasonable attorney's fees.
Can a Texas court freeze my business partner's assets?
In the right case, yes. Texas courts can issue temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions, and prejudgment writs of attachment, garnishment, and sequestration to preserve assets before judgment. The standards are demanding and require a specific evidentiary showing, but the relief is available when the facts support it.
How do I get a TRO against a former employee in Texas?
You file a verified petition and application showing a likely right to relief and a probability of imminent, irreparable harm, and you post a bond set by the court. TROs against former employees typically arise in non-compete and trade-secret cases where a departing employee has taken confidential information or solicited customers.
Am I required to mediate before trial in Texas?
In most cases, yes. Most Texas district courts will order the parties to mediation before they let a case go to trial, and many require it by standing order or scheduling order. Mediation is a confidential settlement negotiation before a neutral third party, and a large share of business cases resolve there.