Litigation

Appeals -- Judicial appeals of lower court decisions by state and federal courts and state and federal regulatory agencies.

Construction Disputes --  Disputes concerning construction contracts, construction defects, delay damages, claims by subcontractors and suppliers, architect and engineer liability, and lien claims.

Consumer Claims -- Defense of businesses in disputes with consumers concerning loan transactions, purchases of goods and services, alleged breaches of warranties, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims.

Employer-Employee Relations -- Defense of claims relating to employment termination, discrimination including sexual harassment, disability under ADA, emotional distress, libel and slander, contract disputes, employee injury claims, and workers' compensation.

Environmental -- Disputes and claims concerning environmental matters, toxic torts, petroleum storage tanks, solid waste disposal, waste water disposal, hazardous waste disposal, air and water pollution, and appeals from various state and federal agencies.

Family Law -- Representation of individuals in divorces, child support issues, child custody, modification of conservatorship and support, and adoptions.

General Commercial Litigation -- Disputes arising from the organization and operation of corporations, limited partnerships, general partnerships, joint ventures, professional corporations, and limited liability companies.

Insurance Coverage  -- Analysis of insurance coverage, representation of insurance carriers in coverage disputes, defense of  bad faith claims, and uninsured and underinsured claims.

Insurance Regulation -- Disputes concerning interpretation and enforcement of insurance regulations, discriminatory taxes, receivership matters, and appeals from the State Board of Insurance.

Medical Malpractice  -- Defense and risk management of health care providers, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, hospitals (private and governmental), nursing homes, and other health care professionals.

Personal Injury Litigation --  Prosecution and defense of claims for damages for personal injuries, death and other losses resulting from claims of negligence, intentional conduct, strict liability, condition of premises, toxic materials, defective construction, employee injuries, and workers' compensation.

Premises Liability Litigation -- Prosecution and defense of claims involving alleged negligent security, sexual assault, abuse and harassment, and defective premises conditions.

Products Liability Litigation -- Prosecution and defense of claims for damages for personal injuries and other losses resulting from defective vehicles, biomedical devices, equipment, appliances, athletic equipment, materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and other products.

Professional Malpractice Defense  -- Defense of claims of professional malpractice against attorneys, accountants, architects, bankers, engineers, physicians, dentists, optometrists, psychiatrists, and other professionals.

Real Estate Litigation -- Defense of claims relating to contractual disputes, trespass injury to real property, drainage, and enforcement and operation of restrictive covenants and deed restrictions.

Workers' Compensation -- Defense of claims both in old law and new law cases and defense involving non-subscribers.

Mediation and Arbitration

Complex, Multi-Party Disputes  -- Mediation of disputes involving business and commercial issues, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, consumer protection, contracts, and environmental issues.

Corporate Training  -- Training of corporations, their representatives and counsel as to how to most effectively participate in mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures. 

Employer-Employee Relations  -- Mediation of disputes involving termination, discrimination, disability, sexual harassment, employee injury claims, and contract disputes.

Institutional Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Procedures -- Working with corporations to create institutional ADR and conflict resolution programs within the structure of the company.

Personal Injury -- Mediation of disputes involving claims for damages for personal injuries, death and other losses resulting from claims of negligence, intentional conduct, strict liability, toxic materials, defective construction, and employee injuries. 

Business and Administrative

Administrative Proceedings -- Representation of corporations and individuals before various  local and state agencies, boards, and commissions including, but not limited to, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Board of Medical Examiners,  the Texas Optometry Board, Texas Board of Dental Examiners, Texas Real Estate Commission, Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.

Business Organization -- Organization and operation of corporations, limited partnerships, general partnerships, joint ventures, professional corporations, and limited liability companies.

Business Transactions --  Negotiation and preparation of various types of business agreements, including equipment leases, franchise agreements, licensing, and sales and purchase of assets.

Estate Planning --  Representation of individuals, trusts, and estates relating to wills, trust agreements, estate planning, life insurance matters, tax planning, marital property agreements, probate proceedings, estate and trust administration, and general estate and gift tax matters.

Loan Work-outs -- Representation of financial institutions, business entities, and individuals on various types of loan work-out transactions, including commercial real estate loans, residential loans, consumer loans, and miscellaneous business loans.

Real Estate Construction -- Negotiation and preparation of various agreements and other matters relating to real estate construction, including contracts, architectural and engineering contracts, payment and performance bonds, and mechanics' and materialmen's liens.

Real Estate Development -- Representation of landowners, builders and developers in various real estate development matters.

Real Estate Management -- Representation of businesses on various matters relating to the leasing and management of real property, including the negotiation and preparation of leases for office buildings, apartments, shopping centers, industrial sites, and warehouses.

Real Estate Sales and Purchases  -- Representation of sellers and purchasers in the purchase of commercial real estate, including the negotiation and preparation of contracts and closing documents for land, office buildings, apartments, shopping centers, industrial sites, and warehouses.