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Employer Disputes & Non-Competes
Hiring Someone Bound by a Non-Compete: Risks for the New Employer
The new employer's risk is a tortious interference claim, a trade secret claim and being named in the injunction. All three are manageable if the hire is structured up front.
Litigation Process, Fees & Risk
Hourly, Flat, Contingency, Hybrid: How Litigation Fees Are Structured
Hourly, flat, contingent, hybrid and reverse contingent fees each move risk between client and lawyer differently. Texas Rule 1.04 sets the floor; the case decides which one fits.
Shareholder, Partnership & LLC Disputes
How a Partner Buyout Is Priced and Enforced in Texas
The price comes from one of three places: a formula in your agreement, the partnership statute's fair value rule, or a negotiated deal. Texas courts do not invent a buyout.
Shareholder, Partnership & LLC Disputes
How a Partnership Lawsuit Unfolds in Texas, Start to Finish
Records demand, derivative demand if the claim is the company's, petition, often a TRO, the counterclaim, discovery with a forensic accountant, mediation, and a buyout or trial.
Trade Secrets, Trademarks & IP
How a Trade Secret Lawsuit Unfolds: TRO, Expedited Discovery and Sealing
A trade secret case runs fast for the first weeks, through a TRO, forensic imaging, a protective order and an injunction hearing, then slows to ordinary litigation.
Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement
How Business Arbitration Works, Step by Step
A demand starts it, the parties pick the arbitrator from a list, a preliminary hearing sets the schedule, documents are exchanged, and a written award follows a private hearing.
Commercial Real Estate Disputes
How Commercial Eviction Works in Texas
Texas commercial eviction runs through justice court under Chapter 24 and Rule 510: notice to vacate, sworn petition, fast trial or summary disposition, judgment, appeal, writ.
Business Fraud & Fiduciary Duty
How Forensic Accountants Are Used in Fraud Litigation
A forensic accountant traces the money, rebuilds the books and quantifies the loss. Whether their work is protected or disclosed depends on how they are retained.
Litigation Process, Fees & Risk
How Long Do Business Lawsuits Take in Texas?
Texas time standards aim for civil jury cases within 18 months and nonjury within 12 months of appearance. Where a case lands depends on track, docket and parties.