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The questions people ask before they hire a commercial litigator, answered plainly under Texas law, with the sources cited. Search by what happened to you, not by legal term.
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Litigation Process, Fees & Risk
Will My Business Case Be in State or Federal Court?
Federal court needs a federal claim or complete diversity plus a minimum amount in controversy. Everything else is state court. How removal works and where Dallas cases land.
Litigation Process, Fees & Risk
Will My Business Insurance Cover This Lawsuit?
Usually not for a pure contract claim, often yes for the tort, management or employment claims pleaded with it. Texas decides the duty to defend from the petition and policy.
Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement
Will the Court Order Us to Mediate? Mediation in Texas Business Lawsuits
Almost certainly, in a Dallas County civil district court. Texas courts may refer any case to mediation, and most Dallas courts require it about 30 days before trial.
Commercial Real Estate Disputes
Wrongful Foreclosure Claims on Commercial Property in Texas
Wrongful foreclosure in Texas needs a sale defect, a grossly inadequate price and a causal link. Property Code § 51.002 sets the notice rules; § 51.003 limits deficiencies.