- Corporate LawToday’s corporate climate is not only competitive, but it is fraught with issues that require accurate legal advice on a variety of business subjects. For example, interpretation of contracts, collection of unpaid accounts, facilitating the lease of equipment, and negotiating vendor agreements can all place a company (whether large or small) at a disadvantage if it does not have legal counsel to rely upon. Our lawyers are there to provide assistance.
- Workers CompensationThese cases invariably center on issues dealing with defense & indemnity provisions, additional insured clauses, waiver of subrogation matters, self insured retentions, and workers compensation components, among others. When all of these liabilities stem from the same project and/or contract, the services of a firm that has expertise and experience in this area of the law, and with these issues, is required to mount an effective defense. Our lawyers have such experience and expertise, and our knowledge regarding insurance coverage provides us with a distinct advantage over most other firms working in this area. We have successfully and efficiently litigated cases arising from both public and private construction projects, as well as cases involving claims for: structural defect, personal injury, property damage, mechanic’s liens, economic loss caused by delay, DTPA, RCLA, breach of warranties, and breach of contract.
- Wrongful TerminationEmployers, and the insurance carriers that insure them, face a growing set of legal challenges. In short, from wrongful termination to worker’s compensation, the simple act of hiring an employee can bring a plethora of legal pitfalls.
- Premises LiabilityGeneral casualty cases encompass a wide array of subjects: premises liability; products liability; Dram shop; property loss; and commercial business liability. Although the claims themselves may cover a large factual field
- Construction LitigationOur lawyers have extensive experience in defending construction litigation on behalf of developers, subcontractors, property owners, and general contractors, in both commercial and residential matters, and in all types of jurisdictions. In today’s legal environment, construction law encompasses a broad scope of cases, including those dealing with personal injury, engineering, commercial contracts, property loss, and architecture.
- Property DamageFrom pre-suit investigations to the retention of experts to the defense of the claim at trial, we are at the ready to handle all manner of property damage claims and disputes. Whether due to man’s negligence or Mother Nature’s wrath, we are experienced in analyzing and defending both first and third party property damage claims. A successful resolution to such claims centers on the lawyer’s ability to orchestrate a creative and aggressive defense--our attorneys possess such abilities and qualities.
- Personal Injury(i.e. slip-n-fall; food borne illnesses; marketing, manufacturing and/or design defects; failure to provide security; loss of enjoyment of land; and personal injury), the defense of these claims include common elements. For example, an early, efficient and focused investigation is critical in limiting the exposure and damages in a particular case.
- Medical MalpracticeSince receiving his Juris Doctorate, Jeff’s practice has consisted of defending all types of personal injury and breach of contract cases. Jeff's practice is diverse, and includes the following types of cases: automobile/trucking accident; medical malpractice; construction litigation; commercial litigation; premises liability; insurance defense (first and third party); products liability; general liability; and employment-related litigation. The above categories include handling a large number of cases before the Texas Workers Compensation Commission, and the Department of Labor (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act).