Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  If a drunk driver is the cause of your injuries, you are faced with not only your own recovery, but also the anger, frustration and stress of dealing with the legal ramifications surrounding your case. Those may include police who want to interview you for their DUI case, or insurance companies trying to resolve their case. However, your first step should be to consult with a lawyer before giving a statement to anyone.
• Wrongful Death
  Wrongful death cases are always heartbreaking and require a special attention to detail, as well as the ultimate in compassion. Texas wrongful death laws allow certain family members of those killed because of the negligence of others to seek money damages.
• Traffic Violations
  Every accident case is different – whether a car, boat, truck, bicycle or motorcycle – but as a general rule, those who operate any sort of motor or wheeled vehicle must “exercise reasonable care under the circumstances” – and failure to do so is considered negligence. Plaintiffs must prove that the driver was negligent, that the negligence caused the accident, and that the accident caused the plaintiff’s injuries. Common questions in truck accident cases include whether or not the driver was speeding, if the driver was fatigued, and whether driver logs were falsified.
• Fraud
  This situation applies to both commercial and business litigation cases that involve disputes over contracts or real estate; fraud; deceptive trade practices; or any other serious business issue. Mark Hefter is an Austin consumer fraud lawyer who has the experience and expertise to help resolve these issues so that businesses can move on to future success.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Business disputes can have multiple angles and can get complicated. What might begin as a contract dispute can quickly turn into a dispute over trade practices – and that can be very confusing without the right information and insight. And in personal or consumer situations, these cases can often be highly emotional because they often involve a person’s single largest investment – their family home.
• Construction Contracts
  Attorney Mark Hefter is a licensed architect, giving him a unique insight into construction defect claims, construction site injuries and claims for breach of construction contracts. No matter what your claim, he has the analytic skill and attention to detail to formulate a cohesive litigation strategy and keep your case organized to pursue the recovery you deserve.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Finally, although safety measures are in place, a simple act of carelessness on the part of property owners can be disastrous. If your child has a slip-and-fall accident, dog bite or other accident as a result of a dangerous property setting, you may be able to pursue a premises liability claim to recover financial damages.
• Construction Litigation
  Complex construction project disputes, cost overruns, and other breaches of construction contract situations that involve hundreds of thousands of pages of documents are both time-consuming and stressful.
• Property Damage
  Because of the size difference between a two-wheeled vehicle and a car, these cases often involve serious and catastrophic injuries – such as permanent disfigurement, physical impairment, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other serious permanent injuries that require special consideration and planning for a successful litigation strategy. If you’ve been injured in a bicycle or motorcycle accident, you may have a right to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other costs.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Board Certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguishing accomplishment for an attorney. Within the Texas legal community, Board Certification means an attorney has substantial, relevant experience in a select field of law as well as demonstrated, and tested, special competence in that area of law. There are more than 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas and Mark Hefter is one of only 7,450 that are Board Certified. He has been certified under Consumer and Commercial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law since 1997.
• Medical Malpractice
  Beyond medical malpractice, other professionals – such as lawyers and accountants – can be held liable for violating the standards of their professions and causing harm or financial losses as a result.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Other Personal Injuries & Accidents (dog bites, swimming pool accidents, injuries to children, gas explosions, serious & catastrophic injuries, burn injuries and wrongful death)