Business, Real Estate & Fiduciary Litigation
Prosecution of claims on behalf of Plaintiff involving a breach of a License Agreement involving royalties from a patent.
Result: Jury Trial – Client awarded in excess of $18,000,000 against the Defendant.
Defense of Lessor/Real Estate Broker on a commercial lease transaction for fraud, DTPA violations and breach of contract with alleged damages exceeding $500,000.00.
Result: Bench Trial – Court ordered that Plaintiff take nothing on all causes of action.
Prosecution of claims against the former guardian for stealing approximately $900,000 from the guardianship estate of an elderly person. Prosecution of claims against various banks for negligence in releasing money to guardian.
Result: Judgment against the former guardian for $1,000,000. Settlement with banks for approximately $900,000.
Defense of attorney sued for securities fraud involving financing and development of real estate.
Result: Federal Judge granted a Rule 12(b)(6) motion resulting in a dismissal of all claims.
Prosecution of claims against a mortgage broker for committing fraud in a real estate transaction.
Result: Settlement – An undisclosed amount of money paid to our client after obtaining an awarded in excess of $130,000 against the broker.
Prosecution of claims on behalf of nightclub owner (Tenant) involving a commercial lease dispute with property owner (Landlord).
Result: Settlement – An undisclosed amount of money paid to our client after the first day of the jury trial.
Defenses of Sellers (property owners/real estate agents) involving the sale of residential real estate for fraud, DTPA violations and breach of contract. [The firm has defended a variety of lawsuits involving the sale of real estate.]
Result: All cases were successfully settled without the necessity of a trial or arbitration.
Defense of Property Inspectors involving the sale of residential real estate for fraud, DTPA violations and breach of contract. [The firm has defended a variety of lawsuits involving the inspections associated with the sale of real estate.]
Result: All cases were successfully settled without the necessity of a trial or arbitration.