What does a Texas business litigation lawyer do?

A business litigation lawyer represents businesses, owners, and investors in lawsuits arising from commercial relationships, including contract disputes, business torts, shareholder claims, and fraud. This covers both prosecuting claims on a business's behalf and defending a business against claims filed by someone else.

How much does a business litigation lawyer cost in Texas?

Cost depends on the fee structure. Contingent fee cases have no upfront cost, with attorney's fees paid from the recovery. Hybrid arrangements combine a reduced hourly rate with a reduced contingency. Hourly arrangements bill for time worked. The right structure depends on the case.

What is the difference between a breach of contract claim and a business tort?

A breach of contract claim arises when a party fails to perform under an agreement. A business tort arises from wrongful conduct that causes financial harm outside of any contract, such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, or tortious interference. Many cases involve both.

Can you sue an LLC in Texas?

Yes. An LLC can be sued as a business entity, and in some circumstances, individual members or managers can also be held personally liable, particularly in cases involving fraud or a failure to maintain the LLC's legal separateness from its owners.

What is a breach of fiduciary duty in Texas?

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when someone who owes a legal duty of loyalty and care to a business, such as a partner, officer, or director, puts their own interests ahead of the business's interests. This can include self-dealing, misusing company funds, or competing directly against the business.

How long do I have to file a business litigation lawsuit in Texas?

Most Texas breach of contract claims carry a four-year statute of limitations. Most business tort claims carry a two-year statute of limitations. The clock can start at different points depending on when the harm occurred or was discovered, so confirm your specific deadline with an attorney early.

What is the Texas Citizens Participation Act, and how does it apply to business disputes?

The TCPA is Texas's anti-SLAPP statute. It allows a defendant to file an early motion to dismiss claims that arise from protected speech, petition, or association, and it can apply to business disputes involving public statements about a business, product, or competitor. It has strict, short deadlines.

Can a business be sued for failing to deliver goods in Texas?

Yes. A failure to deliver goods or services as promised under a contract is a breach of contract claim, and the business that didn't receive what it paid for can sue for damages or, in some cases, specific performance of the contract.

What is a shareholder action lawsuit?

A shareholder action is a lawsuit brought by a shareholder against a company, its officers, or its directors, often involving breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder fraud, or disputes over stock options and ownership rights.

How does business dispute arbitration work in Texas?

If a contract includes an arbitration clause, disputes typically must go through arbitration instead of court. Arbitration is generally faster and more private than litigation, but it also limits the right to appeal. Whether arbitration applies depends on the specific contract language.

Texas Business Law

Business law governs how a company is formed, owned, operated, and, when disputes arise, defended or pursued in court. In Texas, business law touches nearly every stage of a company's life, including the agreements that define ownership and control, the contracts that govern day-to-day operations, and the litigation that follows when one of those relationships breaks down.

Jason Coomer handles business litigation cases on contingent, hybrid, and hourly fee arrangements, depending on the case and the client's needs. That flexibility matters. A lawsuit shouldn't drain the same cash a business needs to keep its doors open.

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Texas business lawyer Jason Coomer is experienced in a variety of Texas business law matters and represents businesses, business owners, and investors in commercial litigation across Texas.

Business disputes generally fall into two categories. Contract disputes arise when a party fails to perform under a written or oral agreement. Business torts arise when a party's wrongful conduct, such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, or tortious interference, causes financial harm outside of any contract. Many real-world disputes involve both at once.

As a Texas business litigation lawyer, Jason Coomer handles business disputes cases, representing businesses, business owners, and investors across the state. His practice covers contract disputes, business torts, and industry-specific claims, including oil and gas, patent infringement, and investor and shareholder disputes. Cases are handled statewide, both prosecuting claims on behalf of a business and defending against claims brought by others.

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