Texas Business Litigation Lawyer

A business dispute doesn't wait for a convenient time. Whether a partner breached an agreement, a competitor stole a trade secret, or an investor lost money to a broker's misconduct, the first moves in a Texas business litigation case shape everything that follows. Attorney Jason Coomer represents businesses, business owners, and investors across Texas in commercial lawsuits, from single-plaintiff contract disputes to complex multi-party litigation.

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.

Call 866-474-1477 for a free case review before you respond to a demand letter, a lawsuit, or a partner's threat to sue.

What Is Business Litigation in Texas?

Business litigation covers any lawsuit arising from a commercial relationship: a business suing another business, a business suing an individual, or an investor or shareholder suing a company or its officers. Texas business litigation generally falls into two categories, and most real cases involve both at once.

Contract disputes arise when one party fails to perform under a written or oral agreement: a vendor who doesn't deliver, a buyer who doesn't pay, a partner who breaks the terms of a partnership agreement.

Business torts arise when one party's wrongful conduct causes financial harm outside of any contract. Texas law recognizes several specific business torts, including:

• Breach of fiduciary duty — when a partner, officer, or director puts personal interests ahead of the business they owe a duty to
• Tortious interference — when an outside party wrongfully disrupts a business contract or relationship
• Fraud and fraudulent misrepresentation — when a party knowingly makes a false statement to induce a business decision
• Trade secret theft — misappropriation of confidential business information under the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act

Texas Business and Commercial Litigation Practice Areas

Ownership and Partnership Disputes

Business partners and co-owners don't always agree on how to run the company they built together. Disputes over control, profit distribution, and the direction of the business can escalate quickly, especially in a deadlock where partners with equal control can't agree on a path forward. Texas partnership and shareholder disputes are governed by the Texas Business Organizations Code along side whatever partnership or operating agreement the owners signed.

Breach of Contract Actions

Contracts are the backbone of every business relationship, from vendor agreements to client contracts to non-compete and non-disclosure agreements. When a party fails to honor its obligations, including a failure to deliver goods or services as promised, Texas law gives the other party the right to sue for damages or specific performance.

Business Dissolution

When a business partnership or company reaches the point where it can no longer continue, an orderly, legally sound dissolution protects every owner's interests. Disputes often arise over asset division, outstanding debts, and each partner's share of what remains.

Real Estate Business Litigation

Commercial real estate disputes, including development lawsuits and real estate fraud claims, frequently overlap with business litigation when the property in question is a business asset. This includes contract disputes over commercial leases, development agreements, and property misrepresentation.

Prosecuting Texas Business Litigation Claims

When your business has been wronged, whether by a partner, a competitor, or a vendor, the right strategy starts with a clear-eyed assessment of what compensation the case can realistically recover and how to prove it. Coomer works to build claims that hold up under Texas's discovery and evidentiary rules from the first filing, not just at trial.

Defending Texas and Federal Business Litigation Claims

Being sued doesn't mean you're liable. A strong defense protects both your business's operations and your personal assets from claims that are exaggerated, meritless, or simply wrong. Early defense strategy, including motions that can end a weak case before it reaches trial, often matters more than what happens months later.

Industry-Specific Business Litigation We Handle

Texas Oil & Gas Business Litigation

Oil and gas business torts are rising as the industry's technology and competition intensify, including theft of trade secrets, director breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair business practices.

Texas Prompt Payment Act Claims

Medical providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians, have the right to prompt payment from insurance companies under Texas's Prompt Payment Act.

Texas Business Interruption Claims

When a covered event forces a business to shut down or scale back operations, business interruption insurance is meant to cover the resulting losses. Insurers don't always pay what they owe.

Texas Patent Infringement

Patent infringement litigation protects the intellectual property Texas businesses depend on, including cases involving international patent disputes where a foreign competitor infringes on a Texas company's patent rights.

Texas Investor Fraud

Investors who lose money to fraud, misrepresentation, or breach of fiduciary duty by an investment advisor or company have the right to seek compensation.

Texas Broker Fraud

Investors harmed by broker misconduct, including unauthorized trading, account churning, and breach of fiduciary duty, have the right to pursue compensation from the broker or brokerage firm responsible.

Texas Shareholder Actions

Shareholders have legal rights when a company's officers or majority owners act against the shareholders' interests, including claims involving stock options and shareholder fraud.

Texas Architect Copyright Infringement

The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act gives architects the right to pursue significant financial recovery when a builder or developer uses their plans without authorization.

Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) Claims

The TCPA is Texas's anti-SLAPP statute, and it applies broadly to business law claims that touch on communication, including breach of contract and business tort cases involving public statements about a business, a product, or a competitor. A successful TCPA motion to dismiss can end a case early and shift the winning party's attorney's fees onto the party who filed it.

Contingent, Hybrid, and Hourly Fee Business Litigation

Business litigation can be expensive, and cost shouldn't be the reason a legitimate claim goes unfiled or a weak claim goes uncontested. Coomer structures fees to fit the case:

Contingent fee arrangements mean no upfront cost. Attorney's fees come out of the recovery, so the firm only gets paid if the case succeeds.

Hybrid fee arrangements combine a reduced hourly rate with a reduced contingency percentage, spreading the risk between attorney and client.

Hourly fee arrangements work best for businesses that want direct control over legal spend and case strategy from the outset.

The right structure depends on the case, the stakes, and what the client needs. That's a conversation to have during your free consultation case review, not a one-size-fits-all policy.

In beginning a review of any business litigation case, we need to know the complete names of all the parties involved to avoid any potential conflict. Additionally, upon receipt of an inquiry and after a conflict check is successfully completed, we will send questions that we need answered to review your case. Please do not send AI generated reports prior to the conflict check and initial questions are answered and completed.

Frequently Asked Questions by Texas Business Litigation Lawyer

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.

Why Choose Jason Coomer for Your Texas Business Litigation Case

Business litigation requires a lawyer who understands both the law and how business decisions actually get made. Jason Coomer has represented Texas businesses and business owners in commercial litigation across contract disputes, business torts, shareholder claims, and industry-specific litigation including oil and gas, patent infringement, and investor fraud.

If your business is facing a dispute, or you're considering filing one, contact Jason Coomer's business litigation law firm for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. Call 866-474-1477 (toll free).