BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Defended and obtained a take nothing verdict at trial on behalf of a construction contractor in a breach of contract action and obtained a verdict in favor of client on counterclaims for fraud, conversion, and harassment.  Affirmed on appeal by the Fort Worth Court of Appeals.

Overturned $2 million default judgment entered against a Canadian lawyer and obtained dismissal by and through motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in accordance with Rule 12(b)(2) in federal court.

Overturned a default judgment on a restricted appeal and recovered damages at an arbitration proceeding in favor of an international product manufacturer.

Defeated requests for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction in a matter in which plaintiff attempted to show shareholder oppression and assertions that board members were involved in fraudulent activity.

On appeal, after being retained after judgment was entered, overturned findings made against the client for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligent misrepresentation in relation to an alleged real estate development plan and plaintiff was determined to take nothing.

Represented and enforced non-compete and non-solicitation agreements on behalf of a client in the technology sector when several employees left the company for a competitor.

Defended a city and obtained dismissal of a quo warranto action brought by the city’s mayor relating to alleged Texas Election Code violations.

On appeal, affirmed a take nothing judgment against clients for fraud in the formation and creation of a business venture including whether clients were liable under the Texas Tax Code after the entity forfeited status.

Obtained a permanent injunction on behalf of a logistics company involving a theft of trade secrets by a former employee.