Business Lawyers Blog
No Texas business wants to end up in court. But the reality of conducting business in any field is that disputes inevitably arise. And sometimes those disputes must be resolved by a judge, jury, or through some alternative means such as mediation or arbitration. The experienced Texas business litigation attorneys at Structure Law Group can provide your company with professional guidance and representation when it comes to handling many common types of business disputes.
Here are just a few examples of the kinds of matters we handle on behalf of our clients:
Breach of Contract
This is probably the most common type of business dispute. All Texas businesses depend on contracts as a basic part of their infrastructure. Whether we are talking about sales contracts, employment contracts, service agreements, or any other type of contract, if one side alleges a breach, that is a serious matter. Many contracts contain specific terms addressing potential breaches and the remedies available to the aggrieved party. Even in the absence of such provisions, Texas law can still provide certain relief, such as the aggrieved party’s right to compensation or to seek specific performance of the other party’s obligations.
Ownership Disputes
When more than one person owns a business, there is always a chance of a dispute over how to run that business. Although many ownership disputes can be resolved without the need for any formal legal process, there are more serious situations where one owner may wish to “squeeze” the other owner or owners out. Ownership disputes often arise in Texas partnerships and limited liability companies where one partner or member is accused of breaching their fiduciary duties to the other owners.
Statutory Disputes
Texas businesses must comply with a bevy of laws, regulations, and administrative rules. For example, if your business has employees, you must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Texas workers’ compensation laws. Failure to meet your obligations under these laws can lead to litigation initiated either by the aggrieved employees or the government agencies responsible for enforcing these statutory schemes.
Intellectual Property Claims
Every Texas business creates and holds some form of intellectual property, even if it is just the trademarks that make up their brand identity. Indeed, many businesses heavily depend on IP such as copyrights and patents as a key source of their revenues. So it is important to protect your rights to such property, as well as defend against claims that you have misappropriated someone else’s IP. Structure Law has its roots in the Silicon Valley tech industry, so our attorneys have a wealth of experience representing companies in IP disputes.
Torts and Personal Injury Claims
There are a number of “wrongful acts” or torts that can lead to business litigation. Some examples include lawsuits for unfair competition, restraint of trade, and tortious interference with contracts or business relationships. Whether you are bringing or defending against such claims, you need to work with experienced counsel who knows the law in these areas.
Contact Structure Law Group Today
A business dispute does not necessarily mean protracted litigation before a judge. To the contrary, many business disputes can be resolved relatively quickly and amicably. But you must always be prepared to assert your rights, regardless of the subject of the dispute. Our Texas business litigation attorneys can help. Contact SLG today at (512) 881-7500 to schedule an initial consultation.