Houston Trial Law Firm Serving Harris County, Texas

Obtained Favorable Ruling from US Supreme Court

Obtained favorable ruling in US Supreme Court denying Petition for Writ of Certiorari and preserving client’s temporary injunction against hospital.

Prevailed in Bench Trial

Prevailed in bench trial in New Jersey representing former officer and minority investor in national retail company in connection with claims against majority investor and others for fraudulent inducement to extend maturity date of certain subordinated notes later significantly impaired by company’s bankruptcy.

Obtained Unanimous Jury Verdict

The firm obtained a unanimous jury verdict in Harris County in a tortious interference case related to a complicated real estate transaction.

Obtained Summary Judgment

Obtained summary judgment for real property owner for removal of fraudulent lien, damages and attorney’s fees against real estate investor.

Duty to Defend

Obtained summary judgment against insurer on duty to defend commercial real estate property title policy.

HBA Treasurer

Jillian Schumacher, Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was recently elected to serve as Treasurer of the Houston Bar Association Appellate Practice Section.

President’s Award

Kristin Kruse Lotz received the President’s Award this year for her work with the Houston Bar Association.

COVID-19 Insurance Claims

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Local Ordinances

Assisted homeowner in securing variance from Board of Adjustment after violation of city ordinance found by city zoning official.

Arbitration Award Secured

Secured confirmation by U.S. Federal Court of $14 million arbitral award from London Court of International Arbitration.

Breach of Contract

Successfully negotiated advantageous settlement for a janitorial company on a breach of contract case.

Real Estate/Guaranty

Successfully pursued and obtained recovery on personal guarantees from purchaser of commercial real property.

Fraudulent Transfer

Obtained favorable settlement for steel fabricator in fraudulent transfer and alter-ego case.

Real Estate Dispute

Successfully obtained and had affirmed on appeal a $1.4 million judgment in favor of commercial land developer on a wrap-around promissory note.

Duty to Defend

The firm obtained a summary judgment against insurer for failure to defend on a directors’ and officers’ liability policy.

Environmental Release Litigation

The firm obtained a $9.8 million settlement on behalf of a number of employees and non-employees due to the individuals’ exposure to a toxic release.

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