AREAS OF PRACTICE
LITIGATION
I have tried thousands of cases in the United States Federal Courts where I served as Chief of the Civil Division in United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas. I have also tried many cases in State Courts in Texas over the past 30+ years.
State and Federal Civil and Criminal Litigation
Real Estate, Condemnation, Zoning, and Oil & Gas
Products Liability
Deceptive Trade Practices Violations
Employment Benefits Including ERISA
Serious Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice - Catastrophic Injury and Death
(Licensed and Board Certified Physician on Staff)
BUSINESS AND CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION
For the last 30, years we have successfully represented Fortune 500 companies and individuals in recovering outstanding accounts receivable and consumer debts in both state and federal courts.
CIVIL INSURANCE LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Insurance coverage in today's world is an integral part of your personal, professional and business needs and is subject to constant abuse by both the insured and insurer, which often requires the assistance of experienced lawyers who are familiar with the role of insurance companies.
Wrongful Denial of Claims and Coverage
Interpretation and Representation on Insurance Coverage Issues
REAL ESTATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATION
I have handled thousands of eminent domain cases during the past 30+ years in both State and Federal Courts, together with representations of companies and landowners in toxic tort takings and damages.
Damages to Real Estate, Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Ownership and Boundary Disputes
Pipeline Easements
Highway Easements
Oil and Gas - Production payments
Title Opinions and Division Orders
Drilling and Operating Agreements
Water Rights
Pollution and Toxic Torts
INJURIES FROM PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies, specifically the makers of Vioxx, owe consumers a duty to assure that their medications and products are reasonably safe when used as intended. Too often, drug companies will manufacture an unreasonably dangerous product by failing to properly research possible risks before placing it on the market. In such cases, without being warned before using the drug, people serve as unsuspecting guinea pigs. A drug's approval by the Food and Drug Administration is not a guarantee of its safety, nor does it shield a drug company from liability.
Before your doctor prescribes a drug to you, he or she is duty-bound to inform you of the drug's risks, so that you are capable of making an informed decision in determining whether or not to take the drug. If your doctor fails in his or her duty to relay the manufacturer's warning, responsibility usually will lie with your doctor, not the drug manufacturer.
In seeking to recover damages from a drug manufacturer for injuries caused by medications, the theories of product liability (strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty) are applicable. If your doctor's conduct is to blame, a negligence suit in medical malpractice would be justified.
Drug makers and physicians who prescribe drugs, hold positions of trust and consumers/patients rely very heavily on their doctor's advice. The drug companies and physicians should thus expect that if their negligence causes damage, they will be held responsible.
ELDER LAW
With an aging population, it is more important than ever that we have our affairs in order before death or disability. To that end, we offer the following services:
Disability Planning
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney with Disclosure Statement
Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates
Declaration of Guardian in the Event of Later Incapacity or Need of Guardian
Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Preparation of Wills and Trusts
PROBATE LAW
In addition to aiding you in the preparation of your Wills, Trusts and related documents, our firm will assist your heirs in disposing of your assets in accordance with your testamentary wishes.
