Yes. Texas clients can replace their trial lawyer at any stage of a case. Learn how substitution of counsel works, who keeps the file, what happens to fees, and when a late change still makes sense.
In a Texas breach of contract case, you can usually recover the money needed to put you where you would have been had the contract been performed, plus interest, and often your attorney’s fees. Punitive damages are generally not available for a breach alone. In some cases a court will order the other side to […]
A Texas business lawsuit usually moves through seven stages: pre-suit demand, petition and answer, required disclosures, discovery, dispositive motions, mediation, and trial. Most cases resolve before trial. Where and how a case settles is largely decided by choices made in the first 90 days. What happens before the lawsuit is filed? Most business disputes start […]
Most business lawsuits in Travis County take about 12 to 24 months from filing to trial. Smaller cases under $250,000 can move faster, and an appeal can add a year or more. Most cases settle before trial, often at mediation. What does a typical timeline look like? Stage Typical length Petition, service and answer 1–2 […]
Before filing a business lawsuit in Texas, answer seven questions: Is the deadline close? Are pre-suit notices required? Does an arbitration clause apply? What can you prove today? What are your damages, realistically? Can the defendant pay a judgment? And what will the case cost compared with what it can recover? A lawsuit that skips […]