Knowledgeable Corporate And Civil Litigation Attorneys
When the stakes are high, you want to ensure you have the right team protecting your interests. Our responsive and highly personal service means we not only understand what’s at stake, but many of us have also lived it as investors and commercial property owners. When litigation is the necessary course, we make sure we are both solution- and cost-oriented for efficient, optimum results. We have helped brokers, buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
At Porter Law Firm, our advice is simple, when it involves real estate, involve us. While our litigation expertise is vast, some of the most commonly encountered disputes involve:
- Assistance in mediations, arbitrations and litigation involving real estate matters (such as easements, landlord/tenant disputes, lockouts and evictions)
- Pre-foreclosure and foreclosure assistance
- Representation in ad valorem tax hearings
- Failure to disclose
- Breach of contract disputes
- Ownership disputes
- Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
- Deed restriction enforcement, injunctions and collection of delinquent assessments
From our law office in Houston, we represent clients throughout the region.
How To Win Your Real Estate Dispute
Normally, the most advantageous kind of win in the face of a legal dispute is to avoid litigation if possible. Negotiations, mediation or arbitration may keep your case out of court. But this may not be an option – for example, if an opponent has served you with a lawsuit or if a judgment has been made against you in court. Litigation may also be necessary when losses are extra large and negotiations do not yield the desired result. Responding to a complaint or appealing a verdict will sometimes be the next step.
Porter Law Firm is a source of reliable advocacy for real estate owners and investors, business owners and managers, and other individuals and entities in search of quality, trustworthy representation in litigation and appeals.
We have described our services below in general terms, but remember that every case is unique. If you know that litigation is imminent or if you believe you need to appeal a judgment, our trial lawyers are ready and willing to explain your options and prepare you to protect your interests in the most promising way.
Appellate Law
Our Houston attorneys at Porter Law Firm handle appellate claims for plaintiffs and defendants. This practice area allows our clients to maintain the relief they have obtained at trial, or to seek different outcomes when trial courts make mistakes during the initial litigation.
Furthermore, our scrutiny of appellate issues allows us to preserve error and present evidence during trials to position our litigation clients for a favorable outcome at the appellate level if an appeal becomes necessary.
Business And Commercial Litigation
At Porter Law Firm, our clients benefit from and appreciate our hands-on approach to managing their complex business litigation cases. Our reputation for thorough, personalized representation aside, we come to the table with an aggressive approach to outperform and defeat our clients’ opposition.
Commercial and business litigation cases are complex by nature. An attorney with extensive experience in this area can help you negotiate the process in your best interests. Our attorneys at Porter Law Firm have represented both plaintiffs and defendants, preparing each case with attention to detail and using our knowledge and insight to benefit our clients.
General Civil Litigation
At Porter Law Firm, we devote a significant portion of our practice to representing individuals who have been injured by others. We represent people injured through medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, employment disputes and defamation such as libel and slander targeting individuals and businesses.
Our aggressive and meticulous approach allows us to overcome the defenses asserted by defendants and their counsel.
Banking Disputes
The Houston attorneys at Porter Law Firm routinely represent lending institutions as creditors’ counsel and defend lenders’ actions. We have experience enforcing a lender’s rights, including enforcing liens against real and personal property and Article 9 transactions, as well as establishing and protecting lien priority in bankruptcy court.
In addition, we will defend lending institutions in contract, tort and fiduciary claims.
Insurance Bad Faith And Related Disputes
The Houston attorneys at Porter Law Firm routinely represent businesses and individuals in disputes with their insurance companies regarding policy coverage and insurance companies’ failure to properly and timely pay legitimate claims.
In Texas, insurance companies are well-funded, and insurance policies are often written in a way to prevent company liability. Our attorneys at Porter Law Firm are experienced in forcing insurance companies to fulfill the obligations contained in their coverage contracts.
Get Legal Advice Now
To schedule a consultation with a Texas trial lawyer regarding any legal dispute, call Porter Law Firm or call 713-621-0700. We will offer advice with your bottom line in mind.