Protecting Your Bottom Line in the Courtroom.
When a business deal goes wrong, the future of your company is often on the line. We provide aggressive, strategic litigation counsel to resolve high-stakes disputes and get you back to business.
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Litigation as a Business Strategy
Commercial litigation is not just about arguing the law; it is about protecting your Return on Investment (ROI). Whether a supplier breached a critical contract, a partner is stealing assets, or a competitor is playing dirty, you need a legal team that understands the financial impact of the dispute.
At Saffold Law, we approach every lawsuit with a “business-first” mindset. We weigh the costs of litigation against the potential recovery, designing a strategy that maximizes your leverage. We are negotiators first, but when settlement fails, we are relentless in the courtroom, ready to win before a judge or jury.
Common Business Disputes We Handle
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial matters.
1. Breach of Contract
The foundation of business litigation. If a vendor, client, or partner fails to deliver on their promises, we sue to enforce the agreement.
- Material Breach: Failure to perform the core duty of the contract.
- Anticipatory Breach: When the other party signals they won’t pay or perform, allowing us to sue immediately.
2. Partnership Disputes ("Business Divorce")
When owners turn on each other, it can destroy the company. We handle:
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Suing partners who steal corporate opportunities or misuse funds.
- Dissolution Actions: Forcing the legal breakup of the entity and the fair division of assets.
- Minority Shareholder Oppression: Protecting smaller owners from being “frozen out” of profits.
3. Fraud & Misrepresentation
If you were lied to during a deal—about the value of a company you bought or the capabilities of a product—that is fraud. We fight to rescind the deal and recover punitive damages for deceptive trade practices.
4. Tortious Interference
If a competitor knowingly convinces your clients to break their contracts with you, that is illegal interference. We sue to stop them and recover the lost revenue.
5. Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets
- Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets
We take immediate action (seeking Temporary Restraining Orders) against former employees or competitors who steal confidential client lists, pricing data, or proprietary processes.
The "Bet-the-Company" Case
Some lawsuits are annoyances; others are existential threats.
If you are facing a lawsuit that could bankrupt your business, or if you need to sue to save it, you cannot afford a generic defense. We specialize in high-stakes, “Bet-the-Company” litigation where losing is not an option.
What We Fight For (Your Outcomes)
Litigation offers powerful remedies beyond just money:
- Specific Performance: Forcing the other party to actually do what they promised (e.g., sell the real estate), rather than just paying a fine.
- Injunctive Relief: A court order immediately stopping a competitor from using your stolen trade secrets.
- Treble Damages: In cases of fraud or theft, Texas law often allows us to recover three times the actual damages.
How We Build Your Strategy
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1. The Early Case Assessment
We don’t burn your cash on a losing battle. In the first 30 days, we analyze the evidence and the contract to give you a percentage probability of success and a budget forecast.
2. Aggressive Discovery
We use subpoenas and depositions to uncover the “smoking gun” emails and financial records the other side is trying to hide.
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3. Trial Readiness
The best way to get a good settlement is to be fully prepared for trial. When the opposition sees we are ready to go to court, they often fold and offer a favorable deal.
Don't Let a Dispute Destroy Your Business.
In litigation, time is rarely on your side. Evidence disappears and statutes of limitation expire. Contact Saffold Law to launch your defense today.
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