Commercial Litigation

Extensive Experience

Our lawyers have handled hundreds of lawsuits. The amounts in dispute have ranged from $10,000 to over $100,000,000. We have been entrusted with both defensive and offensive matters, in state courts, federal courts and arbitration. Additionally, our lawyers have unique insight into litigation, serving as third-party mediators and arbitrators for others. This extensive experience makes us valuable advocates in the event litigation becomes necessary.

Focus On Resolution

We are well aware that no case becomes cheaper as the fight drags out. So, our goal is to reach a conclusion as quickly and efficiently as possible without sacrificing quality legal representation. This goal is accomplished by first working with the client to accurately assess the situation and then implement a strategy to reach productive resolution through settlement, mediation, trial or arbitration.

Efficiency & Value

Generally, we believe that litigation is most cost-effective when handled by a single attorney, instead of a "team" of lawyers. This strategy allows your lawyer to be intimately familiar with all aspects of your lawsuit and prevents "dual-billing" or other repeated efforts which cost you money. However, if your case is more complex, it may be appropriate to assign different tasks to lawyers of different skill levels. Regardless, all of our efforts will be calculated to "move the ball."

Types of Disputes

We have litigated cases involving an array of claims, including:

  • Breach of Contract
  • Interference with Contract
  • Deceptive Trade Practices
  • Fraud/Misrepresentation
  • Covenants Not-To-Compete
  • Confidentiality
  • Theft of Trade Secrets
  • Intellectual Property Infringement
  • Employer Liability
  • Business-Owner Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Bad-Faith Insurance Practices

Contact

Jeff Wheelock

1.800.727.3458

Houston: 713.722.8118

Read what others have to say about our franchise expertise

Jeff Wheelock provides excellent service at a very reasonable rate. After his review of all the documents related to a franchise in which I was interested, he then took the time to meet one-on-one to review all of his thoughts and concerns, while offering suggestions not only for potential amendments to the agreement but strategies on how best to brooch issues with the franchisor. Exceedingly knowledgeable about franchise agreements. Very helpful! I would highly recommend him.
Alice H.
Jeff is very knowledgeable, takes pride in his work and really has your best interest at heart. He took the time to explain everything in language I could understand. I now have more confidence in knowing what I am getting into. I would definitely recommend Jeff.
Jon W.
Jeff took me through my franchise agreement line by line making sure i understood every detail i was signing. He focused on two main categories - am i protected if things go really well and am i protected is if things do not go well. I had no idea how exposed i was in the downside scenario until he walked me through a few example situations. I also did not understand the exposure i was taking on the upside scenario. When i read the agreement i read the part about territory completely wrong and because of his accurate assessment of territory i chose to not pursue this franchise. He created a simple to read addendum that i was able to send on to the franchise owners and gave me great tips on negotiating terms. When i find another franchise i intend to pursue i will definitely contact Jeff again to review any agreements before i sign.
Diane H.

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