Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Lawyer

When a business dispute threatens your company's finances or reputation, you need an attorney who can move quickly and knows how to litigate at a high level.

Our firm has represented businesses of every size, from local startups to multinational corporations, in disputes involving contracts, fiduciary duty, fraud, and more.

Choose The Daspit Law Firm for Your Commercial Disputes

Why should you hire the services of The Daspit Law Firm to represent your company in commercial litigation?

Our experienced personal injury lawyer, John Daspit, spent a number of years working as an attorney for Fulbright & Jaworski, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Texas and in the world.

In this capacity, he handled a number of high-profile commercial litigation cases in which as much as $330 million was at stake for his client.

He has represented exploration and production companies, oil field pipe processors, pipeline companies and others, and our firm serves clients ranging from small business owners to major multinational corporations.

The Houston metro area has a gross domestic product in the hundreds of billions of dollars. In fact, if it were a sovereign nation, Houston would have the 23rd largest economic output in the world.

Houston is a global city, with the second-highest concentration of Fortune 500 company headquarters in the nation.

All of this commercial activity is excellent for the economic health of the city, but it also means that there will inevitably be business conflicts and disputes.

When these occur, it is vital to find a commercial litigation attorney who has the skill and dedication necessary to resolve the matter with a minimum of delay and disruption, and to achieve an outcome that favors your interests.

Types of Commercial Litigation Cases

Our firm handles a wide variety of different types of commercial litigation cases, including breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, violation of non-compete agreements, violated confidentiality agreements and partnership agreement, and allegations of fraud.

Whenever possible, we seek to settle our clients' cases through out-of-court negotiation or arbitration.

As our firm is led by a seasoned trial attorney, however, we do not hesitate to take our clients' cases to court in pursuit of a verdict with remedies such as injunctive relief, court orders, and awards of economic damages and statutory damages where applicable.

FAQS Regarding Commercial Litigation

What counts as a commercial litigation dispute?

Commercial litigation covers business-to-business conflicts such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, violations of non-compete or confidentiality agreements, partnership disputes, and allegations of fraud.

If a disagreement threatens your company's finances, operations, or relationships, it likely falls under this practice area.

Will my case go to trial, or can it be resolved out of court?

Most commercial disputes are resolved through negotiation or arbitration, which is often faster and less disruptive to your business than litigation.

That said, having a trial-ready attorney on your side gives you leverage in those negotiations, and if a fair resolution isn't reached, we're prepared to take the case to court for a verdict.

What remedies are available in a commercial litigation case?

Depending on the case, available remedies can include injunctive relief, court orders compelling or prohibiting specific conduct, and awards of economic damages or statutory damages where applicable.

The right remedy depends on what your business actually needs, stopping ongoing harm, recovering lost revenue, or enforcing a contract.

Does firm size matter when choosing a commercial litigation attorney?

It matters less than experience with cases of your scale. Our attorneys have represented everything from small business owners to major multinational corporations, and have handled high-profile cases with tens of millions of dollars at stake. What matters most is finding counsel who has actually litigated disputes like yours.

How long does a commercial litigation case typically take?

Timelines vary widely depending on the complexity of the dispute, whether both sides are willing to negotiate, and whether the case proceeds to trial.

Straightforward disputes resolved through negotiation can wrap up in months, while contested cases that go to trial can take a year or more.

Speak With a Commercial Litigation Lawyer Today

A business dispute that goes unresolved can drain your company's time, money, and reputation the longer it drags on.

Let our attorneys step in, protect your interests, and pursue the outcome your business deserves, whether that means a strong negotiated settlement or a verdict at trial.

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