TEXAS BUSINESS LITIGATION AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

When legal disputes arise, Texas business owners need a business litigation attorney with the knowledge and experience to solve complex commercial issues and protect their company’s interests. As a trusted business and commercial litigation lawyer serving Dallas, Waco, and statewide Texas, Thomas P. Finley, Jr. provides aggressive representation for plaintiffs and defendants in all varieties of business disputes, including lawsuits involving breach of contract, LLC Company Agreements, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate and commercial property. CONTACT Thomas P Finley Attorney at Law to discuss business litigation.

If your business is served with a lawsuit it needs an experienced lawyer. Dallas and Waco business lawyer and attorney Thomas P. Finley, Jr. also assists business clients that need to file an answer with the Court for a lawsuit involving business disputes.

Thomas P. Finley, Jr. is licensed and can file a lawsuit or an Answer to a lawsuit in any County in the State of Texas. All Texas counties now require attorneys to e-file civil litigation documents so Contact me for any business civil litigation case in the State of Texas.

COMPREHENSIVE LITIGATION SERVICES FOR TEXAS BUSINESSES

Whether filing a lawsuit or defending against one, business clients turn to Thomas P. Finley, Jr. for:

Business litigation: breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership disputes, fraud, business torts, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices claims, unfair business practices, and commercial debt collection
Commercial litigation: complex transactions, LLC Member interest, shareholder and ownership disputes, and premises liability issues
Real estate litigation: commercial lease disputes, breach of purchase and sale agreements, contract enforcement, construction litigation issues, and more

Request an initial client consultation with Business litigation attorney Thomas P. Finley, Jr. contact me here.

Plaintiff's Original Petition and Service of Process

Business litigation begins by Filing the Lawsuit: The process begins with the plaintiff filing an original petition with the court. The petition must include the names and contact information of the parties, the factual basis for the claim, the relief sought, and any other relevant details as required under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Service of Process: After filing, the plaintiff must serve the defendant with the original petition and a citation, notifying them of the lawsuit and their obligation to respond.

Defendant's Responsive Pleadings, Appearance, Answer, and Counterclaim

Defendant’s Response: The defendant must file an answer or other responsive pleading within the time specified by the court rules. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment.

After being served with a lawsuit or petition, the defendant may assert as many facts in defense of the claim or law matters as long as they are relevant to the case. However, in some circumstances, a defendant should present responsive pleadings in due or proper order. For example, a nonresident defendant’s special appearance motion to challenge jurisdiction needs to be filed before any other responsive pleading, including the defendant’s answer, or the defendant will be believed to have entered a general appearance.

In addition, a proposition to transfer venue, if appropriate, must be filed prior to or at the same time as the defendant’s objection or answer to any objection to an inconvenient or improper venue will be waived. The other pleas may be incorporated in the defendant’s answer and heard as the court directed.

The defendant’s answer may consist of a cross-claim against a co-defendant or a counterclaim against the plaintiff. Usually, after the defendant/s have filed the response to the lawsuit, counterclaim/s, and/or cross-claim/s, the case will proceed to the discovery stage.

Experienced Representation through Every Stage of Litigation

From initial consultation through trial and judgment, our law office guides Texas business owners through every step:

Early case assessment, demand letters, and pre-suit dispute resolution
Drafting and filing lawsuits (plaintiffs), answers and counterclaims (defendants)
Discovery process: gathering and exchanging evidence to build a strong case
Settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution
Pretrial motions, trial by jury or bench, and judgment enforcement

Why Choose Thomas P. Finley, Jr. for Your Business Dispute?

With decades of Texas experience as a business lawyer and attorney, Thomas P. Finley, Jr. provides:

Personalized legal strategies tailored to your company’s needs and goals
In-depth knowledge of Texas business law, civil procedure, and real estate law
Skilled negotiation to resolve cases efficiently—or, if necessary, aggressive courtroom representation

Trial PREPARATION AND TRIAL

Trial Preparation: If the case does not settle, both parties prepare for trial by finalizing witness lists, exhibits, and trial strategies. Pretrial conferences may be held to address any remaining issues.

Trial: The case proceeds to trial, where both parties present their evidence and arguments. The trial may be before a judge or jury, depending on the nature of the case and the parties’ preferences.

Post-Trial Motions and Appeals: After the trial, parties may file post-trial motions, such as motions for a new trial or to alter the judgment. If necessary, the losing party may appeal the decision to a higher court.

After judgment, other stages may be taken, such as reduction to writing, signing, rendition, and entry of the judgment. At some times, it is also proper to file a motion for a new appeal and trial. In addition, once a money judgment is rendered and signed, as a judgment creditor, the winning party is generally entitled to start procedures to enforce the judgment.

Schedule Your Texas Business Litigation Consultation

If your business faces a lawsuit, needs to enforce contract rights, or is involved in any kind of commercial or real estate litigation in Texas, rely on an experienced litigation attorney. Contact Thomas P. Finley, Jr. in Dallas or Waco for a confidential consultation and learn how to protect your interests in and out of court.

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