Pratcice Areas
Antitrust
George & Brothers lawyers represent clients in a broad range
of antitrust litigation matters. We offer representation in criminal
and civil antitrust matters, both in the prosecution and defense
of such cases.
Appellate
George & Brothers lawyers have established reputations for
bringing appeals with well-written briefs and arguing their case
forcefully. By fairly presenting the record and the relevant case
law to the appellate court, George & Brothers provides the court
the tools to correctly analyze and decide the case.
George & Brothers lawyers have successfully represented clients
in complex litigation at every level of the federal and state appellate
court systems. Our lawyers appear regularly before the various Texas
Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court and the United States
Court of Appeals. In addition, Jim George has argued several cases
before the United States Supreme Court.
Class Action
The lawyers of George & Brothers have substantial experience
defending and prosecuting class action suits, especially those cases
alleging and defending violations under securities laws and consumer
protection laws. Our legal team is knowledgeable and experienced
in all phases of class action litigation and stands ready to provide
prompt, efficient representation in:
- Pre-certification hearing discovery,
- Certification hearings,
- Interlocutory appeals of certification rulings,
- Trying class actions on the merits,
- Certifying settlement classes, and
- Administering class action settlements
Commercial Litigation
Our trial lawyers possess extensive experience in the widest possible
range of contract, business and commercial disputes. We have successfully
litigated matters involving virtually every area of business law,
in the context of numerous industries. These cases have included
disputes over interpretation of complex contracts, ownership of
various forms of businesses, disputes among shareholders and partners
of both large and moderately sized firms and cases concerning the
respective rights of buyers and sellers in a host of different commercial
contexts. Our commercial trial lawyers bring varied experience to
bear in both asserting our clients‘ rights and protecting
them from the claims of others.
Construction
George & Brothers attorneys actively represent clients in
matters ranging in size from multi million dollar commercial construction
claims to disputes arising out of residential and smaller commercial
construction projects. The firm represents homebuilders, developers,
and homeowners in construction disputes. The firm provides its construction
clients with both the legal analysis and practical insight necessary
for the client to make informed decisions to efficiently and advantageously
resolve construction disputes.
Criminal and White Collar Defense
Our lead criminal and white collar defense lawyer, Patrick Reznik,
served as a prosecutor for almost 7 years prior to joining our firm,
an experience which has equipped him with a unique perspective on
counseling and advising clients facing criminal investigation or
indictment. His hands-on experience ensures that we are well prepared
to negotiate with government prosecutors on our clients’ behalf.
We recognize that the consequences of criminal penalties include
the immeasurable costs associated with damage to one's good name
and reputation and we pursue every viable option to mitigate or
relieve all penalties. We work hard to convince the government to
decline prosecution. When necessary, we proceed to trial.
First Amendment
Our attorneys provide a full range of services to clients in both
traditional media (such as broadcast and print) and new media businesses
requiring assistance on First Amendment matters. Our practice includes
litigation and counseling on a wide variety of media law and First
Amendment issues, including defamation, privacy, newsgathering,
Freedom of Information Act, challenges to governmental and private
regulations of speech, commercial speech, advertising, copyright,
and Internet and e-commerce.
Our work on behalf of media clients includes:
- Defense of libel and invasion of privacy cases;
- Representation in litigated matters involving First Amendment,
copyright and newsgathering issues, including access to judicial
proceedings and records, resistance to subpoenas served upon members
of the media, intrusions into the newsgathering process, prior
restraints and Freedom of Information Act; and
- Counseling on non-litigation media matters, including pre-publication
advice on defamation and privacy issues.
Insurance Litigation
Our insurance practice is very broad. We have a wide range of
experience in handling complex insurance coverage issues for many
of our clients. We have litigated insurance coverage claims under
commercial general liability policies, directors and officers policies,
property policies and fidelity bonds. The firm regularly serves
as litigation counsel involving issues of coverage, of bad faith,
and of duty to defend.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property litigation attorneys are well versed
in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad array
of intellectual property matters in a wide range of established
and emerging technology fields – from manufacturing and software
to the most advanced medical devices and biomedical products being
developed in the country today. Clients in industries across the
board look to us to help them meet the challenges they face right
now, as well as those they will encounter in the future.
Labor and Employment Litigation
We represent companies and their managers in a full range of suits
and administrative actions brought against them by employees and
by governmental agencies advancing employees' claims. Included within
the firm's expertise are actions alleging wrongful discharge; sex,
age, race, disability, national origin, and religious discrimination
in violation of state and federal law. We also represent selected
employees in whistleblower and False Claims Act cases, and cases
involving discharge in violation of public policy as well as executives
in breach of contract employment claims.
Personal Injury / Wrongful Death
The trial lawyers at George & Brothers continue their practice
of representing the “little guy.” They have experience
representing both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation involving
all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our lawyers
have obtained numerous high dollar recoveries for plaintiffs throughout
the state of Texas. We combine substantial trial experience, strong
academic credentials, and familiarity with state of the art litigation
technology to achieve the best possible results for our personal
injury clients.
Professional Liability
We routinely pursue claims against lawyers, accountants, architects,
and engineers in a wide variety of lawsuits alleging professional
errors and omissions. At George & Brothers, we are also Lawyers’
lawyers, as well as Doctors’ lawyers and our lawyers have
represented various law firms and medical practices in business
disputes.
Public Entity and Constitutional
Litigation
George & Brothers' lawyers are experienced in representing
cities and other governmental entities on general litigation matters.
In addition, our lawyers have substantial expertise in bringing
constitutional claims against governmental entities.
Real Estate Litigation
Our lawyers routinely handle title, land use, and ownership matters
in state and federal court. We have experience in a broad range
of real estate litigation issues including restrictive covenants,
partition of property, environmental liability and clean-up, foreclosures,
and all forms of title, ownership and use rights.
Securities Litigation
Although the economic cycle ebbs and flows, securities litigation
has steadily persisted through all market conditions. When the equity
markets are strong, rising stock prices lead to euphoria and increased
risk-taking by investors. In those circumstances, expectations regarding
substantial returns make it no surprise that aggrieved parties in
securities transactions frequently turn to legal action for redress.
Similarly, when market and other economic conditions sour, parties
inevitably look to the legal system for a financial remedy. George
& Brothers' attorneys are experienced in a wide range of securities
litigation.
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