Fraud
- Obtained dismissal of fraud claims for property owner based upon contract merger provision.
- Obtained settlement on client’s claims of fraud related to various loan, promissory note, and guaranty agreements.
- Successfully defeated multi-million-dollar fraud claim on summary judgment.
- Successfully resolved claims of fraud against client in relation to stock purchase agreement.
- Defended clients against allegations of fraud in formation of alleged partnership.
Trade Secret Misappropriation
- Obtained settlement in excess of annual revenue for misappropriation of trade secrets by former employee.
Fiduciary Duty
- Obtained settlement on client’s claim for breach of fiduciary duty from co-owner’s self-dealing.
- Successfully defeated multi-million-dollar claim for breach of partnership fiduciary duties.
- Negotiate and revise various partnership and formation agreements to reduce fiduciary duty exposure.
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
- Successfully defeated attempts by client’s former supervisor to bring deceptive trade practices claim for client’s use of work product.
- Successfully resolved claim for deceptive trade practices against client related to construction of renovations.
- Defended client from deceptive trade practices claim for non-disclosure and breach of warranty related to a commercial lease.
Tortious Interference
with Existing/Prospective Contracts
- Obtained settlement on client’s claim for third parties’ interference with loan, promissory note, and guaranty agreements.
- Obtained summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim for third party interference with existing perspective contracts.
- Successfully defended against Rule 202 deposition alleging tortious interference regarding academic publication.
Employment Disputes
- Negotiated severance agreements for multiple high-level executives and employees.
- Successfully defended claims for retaliatory and discriminatory termination.
- Obtained settlement for retaliatory and discriminatory termination of client.
5220 Spring Valley Rd., Ste. 600
Dallas, TX 75254
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1560 E Southlake Blvd, Ste. 100
Southlake, TX 76092
By Appointment Only
Phone: (214) 974-0585
Email: info@howardlg.com