General Civil Litigation

General Civil Litigation

Complex civil disputes require experienced trial counsel who can navigate the litigation process from initial filing through trial and appeal. Nixon Law PLLC provides strategic litigation services for businesses and individuals.

Cases We Handle

• Breach of contract
• Business disputes
• Fraud and misrepresentation
• Declaratory judgment actions
• Injunctive relief

Strategic Civil Litigation Representation in Texas

At Nixon Law PLLC, we understand that civil disputes can severely disrupt operations and threaten the survival of a business. When conflicts arise, you need an aggressive, strategic, and uncompromising legal approach. Led by Managing Attorney Jonathon G. Nixon, our firm provides results-driven representation for businesses and individuals across Texas. We are trial lawyers who prepare every case from day one with the expectation that it will go before a judge or jury.

Our Civil Litigation Practice Areas

Our firm handles a wide array of complex civil litigation matters, focusing on protecting your financial interests and business reputation.

Breach of Contract

Contracts are the foundation of commerce in Texas. When a party fails to honor their commitments, the resulting breach can be devastating. We handle disputes involving material breaches, anticipatory repudiation, failure to pay, and defective performance. Texas law provides robust mechanisms for enforcing contractual rights, including Chapter 38 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which allows a prevailing party to recover reasonable attorney’s fees.

Partnership and Shareholder Disputes

Business relationships are built on trust, but when that trust is broken, the resulting disputes can threaten the enterprise. We represent clients facing internal conflicts such as breaches of fiduciary duty, minority shareholder oppression, forced buyouts, and business dissolution. Under the Texas Business Organizations Code, managing partners and corporate officers owe strict fiduciary duties. A breach of these duties can result in significant personal liability.

Fraud and Misrepresentation

Fraud and misrepresentation claims strike at the core of commercial integrity, involving allegations that one party intentionally or negligently misled another to secure an unfair advantage. These claims can arise in business acquisitions, real estate transactions, and investment opportunities. We handle common law fraud, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and statutory fraud. We work with forensic accountants to trace financial discrepancies, aggressively pursuing actual damages, exemplary damages, and attorney’s fees where permitted by law.

When to Contact Nixon Law PLLC

Civil litigation involves high stakes and requires decisive legal action. Delaying can result in the loss of critical evidence or the expiration of the statute of limitations, such as the strict four-year window for bringing a breach of contract lawsuit in Texas. If you are facing a complex business conflict, you need an aggressive trial attorney who understands Texas law. Contact Nixon Law PLLC today to schedule a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What remedies are available if someone breaches a contract with my business?

When a contract is breached, the goal is to place the non-breaching party in the position they would have been in had the contract been performed. Available remedies may include compensatory damages for financial losses, liquidated damages, and specific performance. Texas law often allows the prevailing party to recover reasonable attorney’s fees.

What constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty in a Texas business?

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a partner, director, or officer acts in their own self-interest at the expense of the company. This can include actions such as embezzlement, fraud, misappropriation of company assets, making secret profits, or competing directly with the business.

Can I recover punitive damages in a fraud lawsuit?

Yes, in certain circumstances. If the defendant committed the fraud with actual awareness of the falsity of the representation, or if there is clear and convincing evidence that the harm resulted from fraud, malice, or gross negligence, the plaintiff may be entitled to recover exemplary, or punitive, damages under Texas law.

How long do I have to file a breach of contract claim in Texas?

Under Section 16.004 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas imposes a strict four-year statute of limitations for bringing a breach of contract lawsuit. Failing to file a claim within this four-year window can result in the permanent loss of your right to seek legal recourse. Contact us at 713-482-1523 for a free consultation.