Commercial Litigation Attorney
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our team. The right candidate has independently handled a broad range of commercial and civil matters in both state and federal court, is comfortable at every stage of litigation and arbitration, and brings a client-first mindset to their practice. This position covers a litigation-focused practice with exposure to real estate matters, as well as business and construction disputes. Day-to-day work includes drafting pleadings and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, mediations, and appeals. Trial experience is important - we expect candidates to have handled both jury and non-jury trials, private arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings, including temporary injunction proceedings, contempt motions, and challenges to expert qualifications. The core of this role sits in commercial litigation and arbitration, employment litigation, insurance litigation, and professional liability. Candidates should have direct experience handling disputes involving one or more of the following: Breach of contract and fraud, Construction disputes, Negligent misrepresentation and business disparagement, Theft of trade secrets and non-competition agreement enforcement, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims, Mechanics liens, Securities disputes and failed investment claims, Copyright infringement, Professional malpractice, Insurance coverage disputes. Real estate experience is a plus. Relevant work includes preparing and drafting documents for real property transactions, representing lenders in foreclosure proceedings, clearing title, and advising clients on title policies and commercial leases.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice in Texas
- Federal court admission preferred
- Demonstrated trial and arbitration experience
- Ability to manage matters independently while keeping clients informed and aligned with their goals
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- A practical, solutions-oriented approach to client representation
Nice To Haves
- Admission to the Florida Bar
- Experience managing international disputes
- Proficiency in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Drafting pleadings and written discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Motion practice
- Mediations
- Appeals
- Handling jury and non-jury trials
- Handling private arbitrations
- Handling evidentiary hearings, including temporary injunction proceedings, contempt motions, and challenges to expert qualifications
- Preparing and drafting documents for real property transactions
- Representing lenders in foreclosure proceedings
- Clearing title
- Advising clients on title policies and commercial leases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
