Houston Trial Attorney For Complex Business Litigation
At Patterson PC, you will benefit from the personal service and trial-tested advocacy of Pete Patterson. You will never find yourself represented by a junior lawyer or associate, and you will work directly with our firm’s founder, a Houston business litigation lawyer who has been rated AV Preeminent® by his peers for exemplary ethical standards and proven legal ability.
To schedule a meeting, please call us in Houston at 713-804-9318 or complete our contact form. Patterson PC represents clients throughout the Houston area and all of Texas.
Why Hire Patterson PC?
- More than $190 million recovered for our clients
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
- YEO® Entrepreneur of the Year
- Selection for Texas Super Lawyers® 15 years in a row
- More than 30 years of client-focused advocacy
Our Houston business litigation attorney has successfully resolved complex business disputes for individuals and corporations throughout the Houston area and the State of Texas. Attorney Pete Patterson’s victories include recovering a verdict of $20 million for Cathlind Energy in Houston, winning an oil and gas lease dispute. No business dispute is too large or complex for attorney Pete Patterson to resolve in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
See What Our Clients Say
An International Board Member for YEO® (Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization), Pete Patterson offers the trusted legal insights you need. Contact us to see why our business litigation attorney is highly rated by clients in a wide variety of industries and sectors.
See a sample of our case results to gain a better understanding of the high level of service and representation that we provide.
Let Us Help You Resolve Your Business Dispute
- Breach of contract: When another party fails to fulfill the terms of an agreement, we step in to enforce your rights and pursue a favorable resolution.
- Business fraud: We handle cases where deceit or misrepresentation has caused financial harm to your business.
- Breach of fiduciary duty: We pursue claims when a person or entity entrusted with acting in your best interest has instead acted for their own benefit, causing you harm.
- Intellectual property litigation: We deal with disputes involving patents, copyrights and trademarks.
- Oil and gas litigation: Given our location, we are very familiar with the disputes that arise in the energy sector, from lease agreements to operational disagreements.
- Nondisclosure violations: We address situations where proprietary information is shared without permission.
- Noncompetes: We deal with disagreements over agreements that restrict an employee’s ability to work for a competitor.
- Partnership breakups: When business relationships end, we provide assertive representation to help ensure your rights and assets are protected during the dissolution process.
- Shareholder disagreements: We handle disputes between shareholders, including issues related to corporate governance and valuation.
- Securities fraud: When investors are misled about a company’s financial health, we are ready to take on the difficult task of pursuing justice.
- Embezzlement litigation: We represent clients who have been victimized by an employee or associate who has taken funds illegally from the business.
Stages Of Business Litigation
When a business dispute heads toward litigation, the process begins with pleadings, where we file the initial legal documents outlining your case. This is followed by the discovery phase, where we gather crucial evidence through depositions, document requests and interrogatories to build a strong case, and it can often feel lengthy. At Patterson PC, we keep our focus on securing the information we need.
Next, we prepare for motions that may be filed with the court to decide certain issues before trial. The final stage is trial, where we present your case to a judge or jury. Our firm’s approach is to always be trial-ready from day one.
When Is Going To Trial Necessary?
Trial becomes necessary when the other party is unwilling to negotiate fairly or when the stakes are too high to compromise. If the offers made are insufficient or the other side refuses to acknowledge your rights, we are not afraid to take your case to court.
Using our decades of courtroom experience, we will represent you and confidently guide you through the process.