High-Profile, High-Stakes Accusations
Austin, Texas Controversial Litigation Attorney
It's controversial when someone impugns your integrity in a public setting. It's controversial when you must attack someone's character to get justice. And it can be controversial to bring complex lawsuits under Other business torts that have not yet been universally recognized by the courts.
Frankly, I enjoy meeting the challenges of controversial litigation. I am unafraid to represent clients who find themselves embroiled in such controversies. My clients have included victims of criminal activity such as embezzlement or racketeering and those wrongfully accused of such offenses. While these matters often are part of a business litigation case, sometimes they involve tax litigation.
Clients of the law offices of John McDuff, Attorney at Law, enjoy outstanding personal service from an attorney with the experience and tactical ability to get results.
I am John McDuff, an Austin business litigation attorney representing business owners and other individuals in Travis County and Central Texas. I bring 30 years of experience in the practice of business law, including complex and controversial litigation, in both state and federal courts. The quality of my work is well recognized by my clients, and I have received the AV rating* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Call 512.457.1177 to schedule an appointment.
I have litigated all of the following (and often overlapping) matters:
- Fraud litigation — Financial gain through misrepresentation or nondisclosure
- Breach of fiduciary duty — Abuse of discretion over funds or affairs
- Tortious interference — Willful sabotage of another's business
- Conspiracy Litigation — A group working together to hurt you
- Unfair competition — Matters such as price fixing
- Other business torts — Similarity of trade dress
My clients include business entities, business owners, executives and directors, professionals, executors and trustees — anyone damaged by impropriety, deception or malicious meddling, as well as those unjustly accused of the same things. (I sometimes serve as an expert witness in other attorneys' cases involving complex, controversial matters.)
Controversial Litigation: Protecting Your Interests
Controversial litigation is not only about monetary and punitive damages. Reputations, careers and professional licenses may be on the line. The goodwill of your company — indeed the continued operation of the business — may be in jeopardy.
Sometimes there are ways to avoid full-blown litigation. I work for discreet and cost-effective resolutions, and run through the challenges with you, advising you of your rights and taking actions designed to achieve the goals that are most important to you.
If you have a controversial business litigation case or tax dispute, let's sit down and work on your situation together. Call 512.457.1177 or e-mail me. I understand that you need to speak with a lawyer urgently. I respond promptly to all inquiries and schedule appointments as soon as possible.
My clients come from Austin and Central Texas, though occasionally from other states.
*AV, BV and CV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
