Stipulations
Representing Central Texas Businesses in Civil Litigation
In business litigation, stipulations are defined as agreements between litigants about undisputed facts. Stipulations can streamline the legal process and can make it easier for a judge to reach the heart of a legal matter. Stipulations, when used effectively, can help parties to business litigation arrive at a resolution more efficiently and even save on legal expenses. With that said, it is important that your attorney has the tactical understanding necessary to utilize stipulations appropriately. Any facts that have been stipulated are binding. Consequently, it is necessary that your business attorney does not needlessly stipulate to facts that are in question and potentially damage your case.
I am Austin business and tax lawyer John McDuff. For more than 30 years I have represented businesses and individuals in a wide array of complex civil litigation. I have earned an AV* rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review system, and have successfully resolved numerous matters with many millions of dollars at stake.
Stipulations Are More Common in Certain Types of Cases
The use of stipulations depends in part on the size of the court’s docket. When courts have an extensive caseload, judges are more likely to influence the parties to stipulate to as many facts as possible in order to speed up the legal process. Some courts, such as Tax Court, frequently rely on stipulations between parties. I will work diligently to reach agreements as to stipulations without negatively impacting your position in the underlying case.
Contact Austin Business Law Stipulations Attorney John McDuff
To learn more about my approach to business litigation, call me at 512.457.1177 or reach me online to schedule an appointment.
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