Litigation, Disputes, Appeals
When It Matters Most, Experience Matters More
Disputes are an inevitable part of doing business. But how they are handled can define outcomes far beyond the matter at hand. Financial exposure, operational disruption, and reputational risk all demand more than just a lawyer. They demand a legal partner who sees the full picture and responds with clarity, strategy, and precision.
Carrington Coleman represents companies, executives, and stakeholders in complex disputes across industries, bringing a holistic, business-focused approach to every matter. We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives, risk tolerance, and broader business priorities, developing strategies that are tailored, practical, and outcome driven.
Not every dispute should go to trial, but not every dispute should settle. We collaborate with clients to determine the right path forward, whether that means pursuing early resolution, leveraging alternative dispute mechanisms, or preparing for and trying the case. Our approach is grounded in thoughtful analysis and clear communication, ensuring clients are equipped to make informed decisions at every stage.
That strategic approach is backed by Carrington Coleman’s long-standing reputation for trial excellence. Our litigators are seasoned advocates who are as comfortable in the courtroom as they are at the negotiating table. And when a favorable outcome requires protecting or challenging a decision on appeal, our appellate team brings the same strategic thinking, persuasive advocacy, and meticulous preparation to every stage of the process. That credibility strengthens our position in every dispute, often driving better outcomes, whether through resolution, trial, or appeal.
With experience spanning high-stakes litigation, arbitration, appeals, and internal investigations, we deliver integrated counsel from initial risk assessment through trial, appeal, and final resolution. We remain responsive, strategic, and focused on outcomes that protect our clients’ interests and carry real business significance.
Areas of Focus
- Trial and appellate advocacy in state and federal courts
- Alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation
- Complex commercial and contract disputes
- Business ownership, shareholder, derivative, and governance litigation
- Directors and officers (D&O) and fiduciary litigation
- Construction and real estate litigation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and private equity-related disputes
- Employment litigation, including non-compete and trade secret disputes
- Bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigation
- Insurance coverage litigation
- Professional liability and products liability defense
- Oil and gas and energy-related disputes
- Antitrust and unfair competition litigation
- Internal investigations and regulatory matters
- Personal injury and catastrophic loss defense
- Estate, probate, guardianship, and fiduciary disputes
- Family law disputes involving complex assets
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represented a software company in a two-week federal jury trial involving claims of fraud and trade secret misappropriation, achieving a successful outcome after a multi-year dispute
- Won a bet-the-company jury trial between competing healthcare technology startups involving theft of trade secrets and related claims
- Secured a favorable arbitration award dismissing all monetary claims in a partnership dispute between limited and general partners
- Secured $22 million award for a global telecommunications company for construction and repair costs for its headquarters
- Obtained multi-million-dollar judgments for a national bank against guarantors in commercial lending disputes involving fraud and inducement defenses
- Successfully defended a $129 million claim against a large regional firm involving alleged fraudulent business practices and fiduciary issues
- Obtained temporary restraining order and seven-figure settlements in disputes involving employee raiding and competitive misconduct
- Won summary judgment for large international law firm obtaining dismissal of a breach of fiduciary duty claim seeking over $20 million in damages — affirmed on appeal
- Won take-nothing jury verdict for telecommunications company headquartered in Dallas in real estate dispute
- Represented an international airport in multi-million-dollar construction dispute
- Won favorable jury verdict in dispute involving mineral rights ownership in West Texas
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