LLC Member Dispute
LLC disputes in Texas are governed by the Texas Business Organizations Code and the operating agreement. When members disagree on distributions, management, or direction, the operating agreement is the first document to examine — and its silence is often the problem.
Shareholder Dispute — Corporation
Corporate shareholder disputes involve voting rights, board authority, fiduciary duties, and buy-sell provisions. Texas courts look first to the certificate of formation and bylaws before applying statutory default rules.
General Partnership Dispute
Texas general partnership disputes are governed by the Texas Business Organizations Code Chapter 152. Without a written partnership agreement, default rules apply — and they are often not what the partners expected.
Operating Agreement Dispute
Operating agreement disputes in Texas involve contract interpretation, parol evidence, implied terms, and member rights under the Texas Business Organizations Code. The outcome often turns on what the agreement says — and what it does not say.
Board of Directors Dispute
Shareholder and board disputes in Texas corporations involve voting procedures, notice requirements, quorum rules, and fiduciary duties. Procedural defects in removal votes are a recognized basis for injunctive relief.
Business Deadlock & Forced Dissolution
Texas Business Organizations Code Section 11.314 permits judicial dissolution of an LLC when members are deadlocked and cannot break the tie. Courts also have authority to order a buyout as an alternative to winding up.
Executor Mismanaging Estate
An executor who misappropriates estate assets breaches their fiduciary duty and can be removed, surcharged, and held personally liable for any losses caused.
No Will — Intestate Estate
When a Texan dies without a will, the Texas Estates Code determines who inherits. The order of succession depends on whether the deceased was married, had children, and the nature of the property.
Trust Dispute — Beneficiary Not Receiving Distribution
A trustee who fails to make required distributions, provides inadequate accountings, or favors some beneficiaries over others can be sued for breach of fiduciary duty.
HOA Enforcing Rules Selectively
Selective enforcement is a recognized defense and counterclaim under Texas HOA law. Arbitrary or discriminatory enforcement can void fines and injunctions.