Litigation cases in Austin typically resolve within 6 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Austin Court Backlog
Estimated active litigation case backlog in Austin courts ranges from 200 (low) to 900 (high), reflecting public court reporting and caseload trends.
Litigation Austin Filing Volume
Monthly new litigation filings in Austin are estimated between 80 and 180 cases, based on court and industry data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of litigation matters resolve pre-litigation, 45% after filing but before trial, and around 15% reach trial with a favorable outcome.
If you have been hurt in a car or truck wreck, on a job site, or otherwise by someone else’s negligence, we can help. We will investigate the claim, monitor your medical treatment and deal with the insurance company. If the insurance company won’t settle, the Firm will file a lawsuit, conduct discovery and try the case in Court. Don R. Cotton concentrates on these Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases. Don attended the University of Kansas, where he earned a B.A. degree in History and Psychology. While at K.U., he was named a State of Kansas Scholar, a Freshman Honor Scholar, and was a member of the KU Honors College. He also received several other academic awards and scholarships, and developed his undying devotion to the Kansas Jayhawk basketball team. Don next earned a J.D. degree, with honors, at the University of Texas School of Law. While at U.T., he developed a strong interest in litigation and trial work as a member of the National Mock Trial Team and the winner of a number of mock trial and moot court competitions and awards. Don received numerous honors grades for his course work and served several prestigious internships with some of the leading law firms in Texas. Despite his Jayhawk roots, Don now considers himself a Longhorn as well. Don began his practice in Houston in 1990 as a litigation defense lawyer. While a defense lawyer, he concentrated on medical device litigation and medical malpractice defense with one of the top ten largest law firms in the United States. In 1995, Don left the “dark side” and has spent his time since then representing injured people in lawsuits against insurance companies and corporations. At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, Don has successfully settled and tried cases ranging from minor impact car wrecks to million dollar wrongful death and medical malpractice actions. He recently won an appeal at the Texas Supreme Court that preserved the rights of all Texans against automobile liability insurance companies who try to get out of paying valid claims. Don is married to a School Nurse Manager and is the father of two teenagers.
David Walters practices business litigation at The Walters Firm, PLLC. His practice focuses on corporate and administrative disputes, including shareholder, member, manager, director, and officer litigation under the Texas Business Organizations Code as well as regulatory compliance and licensing. Mr. Walters has handled numerous lawsuits and administrative matters from inception to trial as well as associated appeals.
Practice Areas: Election Campaign, Constitutional, Government, Litigation, Administrative Law, Election Campaigns & Political Law
SUMMARY. Chris Gober is a trusted legal adviser for the most consequential matters in American politics:. Campaigns, including the methodical Cruz for President campaign and dozens of U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and gubernatorial races across the country.. Litigation, including a First Amendment lawsuit that permanently struck down a state’s “Super PAC” ban and the hotly contested Texas redistricting litigation.. Investigations, including the successful representation of a high-profile U.S. Senator in a multiyear investigatory inquiry by the U.S. Department of Justice and numerous Federal Election Commission and state-agency enforcement actions.. Recognizing his breadth of knowledge, ability to “get to yes,” and the unique skills he acquired as a former campaign tactician, more and more multi-billion dollar companies and high-profile clients are relying on Chris to navigate them through legal and strategic minefields when the stakes are high. Now based in his home state of Texas, Chris maintains a national political law and election law practice representing clients in more than 25 states.. Chris has been honored as the “U.S. Government Lawyer of the Year” by Lawyer Monthly and various other publications in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, as well as “U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy Lawyer of the Year.” He has received numerous “under 40” acclaims, including being named to The National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” list, receiving the American Association of Political Consultants’ prestigious “40 Under 40” award, and being selected an Austin Under 40 nominee. Chris is consistently recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for Legislative and Governmental Affairs by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazines, and he was featured in Texas Lawyer’s “Legal Leaders on the Rise” edition spotlighting 25 up-and-comers in the Texas legal community. Chris was also one of two attorneys in the country selected by Aristotle Inc. to the 2011 Republican Dream for his work on behalf of Republican political clients.. Prior to founding The Gober Group (and predecessor firm Gober Hilgers), Chris worked for a leading international law firm and served as head of that firm’s Political Law section. His practice included white collar defense representing both political and non-political clients. Chris previously served as General Counsel to the National Republican Senatorial Committee and provided counsel to Republican U.S. Senators and was responsible for all legal operations of the committee. He also worked as Deputy Counsel to the Republican National Committee and as Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he focused on national security issues and the confirmations of Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.. In addition to his legal experience, Chris served as a political operative for President George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns and as general consultant to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 2012 election cycle. He is also the architect and co-founder of Citizen Super PAC, the first crowdfunding marketplace where Americans from all walks of life can select and back specific ads for Republican candidates or issues they support or oppose. Chris has been a featured speaker for political and civic organizations, and he has provided commentary for talk radio and various television stations and newspapers across the country.. Chris has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children, helping these children find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. In 2010, he was elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, which is limited to the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys each year. Chris also served on the Board of Directors of A Hand Up, a charitable organization that assists women and children in need as well as the mentally and physically disabled. He is also an active member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a global business network of leading entrepreneurs and business owners in 46 countries.. AWARDS. 500 Leading Lawyers in the World. U.S. Government Affairs & Public Policy Lawyer of the Year. U.S. Government Lawyer of the Year. National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. American Association of Political Consultants Top 40 Under 40. Super Lawyer. * Partial List: See more at
Dale L. Roberts is a trial lawyer representing individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and large institutional clients involving products liability, toxic tort, premises liability, commercial litigation and general litigation, at the trial court level and on appeal.
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Civil , Products Liability, Litigation
Clint is a problem solver. Whether it’s taking a case to trial, finding a creative resolution, or working to prevent a problem on the front end of a business deal, Clint works closely with his clients to ensure the best possible outcome while keeping an eye on the bottom line.
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