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.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil Rights, Corporate , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Intellectual Property , Real Estate , Litigation
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Corporate , Family , Litigation
In 2017, after working over 21 years and becoming a partner at a highly respected Austin boutique litigation firm, I founded my own private practice, The Law Firm of T. Wade Jefferies, to help individuals and businesses throughout Texas efficiently resolve commercial, civil, divorce, and family law disputes. In 2024, my long term colleague and friend, Scott Herlihy, and I formed Jefferies & Herlihy, LLC.. I am an accomplished and seasoned litigator who focuses on commercial litigation, civil litigation and family law throughout Texas. I have represented numerous individuals in multi-million dollar disputes including representing a real estate company against John Wooley, Schlotzsky's CEO at the time; representing a well-known Austin architect and builder in settling a Judgment obtained by Sandra Bullock; representing a competitor of Waste Management Services in a lawsuit against Waste Management Services; representing a partner in an Austin-based consulting firm to life insurance companies in a lawsuit against his partner; and representing a multi-national health supplement provider in a dispute against his partner. I was also an integral part of a team of lawyers who obtained a $180 million judgment against Health Net, Inc, a large California based health care provider.. I also represent several businesses as their "outside" in-house counsel.. In addition, I have successfully handled numerous family law matters. I have represented numerous high-wealth individuals going through a divorce. In one case, after trial, the Court granted my client over 60% of the community estate plus close to $100, in attorney's fees. In numerous high-asset divorce cases, I have represented the wives with husbands who own successful businesses. The husbands generally claim that the businesses have no real value. With my accounting background and commercial litigation experience, I was able to determine the actual value of the business and reach a settlement favorable to my clients. Going through a divorce several years ago, I was exactly where my family law clients are and, because of that, I can offer empathy and help in a way that is unique and solution oriented.. My accounting background coupled with the breadth and depth of legal experience provides me with the ability to efficiently and effectively represent my commercial, civil and family law clients. I am peer rated AV Preeminent by my peers defined as "the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards." I am also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.. I look forward to protecting your interests.. - Wade
Modesett Williams, PLLC tries cases of all types throughout Texas and the United States. Jack is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law . I am Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. Between us, we have over 100 jury verdicts.. We have tried cases in over a dozen counties in Texas and have litigated in California, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin.. Jack and I have tried the most complex shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty cases as well as multi-party medical malpractice cases and everything in between.. We spend a lot of time thinking about trials themes, story-telling and simplifying the complex. We do focus groups in-house on almost every case, sometimes more than one.. The Firm has a consistent record of success in business and commercial litigation.. We have one of the most active trial practices in Texas, averaging 4-6 trials per year on significant matters.
1615 West Sixth Street, Suite A , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Law Enforcement , Litigation
I practice law to help people and organizations resolve their disputes over money, property, or legal rights. Sometimes, that just requires giving advice, writing a letter, or negotiating. When it requires more, I draw on almost 20 years of experience as a litigator in state and federal courts across Texas.
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