Opinions of the new Texas Business Court, a statewide, specialized trial court created to resolve certain complex business disputes, are now available online.

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Craig Duewall focuses his complex commercial litigation and arbitration practice on cases involving class actions, trade secrets, private equity, environmental, oil and gas, securities fraud, fiduciary duty, construction, real estate, business and partnership disputes, and insurance coverage. He represents plaintiffs and defendants across…

Craig Duewall focuses his complex commercial litigation and arbitration practice on cases involving class actions, trade secrets, private equity, environmental, oil and gas, securities fraud, fiduciary duty, construction, real estate, business and partnership disputes, and insurance coverage. He represents plaintiffs and defendants across the United States in matters before state and federal district courts, state and federal appellate courts, and arbitration tribunals. He also has experience representing clients in matters involving the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Railroad Commission. Craig works with clients across numerous industry platforms, always seeking to understand the client’s business processes, culture, short and long-term goals, and strategic objectives; thereby allowing the development of litigation strategies that are unique to each individual client and dispute.

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Photo of Christopher M. LaVigne Christopher M. LaVigne

Christopher M. LaVigne is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on resolving complex business disputes through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Chris is routinely named to various “top attorneys” lists by his clients and peers, including Best Lawyers (2017-2023), Acritas (2020-2021), and…

Christopher M. LaVigne is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on resolving complex business disputes through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Chris is routinely named to various “top attorneys” lists by his clients and peers, including Best Lawyers (2017-2023), Acritas (2020-2021), and Super Lawyers (2009-2022). His national and international practice is tailored to the needs and expectations of his clients, whether those needs are managing a docket of litigation, seeking emergency injunctive relief, or leading a bet the company fight at the courthouse. Chris is a trial lawyer first. He has broad experience handling breach of contract and related business tort claims, including products liability, fraud, tortious interference, corporate governance, and theft of trade secrets/covenants not to compete disputes. Chris’ experience and practical approach to dispute resolution covers a number of disciplines and industries, including manufacturing, health care, construction, real estate, data security, oil and gas, forestry, and technology. Chris also has wide-ranging experience in the appellate process, arguing cases before the Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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