On March 17, 2025, Senior Counsel Anthony LaScalea secured a Summary Judgment victory for our clients in a high-stakes commercial vehicle accident in Bowie County, Texas. The Plaintiffs, seeking over $1 million in damages, claimed negligence in hiring, training, retention, supervision, and maintenance. After 22 months of discovery, depositions, and expert testimony, the Court found that Plaintiffs evidence was insufficient to survive Summary Judgment, dismissing the case in its entirety, prior to jury selection. Prior to pre-trial arguments, Plaintiffs made a $2 million settlement demand, which was rejected by Defendants. This win was a team effort, with special recognition to paralegal Jennifer French for her outstanding contributions.
Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP
律师事务所
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Experienced, Fearless & Proven Texas Trial Lawyers
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With strong Texas roots and a reputation for success in high-stakes litigation, Fee, Smith & Sharp is a national law firm providing incisive, industry-leading business, legal and regulatory advice to our regional, national, and international clients. From the beginning, client relationships have been at the heart of Fee Smith and continue to be the foundation of the practice and the highest priority of our three founding partners, Thomas W. Fee, Brett A. Smith, and Michael P. Sharp. Offering a comprehensive suite of legal services designed for efficiency, and practicality, our attorneys are trial lawyers first, focused on results, whether in or out of the courtroom. Today, our Texas-based attorneys carry on these firm values, proudly representing some of the highest-profile individuals and innovative companies in the nation, including transportation entities in the Fortune 500. Fee Smith is best known for representing clients in high-stakes, bet-the-company, catastrophic injury matters and for our deep experience in the transportation, construction, and hospitality industries. We bring our expansive knowledge of the Texas and regional legal landscape, our relationships with the key players, as well as political and regulatory considerations, to every engagement. Our attorneys provide legal advice, business intelligence, risk management, and reputational consultation, with unmatched insights and solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs and industry. We proactively anticipate our opponents’ next moves. We are instrumental in our clients’ informed business decisions. Our attorneys add value to your bottom line, opening doors and building connections that help you achieve your goals and protect your interests.
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https://www.feesmith.com
Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 律师事务所
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- 51-200 人
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- Dallas，Texas
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- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2002
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- Transportation Liability、Construction Liability and Defects、Premises Liability/Retail Litigation、Products Liability、Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith、Professional Liability、Commercial and Business Litigation、Intellectual Property Litigation、Healthcare Liability、Labor and Employment和Nonsubscriber Litigation
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Join us in celebrating two new promotions at Fee, Smith & Sharp! Roger W. Sutherland , CPA has joined the firm as our new Chief Financial Officer, and Angela Corkran has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. We take pride in having such a dedicated staff supporting our legal practice and look forward to continuing our work across Texas.
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Equity Partner Daniel Karp secured a complete defense verdict and a $1 million award on a counterclaim for our client. She was falsely accused of assaulting a co-worker, facing attempts to revoke her medical license, prosecute her for felony assault, and destroy her career. The District Attorney dismissed the criminal case, and the Texas Medical Board cleared her name. Scott Palmer, of Palmer Perlstein who represented our client in her criminal defense joined the civil case, filing a counter-claim for malicious prosecution. At trial, the jury saw through the false accusations, recognizing the years of bullying, harassment, and emotional abuse our client endured. They held the Plaintiff accountable for malicious prosecution and intentional emotional distress. In a bold statement, the jury awarded our client the exact amount Plaintiff’s counsel had sought in punitive damages—$462,022—proving that justice prevails.
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We are proud to be recognized as a Qualified Member in AM Best's Insurance Professional Resources guide for 10 years. This distinction reflects our commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us. Thank you to AM Best for this recognition! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FjrUUQ
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A big win for contractors in Texas. Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP won an appeal for its construction client in the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston. Senior Counsel Justin Diaz filed and argued on behalf of our client that the trial court wrongfully granted a motion to dismiss, dismissing all of its claims for attorneys’ fees as the prevailing party in a take-nothing arbitration award. The 14th Court of Appeals agreed, reversed and remanded the trial court’s order. Congratulations, Justin!
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Key items franchise owners should consider during a merger or acquisition: https://bit.ly/3Xhuilq
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We are proud to be ranked among the Top Law Firms in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal. This recognition is a testament to the firm's dedication and commitment to providing superlative legal services to our valued clients across Texas. View the full list here: https://bit.ly/43eLCLr
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We are pleased to welcome two new Senior Partners to our firm. Ian Beliveaux will be part of our Houston office and Brandon Shelby will join our Dallas office. Learn more about them and their work here: https://bit.ly/4hYm5Lh
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Senior Partner Ian Beliveaux recently represented a builder and homeowner against claims related to the alleged diversion of surface water during the construction of a residence along the shores of Lake Conroe.?After three days of trial, the court granted a directed verdict on all claims.?It determined plaintiffs failed to offer any evidence that the defendants unlawfully diverted surface water and that their liability expert's opinions were "no evidence" and could not support a judgment.
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Product liability claims against a business can lead to multi-million-dollar judgments and, in some cases, bankruptcy if not handled properly by experienced legal counsel: https://bit.ly/3QnqCut
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