- Criminal DefenseMark S. Werbner is considered by his peers to be one of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers. He has extensive courtroom experience, having tried more than 150 jury cases across a broad range of areas throughout Texas and the United States. Helping businesses as well as individuals, Mark’s focus is on complex business litigation and white-collar criminal defense.
- Wrongful DeathMr. Gamez has filed a petition in Tarrant County Probate Court No. 2 to settle the estate of his deceased wife. The filing seeks to appoint Mr. Gamez as the legal representative of Mrs. Gamez's estate, and would allow the estate to bring any associated wrongful death and survival claims.
- Traffic ViolationsAccording to Texas Department of Public Safety records, Mr. Magallon was convicted of driving while intoxicated in 1999 and has been convicted five times since 1998 for failing to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance. His driving record also shows a 2006 conviction for speeding while operating a commercial vehicle, a 2005 conviction for disregarding a traffic control device and driver’s license suspensions in 2005 and 2006.
- Sex CrimesDALLAS – Attorneys from the Dallas law firm of Sayles Werbner won an important appeals court decision for a man who spent more than nine years in prison after he was wrongly convicted of rape. The federal court ruling will allow the man to continue his lawsuit against a police detective accused of manipulating evidence in order to get a conviction.
- FraudHunter is a trial lawyer whose practice includes an array of complex commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on securities fraud, partnership disputes, and accounting malpractice. Hunter also represents people and their families who have been seriously injured by the wrongful acts of others.
- White Collar CrimesSayles earns high praise in the publication for “his handling of matters such as product liability, patent law and complex commercial disputes.” The exclusive guide describes Werbner as a “well-regarded trial lawyer handling a range of sophisticated commercial litigation, white-collar crime and wrongful death matters.” Read More >>
- Theft
- MurderSuccessful business executives and entrepreneurs faced with some of the legal system’s most serious charges need the best possible criminal defense attorney on their side. Sayles Werbner attorneys have secured acquittals in numerous high-profile cases, including for clients accused of money laundering, tax evasion, bank fraud, mail and wire fraud, and even murder.
- Restraining OrderRepresented software distributor in response to a surprise takeover attempt, obtaining multiple temporary restraining orders and a temporary injunction, filing multiple counter-claims, and ultimately fending off the takeover and reaching a one-sided settlement beneficial to the client.
- Money Laundering
- Corporate LawParticipated in defense of airline in shareholder derivative suit, working out beneficial corporate governance and safety procedures and a settlement benefiting the company and shareholders.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsWill’s practice focuses on business litigation disputes in which he represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters tried in state and federal courts (including bankruptcy courts) or in arbitrated matters. Will’s clients typically pursue or defend against breach-of-contract claims, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, business torts (including securities fraud and other transactional fraud), claims arising from disputes between partners or LLC members or from mergers and acquisitions, legal malpractice claims, claims related to trade secret misappropriation, and ultra vires claims against officers or directors. Many of Will’s cases involve transactions related to securities, real estate, oil & gas, private equity, and intellectual property. Will also prosecutes and defends cases involving product-liability claims. Corporations and individuals have also retained him to defend them in federal white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions conducted by the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Environmental Protection Agency. Apart from his trial practice, Will has taken the lead in briefing and arguing cases before the Texas appellate courts, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Business DisputesBusiness litigation is about persuading someone – a judge, a jury, even an opponent – and tailoring your argument for that audience. Sayles Werbner has the demonstrated ability to master and present the details of even the most complex business disputes in simple and understandable ways. Frequently, business litigation involves analyzing thousands of documents and distilling them into tight, persuasive stories that can be understood by juries. To meet this need, we rely on our team of experienced business lawyers and other experts, backed by the latest trial science and information management technology.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyOf Counsel Mark D. Strachan was recognized for his intellectual property litigation skills. He has been named to Texas Super Lawyers each year since 2011.
- Unfair CompetitionNumerous favorable settlements on behalf of clients in matters ranging from breach of contract and tortious interference to unfair competition and other business torts
- Non-compete AgreementCounsel clients regarding noncompete agreements, partnership disputes, stock purchase agreements, indemnity agreements, derivative suits, appraisals, and preparation and review of SEC filings.
- Personal InjurySayles Werbner has an international reputation as a high-stakes trial firm, with expertise in multifaceted business litigation, patent litigation, life-altering personal injury cases and product safety lawsuits – among other areas of the law. Time and again, our track record of success has been profiled in national publications, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. We were also recognized as the the 2016 National Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Public Interest Foundation and named to the 2018 Best Law Firms list by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2010.
- Medical MalpracticeAUSTIN – Attorneys from the Dallas litigation firm Sayles Werbner are announcing a rare Supreme Court of Texas opinion upholding a medical malpractice award for the family of a man who died of a heart attack after waiting 12 hours for treatment following his admission to a hospital emergency room for chest pains.
- Auto Accidents
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy