- Wrongful DeathJoe Casseb is recognized as a Charter Member of the Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He has substantial experience in mediating various types of cases, including consumer, business and commercial litigation, ad valorem property tax appraisals, personal injury, wrongful death and employment matters.
- Business DisputesWayne, along with his fellow named partners, started the firm of Goode Casseb Jones Riklin Choate & Watson, P.C. in 1991, and has been its President since the firm’s inception. Wayne served as outside general counsel to corporate clients and their affiliated companies and has represented clients in commercial real estate development projects, business entity formation, mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations and related financing. He is experienced in real estate matters, including complex commercial transactions, real estate finance, business entities, oil and gas, health law and general business law. Wayne has been certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1989.
- Business Transactions
- Employment LitigationWhen the need arises, we represent our clients in litigation disputes pertaining to commercial and business issues, contracts, warranties, Uniform Commercial Code issues, partnership disputes, construction disputes, Mechanic's liens, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, employment disputes, violations of non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and dissolution of business entities.
- Real Estate LitigationIn City of San Antonio v. Casino Club, et al, Mike participated in representing the City in resolving boundary disputes along the San Antonio River Walk. Just prior to a scheduled jury trial, the five ownership groups agreed to the City’s position, and eventually signed confirmation deeds and long term leases.
- Construction LitigationWe represent clients in litigation disputes pertaining to commercial and business issues, contracts, warranties, Uniform Commercial Code issues, partnership disputes, construction disputes, Mechanic’s liens, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and debt collection.
- Real Estate TransactionsWayne provides legal counsel and support to large and small business clients. He has assisted clients in real estate purchases, sales, developments, financing and leasing. He has counseled clients on business entity formation, has structured private placement investment offerings and has represented clients in multi-state acquisitions, mergers and dispositions. Wayne’s representation of municipalities has included several major economic development projects and other civic matters. He has also assisted financial institutions and other clients in work-outs and debt restructurings.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal InjuryA graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary’s School of Law, Rand was licensed by the State Bar in 1979. Upon graduation from law school he began his legal career as a Briefing Attorney for the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals of Texas. Since receiving a Master of Laws degree in 1984 from the University of London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Rand has devoted his legal career to litigating and trying numerous civil lawsuits including personal injury, construction, and complex business and products liability cases.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningOur firm represents insurance companies and their insureds, and other entities defending against claims, in a wide variety of matters, including coverage disputes, personal injury, bad faith claims, employment practices and real estate litigation.
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureIn Vasquez v. Macias, 2003 Tex. App. LEXIS 2487, 1 (Tex. App. San Antonio, 2003), Mike represented the creditor, Macias, in a lawsuit in which the debtor sued Macias and Hedges for wrongful foreclosure and related claims. Debtor appealed summary judgment for the creditor and Hedges and the Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Macias and Hedges
- Debt CollectionOur attorneys have years of state and federal trial experience and varied backgrounds, including both state and federal civil litigation and prosecutorial experience, enabling us to provide skilled representation and sound advice in such varied practice fields as commercial litigation, insurance law, litigation defense, personal injury, debt collection and False Claims Act (qui tam) litigation.