Texas Super Lawyers 2017

J. Brantley Saunders, real estate litigation attorney in McKinney, TXMark A. Walsh, business litigation attorney in McKinney, TX

Congratulations to J. Brantley Saunders and Mark A. Walsh, founding partners of Saunders, Walsh & Beard, for being selected for inclusion in the 2017 Texas Super Lawyers.

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Texas through its patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation.

Brantley Saunders has been helping individuals and businesses solve legal issues for over 20 years. His experience in over 25 jury trials helps him to focus his clients on the important issues to attack. This deep experience allows him to “see the whole field,” address key issues early, and avoid litigation when possible. Quickly diagnosing the issues, then creating a plan for success in litigation or transactional work is his bread and butter. Real estate transactions, business entity formation, insurance, personal injury, and mediation are his primary areas of focus.

Mark A. Walsh is a business litigation attorney, he has litigated hundreds of construction and business disputes throughout the State of Texas since 1997. He has extensive experience and has counseled clients in all manner of construction and business disputes, commercial contract drafting and litigation, public procurement law, partner/shareholder dispute litigation, and governmental entity representation.

Saunders, Walsh & Beard is a multi-practice business law firm located in McKinney, Texas.  Our AV Preeminent-Rated attorneys handle a broad range of civil litigation, business/commercial planning, real estate, construction, insurance, and personal injury cases.

For more information, please contact www.saunderswalsh.com.

Saunders, Walsh & Beard Welcomes Abby Christmann

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Saunders, Walsh & Beard is excited to announce our newest Associate, Abigail “Abby” Christmann.  Abby is a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law in St. Louis Missouri.  Her practice areas include Civil Trial Law, Commercial Litigation, Business Organizations/ Formations, Construction Law, Insurance Defense Trial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Wills, and Real Estate Transactions.  Abby is a member of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Missouri, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, Collin County Young Lawyer Association, and the Collin County Bar Association.  We are happy to have you on board, Abby!

SWB Wins Insurance Coverage for Clients in Federal Court

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Congratulations to our firm’s clients, Phil and Susan Swartztrauber, for winning a court order obtaining insurance coverage against Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.

The case was handled by Alex Beard.  The Swartztraubers were board members of their Home Owners Association (HOA), and were sued for alleged defamation in an underlying suit filed by the HOA’s President.  Travelers insured the HOA, but refused to provide the Swartztraubers with a defense to the defamation suit.

U.S. District Judge David Hittner disagreed, and ruled that Travelers breached its policy contract, and violated the Texas Prompt Payment Statute, by failing to provide the Swartztraubers with a defense.  So, Travelers will have to pay for the defense, legal fees and costs of the coverage case, as well as the underlying lawsuit.

Great work, Alex!

 

Plano Housing Authority’s Building Dedication in Honor of Helen Macey

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Brantley Saunders was honored to attend the Plano Housing Authority’s Building Dedication in Honor of Helen Macey.    Mrs. Macey has been a community leader in Plano for over 20 years, and while she was Executive Director the PHA, she was a tireless leader in helping thousands of families achieve self-sufficiency.  The relocation and building of the PHA’s existing building in East Plano, that is now known as The Helen Macey Administration Building was made possible by her vision and tenacity.

Congratulations Helen!   A very well deserved honor!

 

Brantley Saunders Named 2016 Texas Super Lawyer

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Congratulations to J. Brantley Saunders, a founding partner of Saunders, Walsh & Beard, for being selected for inclusion in the 2016 Texas Super Lawyers.

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Texas through its patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

Brantley Saunders has been helping individuals and businesses solve legal issues for over 20 years. His experience in over 25 jury trials helps him to focus his clients on the important issues to attack. This deep experience allows him to “see the whole field,” address key issues early, and avoid litigation when possible. Quickly diagnosing the issues, then creating a plan for success in litigation or transactional work is his bread and butter. Real estate transactions, business entity formation, insurance, personal injury and mediation are his primary areas of focus.

When asked for comment, Mr. Saunders said “I am humbled by this honor…. does it come with a cape?”

Saunders, Walsh & Beard is a multi-practice business law firm located in McKinney, Texas.  Our AV Preeminent-Rated attorneys handle a broad range of civil litigation, business/commercial planning, real estate, construction, insurance, and personal injury cases.

For more information, please contact www.saunderswalsh.com.

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