About the Firm
Q: What type of law firm is Saunders | Walsh?
A: Saunders | Walsh is a trusted, full-service business law and commercial litigation firm. We are committed to delivering superior legal services in a timely, effective, and cost-efficient manner while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Q: Where is the firm located and what areas does it serve?
A: The firm is based in McKinney, Texas’s Craig Ranch and proudly serves the legal needs of people and businesses throughout Collin County and the greater North Texas region.
Practice Areas & Services
Q: What are your primary areas of practice?
A: Key areas include:
- Commercial & Business Litigation
- Construction Law (including Mechanics’ and Materialman’s Liens)
- Real Estate Law
- Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
- Transactions, Corporate & Partnership Formation
- Commercial Insurance Law and Coverage
- Insurance Defense Trial Litigation
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Q: What does “Commercial and Business Litigation” cover?
A: Our experienced commercial attorneys serve North Texas business clients with a wide range of business and commercial litigation needs. This includes disputes related to contract breaches, construction, collections, partnership disagreements, general business, as well as torts.
Q: I am a contractor/subcontractor and haven’t been paid. Can you help me with a lien?
A: Yes. Texas law on Mechanics and Materialman’s Liens is complex, but it protects the interests of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers but can also be done incorrectly and unjustly. Our attorneys can advise and represent you on perfecting your lien rights against a construction project to help ensure you are paid for your work and materials, or fighting the same.
Q: Do you represent clients in Eminent Domain cases? (Government taking of land)
A: Absolutely. Eminent domain and condemnation law is a highly complex and specialized area of the law. We advise and represent clients in all aspects of the process, ensuring their rights are protected and they receive just compensation in the event their property is taken for public use. Additionally, we assist entities that need projects completed. For landowners, we even offer a flat fee consultation so they may make informed decisions.
Q: What is the benefit of using your firm as Local Counsel for a lawsuit in Collin County?
A: Saunders | Walsh is intimately familiar with the unique legal issues, local rules, customs, and specific practices of judges and courts in Collin County. We help out-of-area lawyers and clients navigate the local “lay of the land” to ensure full and fair representation.
Q: If I win a lawsuit, can you help me collect the money owed to me?
A: Yes. We have attorneys experienced in Judgment Collection, handling both foreign (out-of-state) and domestic (in-state) judgments. If you have a judgment, we are ready to work quickly to collect on your behalf in Texas.
Q: Do you offer alternatives to going to trial, like Mediation?
A: Yes. We offer Mediation and Dispute Resolution services throughout North Texas. Our experienced mediators are seasoned litigators who can use their deep insight to help parties reach a voluntary resolution to their dispute, often saving time and expense. Additionally, almost all civil litigation cases are ordered by the Judge to Mediate (a formal negotiation session) to see if a settlement is possible to provide the parties closure.
Q: What is included in your Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning practice?
A: Our estate planning attorneys are dedicated to developing a lasting relationship with you to achieve your personal and financial goals. Our services focus on wealth transfer and tax planning to ensure your assets are distributed efficiently and effectively to your chosen beneficiaries. This practice includes estate and trust administration, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and related documents.
Q. Do you offer flat fee consults?
A. Yes. If after speaking with our intake specialist, the attorney believes a flat fee consult may be appropriate, it will be offered.
Contact and Next Steps
Q: How can I contact the firm to discuss my legal matter?
A: You can reach us by phone or email:
- Phone: (214) 919-3555
- Submit information here https://saunderswalsh.com/contact-us/
Q: If I submit an inquiry through your website, does that establish an attorney-client relationship?
A: No. Submitting an inquiry through the website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formally established when Saunders | Walsh has agreed in writing to represent you.
Q: Is the information I send through the website contact form confidential?
A: Information sent via a web inquiry is not considered confidential or privileged until Saunders | Walsh has formally agreed in writing to represent you.
Q: Can I call and speak with an attorney right away?
A: When you call, you will first visit with our intake specialist, who will gather some information about your case for our conflict check and determine which attorney might be the best fit. We strive to schedule a call within 24 hours of your initial contact.
Q: If I am told you have a conflict when I call, what does that mean? And will I know what the conflict is?
A: A conflict check is a mandatory process in law firms to screen potential clients and cases to identify any conflicts of interest before a representation begins. It involves reviewing the firm’s list of current and former clients to ensure that taking on a new client will not compromise the firm’s duty of loyalty, confidentiality, or independent judgment owed to any other client.
Q: Do you accept walk-ins?
A: We accept new potential clients; however, our attorneys’ schedules require advanced booking to ensure personal contacts and review.
Q: Do your mediators offer mediations for pro se parties?
A: Yes, depending on the circumstances.