Practice Overview

Brownsville Litigation Attorneys

For more than fifty years, Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P., and its predecessor firms have represented business clients in Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley. Practicing law in the difficult legal environment of South Texas, our seasoned trial lawyers have compiled a remarkable record of solid achievement. Even in this plaintiff-friendly area, we have found that we can achieve the best possible results for our clients by thoroughly preparing and vigorously arguing.

Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P., represents clients in matters involving:

Products Liability Law

• Defense of product manufacturers from product liability claims, including design and manufacturing strict liability claims, related claims for alleged misrepresentation, breach of express or implied warranty, violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, negligence, and alleged conduct authorizing the imposition of punitive damages.

Labor and Employment Law

• Defense and counseling of businesses' human resources departments in disputes involving Texas Workforce Commission and/or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issues, alleged sexual harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination suits including alleged workers compensation retaliatory discharge, and issues involving such laws as the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act.

Toxic Torts

• Defense of civil litigation arising from EPA/CERCLA and TNRCC cleanup orders, and individual or multiple plaintiff common law allegations of chemical exposure.

Trucking Industry Defense

• Defense of the trucking industry in civil litigation arising from trucking accidents, including issues regarding company safety practices. Defense of common carriers for alleged loss of or damage to goods being shipped.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

• Declaratory judgment action practice to determine duty to defend or to indemnify, insurance bad faith defense actions, coverage opinions, and monitoring of underlying litigation for excess carriers.

Professional Negligence

• Defense of medical, legal, and accounting professionals in malpractice litigation.

General Negligence Litigation

• Representation of business and insurance clients in cases alleging common law negligence, ranging from car accidents to alleged negligence in agricultural, industrial, and retail operations, including dram shop litigation.

Commercial Litigation and Contract Disputes

• Representation of parties in civil litigation in commercial disputes and cases involving alleged business torts, including tortious interference with business relationship, libel, slander, trademark and copyright infringement, and similar matters.

Railroad Defense

At Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P., we know the legal landscape of South Texas. As Brownsville trial lawyers, we know that our effectiveness comes from understanding the people of this region and their values, thorough case preparation, and assertive, skillful courtroom presentation. Our strong ties to the community, as much as our legal skills, form the basis for our firm's achievements.

For a consultation with the Brownsville lawyers at Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P., call 956-542-7441, or contact us online.