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FIRM OBTAINS 100% OF AMOUNT OWED IN SIX-FIGURE SETTLEMENT FOR DALLAS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE WITHIN ONE MONTH OF FILING LAWSUIT

The firm recently represented a Dallas business executive in a dispute against a multinational IT firm.  The business was refusing to pay the firm’s client commissions and bonuses owed in accordance with its contractual obligations.  Within one month of filing a lawsuit, Mr. Hanshaw and Mr. Hafen were able to secure every dollar owed for their client without the need to proceed with extensive litigation.

FIRM ACHIEVES SWIFT AND LUCRATIVE RESULT FOR SERIOUSLY-INJURED TEENAGER

The firm would like to congratulate Collin Kennedy on his successful representation of a teenage boy who was the backseat passenger in a serious one-car accident in Collin County.   The client sustained numerous life-threatening injuries, including but not limited to, an open fracture of the right leg, fractured skull, a brain injury and broken clavicle.   The client had no health insurance and time was of the essence because the client needed critical medical care, but did not have the resources for the required care.  The client hired the firm and in less than five months Mr. Kennedy was able to exact a multi-million dollar settlement from Defendant’s insurance carriers.  The client is now recovering and will have the resources to get the care he needs in order to fully recover.

WRONGFUL DEATH-PREMISES LIABILITY CASE SUCCESSFULLY SETTLED

The firm would like to congratulate Collin Kennedy on his successful representation of the Estate of Minor Child John Doe in connection with a wrongful death premises liability claim against a property owner. Mr. Kennedy's work resulted in a multi-million dollar settlement paid to the family of the Minor Child within 5 months of being retained by the client.

TAKE NOTHING JUDGMENT VICTORY FOR DEFENSE CLIENT

The firm secured a Defense verdict at trial against claims by the plaintiff that the firm’s two clients were liable for breach of contract and fraud in connection with an alleged partnership agreement to invest in a famed racing boat previously owned by Ross Perot. After a multi-day trial, judgment was rendered for both defendants and it was ordered that the Plaintiff take nothing by the action. 

GARNISHMENT MONEY RESTORED BY VERDICT

Hanshaw Kennedy was hired to represent a partnership that had over $130,000 in funds wrongfully garnished from their bank account. In pursuing claims against the bank for negligence, and after a week-long jury trial, the firm’s client was awarded the full measure of damages when the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of our clients to restore the monies wrongfully taken from their partnership bank account. 

SUMMARY JUDGMENT VICTORY

The firm prevailed on a comprehensive summary judgment motion in an alleged negligence case where the Plaintiff was seeking over $800,000 in damages from our client. Hanshaw Kennedy Marquis was able to convince the judge to grant summary judgment, thereby dismissing the case prior to trial.

DEFENSE VICTORY IN CONTRACT DISPUTE

Hanshaw Kennedy Marquis’ client was sued for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties arising from a dispute over the construction of high-end homes in the Dallas area.  Hanshaw Kennedy filed counter-claims on behalf of Defendant against the Plaintiff for breach of contract, quantum meruit, unjust enrichment and fraud.  The case proceeded to trial and the Firm’s client was awarded a monetary judgment. The Plaintiff took nothing.

JURY VERDICT ON PROMISSORY NOTE

The firm’s client sued on a promissory note in connection with the sale of its franchise to Defendants. Defendants filed counter-claims and Third-Party claims alleging violations of Federal franchise law and the Texas Business Opportunities Act. The Defendants also brought claims for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.  The case proceeded to trial and 18 Questions were submitted to the jury.  The jury unanimously found in our client’s favor on 17 of the questions, and 11-1 on the other question. The jury awarded our client all of the damages it sought and its attorneys’ fees.

ARBITRATOR AWARDS FOR COMPANY

The firm's client was sued for breach of a settlement contract and breach of a non-compete agreement.  Hanshaw Kennedy Marquis filed counterclaims against Plaintiff for breach of contract and fraud.  At the arbitration hearing, our client was awarded damages by the Arbitrator.  The Plaintiff took nothing.

EYE INJURY PLAINTIFF RECOVERS UNDER ADD POLICY

The firm's client suffered a total loss of vision in his right eye after an accidental pool equipment malfunction.   The client had purchased an Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy through his employer and when a claim was made, the the insurance company denied the claim.   The Client hired our firm and we appealed the denial and the insurance company reversed the appeal.   Client’s claim is still pending, but the insurer has already tendered $1,120,000 to the Client.   

NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT WITHOUT LAWSUIT FOR AUTO ACCIDENT INJURY

The client suffered a seriously debilitating and disfiguring injury in an automobile accident in Collin County.   Two insurance companies denied coverage for the client after the accident.   The Client hired our firm and we secured the policy limits from both insurance companies on behalf of the Client.

MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT INJURY RECOVERY

Our client was involved in a multi-car accident in Dallas and suffered a partially detached retina.   The insurance company for the negligent driver denied coverage for the Client.  The firm sued the negligent driver and his insurance company finally settled the Client’s claim for $160,000.

HORSEPLAY RESULTS IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO CLIENT

The Client was accidentally dropped on her head by an acquaintance during some horseplay.  The firm's Client suffered a total loss of her senses of smell and taste.   The acquaintance’s home-owner’s insurance policy denied the claim.   The firm sued the negligent party and his home-owner’s policy eventually settled the case for a confidential amount.