Business disputes, handled with trial-level discipline.
When a contract breaks down, a partnership sours, or a competitor crosses a line, the way a dispute is handled early often shapes how it ends. Tank Law helps Dallas–Fort Worth businesses and owners resolve disputes efficiently — and litigate them decisively when that's the right call.
What is commercial litigation?
Commercial litigation covers disputes between businesses, partners, or individuals that arise out of a business relationship — contracts, partnerships, competition, and property. It can move through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or a courtroom, depending on the contract terms and the parties involved.
Not Every Dispute Needs a Lawsuit
Many disputes resolve through a well-timed demand letter or negotiation. We evaluate the strength of your position early so you know whether litigation is actually necessary — or just leverage to reach a faster resolution.
Commercial disputes across Dallas–Fort Worth
Breach of Contract
Enforcing agreements — or defending against a breach claim — across vendor, service, and commercial contracts.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Disagreements over control, distributions, fiduciary duties, or an owner's exit from the business.
Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Disputes
Enforcing or challenging restrictive covenants when an employee or partner leaves for a competitor.
Trade Secret & Confidential Information Disputes
Protecting proprietary information, or responding to an accusation that it was misused.
Business Torts
Claims involving fraud, tortious interference with a contract, or unfair competition.
Vendor & Supplier Disputes
Disputes over delivery, quality, payment terms, or termination of a commercial relationship.
Commercial Lease & Real Estate Disputes
Disagreements between landlords and tenants, or over commercial property transactions.
DTPA & Unfair Trade Practice Claims
Claims arising under Texas's Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Injunctive Relief
Seeking — or opposing — a temporary restraining order or injunction to stop ongoing harm.
Business Dissolution Disputes
Winding down a business relationship when partners can't agree on how to separate.
Resolution First
Litigation is expensive and slow by design. Where it makes sense, we pursue negotiation, mediation, or arbitration to reach a faster, less costly resolution — without giving up leverage.
Trial-Ready When Necessary
When a fair resolution isn't on the table, we prepare the case for litigation from day one — because a case built for trial negotiates from a position of strength.
Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation
Many commercial contracts specify how a dispute must be resolved before it ever reaches a courtroom. Understanding which path applies to your situation shapes the entire strategy.
Negotiation
Often the fastest and least expensive path, especially early in a dispute before positions harden.
Mediation & Arbitration
Many commercial contracts require these steps before litigation — sometimes in place of it entirely.
Litigation
When resolution isn't possible otherwise, filing suit preserves your rights and puts the dispute in front of a court.
How long do I have to file a business lawsuit in Texas?
Most written contract claims in Texas carry a four-year statute of limitations, while other claims — like certain business torts — may carry shorter deadlines. The clock generally starts when the breach or harm occurred, though this can vary by claim type.
Acting Early Preserves Options
Evidence disappears, memories fade, and contract terms can limit your window to act. The earlier a dispute is evaluated, the more options remain on the table.
Commercial litigation — frequently asked questions
Generally, a breach occurs when one party fails to perform a material obligation under a valid, enforceable contract, causing damages to the other party. The specific facts and contract language determine whether a breach actually occurred.
Texas allows non-compete agreements when they're reasonable in scope, geography, and duration, and tied to a legitimate business interest. Overly broad agreements can be challenged or narrowed by a court.
Mediation uses a neutral third party to help negotiate a resolution but isn't binding. Arbitration is typically binding and resembles a private trial. Litigation takes the dispute through the court system.
In some circumstances, yes — a temporary restraining order or injunction can stop ongoing harm, such as misuse of trade secrets, while the underlying dispute is resolved.
Depending on the claim, a business may recover direct financial losses, lost profits, and in some cases attorney's fees — though the available damages depend heavily on the contract and the type of claim.
A business-minded approach to litigation
Business-Minded
We understand that a lawsuit is a business decision, not just a legal one.
Direct Access
You work directly with your attorney, not a rotating case team.
Efficient Resolution
We look for the fastest path to a favorable outcome — not the longest.
Trial-Ready
Every case is prepared as though it may need to go the distance.