High-Profile, High-Stakes Accusations
Austin, Texas Controversial Litigation Attorney
It’s controversial when someone impugns your integrity in a public setting. It’s controversial when you must attack someone’s character to get justice.
Frankly, I enjoy this type of litigation. I am unafraid to represent clients who are themselves controversial. My clients have included tax protesters and those accused of criminal activity such as embezzlement or racketeering. I also represent those who have been victimized by similar misconduct.
I am John McDuff, an Austin business litigation attorney representing business owners and other individuals in Travis County and Central Texas. I bring 20 years of experience in complex and controversial litigation, in both state and federal courts. I've litigated all of the following (and often overlapping) matters:
- Fraud Litigation — Financial gain through misrepresentation or nondisclosure
- Conspiracy Litigation — Acting in league with others to defraud
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty — Abuse of discretion over funds or affairs
- Tortious Interference — Willful sabotage of another's business
My clients include business entities, business owners, executives and directors, professionals, executors and trustees — anyone damaged by impropriety, deception or malicious meddling, as well as those accused of the same things. Other examples of controversial civil cases I have handled:
- Intentional torts litigation
- Civil racketeering
- Deceptive trade practices
- Converting taxpayer money into financing for a business
- Fraudulent transfer of property to avoid creditors
Controversial Litigation: Protecting Your Interests
Controversial litigation is not only about monetary damages. Reputations and often careers and professional licenses are on the line. The goodwill of your company — indeed the continued operation of the business — may be in jeopardy.
Full-out litigation in this arena promises to be nasty, public and expensive. Sometimes there is no avoiding that. Sometimes there is a discreet and cost-effective resolution. I lay out your options, but I will do what you need me to do.
If you have a controversial case, or you are a controversial figure, let’s sit down and work on your situation together. Call 512.457.1177 or e-mail me. I understand that you need to speak with a lawyer urgently. I respond promptly to all inquiries and schedule initial appointments as soon as possible.
