Practice Overview

Brownsville Litigation Attorneys

Even while practicing law in the difficult legal environment of South Texas, our seasoned trial lawyers have compiled a remarkable record of achievement. 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 their cases.

For more than 50 years, Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P. and its predecessor firms have represented business clients in Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley in matters involving:

Products Liability Law

• Our firm defends product manufacturers from product liability claims, including those involving design, manufacturing and marketing, strict liability,  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

• We offer liability defense and counseling for businesses' human resources departments in disputes involving Texas Workforce Commission or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issues; alleged sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination suits; alleged workers' compensation retaliatory discharge and cases involving the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.

Toxic Torts

• Our trial lawyers provide skilled defense in civil litigation arising from EPA/CERCLA and TNRCC cleanup orders, as well as individual or multiple plaintiff common law allegations of chemical exposure, asbestos or toxic mold.

Trucking Industry Defense

• For trucking companies, insurance companies, self-insureds and others in the trucking industry facing claims in Texas, we offer defense in civil litigation arising from trucking accidents, including issues regarding company safety practices. We also defend common carriers for alleged loss of or damage to goods being shipped.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

• Our firm pursues declaratory judgment actions to determine duty to defend or to indemnify, defends insurance bad faith defense actions, provides coverage opinions and monitors underlying litigation for excess carriers.

Professional Negligence

• Our liability defense attorneys provide experienced defense of medical, legal and accounting professionals facing malpractice and negligence claims.

Commercial Litigation and Contract Disputes

• We represent parties in civil litigation of commercial disputes involving alleged  breach of contract or business torts, such as tortious interference with business relationship, libel, slander, and trademark and copyright infringement.

General Negligence Litigation

• We offer defense representation of business and insurance clients in cases alleging common law negligence, ranging from car accidents to premises liability, from dram shop liability to alleged negligence in agricultural, industrial and retail operations.

Railroad Defense

• Our firm defends railroad companies - including the Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad - that are sued after train accidents.

At Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P., our Brownsville trial lawyers know the legal landscape of South Texas. 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.