Congratulations to GH&A Attorney Steve Schulz on recently representing the Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church in the sale of its undivided interest in an approximately 54,000-acre tract spanning Edwards and Kinney Counties. The property will become the future home of Silver Lake Ranch State Park, which is expected to be
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Why Wills and Estate Planning Matter
Many people put off estate planning because they believe it is only necessary for the wealthy, the elderly, or those facing immediate health concerns. In reality, a well-prepared estate plan is one of the most practical steps a person can take to protect their family, preserve their assets, and reduce the risk of future conflict.
Diamond Hydraulics v. GAC Equipment – GHA Secures Texas Supreme Court Win
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP recently secured a significant victory for Diamond Hydraulics before the Texas Supreme Court. The case concerned a bent hydraulic cylinder, and originated in Williamson County. A month before trial, Diamond Hydraulics’ testifying expert changed jobs, left the State, and refused to testify. When GAC’s attorney would not agree to a
Ashley Reilly Coaches South Texas College of Law Teams to Top Finishes in ABA Competition
Attorney Ashley Reilly recently returned to her alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, where she coached two student teams competing in the ABA Client Counseling Competition. Under her guidance, both teams delivered exceptional performances, earning 2nd and 3rd place honors. One team also secured an invitation to advance to the national round of
Victoria Rutherford named GH&A Senior Counsel
Effective March 1, 2026, Victoria Rutherford was promoted to Senior Counsel of the firm. Victoria began her career with the firm in 2018 as an associate. Victoria’s practice focuses on a broad range of commercial, civil, and insurance litigation matters. She represents clients in complex disputes involving contracts, real estate and mixed-use developments, and other
Chelsi Honeycutt named GH&A Partner
The firm is proud to announce that Chelsi Honeycutt has been named its newest Partner effective January 1, 2026, recognizing her outstanding legal skill, dedication to clients, and significant contributions to the firm. Chelsi joined the firm in 2018 and has been an integral part of its continued growth and success. Chelsi’s practice focuses on
Claims Against Oil and Gas Operator Dismissed in Family Estate Dispute
GH&A attorneys, Joe Cavanah and Ashley Reilly, successfully obtained the dismissal of all claims against an oil and gas operator wrongfully drawn into a dispute between a surviving spouse and the executor of a Texas estate. The litigation arose from competing claims to mineral interests and revenue payments following the Decedent’s death. The Court dismissed our firm’s client from the case,
GH&A Secures Preliminary Injunction and Favorable Settlement in Trade Secret Dispute
GH&A attorneys Andrew Mytelka, Angie Olalde, and Chelsi Honeycutt successfully obtained a preliminary injunction on behalf of a client in the automotive freight industry. The injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown following a full-day hearing, prohibits the client’s former employee from using confidential and proprietary information and from directly competing with the client’s
Corporate Trustee Recovers Misappropriated Trust Funds
GH&A attorneys, Joe Cavanah, Andy Mytelka, and Joe A.C. Fulcher, recently assisted a corporate fiduciary acting as Trustee in connection with funds misappropriated from a Texas trust by the now-disbarred Tennessee attorney Jennifer Porth. Our team monitored and worked with Tennessee authorities to ensure that the trust’s interests remained protected and that restitution was secured. By maintaining
Court Denies Special Appearance in Estate Asset Recovery Case
GH&A attorneys, Joe Cavanah and Andy Mytelka recently obtained a key procedural victory in an ongoing estate asset recovery matter involving the unauthorized sale of valuable firearms belonging to a Texas estate. The defendant sought dismissal through a special appearance, challenging the court’s jurisdiction. After briefing and argument, the court denied defendant’s motion, allowing the claims to
Angie Olalde Elected Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
We are proud to announce that Angie Olalde has been elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation—an honor extended to attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and a steadfast commitment to improving the justice system in Texas. Fellowship in the Foundation is a distinguished recognition. Each year, only one-third of one percent
GH&A Expands Presence with Opening of First Office Outside Texas
GH&A is proud to announce the opening of its first office beyond the borders of Texas, located in Denver, Colorado. This expansion enhances our Firm’s ability to serve clients across a broader geographic area while maintaining the high standard of service for which we are known. The new office is located at 4600 South Syracuse,
GH&A Welcomes Ashley Reilly
GH&A is happy to welcome Ashley Reilly to the firm as an associate attorney. Ashley graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2012 with a B.A. and obtained her J.D. in 2020 from South Texas College of Law. While in law school, Ashley competed and found success in several Alternative Dispute Resolution
GH&A Success: Texas Supreme Court Orders Transfer from Fifteenth Court of Appeals
On March 13, 2025, in agreement with GH&A’s argument, the Texas Supreme Court issued an order resolving an important question concerning the jurisdiction of Texas’ Fifteenth Court of Appeals. The order ensures that litigants around Texas may have ordinary civil appeals decided closer to home. At trial, GH&A secured a $1 million judgment for its
Contested Will Successfully Defended
GH&A attorneys, Joe Cavanah, David Le Blanc, and Chelsi Honeycutt, succeeded in defending against a will contest in a complex estate in Montgomery County, Texas. Our team worked to ensure that the client’s interests are protected and that the Decedent’s final wishes will be upheld. The Decedent’s family can now move forward with the administration
Andrew J. Mytelka Honored by Texas Bar Foundation
Andy Mytelka has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the State of Texas. Election is a mark of distinction and recognition of Andy’s contributions to the
GH&A Wins Dismissal of $1 Million Reinsurance Claim and Request for Treble Damages for Client American National Insurance Company against Health First Health Plans, LP
GH&A attorneys, Angie Olalde, Andy Mytelka, and Janet Rushing, recently won the dismissal of a reinsurance contract dispute filed by Health First Health plans, LP against Firm client American National Insurance Company. Health First originally sought statutory treble damages and interest on its $1.1 million reinsurance claim. GH&A attorneys obtained an early dismissal of Health
GH&A Secures Victory for Hemphill County Appraisal District by upholding over a $150 Million in Appraisal Value of Palo Duro’s Midstream Oil and Gas Assets in Hemphill County
GH&A attorneys, Andrew Mytelka, Marc Young, and Victoria Rutherford, recently secured a victory for their client, Hemphill County Appraisal District (“Hemphill CAD”), by defending Hemphill CAD in an ad valorem tax dispute concerning the 2022 and 2023 market values of midstream Oil and Gas assets owned by Palo Duro. After a three-day jury trial, the
Schulz honored at Shriners Children’s New Patient Housing Facility and Parking Garage Ribbon Cutting on October 29, 2024
GH&A attorney, Stephen G. Schulz, was honored along with Shriners, Gary Martin and Jerry Gannt, at the dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the opening of the Shriners Children’s Texas new patient housing facility and parking garage. Steve assisted the Shriners Hospitals for Children in locating and obtaining the land for the parking garage. He
GH&A Secures Victory for Wheeler Central Appraisal District by upholding approx. $350 Million in Appraisal Value of Palo Duro’s Midstream Oil and Gas Assets in Wheeler County
GH&A attorneys, Andrew Mytelka, Marc Young, and Victoria Rutherford, recently secured a victory for their client, Wheeler Central Appraisal District (“Wheeler CAD”), by defending Wheeler CAD in an ad valorem tax dispute concerning the 2022 and 2023 market values of midstream Oil and Gas assets owned by Palo Duro. After a three-day jury trial, the
Rutherford admitted to Supreme Court of the United States
GH&A is pleased to announce that Victoria Rutherford was accepted as a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was admitted on oral motion during a regular Court session on October 9, 2024. Victoria is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Appellate Litigation, Insurance & Annuity
En Banc Victory in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
GH&A lawyers Joseph R. Russo, Jr., Angie Olalde, and Jordan Raschke Elton, partnering with co-counsel from the Public Interest Legal Foundation, recently obtained a victory on appeal for Galveston County before the en banc U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Petteway, et al. v. Galveston County. In this decision, the en banc Court agreed
Victory in Construction Defect
GH&A attorneys, Andrew Mytelka, Victoria Rutherford, and Jordan Raschke Elton, all members of the firm’s Commercial Litigation team, recently won a Plaintiffs’ victory in a residential construction defect case in district court in Galveston County, Texas. The final judgment awards over a million dollars in damages for breach of implied warranty and negligence claims.
3 Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce that 3 of our lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Being included in The Best Lawyers in America is a prestigious recognition that highlights the
Galveston ISD Educational Foundation Sponsorship
GH&A is a proud sponsor of the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation 2024 Seaside Spring Soiree. The firm’s support assists in providing financial support to educators, schools and students to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for the future by supporting equitable opportunities and innovative learning environments for all GISD students and teachers to achieve
Jennifer Nobley named GH&A Senior Counsel
Effective January 1, 2024, Jennifer Nobley was promoted to a Senior Counsel of the firm. Jennifer began her career with the firm in 2015 as an associate. Jennifer is a member of the firm’s commercial litigation department. She is experienced in representing commercial entities and private individuals, both as plaintiffs and defendants, in matters addressing
Tim Swanson named GH&A Partner
The firm is happy to announce that Tim Swanson was named partner in the first effective January 1, 2024. Tim joined the firm as an associate in 2019 and attended South Texas College of Law. Tim served as a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps and represented individual Marines and Sailors in a
Appellate Victories at Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court in Voting Rights Act Cases
Firm lawyers recently obtained a ruling from the United States Supreme Court upholding Galveston County’s adopted commissioner’s court precinct map for use during pendency of an en banc appeal to the Fifth Circuit. Less than two months after final judgment, lawyers, Joseph R. Russo, Jr., Angela K. Olalde, and Jordan Raschke Elton, secured en banc
Communities in Schools Sponsorship
GH&A is a sponsor of the Communities in Schools Bay Area Sip and Stroll 2023. The firm’s support ensures that the students of Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD have the tools needed to succeed in school.
Maritime Choice of Law Victory
GH&A attorneys, Robert A. Davee and Joseph Z. Cavanah, both members of the firm’s Maritime Law team, recently obtained an order of partial summary judgment for a defendant that provided for the proper application of general maritime law. The plaintiff sought relief under Texas state law for the alleged breach of a vessel repair contract.
Honeycutt joins Communities in Schools Bay Area
GH&A attorney, Chelsi Honeycutt, joins the Communities in Schools Bay Area Board of Directors. Chelsi is turning her passion for community and education into action through her service with Communities in Schools, the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization. Communities in Schools Bay Area serves campuses in Clear Creek and Dickinson ISD. The Board of Directors
Bail bond litigation dismissed
Attorneys from GH&A’s Commercial Litigation team, Joseph Russo, Angie Olalde and Andrew Mytelka, represented the Galveston County District Attorney in a Section 1983 civil right class action challenging Galveston County bail recommendation and pretrial procedures. Among other things, the Plaintiff alleged that the District Attorney’s practice of recommending bail at initial appearance violated an arrestee’s
GHF Acquisition of Saengerfest Park
Attorneys from GH&A’s Real Estate Transactions & Finance Group represented Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) in its acquisition of Saengerfest Park with a sequence of property transactions beginning in January 2023 through consummation in June 2023. Saengerfest Park is one of Galveston’s major cultural assets and an integral location for GHF’s annual Dickens on the Strand,
GH&A becomes Member of Alliance of Business Lawyers
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP is pleased to announce its acceptance as a member of the Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL). The ABL is a dynamic global association of leading business law firms throughout the world. Many businesses and individuals need advice on an international basis in order to operate successfully in other countries. The
Subrogation Settlement
The Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP subrogation team successfully prosecuted a large subrogation claim for the firm’s client, American National Property and Casualty Company. Due to faulty installation of a whole-house water filtration system, the client’s insured suffered significant property damages to the insured’s home when the system failed. As a result of GH&A’s subrogation
Texas Supreme Court Victory
Attorneys from GH&A’s litigation and appellate groups, Angie Olalde and Joe Cavanah, received a final victory for their client from the Texas Supreme Court. The GH&A team, in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, obtained a favorable ruling that a remainder beneficiary of a trust does not have standing to challenge post-marital agreements made by a
Summary Judgment and Jury Trial Win for Property Developer in Declaratory Judgment Litigation
Attorneys from GH&A’s Commercial Litigation team, Bob Davee, Joe Fulcher, and Steve Schulz, won a complete victory for property developer against claims seeking to deprive it of ownership and related rights to its property. This case included complicated real property issues involving, among other things, water, submerged land, and unrecorded purported property instruments. The final
GH&A represents MNB in financing dry dock for Battleship Texas
Attorneys from GH&A’s Real Estate Transactions & Finance and Maritime Groups represented Moody Bank in connection with a series of lending transactions beginning in December 2021 financing the purchase and refurbishment of a floating drydock in the Bahamas with the size and lifting capacity required for the Battleship Texas restoration project. The drydock was then
GH&A Secures Victory for Hemphill County Appraisal District by upholding $90 Million Appraisals of Midcoast’s Midstream Oil and Gas Assets in Hemphill County
GH&A attorneys, Andrew Mytelka, and Victoria Rutherford recently secured a victory for their client, Hemphill County Appraisal District (“Hemphill CAD”), by defending Hemphill CAD in an ad valorem tax dispute concerning the 2019 and 2020 market values of midstream Oil and Gas assets owned by Midcoast. After a three-day jury trial, the jury found that
GH&A advises American National Group in its $5.1 Billion Merger with Brookfield Reinsurance Subsidiary
GH&A advised American National Group, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: ANAT) in its $5.1 billion merger with a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. (NYSE, TSX: BAMR). GH&A attorneys, in collaboration with lead counsel Sidley Austin LLP, advised the Company, and in particular the Board committee overseeing the transaction, in corporate governance, SEC and insurance
Navigating Unfamiliar Waters – a Primer on Boating Accident Defense
BY ROBERT A. DAVEE Robert A. Davee, Of Counsel in the firm’s South Shore office, was a featured speaker during the 2020 Texas Association of Defense Counsel’s Annual meeting on September 25, 2020. Bob presented “Navigating Unfamiliar Waters – a Primer on Boating Accident Defense,” which is also available as an article. We invite you
The Texas Supreme Court Affirms The Enforcement of an Arbitration Clause After a Jury Awards Almost $600,000 In Damages and Attorneys’ Fees
On June 26, 2020, the Texas Supreme Court held that a party does not waive its right to appeal from a final judgment by choosing not to pursue an interlocutory appeal from an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. Bonsmara Nat. Beef Co., LLC v. Hart of Tex. Cattle Feeders, LLC, No. 19-0263, 2020
Ready, Set, Go: Claims for Recovery Under the Prompt Payment Act May Change the Way Texas Insurance Appraisals Operate
By Joe Cavanah On June 19, 2020, The Texas Supreme Court affirmed its pivotal opinion in Barbara Technologies Corporation v. State Farm Lloyds, 589 S.W.3d 806 (Tex. 2019), reh’g denied (Dec. 13, 2019). See Marchbanks v. Liberty Ins. Corp., No. 18-0977, 2020 WL 3393472, at *2 (Tex. June 19, 2020). In Barbara Technologies, State Farm
Property Owner Not Covered for Guest’s Intentional Shooting
Judith Aronson, Senior Counsel with the firm, is a member of the editorial board of the IRMI Commercial General Liability Law Reporter. The editorial board is staffed through the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. In Judy’s article, “Property Owner Not Covered for Guest’s Intentional Shooting”, she discusses the significance of a
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP ranked in 2018 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has been ranked in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas Firms included in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized
3 Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP is pleased to announce that 3 lawyers have been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades,
GH&A on Texas Lawyer’s Top 100
In the July 2017 issue of the Texas Lawyer (“Midsize Texas Firms Growing in Texas Alongside National Firms”), Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP was included on The Texas Top 100 chart, which lists firms with the most lawyers in Texas. GH&A tied with two other Texas firms ranking #93 of 100, each employing 34 Texas lawyers. In 2016, the
The Government’s Golden Rule: America’s Attempts to Control Health Care Payment
J.D. Epstein, Of Counsel with the firm, a Professor and practitioner of Health Law for almost fifty years, was asked to author an article in the 50th Anniversary Edition of the American Health Lawyers Association Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law. In J.D.’s article, “The Government’s Golden Rule: America’s Attempts to Control Health Care Payment”,
Texas Shipyard Dismissed from Louisiana Litigation
Bob Davee secured the dismissal of a Texas shipyard from litigation filed in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. That multi-party maritime law case involves claimed damages in excess of $2,000,000 stemming from alleged contamination of a cargo of crude oil which was loaded aboard one of two barges under tow
GH&A secures appellate win for Regent Care Center of the Woodlands, LP
GH&A attorney Angie Olalde successfully represented Regent Care Center of the Woodlands, LP in an appeal following a judgment and jury verdict in Regent Care’s favor. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided the trial court did not improperly exclude evidence at trial, and in its opinion, the appellate court gave a detailed discussion on
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas. Firms included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized
Three Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Attorneys Named to 2017 Best Lawyers® List
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been named to the 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public
GH&A Receives a $3.6 Million FINRA Arbitration Award
Andrew Mytelka won a recent securities litigation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley. Mytelka successfully received a 3.6 Million Dollar FINRA Arbitration Award against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC and advisor Kim Dee Isaacson on behalf of their client, H. Keith Melton. A panel of three arbitrators found that adviser Kim Dee Isaacson had lied to his
GH&A Secures Victory for Somervell Central Appraisal District by upholding $2.3 Billion Appraisal of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant
GH&A attorney Andrew Mytelka recently secured a victory for their client, Somervell Central Appraisal District (“Somervell”), by defending Somervell in an ad valorem tax dispute concerning the 2015 market value of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (“CPNPP”). The trial court found that Somervell’s appraisal of CPNPP was not excessive and affirmed Somervell’s appraisal of
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP ranked in 2016 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the sixth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. This is the 5th year in a row that Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has received a “Best Law Firms” ranking. Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has been ranked in the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
Three Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Attorneys Named to 2016 Best Lawyers® in America List
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most
Settlement Reached with Ernst & Young
Firm attorneys, Andrew Mytelka and David Le Blanc, represented American National Insurance Company and affiliates, and The Moody Foundation, in reaching a confidential settlement with Ernst & Young. The Company and Foundation lost over $20 million due to Ernst & Young aiding Lehman Brothers in concealing material amounts of debt through the use of Repo
Appellate Success
GH&A attorneys achieved another appellate success when the Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas summarily denied a petition for writ of mandamus on May 26, 2015. The appellate court’s order was entered in cause number 04-15-00198-CV, In re David B.T. Myrick, Jr. The mandamus petition challenged a trial court order to transfer venue; the trial court order
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP ranked in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following areas: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Houston, Health Care Law Tier 2, Houston, Commercial Litigation Firms included in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings
Two Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Attorneys Named to 2015 Best Lawyers® in America List
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been named to the 2015 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the
$28 Million Refinance in Four States
Stephen G. Schulz and Tara B. Annweiler recently represented National Western Life Insurance Company in a $28 million refinance of 32 convenience store properties in four states – Texas, California, Georgia and Tennessee – owned by Ashita, LLC. Sammy Virani, a well-known nationwide owner of convenience store properties is the principal of Ashita, LLC. Charles
Victory in Breach of Contract and Breach of Warranty Lawsuit
GH&A recently obtained a victory for its client, South Shore Harbour Development, Ltd. (“SSHD”), by securing a final judgment against Atlantic-Meeco, Inc. (“Atlantic-Meeco”) in the amount of $1,448,115 together with attorneys’ fees and expenses totaling an additional $148,700. This lawsuit involved claims by SSHD against Atlantic-Meeco for breach of contract and breach of warranty arising
Porretto Beach Case Argued before the Texas Supreme Court
Andrew J. Mytelka argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Williams, et al. vs. Texas General Land Office, et al., Case No. 12-0483 on November 5, 2013, asking the Court to reinstate a $5 million jury award issued in 2009, after the trial court found the State had wrongfully taken private beach property owned by Sonya
Greer, Herz & Adams Ranked in 2014 “Best Law Firms”
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has been ranked in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following areas: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Houston, Health Care Law Tier 1, Houston, Health Care Law Tier 2, Houston, Commercial Litigation Tier 2, Houston, Commercial Litigation Firms included in
Annweiler assists in acquisition of 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Tara Annweiler recently represented the firm’s longtime client, Galveston Historical Foundation, in its successful acquisition of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Greer Herz & Adams, LLP is proud to have been a part of this historic transaction which allows for the preservation of this most significant architectural Island landmark and secures
GHA Commercial Litigation Group Success
Firm attorneys Joseph R. Russo, Jr. and Andrew J. Mytelka achieve $17.75 Million commercial result for Port of Galveston. The lawsuit joined Lexington Insurance Company, York Risk Services Group, Lancashire Insurance Co. and Allied World Assurance Company on allegations of misrepresenting insurance coverage and terms, failing to properly investigate and adjust claims and conspiring to
Firm Sues Galveston City Council
The Firm filed a lawsuit against the City of Galveston on behalf of the Indian Beach Property Owners after the City Council overturned a Planning Commission decision that a dog kennel on the West End of Galveston was not compatible with the neighborhood and is not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan of the City
Schulz represents client in contracts valued at $8 million
Stephen G. Schulz represented Tegrity TH1, LLC in the assignment of 57 Homeowner / Contractor Reconstruction Contracts under the City of Galveston, Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Housing Reconstruction Program from Compass Pointe Homes to Tegrity TH1, LLC. The contracts assigned had a value of $8 million.
Court of Appeals Rules Trustee Has Authority to Enter Into Lease and Encumber Trust Assets
The First Court of Appeals issued an opinion upholding the right of the Trustee of a Trust whose principal asset is a large ranch in West Texas to enter into a Lease that would extend beyond the measuring life of the Trust. The Court of Appeals also agreed the Trustee has the authority to encumber
Porretto Beach Case Argued in the First Court of Appeals
Andrew J. Mytelka argued in the First Court of Appeals on behalf of Appellees, Sonya and Rosemarie Porretto. In January 2009, attorneys with the Firm won a judgment in excess of $5 million on behalf of the Porrettos. In that case, the trial court also found that the State of Texas, through its General Land
Schulz Obtains Specific-Use Permit
Stephen G. Schulz obtained a specific-use permit for development excavation from the City of Galveston Planning Commission and City Council to dig a canal at Anchor Bay subdivision on the West End of Galveston Island. In 2007, a coalition of West End residents and environmentalists filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Summary Judgment Obtained Applying Chapter 245, Texas Local Government Code
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP obtained summary judgment from Judge Wayne Mallia, 405th District Court of Galveston County, on behalf of the firm’s client, MB Harbour, Ltd. MB Harbour, a local real estate developer, intervened in a lawsuit brought by several League City residents against the City of League City to protect its property interests
