Saunders Walsh Denton Tx review signals at a glance

Wow. What can I say. I was sued by a neighbor over a long-standing condition between our properties in a 1980s zero-lot-line subdivision. Anyone familiar with these types of developments knows that minor encroachments and shared infrastructure along lot lines are extremely common and often date back to the original construction of the homes. Despite that, my neighbor filed a lawsuit claiming trespass and other theories related to utilities and conditions that had existed openly for decades. From the beginning I knew I had done nothing wrong, but once someone files a lawsuit you still have to defend it properly. That is when I hired Chapman Bauerlein, and it turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Chapman and his team immediately got to work preparing my original answer, amended answer, and counterclaims and began building the legal defense to what was ultimately a very weak case. We also attended mediation in good faith and were open to resolving the dispute reasonably, but the other side chose to keep pushing the litigation. Things escalated when the plaintiff attempted to obtain an ex parte Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against me that tried to freeze assets and impose sweeping restrictions completely unrelated to a routine property dispute. Chapman quickly identified that the TRO violated the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and filed an Emergency Motion to Dissolve explaining why the order was legally defective. Not long after that challenge was filed, the plaintiff withdrew the TRO before the court could even hear the motion. That episode alone showed how poorly thought out the request had been. The case then continued with additional motion practice, including a temporary injunction hearing, evidentiary objections, and multiple filings. Chapman methodically addressed each issue and continued building the record through detailed motions and responses. Ultimately Chapman filed a comprehensive Motion for Summary Judgment demonstrating that the utilities serving my property had existed in the same location since the original construction of the subdivision and were protected by a prior-use easement. The court agreed completely. The judge granted our Motion for Summary Judgment in full, denied the plaintiff’s motion entirely, dismissed all of their claims with prejudice, and awarded me $39,020 in attorney’s fees and expenses, plus additional fees if the plaintiff unsuccessfully appeals the case.  Chapman also pursued additional relief addressing the improper litigation conduct surrounding the TRO and other filings that forced unnecessary motion practice in what should have been a straightforward property dispute. One thing that became very clear during the case was how important competent litigation strategy is. There were several procedural issues throughout the case that should have been obvious under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, including the defective TRO request and other motion practice that ultimately went nowhere. Chapman addressed each issue carefully and methodically, and the court’s final ruling confirmed that the legal arguments and evidence he presented were correct. This was my first lawsuit, and Chapman was extremely patient throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain what we could do, what we could not do, and how the litigation process actually works. I learned a lot about Texas civil procedure and motion practice along the way. I also want to give credit to Carly, his paralegal, who was incredibly responsive, organized, and helpful throughout the case. Litigation is never something anyone wants to deal with, but if you are forced into it you want experienced litigators who know how to handle the courts and how to win complex motion practice. In my case the lawsuit didn’t even make it to trial. It ended with a complete summary judgment victory and attorney’s fees awarded against the plaintiff. I would absolutely recommend Chapman Bauerlein and his team to anyone facing serious litigation in Collin County. Complete and total victory!!!!

No clear expectations and unexpected charges with zero timeline commitment

Michael was able to listen and help us close out a complex deal while ensuring we were legally protected. Great team to help guide you the legal system.

I recently used Saunders, Walsh & Beard to help me with updating my estate planning. Matthew Duke was the attorney I worked with to accomplish the planning. Matt led me through my options and provided the information I needed to decide how I wanted to proceed. I now have the documentation that well reflects our discussions. The process was very smooth and everyone at Saunders, Walsh & Beard was extremely helpful.

after retirement and making some of the most important decisions for the rest of my life and after … Micheal Weaver gave my wife and I security for our family

Michael Weaver provided outstanding support —from our first call to the final steps of resolution. He was consistently professional, responsive, and deeply committed to my success, offering clear, strategic guidance at every turn. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking reliable and knowledgeable legal counsel.

Michael W. is hands down the best attorney I’ve ever worked with. He is sharp, strategic, and always ten steps ahead. From our very first meeting, he made me feel confident and supported by explaining every detail clearly and making sure I understood the process. Michael combines incredible knowledge of the law with a genuine commitment to his clients — he truly cares about the people he represents, not just the case. He is professional, responsive, and fights for the absolute best outcome. If you’re looking for someone who is both brilliant and trustworthy, Michael is the attorney you want on your side.

Michael Weaver, Jacob Thomas and the Saunders Walsh team have gone far beyond my expectations to provide exceptionally creative and effective solutions to assist my family with our real estate and estate planning issues. Case in point, I had a complex estate/probate/decedent issue in a State where none of our family resided nor did we have any material realationships in the area...and Michael engaged additional, expert, resources from Texas as well as legal resources from the State in question to rapidly, effectively, and inexpensively assess the situation and enable a solution that would have taken an incredible amount of effort and expense on our end, if it would have even been possible at all. Beyond that, for our own estate planning, I was impressed by Michael's approach to understanding the details of our family's current and future financial picture to present us with several options for our children/beneficiaries with a spectrum of models across the risk spectrum. As a result, going forward, I will engage Saunders Walsh as my primary legal resource for any legal issue, and I am confident that they will either handle those issues directly...with great success...or refer me to trusted alternative resrources if my concern is not within their area of specialty. Professionally, I work with many different law firms for various business purposes...but if those matters were within the purview of Saunders Walsh, I would direct that business to them without hesitation based on the exceptional experiences I have had with them personally.

Saunders Walsh, specifically Mike Weaver has represented me for years. I have a number of other attorneys but have consolidated to using him for my real estate, trust, employment and business matters. He is down to earth, does not stretch bills erroneously and most importantly is very competent and responsive. I highly recommend within the service framework referenced above.

Highly recommend Michael Weaver. This attorney does really care about his clients. I've been using him for 4 years now.

Thank you Michael Weaver for your invaluable experience in assisting us with our comprehensive trust planning, and consistently representing us with our business's legal needs. Your unwavering ethics and integrity are unmatched.

Excellent law firm with a team of dedicated and experienced experts.