BUSINESS LITIGATION

We represent businesses in commercial disputes. Our business clients turn to us to resolve disputes and to provide guidance on all aspects of their commercial activities. We take pride in crafting pragmatic strategies to help our clients meet their business objectives. Our lawyers have tried over 50 cases to verdict in 20 states. We have the proven experience and willingness to take a dispute to trial when necessary, but we also understand the value of efficient resolution through creative negotiations.

Mr. Chasnoff has been a trial lawyer for more than 40 years, focusing on complex civil litigation, primarily for insurers and their insureds. He has tried cases in more than 20 states involving claims for legal malpractice and bad ­faith, as well as general commercial disputes. Prior to forming this Firm, Mr. Chasnoff served as worldwide General Counsel to Akin Gump. His practice includes counseling law firms on ethics and claims issues and defending them in malpractice claims. 

BARRY CHASNOFF
PARTNER

INSURANCE COVERAGE

We advise insurers on complex coverage issues and represent them in high-stakes coverage litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. Our insurance clients face difficult exposures and turn to us to help them navigate their challenges. We have extensive experience advising insurers and litigating coverage disputes arising from a variety of policies including, directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution legal liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance.

LAW FIRM REPRESENTATION

We defend lawyers facing legal malpractice claims and advise law firms of all sizes on risk management issues. Law firms face unique problems, including issues with departing partners, compliance with regulations and client standards, and allegations of malpractice. Our attorneys have experience advising law firms in these complex high-exposure situations. Partner Barry Chasnoff served for ten years as worldwide General Counsel of Akin Gump. He has advised upon and, when necessary, tried the full range of issues facing the modern law firm.

Mr. Mungia advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and defends insurers in litigation arising out of directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance coverage. Mr. Mungia also has significant experience advising insurers in connection with claims against their insureds for legal malpractice and representing clients in civil litigation matters.

MANUEL MUNGIA
PARTNER

Mr. Pepping advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and represents insurers in litigation arising out of directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance coverage. Mr. Pepping also advises insurers in connection with claims against their insureds for legal malpractice and represents clients in civil litigation matters.

MATTHEW PEPPING
PARTNER

Mr. Stribling helps clients resolve a wide range of civil litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on complex business disputes and employment claims. His experience includes assisting clients with internal reviews, regulatory investigations, and governmental enforcement actions; and helping clients identify, reduce, and manage exposure and avoid future conflicts.

BLAKE STRIBLING
PARTNER

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SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Mr. Chasnoff has been a trial lawyer for more than 40 years, focusing on complex civil litigation, primarily for insurers and their insureds. He has tried cases in more than 20 states involving claims for legal malpractice and bad ­faith, as well as general commercial disputes. Prior to forming this Firm, Mr. Chasnoff served as worldwide General Counsel to Akin Gump. His practice includes counseling law firms on ethics and claims issues and defending them in malpractice claims.

BARRY CHASNOFF
PARTNER

Mr. Mungia advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and defends insurers in litigation arising out of directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance coverage. Mr. Mungia also has significant experience advising insurers in connection with claims against their insureds for legal malpractice and representing clients in civil litigation matters.

MANUEL MUNGIA
PARTNER

Mr. Pepping advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and represents insurers in litigation arising out of directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance coverage. Mr. Pepping also advises insurers in connection with claims against their insureds for legal malpractice and represents clients in civil litigation matters.

MATTHEW PEPPING
PARTNER

Mr.Stribling helps clients resolve a wide range of civil litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on complex business disputes and employment claims. His experience includes assisting clients with internal reviews, regulatory investigations, and governmental enforcement actions; and helping clients identify, reduce, and manage exposure and avoid future conflicts.

BLAKE STRIBLING
PARTNER