PRACTICE AREAS
Commercial Litigation
A breach of contract can interrupt daily business operations,
prevent your company from fulfilling responsibilities it has to
a third party, or increase the cost of a project. Companies and
vendors who fail to perform according to the terms of a business
contract or who do not pay their bills can be held financially
liable for any economic harm caused as a result. At the Law
Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., we have built a reputation for
credibility in the courts and in the legal profession.
Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, and Accounts
Receivable
Our firm confidently handles a wide range of commercial and
business litigation matters in and out of court. Some of the
types of cases we have handled include:
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Contract disputes
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Corporate, partnership, and limited liability
company disputes
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Commercial collections
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Construction disputes
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Actions by subcontractors against contractors
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Lawsuits by contractors, subcontractors, and
suppliers against property owners
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Actions on construction bonds
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Insurance litigation
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Business disparagement
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Fraud and misrepresentation
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Landlord–tenant disputes
Protecting Our Clients and Their Businesses
Our thorough preparation and understanding of the facts is
essential to our legal work, and yields real results for our
clients. We do not take cases with the idea that we will settle. We also recognize the cost effectiveness and risk
avoidance values of settlement and alternative dispute
resolution.
Contact our firm to talk about
your needs with a friendly, helpful legal team. At the Law
Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., we are focused on your business
needs, disputes, and organization.
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Business Litigation - Protecting Your Company
Disputes that impact the maintenance and operation of a
business can undermine a company's financial health and position
within the marketplace. When employee contracts are violated or
confidential information is misused, injunctive relief may
not be enough to cover financial harm suffered by a company. At
the Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., we represent businesses,
managers, and shareholders in litigation involving breaches of
contract, violations of fiduciary duty, and allegations of
financial mismanagement.
If you believe you have suffered financial harm due
to the actions of a business partner, manager, or employee,
contact us today to
schedule an appointment and discuss your case.
The Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C. counsels and represents
business clients in litigation regarding disputes over the
following issues:
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Bylaws
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Certificates of Formation or Articles of
Incorporation
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Fiduciary duties
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Dissolution of a business
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Partnership and operating agreements
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Buyouts
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Shareholder disputes
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Retirement funds
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Non-compete agreements
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Non-disclosure and confidentiality matters
The Importance of Bylaws and Operating Agreements
Bylaws are usually drafted and approved under the charter of a
company's Certificate of Formation or Articles of Incorporation.
As a result, they are essential when disputes arise regarding
who has the authority to make certain kinds of decisions in a
company. This is especially the case when disputes arise
regarding the use of corporate accounts and the allocation of
company assets.
In litigation involving limited liability companies, operating
agreements usually include buy-out provisions, the capital
contribution of members, cash flow and distributions, and terms
applicable to the dissolution of the company. When disputes
arise regarding any of these issues, the organizational
documents of a company must be reviewed. In leveraging our
client's case, we apply what is contained in a company's
organizational records, exposing violations of terms and
processes pertinent to our client's case.
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Contract Disputes
The business world relies on contracts to keep operations
running smoothly and seamlessly. Contracts allow one to plan
future needs, at least as much as is humanly possible.
Whether one of your business partners has failed to live up to
contractual obligations or you have been accused of breaching a
contract, come to the Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., in
Edinburg, Texas. With more than 15 years of legal experience, we
can help you with your legal issues. Contact our office today to schedule your
confidential consultation.
Working quickly and efficiently to resolve your business
disputes:
Because we are a smaller law firm, we are able to run conflict
checks very quickly and begin your legal representation almost
immediately. If one of your business partners has breached a
contract, our rapid response can minimize the effects of this
breach on the rest of your business operations.
Providing cost-effective and appropriate legal representation:
We provide cost-effective and situationally-appropriate legal
representation to help our clients address contractual breaches.
We recognize that not every breach of contract demands the
immediate filing of a lawsuit and the potential damage to an
important long-term supplier may be too great to risk with
emotionally charged litigation. In many cases, we are able to
resolve breach of contract matters through letters and informal
negotiations.
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Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
At the office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., our firm is dedicated to
guiding clients through the various options for seeking a
resolution to their cases.
Mediation & Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is the process
of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Our firm is
experienced in the area of dispute resolution.
We are skilled in determining when a form of ADR is in the best
interest of a client and meets the needs better than traditional
litigation.
We have substantial experience and training in ADR and routinely
advise our clients on the legal consequences flowing from
particular terms and conditions of all ADR options.
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Personal Injury
Here at Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., we offer comprehensive legal services to
individuals backed by our experience which includes highly experienced personal
injury attorneys, and can connect you with a top injury lawyer
to help you with your legal issues.
Our law office is comprised of a highly experienced lawyer for
personal injury cases, whose experience and courtroom experience
include representation in cases involving accident claims,
wrongful death, car accident suits, toxic tort, products
liability, SUV rollover accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle
accidents, serious slip and fall accidents, brain and medical
injury, auto injuries, product defects, offshore accidents,
accidents from working on oil and gas platforms and rigs,
boating accidents and serious tort cases and injuries. Our law office,
practicing in Hidalgo and surrounding counties, seeks to recover
the maximum amount of damage compensation in injury claims and
litigation as well as seek expeditious settlement of injury and
insurance claims.
Injury claims and cases are generally handled on a contingency
fee basis, which means that our injured clients do not pay any
attorneys' fees unless the injury attorney recovers damage
compensation through settlement or judgment. Our accident and
injury attorneys aggressively seeks damages claims in cases
involving tractor trailer collisions, personal injuries, work
injury and even suits linked to DUI charges.
In today's world, we have to be more aware than ever of
our rights and our responsibilities when it comes to personal
injury claims. If we are not fully aware of these rights or have
adequate representation or if we are challenged through
litigation relating to personal injury claims, we can find
ourselves in a very vulnerable position. Cases involving any kind of a personal injury claim can be very
expensive and often present long-term challenges that can take
up time in court and put you at financial risk.
Let our accident and injury attorney help you with your injury
claim. Whether you are a business or an individual, please
contact our injury lawyer at (956) 381-4440 for a free
consultation and assessment of your injury or death claim.
Your case may involve a car accident or slip and fall
claim, or perhaps you've been served with a medical malpractice
suit or involved in a wrongful death claim. At the Law Office of
Aaron I. Vela, P.C. we offer a comprehensive and highly
qualified personal injury lawyer ready to represent you, in
cases involving these and other forms of injury claims and cases.
Whether you need advice from our personal injury attorney
regarding a claim against you, need the best
injury lawyer possible to represent you and help you file an
adequate and effective personal injury claim of your own, or
would like to speak to our personal injury attorney about
pursuing a litigation settlement, our qualified and experienced
injury attorney is ready to help.
The clients of the Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C. appreciate
our ability to deliver highly sophisticated legal advice,
documentation, and litigation services in a prompt and
economical manner. As a small firm, we can maintain direct
communication with our clients without delegation or confusion.
To learn more about our ability to serve your interests
effectively, contact the Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C. in
Edinburg.
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Receiverships & Master in Chancery Appointments
In certain situations where a company is in default of its
loan obligations, and creditors or lenders are concerned that
the company may not be acting in the best interests of creditors, such lenders or creditors may consider seeking
the appointment of a receiver to safeguard their interests.
A receivership takes place when the court appoints a receiver to oversee the interests
of all stakeholders and to maximize the value of an entity. A receiver acts on behalf of lenders or
creditors under the specific direction of the court. Typically,
a receiver is appointed to take control of all of the property with the shareholder or partners authority to liquidate assets, wind-up
business affairs, or preserve the assets of the entity.
The Law Office of Aaron I. Vela, P.C., has extensive experience
in receiverships. Our Attorney has been appointed as receiver
for a variety of types and sizes of businesses and has assisted
owners and lenders in maximizing their recovery.
Our staff has the experience to manage a company’s affairs and
can liquidate the assets of a business or turn a short term
crisis into long term viability. With the interests of a
debtor’s lenders and creditors in mind, or the intrests of partners or shareholders, our objective is to
complete a transaction expeditiously, while simultaneously
maximizing the value of an entity to the benefit of all
stakeholders.
As Court-Appointed Receivers, the Law Office of Aaron I. Vela,
P.C. can provide the following:
- Asset Protection
- Operational Guidance
- Report Preparation
- Claims Administration
- Expert Opinions & Testimony
- Asset Liquidation
- Sale of Business
Master in Chancery is an officer appointed by a court of
equity to assist the court. Generally, master in chancery is a
senior official or clerk who assists the judge in various duties such as inquiring into matters
referred by the court, examining cases, taking oaths and
affidavits, conducting hearings on discovery disputes, and computing damages.
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