Firm Profile
Dyer & Associates is an AV-rated general civil trial practice law firm handling a diversified range of legal matters for a wide variety of clients throughout the South Texas area. The firm's practice is generally limited to the area of South Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy counties), and to administrative and appellate proceedings in Travis and Nueces counties. The firm's expertise spans multiple practice areas.
The attorneys at Dyer & Associates have represented hundreds of clients over the years, successfully addressing their legal needs with tireless service, integrity and efficiency. Our attorneys are not only skilled and experienced in the areas of law in which they practice, they also have practical experience, including advanced degrees and/or experience in engineering, surveying, and real estate development. Because of the technical expertise of our attorneys, we do not shy away from and in fact, routinely accept cases involving difficult technical issues.
Our Practice Areas include:
Commercial Litigation
Our litigation attorneys handle business and commercial litigation matters, from simple contract disputes to complex multi-party litigation for a diverse group of clients, including farm and ranch matters. Whether you are a sole proprietor or a large, publicly traded corporation, we have the experience and resources to aggressively defend and protect your interests.
Construction
Our attorneys have years of experience in serving the needs of the construction industry. From contracts to complex construction disputes, our construction practice provides a full range of services to all those involved in the construction industry, including general contractors, suppliers, developers, builders, engineers, architects, and surveyors.
Real Estate
The firm's attorneys represent large and small clients in a variety of residential, commercial, and farm and ranch real estate transactions, including development, acquisitions, sale, financing, leasing (landlord and tenant representation), ad valorem tax disputes, zoning, eminent domain, water rights, homeowner's associations, collections, operations and management. Our attorneys routinely counsel clients in connection with a wide range of projects and issues, from simple closings to multi-party land development projects.
Environmental
Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling a broad range of environmental and toxic tort litigation, including multi-party claims seeking remediation and civil suits for damages caused by contamination of property. The firm also has years of experience in landfill permitting disputes and in the permitting of water and sewer treatment plants. We also routinely assist clients with environmental risk and compliance issues relating to the acquisition, divestment, operation, and remediation of real property.
Mechanic's & Materialman's Liens
Our firm represents a variety of clients in both prosecution and defense of mechanic's and materialman's lien claims. From preparation of notice letters and filing the lien affidavit to prosecution or defense of the lien claim suit, our firm's attorneys and staff are expert in pursuing and defending these claims, bonding around claims, and collecting amounts owed to our clients.
Corporate
Our corporate and business attorneys provide a full range of business assistance to clients of all sizes. Our services include business formation, mergers, dissolutions, contract negotiation and drafting, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys regularly organize all types of business structures for clients, including corporations, joint ventures, limited liability companies, and partnerships.
State and Federal Trial Appeals
Our experience in trial appellate practice, both state and federal, is extensive. Attorneys of the firm are experienced in handling civil jury and non-jury trials, appeals, administrative appeals related to water law and landfill permitting disputes, protecting water supply corporations rights under U.S.C. 1926(b), and mandamus actions at the Courts of Appeals and Supreme Courts of the United States and Texas. Our firm is ready to provide experienced assistance with all of your civil appellate needs.
Water Law
Our attorneys routinely assist individuals, commercial and residential real estate developers, governmental entities and non-profit water supply corporations with legal issues concerning the use, ownership, drainage, and quality of water. Our practice includes administrative proceedings, litigation, and appeals, as well as water rights transfers and title opinions.
Mediation/Arbitration
Our attorneys are certified mediators and experienced arbitrators who understand the value and strategy of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. Whether you are seeking representation for your ADR proceeding or would like to initiate the ADR process, our firm can help you take steps to resolve your dispute in a less contentious and more cost effective manner.
Administrative and Utility Law
This firm practices administrative law, representing clients before state agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Employment Commission, and the Texas Railroad Commission. Our attorneys have knowledge of the statutes and rules under which these agencies operate. Their knowledge and expertise is significant in arriving at a favorable outcome.
Our office is experienced in water utility law, cost of service and rate design, and has the necessary experience to represent utilities in legal issues with regulatory agencies. This firm stands ready to assist utilities in identifying current opportunities and planning for the future.
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