Insurance Law
With over 35 years of experience, De Leon & Washburn, P.C. is one
of the most established Insurance Law firms in Austin. We have a unique
blend of insurance coverage, regulatory, and trial experience at De
Leon & Washburn. Because we have experience representing both
insurers and the insured, we understand the perspectives and needs of
all types of insurance clients. The firm brings knowledge and expertise
to its involvement with the Texas Department of Insurance. We rely on
our established reputation with regulatory agencies to reach the most
optimal outcome for our clients.
Regulatory Practice:
De Leon & Washburn has built a strong relationship with the TDI
over the last 35 years. Our relationships work to our clients’ advantage
as we understand the motives and rules that regulate the insurance
industry. As a result, we are able to provide the most effective and
efficient representation possible for our clients. We are equipped to
handle all of our clients’ complex compliance issues, represent them in
formal and informal hearings, help them respond to claims, complaints
and inquiries, and provide full defense in administrative actions.
Risk Management:
At De Leon & Washburn we can not only help an insurer with
regulatory concerns but also with their transactional needs. We have
experience assisting both insurers and insurance agents in all manner of
business issues including business structure and organization, mergers
and acquisitions, reorganizations, and forming new entities. We help
insurers develop systems to actively avoid compliance and regulatory
violations and help them develop strategies to avoid future problems as
well as resolve current or pending concerns. We offer counseling and
training and strategy for all of our clients’ concerns.
Insurance Coverage:
Our administrative and litigation practices at De Leon & Washburn
are also well versed in the specific needs of our insurance clients,
particularly when it comes to coverage issues. With over 35 years of
experience, our firm is equipped to handle any insurance-related
controversy including coverage disputes, bad faith and extra-contractual
litigation.
Commercial Litigation
At De Leon & Washburn, P.C., when business disputes arise, we pride
ourselves in working closely with our clients to get to know them so
that we can provide the best legal strategy for their particular needs.
We are strongly committed to our clients and provide vigorous
representation that is personalized for the needs of each individual
client. We are mindful of the costs and time expended by each client,
and work directly with the client to manage resources and costs. Our
extensive trial and arbitration experience has given us the tools to
fight for our clients when it is necessary. The result is an effective
and efficient strategy suited for all sized companies as well as
individuals in a wide array of business disputes.
Business Transactions
De Leon & Washburn can assist you with your business law issues
including mergers and acquisitions; real estate transactions; entity
selection, formation and governance; negotiating and drafting contracts
of all types, shareholder and partnership agreements, stock option plans
and other equity arrangements; employment law matters such as designing
proper agreements, employee handbooks and training; bankruptcy
restructuring; employee benefits law; securities; and corporate tax.
Labor & Employment Law
De Leon & Washburn, P.C.’s employment practice offers its clients a
wide range of services to address the difficult issues facing employers
and individuals in today’s mobile economy. We advise clients on all
facets of the employment relationship. De Leon & Washburn’s employment attorneys have experience litigating
employment disputes in state and federal courts across Texas, as well
as administrative agencies such as the Texas Workforce Commission.
De Leon & Washburn provides businesses with a wide range of
employment-related legal services designed to help clients avoid
litigation. As a full service firm, we provide counsel on a variety of
topics for the businesses we represent.
Real Estate
De Leon & Washburn’s lawyers have considerable experience in all
substantive aspects of the real estate industry and work with a wide
range of clients with many different objectives. We pride ourselves on
our ability to assist our clients in dealing with their real estate
needs, often employing sophisticated and innovative approaches resulting
in practical and cost-effective solutions for our clients. The firm’s
real estate practice involves the negotiation and drafting of agreements
covering all phases of the acquisition and development process
including letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, development
agreements, reciprocal easement agreements, construction and permanent
financing documents, leases, operating agreements and easements. We also
represent national retail and restaurant chains in their lease
negotiations on a nationwide or regional basis. We also handle
specialized land acquisition and leasing transactions in the oilfield
services industry. Our real estate related work includes assisting our
clients in the selection and formation of entities and other equity
transactions.
Administrative Law
Representing clients before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
is a process distinct from representing a client before the court. SOAH
has its own rules and procedures, and De Leon & Washburn has
extensive experience representing clients before SOAH. We have the
knowledge and understanding of administrative rules and procedures to
represent businesses of all sizes and individuals in the administrative
process in your most complicated corporate administrative issues.
Appellate Law
Not all cases reach resolution at the end of a trial. De Leon &
Washburn has handled all aspects of the appeals process from
administrative appeals to appeals to the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Texas appellate courts. We assist
clients with appeals, writs of mandamus and amicus support, and bring
experience, dedication, and conviction to each and every appeal.
Governmental Law
De Leon & Washburn represents a variety of clients before the
legislative and executive branches of Texas government. We have
represented clients before a multitude of state agencies, including the
Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Pharmacy Board, the Texas Public
Utilities Commission, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
We have assisted clients before the Texas legislature and a variety of
Texas agencies and municipalities. We have assisted in the drafting and
passing of legislation. At our clients’ request, we often monitor
legislative developments in order to advise them of recent developments.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills and Trusts:
De Leon & Washburn can draft the necessary documents you need to
protect yourself, your family and your assets. We will advise you on the
most effective way to protect your assets and answer all your questions
about the estate planning process for your peace of mind.
Probate:
De Leon & Washburn also has many years of experience handling the
probate process including all paperwork and court appearances to
validate and execute the wishes according to the terms of the will. We
work hard to make sure this process goes smoothly so you do not have to
worry during a difficult time.
Trademark & Copyright Law
The Firm has counseled clients regarding trademark,
service mark and copyright registration, and has completed numerous
trademark and service mark registrations with the United States Patent
and Trademark Office, and copyright registrations through the U. S.
Library of Congress. The firm has also been involved in trademark and
service mark infringement litigation to protect clients’ interests in
their intellectual property.
Insurance Law
With over 35 years of experience, De Leon & Washburn, P.C. is one
of the most established Insurance Law firms in Austin. We have a unique
blend of insurance coverage, regulatory, and trial experience at De
Leon & Washburn. Because we have experience representing both
insurers and the insured, we understand the perspectives and needs of
all types of insurance clients. The firm brings knowledge and expertise
to its involvement with the Texas Department of Insurance. We rely on
our established reputation with regulatory agencies to reach the most
optimal outcome for our clients.
Regulatory Practice:
De Leon & Washburn has built a strong relationship with the TDI
over the last 35 years. Our relationships work to our clients’ advantage
as we understand the motives and rules that regulate the insurance
industry. As a result, we are able to provide the most effective and
efficient representation possible for our clients. We are equipped to
handle all of our clients’ complex compliance issues, represent them in
formal and informal hearings, help them respond to claims, complaints
and inquiries, and provide full defense in administrative actions.
Risk Management:
At De Leon & Washburn we can not only help an insurer with
regulatory concerns but also with their transactional needs. We have
experience assisting both insurers and insurance agents in all manner of
business issues including business structure and organization, mergers
and acquisitions, reorganizations, and forming new entities. We help
insurers develop systems to actively avoid compliance and regulatory
violations and help them develop strategies to avoid future problems as
well as resolve current or pending concerns. We offer counseling and
training and strategy for all of our clients’ concerns.
Insurance Coverage:
Our administrative and litigation practices at De Leon & Washburn
are also well versed in the specific needs of our insurance clients,
particularly when it comes to coverage issues. With over 35 years of
experience, our firm is equipped to handle any insurance-related
controversy including coverage disputes, bad faith and extra-contractual
litigation.
Commercial Litigation
At De Leon & Washburn, P.C., when business disputes arise, we pride
ourselves in working closely with our clients to get to know them so
that we can provide the best legal strategy for their particular needs.
We are strongly committed to our clients and provide vigorous
representation that is personalized for the needs of each individual
client. We are mindful of the costs and time expended by each client,
and work directly with the client to manage resources and costs. Our
extensive trial and arbitration experience has given us the tools to
fight for our clients when it is necessary. The result is an effective
and efficient strategy suited for all sized companies as well as
individuals in a wide array of business disputes.
Business Transactions
De Leon & Washburn can assist you with your business law issues
including mergers and acquisitions; real estate transactions; entity
selection, formation and governance; negotiating and drafting contracts
of all types, shareholder and partnership agreements, stock option plans
and other equity arrangements; employment law matters such as designing
proper agreements, employee handbooks and training; bankruptcy
restructuring; employee benefits law; securities; and corporate tax.
Labor & Employment Law
De Leon & Washburn, P.C.’s employment practice offers its clients a
wide range of services to address the difficult issues facing employers
and individuals in today’s mobile economy. We advise clients on all
facets of the employment relationship. De Leon & Washburn’s employment attorneys have experience litigating
employment disputes in state and federal courts across Texas, as well
as administrative agencies such as the Texas Workforce Commission.
De Leon & Washburn provides businesses with a wide range of
employment-related legal services designed to help clients avoid
litigation. As a full service firm, we provide counsel on a variety of
topics for the businesses we represent.
Real Estate
De Leon & Washburn’s lawyers have considerable experience in all
substantive aspects of the real estate industry and work with a wide
range of clients with many different objectives. We pride ourselves on
our ability to assist our clients in dealing with their real estate
needs, often employing sophisticated and innovative approaches resulting
in practical and cost-effective solutions for our clients. The firm’s
real estate practice involves the negotiation and drafting of agreements
covering all phases of the acquisition and development process
including letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, development
agreements, reciprocal easement agreements, construction and permanent
financing documents, leases, operating agreements and easements. We also
represent national retail and restaurant chains in their lease
negotiations on a nationwide or regional basis. We also handle
specialized land acquisition and leasing transactions in the oilfield
services industry. Our real estate related work includes assisting our
clients in the selection and formation of entities and other equity
transactions.
Administrative Law
Representing clients before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
is a process distinct from representing a client before the court. SOAH
has its own rules and procedures, and De Leon & Washburn has
extensive experience representing clients before SOAH. We have the
knowledge and understanding of administrative rules and procedures to
represent businesses of all sizes and individuals in the administrative
process in your most complicated corporate administrative issues.
Appellate Law
Not all cases reach resolution at the end of a trial. De Leon &
Washburn has handled all aspects of the appeals process from
administrative appeals to appeals to the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Texas appellate courts. We assist
clients with appeals, writs of mandamus and amicus support, and bring
experience, dedication, and conviction to each and every appeal.
Governmental Law
De Leon & Washburn represents a variety of clients before the
legislative and executive branches of Texas government. We have
represented clients before a multitude of state agencies, including the
Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Pharmacy Board, the Texas Public
Utilities Commission, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
We have assisted clients before the Texas legislature and a variety of
Texas agencies and municipalities. We have assisted in the drafting and
passing of legislation. At our clients’ request, we often monitor
legislative developments in order to advise them of recent developments.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills and Trusts:
De Leon & Washburn can draft the necessary documents you need to
protect yourself, your family and your assets. We will advise you on the
most effective way to protect your assets and answer all your questions
about the estate planning process for your peace of mind.
Probate:
De Leon & Washburn also has many years of experience handling the
probate process including all paperwork and court appearances to
validate and execute the wishes according to the terms of the will. We
work hard to make sure this process goes smoothly so you do not have to
worry during a difficult time.
Trademark & Copyright Law
The Firm has counseled clients regarding trademark,
service mark and copyright registration, and has completed numerous
trademark and service mark registrations with the United States Patent
and Trademark Office, and copyright registrations through the U. S.
Library of Congress. The firm has also been involved in trademark and
service mark infringement litigation to protect clients’ interests in
their intellectual property.