Civil Litigation

Our litigators represent clients ranging from individuals to small companies in amusement and resorts, healthcare, real estate and a variety of other specialties to nationally known insurance carriers and publicly traded corporations.

We provide every aspect of litigation from the anticipation of a claim through trial and appeal.  Our trial lawyers have jury trial experience in courts throughout Central Texas – from Austin to San Antonio and the counties in between.  We have prosecuted and defended appeals predominantly in the 3rd and 4th Courts of Appeal and in petitions to the Texas Supreme Court.

We have assisted clients in matters various U. S. District Courts as well as in appeals to the U.S. 5th Circuit.

In the course of our work we have had significant experience with mediation, as well as binding arbitration.

Our experience includes:

  1. real estate (including easements, use restrictions, fraud and misrepresentation, construction and the like),
  2. personal injury and wrongful death (including premises liability, amusement/resort related claims, medical defense, and other tort-based disputes),
  3. probate/estate/fiduciary litigation (including complaints regarding fiduciary conduct and removal, will contests, trust disputes and interpretation, guardianship, and such),
  4. family (divorce, custody, modification, and related matters),
  5. business/commercial (partner and shareholder disputes, contract of all kinds),
  6. criminal law (DWIs, drug offenses, thefts, assault, etc.)
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Estate Planning

Whether a wealth and estate plan involves a simple will or a series of complex business entities and trusts, we help clients manage and protect their assets through effective tax, investment, and personal planning strategies. Our lawyers develop personalized estate planning solutions that are carried out the way each client intends, maximizing financial benefits while minimizing taxes and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities.

These plans often involve the preparation of documents to effect lifetime and testamentary dispositions including:

  • Wills
  • Management Trusts
  • Trusts for children and grandchildren
  • Life Insurance Trusts
  • Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Business Associations: Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, etc.
  • Asset protection planning
Care is also taken to assist our clients in planning for incapacity with the use of Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians and HIPPA Authorizations Forms. We assist those who place a priority on charitable giving by establishing and assisting with the operation of private foundations, including non-profit corporations. Finally, our estate planning attorneys are prepared to assist our clients with pre-marital agreements and often advise regarding marital property characterization issues.
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Probate and Estate Administration

“Probate” is the procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid. At Reagan Burrus, our services include probating the will, preparation of the federal estate tax return, and analysis and advice regarding post death options such as qualified disclaimers, Section 2032A, Section 6166 and alternate valuation elections.

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Real Estate Transactions

Our attorneys have experience representing regional and national developers and investors in various aspects of real estate transactions including: selling, purchasing, and funding. We navigate the legal requirements, negotiate and structure ownership and transactions, and manage risk.

Reagan Burrus real estate attorneys have a strong project portfolio that includes:
  • Apartments
  • Build-to-Suit Projects
  • Condominiums
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Industrial and Warehouses
  • Office Buildings
  • Public/Private Projects
  • Restaurants and Hospitality
  • Retail and Shopping Centers
  • Zoning and Entitlements
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Business & Commercial Law

Reagan Burrus provides legal representation in the planning and formation of business organizations, including business corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and non-profit companies.  We handle business matters from choosing the appropriate entity for a business startup to handling corporate documents, contracts, disputes, and employment matters throughout the life of your business. Our attorneys also handle many different types of business litigation, from simple collection matters to complex litigation in state and federal courts. We will help you manage the risks and deal with the legal issues that are a part of a thriving, growing business.
Business Planning and Related Services:

  • Choice of Business Entity
  • Entity Restructuring
  • Succession Planning
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Purchases and Sales of Businesses
  • Opportunity Shifting to Younger Business Owners
  • Structuring Gifts and Sales of Business Interests
  • Corporate Governance
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Family Law

Our firm handles a full range of family law matters including adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity, custody, and support. Family law matters are emotional and difficult issues and we take the time to inform you of your rights and obligations in a caring manner. We will give you guidance you need to make the important decisions for you and your family. Our priority is to protect your interest and keep you informed every step of the way.

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Criminal Law

Our firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases, including minor infractions and misdemeanors and the most serious felony indictments, such as, driving while intoxicated (DWI/DUI), drug possession, narcotics sales, theft, white collar fraud, embezzlement, arson, and aggravated assault.  In all cases, our firm will aggressively defend your rights.  We will work to ensure the evidence against you is collected and preserved in a legal manner and your constitutional rights are upheld.  We also fight to provide you a fair trial and appeal any errors committed by the court or its participants.

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