Resolving Disputes. Winning Trials
At Sprouse Shrader Smith, litigation is not an afterthought, it’s at the heart of what we do. Our trial lawyers represent individuals, businesses, and institutions in complex, high-stakes disputes across Texas and throughout the United States. Whether the goal is to try a case to verdict, resolve it strategically before trial, or preserve victory on appeal, Sprouse delivers clear-eyed advocacy backed by deep courtroom experience.
Litigation can be frustrating, time-consuming, stressful, and expensive. Having a qualified team to counsel you and fight for your interests is imperative.
A Team Built for the Courtroom
Our litigators are seasoned advocates who have tried cases before juries, judges, and arbitrators in state and federal venues. We approach every case with the mindset that it may go to trial and prepare accordingly. That preparation drives favorable settlements, persuasive arguments, and credibility with courts and opposing counsel alike. When you hire a Sprouse litigator, you send the message to the other side that you are serious and willing to take your case to trial if a resolution cannot be reached.
Areas of Focus
Sprouse Shrader Smith’s trial lawyers handle a broad range of disputes, including:
- Commercial & Business Litigation – Contract disputes, business torts, disputes between owners, fiduciary claims, and unfair-competition matters
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death – Injury or death resulting from another’s negligence *** this needs to link to the personal injury page***
- Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith – Complex property, casualty, and liability coverage disputes that can arise when your insurance company doesn’t hold up its end of the bargain
- Real Estate & Construction – Title issues, development disputes, landlord-tenant, breaches of contract, partition suits, and litigation involving defects in residential, commercial, and industrial properties
- Oil, Gas, & Energy – Lease disputes, royalty claims, and surface-use litigation
- Employment & Labor – Non-compete enforcement, discrimination defense, and wage-and-hour actions
- Probate & Fiduciary Litigation – Will contests, trust disputes, and prosecuting or defending claims against executors and trustees
- Condemnation – Government or private company acquisition of private lan
Strategic Thinking. Relentless Execution
Our philosophy is simple: understand the facts, know the law better than anyone else in the room, and present the case in a way that makes sense to real people. From the first filing to the final argument, Sprouse lawyers focus on building a narrative that wins—in negotiations, in hearings, and in front of judges and juries.
Local Strength. Statewide Reach
With offices in Amarillo, Austin, and across Texas, Sprouse Shrader Smith combines Panhandle practicality with statewide reach. Our lawyers appear regularly in Texas state courts, federal district courts, and arbitration forums, and we frequently coordinate with national counsel on matters involving Texas law or Texas venues.
Trusted by Clients, Respected by Courts
Clients turn to Sprouse Shrader Smith for one reason: results. We pride ourselves on trial readiness, attention to detail, and the ability to simplify the complex. From early case assessment to verdict and appeal, we fight hard, think strategically, and deliver the advocacy our clients deserve.
