Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Houston Business & Personal Injury Law Firm
Massey Law offers experienced legal advice, guidance, and representation to small and mid-sized businesses throughout Texas. Founded by commercial litigation attorney Dwaine M. Massey, who has practiced law since graduating from The University of Texas School of Law in 1994, the firm specializes in business litigation and personal injury cases. With over 25 years of legal experience, Dwaine combines a deep understanding of the law with a background in accounting and economics, enabling him to analyze financial statements and metrics critical to both business and personal injury clients. The firm has earned recognition for excellence, including being rated by Texas Super Lawyers, board certification in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and an AV* rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Massey Law focuses on business litigation issues such as breach of contract, business torts, non-compete agreements, and partnership conflicts, while also representing clients in personal injury cases involving wrongful death, vehicle accidents, and insurance disputes.The firm emphasizes client-centered service, transparent communication, and cost-effective strategies tailored to each client's needs. By prioritizing thorough preparation and aggressive representation, Massey Law ensures clients understand their options and the implications of their decisions. The firm's commitment to excellence has resulted in successful outcomes for clients, including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Located in Houston, Texas, Massey Law serves clients across the state, providing dedicated counsel and relentless representation in complex legal matters.
Services
Business Litigation
Personal Injury
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Business Fraud
Partnership Disputes
Insurance Disputes
Wrongful Death
Vehicle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in business litigation and personal injury law
- Attorney with certified public accounting background for financial expertise
- Board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability
- Proven track record with multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
Associations and certifications
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Avvo
- American Board of Trial Advocates
What people say
Hard work and due diligence
Very attentive attorney
Intelligent and thorough
Best lawyers in Houston
Excellent job
Services
Business Litigation
Massey Law provides strategic business litigation services for Houston companies facing complex legal disputes. With over 25 years of experience, the firm handles contract disputes, fiduciary duty breaches, fraud allegations, partnership conflicts, and commercial lease disagreements. Their approach combines aggressive courtroom representation with cost-effective negotiation strategies tailored to each client's specific needs. The firm's founder, Dwaine M. Massey, brings unique financial expertise from his certified public accounting background to analyze complex business transactions and damages.
Personal Injury
The firm represents clients in serious personal injury cases resulting from vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. Massey Law operates on a contingency fee basis, charging no upfront costs and only collecting fees after securing settlements. Their board-certified personal injury attorney leverages deep knowledge of insurance company tactics to maximize compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages while maintaining transparent communication throughout the legal process.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Massey Law specializes in fiduciary duty litigation involving trustees, corporate officers, and other fiduciaries. The firm handles cases of self-dealing, asset misappropriation, and conflict-of-interest violations, utilizing forensic accounting techniques to trace financial misconduct. With extensive trial experience, including over 25 jury verdicts, Dwaine M. Massey effectively pursues remedies like injunctive relief and financial restitution while maintaining Martindale-Hubbell's highest ethical standards.
Business Fraud
The firm represents Houston businesses in fraud investigations and litigation involving embezzlement, financial statement manipulation, and identity theft. Massey Law's approach combines forensic accounting analysis with strategic legal counsel to recover stolen assets and implement preventive measures. Their experience includes defending clients against Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations and navigating complex financial fraud schemes with a focus on minimizing business disruption.
Partnership Disputes
Massey Law resolves partnership conflicts through mediation, arbitration, or litigation when necessary. The firm handles disputes over profit distribution, decision-making authority, and breach of partnership agreements. With specialized knowledge of Texas partnership law, Dwaine M. Massey develops customized strategies to protect clients' interests while preserving business relationships where possible, drawing on his American Board of Trial Advocates membership expertise.
People
Dwaine M. Massey
Managing Member
Dwaine M. Massey is a board-certified business litigation attorney with over 25 years of trial experience. A former certified public accountant, he has tried more than 25 jury cases and received recognition from Texas Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell's AV rating, and Avvo's 10.0 Superb score. He specializes in complex business disputes and personal injury cases.
Questions
What types of business litigation cases does Massey Law handle?
Massey Law handles contract disputes, fiduciary duty breaches, business fraud, partnership conflicts, commercial lease disputes, and construction-related litigation cases for Houston businesses.
How does Massey Law approach personal injury cases?
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs, focusing on maximizing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and insurance disputes through aggressive representation.
What makes Dwaine M. Massey uniquely qualified?
His certified public accounting background combined with 25+ years of trial experience and board certifications in both civil and personal injury trial law provide unique financial and legal expertise.
What areas does Massey Law serve?
Primarily serving Houston, Texas, the firm represents clients across Texas in business litigation and personal injury matters.
What accreditations does Massey Law hold?
The firm has earned recognition from Texas Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, Avvo 10.0 Superb score, and board certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
How does Massey Law handle partnership disputes?
The firm uses mediation, arbitration, or litigation to resolve profit distribution conflicts, decision-making authority issues, and breach of partnership agreements while protecting business interests.
