Upton Mickits Heymann - Corpus Christi, TX

Premier Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, and Banking Counsel

Established in 1996 by veteran trial attorneys James W. Upton and Kevin F. Mickits, and strengthened by partner John Heymann, Upton Mickits Heymann has earned a distinguished reputation for competence, responsiveness, and integrity across South and Central Texas. Headquartered in Frost Bank Plaza at 802 N Carancahua St Suite 450 in Corpus Christi, with an additional office in San Antonio, the firm serves financial institutions, real estate developers, commercial enterprises, healthcare professionals, and property owners. When organizations need to hire an attorney with deep courtroom experience and pragmatic problem-solving abilities, this firm delivers focused representation built on a client-first philosophy.

Commercial Litigation and Business Dispute Resolution

Navigating commercial disagreements requires decisive legal intervention and thorough preparation. The firm business litigation lawyers represent plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts:

• Breach of Contract and Commercial Claims: Enforcing complex commercial agreements, partnership covenants, shareholder contracts, and vendor obligations.
• Construction Litigation: Defending general contractors, property developers, and design professionals in structural defect claims, mechanic lien actions, and delay disputes.
• Consumer and DTPA Defense: Defending commercial clients against alleged violations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and consumer protection regulations.
• Corporate Governance and Business Disputes: Resolving internal partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes, and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

Banking Law, Creditors Rights, and Financial Transactions

The firm maintains an extensive banking and financial institution practice, counseling national banks, regional lenders, and credit unions across Texas:

• Commercial Lending Documentation: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial promissory notes, loan agreements, security instruments, and deeds of trust.
• Creditors Rights and Collections: Representing financial institutions in commercial debt recovery, note enforcement, and collateral repossession proceedings.
• Bankruptcy and Workout Negotiations: Guiding secured lenders through Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, automatic stay relief, and troubled debt restructurings.
• Regulatory Lending Compliance: Advising commercial lenders on compliance with the Texas Consumer Credit Code and federal lending statutes.

Labor, Employment Defense, and Real Estate Law

Upton Mickits Heymann provides strategic counsel to employers and commercial property owners facing evolving legal landscapes across South Texas:

• Labor and Employment Defense: Counseling businesses on employment contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, workplace discrimination, and wrongful termination disputes.
• Commercial and Residential Real Estate: Advising property owners, purchasers, and landlords on commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, title matters, and commercial lease contracts.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution: Offering seasoned mediation and early neutral evaluation services led by credentialed attorney mediators to resolve civil disputes outside of trial.

Established Coastal Bend Presence and Client-Focused Service

With prime offices in Corpus Christi and San Antonio, Upton Mickits Heymann provides seamless legal support throughout Nueces County, Bexar County, and neighboring jurisdictions. Corporate leaders and individuals seeking to find a lawyer for complex litigation or commercial transactions benefit from prompt communication, thorough case evaluations, and seasoned courtroom advocacy.