Gardner Haas PLLC - Dallas, TX
Gardner Haas PLLC is a high-stakes business litigation boutique headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Established by veteran trial attorneys Michael S. Gardner and Eric P. Haas, the firm delivers agile, trial-tested advocacy in complex commercial disputes, corporate conflicts, and partnership breakups through innovative contingency and hybrid fee structures.
Strategic Commercial Litigation and Trial Advocacy in Dallas, Texas
When high-stakes commercial disputes arise, modern companies cannot afford bureaucratic inefficiency or inflated billable hours that deliver marginal results. Gardner Haas PLLC is a premier Dallas commercial litigation boutique located in Saint Ann Court in the Harwood District. Founded by seasoned trial lawyers Michael S. Gardner and Eric P. Haas after decades of practice at elite national litigation firms, the firm offers Fortune 500 corporations, private equity funds, real estate developers, and emerging entrepreneurs sophisticated courtroom muscle. The firm operates with a streamlined staffing model that focuses directly on courtroom strategy and trial readiness from day one. When corporate executives need a lawyer urgently to counter immediate contractual breaches, protect intellectual property, or prevent catastrophic financial exposure, this Dallas litigation team acts decisively.
Comprehensive Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Areas
Unlike conventional mega-firms that treat litigation as a protracted discovery process, Gardner Haas PLLC prepares every matter with the discipline and focus required to win before a judge and jury. If you are preparing to hire a lawyer to resolve high-value corporate conflict, the firm provides robust counsel across key practice areas:
- Business litigation lawyers: Prosecuting and defending complex business disputes, fraud allegations, tortious interference claims, breach of fiduciary duty actions, and multi-million dollar arbitrations.
- Contract lawyers: Enforcing and disputing high-stakes commercial agreements, master vendor contracts, non-competition agreements, licensing pacts, and purchase agreements.
- Commercial real estate lawyers: Representing property developers, institutional landlords, and commercial investors in development disputes, lease enforcement, construction defect actions, and title controversies.
- Business formation lawyers: Advising executive leadership on partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes, derivative suits, and corporate governance controversies.
- Alternative dispute resolution: Representing clients in complex mediations and binding arbitrations before major domestic and international dispute resolution tribunals.
- Hospitality and industry disputes: Litigating specialized management contract controversies, franchise disputes, and operational liability across national hospitality brands.
Distinguished Peer Recognition and Trial Excellence
The attorneys at Gardner Haas PLLC have earned prestigious professional accolades, including consistent honors from The Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation, rankings among Best Law Firms by U.S. News, selections to Texas Super Lawyers, and repeated recognition in D Magazine as Best Lawyers in Dallas. Founding partners Michael Gardner and Eric Haas have tried dozens of high-stakes disputes to verdict across Texas and federal courts nationwide. Their reputation for unyielding trial preparation frequently encourages adversaries to settle on highly favorable terms before trial.
Value-Driven Fee Models and Strategic Client Counseling
When businesses seek to find an attorney for complex litigation, alignment of interests is essential. Gardner Haas PLLC rejects rigid billable hour quotas, instead partnering with corporate clients through creative contingency fees, success-based fee arrangements, and predictable hybrid billing models. This innovative framework ensures that legal fees directly reflect tangible victories rather than procedural delay. With state-of-the-art trial technology and seasoned legal counsel, the firm serves clients across Dallas, Collin County, and throughout Texas. Contact Gardner Haas PLLC today to schedule an initial consultation and evaluate your business litigation matter.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant Harwood District of Uptown Dallas, a highly walkable area known for its upscale dining and corporate offices.
Building Location
Situated inside Saint Ann Court (Harwood No. 6), a sleek 26-story Class A office tower with a modern glass facade. It features the historic Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar on the ground floor and is close to The Samurai Collection museum.
Parking Details
Paid parking is available on-site inside the Saint Ann Court Parking Garage (occupying the first 11 levels of the building) with a clearance height of 7'0".
Public Transit
Served by McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) M-Line Trolley (Southbound); nearest stop is at McKinney & Olive (S).
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of Saint Ann Court. Head to the security desk and use the building's high-speed elevators to go to the 12th floor. The offices are located in Suite 1250.