When it comes to commercial litigation, a trial victory — to paraphrase Winston Churchill — may not be the end or even the beginning of the end, but rather the end of the beginning.

Judgments in commercial lawsuits are often subject to lengthy appeals. A complex case can often take over a year to resolve in Texas intermediate courts, and a further appeal to the Texas Supreme Court is likely to follow, which can take years to reach final resolution. The appeal process can mean significant additional expense for all parties involved and add further economic stress to claimants.  Likewise, law firms representing the client on a full or partial contingency also must wait to recoup their fee, which remains at risk until the judgment is paid.

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