Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Highland Village, TX
The Brotherton Law Firm is an innovative full-service transactional/litigation law firm dedicated to prioritizing client needs. Based in Highland Village, Texas, we specialize in business, energy, insurance, family law, transportation, environmental, construction, real estate, and administrative law. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys emphasize proactive dispute resolution, leveraging diplomacy and deep statutory knowledge to minimize litigation. When court intervention is necessary, our seasoned litigators deliver robust defense or prosecution of claims.We maintain a client-first ethos by promptly addressing concerns, offering cost-effective solutions, and maintaining transparency across complex legal matters. Our team's technical expertise in niche areas like environmental law, pipeline negotiations, and condemnation cases reinforces our authority in representing corporate and individual clients across Texas and beyond.
Services
Business Law
Insurance Defense
Family Law
Energy Law
Environmental Defense
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Law
Administrative Law
Mediation Services
Appellate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional law.
- Our proactive strategies prevent disputes through tailored risk management solutions.
- Attorneys hold unique expertise in energy sector negotiations and environmental law.
- We maintain 24/7 client accessibility and transparent communication practices.
- Proven success in high-stakes cases, including condemnation proceedings and insurance defense.
What people say
Resolved complex litigation
Tenacious legal representation
Successful easement defense
Prompt communication
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business legal services from entity formation to dissolution. Our attorneys draft complex contracts, handle mergers and acquisitions, and negotiate commercial leases. With experience in both transactional work and litigation, we guide clients through corporate governance issues, partnership disputes, and regulatory compliance matters across various industries.
Environmental Defense
Our environmental law practice defends businesses in Superfund, RCRA, and Clean Water Act cases. We represent clients in regulatory compliance matters, underground storage tank disputes, and environmental remediation projects. Our unique background includes environmental consulting experience and teaching environmental law at multiple universities.
Family Law
Handling over 1000 cases in 30 years, we manage divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and property division matters. Our attorneys apply specialized techniques for volatile cases while focusing on achieving favorable outcomes for families facing complex legal challenges.
Construction Litigation
We resolve construction-related conflicts involving contract disputes, mechanic's liens, and OSHA citations. Our services cover transactional work through litigation for contractors, subcontractors, and developers facing delays, defects, or safety regulation violations during project execution.
Real Estate Law
The firm handles real estate transactions, title disputes, zoning issues, and condemnation cases. With extensive experience in land development and serving as court-appointed special commissioners, we protect clients' property interests through transactional guidance and courtroom advocacy.
People
William J. Brotherton
Founding Attorney
Admitted to Texas Bar since 1994, with environmental engineering background. Teaches environmental law, serves as court-appointed special commissioner, and represents tribes in energy policy matters. Over 25 years legal experience.
Shawn M. Brotherton
Attorney
Specializes in probate, real estate, and appellate law. Graduated from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Manages firm's title office and drafts complex legal motions with demonstrated success in summary judgment motions.
Steven J. Manderfeld
Attorney
Licensed since 2007, focuses on civil rights and oil & gas law. Combines practical business experience with legal practice. Successfully litigates cases in both state and federal courts across Texas.
Questions
What areas of law does Brotherton Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on business law, insurance defense, family law, energy litigation, environmental law, construction disputes, real estate transactions, and administrative law matters.
How does the firm approach dispute resolution?
We prioritize proactive negotiation and mediation while maintaining litigation readiness for complex cases requiring courtroom advocacy.
Can the firm handle multi-jurisdictional legal matters?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed in Texas and North Dakota with experience handling cases across state lines through strategic partnerships.
What distinguishes your energy law practice?
Our unique experience includes pipeline negotiations, OSHA defense, and representing energy clients in environmental regulatory compliance cases.
How do you communicate case developments to clients?
We maintain transparent communication through regular updates via phone, email, and in-person meetings as required by case complexity.
