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Herman Howry & Breen L.L.P.
Takes on Transit Giants Across Texas

Leveraging experience gained from a successful verdict for Longhorn Railway in its suit against Capital Metro of Austin two years ago, another contractor of Capital Metro, Agent Systems, Inc., has called upon Herman Howry and Breen for assistance. Read More


Recent Case Successes
for Herman Howry & Breen LLP

Gas Royalty Dispute - Representing a major natural gas company, Tim Herman tried this two-week gas royalty case to judgment. Plaintiff was a Fortune 500 company seeking $10.5 million. Tim achieved total victory with plaintiff receiving nothing.
Breach of Water Rights Agreement - Randy Howry successfully negotiated the resolution of a water development partnership dispute. The water development project continues to be implemented in Burleson and Milam Counties.
Construction Defects - Sean Breen secured over $700,000 in a settlement fee for a homeowner whose home had construction defects.
Sexual Harassment - Sean Breen and Scott DeShazo secured a confidential settlement for former employees of an international investment company who were sexually harassed.
Commercial Lease Dispute - Sean Breen and Lisa Clute secured a jury verdict and judgment for client in resolution of a commercial lease dispute.
Intellectual Property - Tim Herman and Lisa Clute resolved through arbitration a $3 million dispute involving the ownership of intellectual property and minority partner claim against management.
Business Dispute - Sean Breen secured a million dollar-plus judgment for a client in a healthcare business dispute.

 

 

All Three Partners, Herman, Howry and Breen Named
Super Lawyers

Associate Scott DeShazo Chosen as
Texas Rising Star

Herman Howry & Breen L.L.P., is pleased to announce that not only have partners Tim Herman, Randy Howry and Sean Breen been named as “Texas Super Lawyers” for 2004, but also associate Scott DeShazo has been named a “Texas Rising Star.” Read More


Sean Breen
Named to 2004 Austin Business Journal Best of Business and Corporate Law

We are pleased to announce that Sean Breen has been named to the 2004 Austin Business Journal Best of Business and Corporate Law selection in the area of Commercial Litigation. Read More


Partner Sean Breen Shares Wisdom on how to avoid litigation in article published in the May 21 st issue of the Austin Business Journal.

Attention to Details and Thoughtful Management Strategies
are Key to Protecting Your Company from Lawsuits

by Sean Breen, Attorney at Law

There is nothing more gratifying for an entrepreneur than to grow a great idea into a solid business. However, what I have seen happen again and again is that while all the energy, time and funding is poured into the conception and follow-through of the idea, the seemingly less-important issues such as proper legal set-up and administrative organization are over-looked. Read More



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Firm Expands
Resources and Expertise with
Addition of Houston Lawyer


John Hempfling


Born and raised in Austin, John Hempfling always knew he’d come home one day. So when the opportunity to join one of the best groups of trial attorneys around presented itself in December of 2003, he knew he couldn’t pass it up. Read More


Herman Howry & Breen L.L.P.
Helps Habitat for Humanity Surpass
their Goal with Golf Tournament Fundraiser

In May 2004, Herman Howry & Breen L.L.P. helped sponsor the Austin Habitat for Humanity Home on the Green Golf Tournament which exceeded its goal to finance the building of a new home for a local partner family. Read More
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