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Our trusted attorneys have been providing effective solutions in business law and insurance defense for over 25 years.
Building Trust In Every Legal Partnership
At Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, our skilled attorneys focus on building strong, long-lasting attorney-client relationships. We listen, taking the time needed to answer questions and learn about the legal needs of each individual and business. Our lawyers listen and take the time to answer questions to meet our client’s needs. We desire to help our clients navigate complex legal issues through open communication to help our clients build, succeed, and problem solve. It is our firm belief that every client has a voice and we are in this together, and your success is ours.
Taking this approach allows us to better understand our clients, while also building their trust and confidence that our lawyers have the necessary experience and knowledge to effectively resolve their legal challenges.
In addition, our clients know that if they need our legal assistance in the future, we will be here to help.
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Helping Clients One Case At A Time
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Protecting Clients’ Interests And Rights With Solid Legal Advice
As experienced business law lawyers, we work to ensure that businesses operate smoothly and within legal boundaries. We understand the various regulations and standards that businesses must follow to maintain compliance and avoid disputes. We provide critical guidance on these matters, offering advice on issues ranging from contract negotiations to intellectual property protection. By leveraging our litigation and negotiation skills, we can help individuals and companies mitigate risks and focus on growth and success.
If you need solutions related to insurance or transportation law, these are the areas we are known for. We also provide steadfast representation in personal injury cases, such as car accidents and wrongful death. If you are facing a residential or commercial construction or real estate law issue, we can help find an effective resolution that meets your needs.
In addition, our law firm’s Dallas branch, led by attorney Karl W. Koen, has earned a reputation for strong trial advocacy and representation for businesses in the oil and gas, trucking, and construction industries.
We have successfully taken on leading plaintiff firms not only in Dallas, but nationwide, representing nationally known businesses. Attorney Koen provided defense representation in one of the largest land-based oil rig accidents of all time and one of the most catastrophic trucking accidents in Texas.
Empowering You With Our Knowledge
Navigating business partner disputes: when to mediate vs. litigate in Texas
Discovering that you are locked in a severe business partner dispute in Texas can jeopardize everything you have worked to build. Whether you are dealing with a classic business deadlock (where a 50/50 partnership is paralyzed by disagreement) or suspecting an...
Resolve a partnership dispute without a costly Texas trial
Partnership conflicts can escalate fast. A disagreement over distributions, decision authority or exit terms can freeze operations, spook lenders, or trigger competing legal filings. A strategic path towards resolution exists, one that can protect cash flow and...
Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 Texas Super Lawyers List
GKBK is proud to announce that three of our attorneys — Geoffrey Binney, Rachel Vulpitta, and Karl Koen — have been selected to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in Texas are recognized by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters...
Resolving business disputes: When to fight and when to settle
In the busy world of business, disagreements are common. These disputes can be about contracts, intellectual property, or partnership terms. How you handle them can impact your business’s future. Litigation is one option, but deciding when to pursue it and when to opt...
5 important clauses to include when drafting business contracts
The terms of a business contract make the parties negotiating accountable to one another. They potentially have the option of taking legal action if necessary to enforce the contract or address any issues. It is therefore critical to address key matters within a...
3 tips for minimizing liability during construction projects
Construction projects range from new residential buildings and remodeling projects to the erection of skyscrapers in downtown urban centers. Construction work has the potential to be very lucrative for the individual professionals performing different tasks and the...
Navigating business partner disputes: when to mediate vs. litigate in Texas
Discovering that you are locked in a severe business partner dispute in Texas can jeopardize everything you have worked to build. Whether you are dealing with a classic business deadlock (where a 50/50 partnership is paralyzed by disagreement) or suspecting an...
Going Above And Beyond For Our Clients
At Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, we truly care about your business, your family and your well-being. Legal issues of any kind can be stressful, frustrating and ultimately life-changing. That’s why we take a personalized approach with each client we represent.
Our lawyers are available to clients in Dallas, The Woodlands and throughout Montgomery County, Harris County and North Houston, as well as the rest of Texas.
Call Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, at 281-868-4050 or complete our online contact form to get in touch with one of our attorneys. We offer free consultations for personal injury cases.
