Practice areas
Civil law practice areas in Dallas
Direct access to your attorney, Shayan Elahi, for injuries, business disputes, workplace harassment, and mediation.
Texas clients meet at our Dallas office on LBJ Freeway. Florida clients meet with Shayan by phone or video. There is no Florida office.
Most people do not arrive knowing what kind of case they have. They arrive with a crash report, a letter from a collector, or a manager who will not stop. Start with what happened. We will work out which area of law it falls under.
Shayan Elahi has practiced law since 2004. He has worked as plaintiff’s counsel and as defense counsel, so he has seen a dispute from both sides of the table.
Personal injury
Hurt because someone else was careless. We look at what happened, who is responsible, and which insurance applies.
- Slip and fall injuries on someone else’s property
- Dog bites and other animal attacks
Car accidents
Crashes on LBJ Freeway, I-35E, US 75, and the roads in between. We deal with the insurers and track the deadlines.
- Crashes caused by drunk or distracted drivers
- Rideshare crashes involving Uber or Lyft drivers
Medical malpractice
Harm caused by a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider.
- Misdiagnosis or a missed or late diagnosis
- Birth injuries to a mother or baby
Business law
Contracts and disputes between owners, partners, and companies.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Disputes between owners, partners, and companies
Civil litigation
Lawsuits in civil court, whether you are bringing the claim or answering one.
- Breach of contract
- Property and real estate disputes
Sexual harassment
Harassment at work and the choices Texas and federal law give you. Agency deadlines are short.
- Hostile work environment
- Retaliation for reporting harassment or supporting a coworker’s complaint
Mediation
Business and family disputes settled at a table with a neutral mediator, instead of at trial.
- Contract disputes
- Divorce
Arbitration and ADR
An arbitrator hears both sides and makes a decision, which is usually binding, much like a judge.
- Other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as arbitration
- Mediation keeps the outcome in your hands. Arbitration hands it to a neutral.
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.”
Legal help for what happened to you
Many problems cross lines. Tell us the facts, and we will sort out the law.
A case review does not create an attorney-client relationship.