One of the questions we hear most often is:
“Do I have a good case?”
Unfortunately, there is rarely a simple yes-or-no answer.
Every dispute involves legal, factual, financial, and practical considerations. Before recommending litigation—or accepting representation—we carefully evaluate whether pursuing a lawsuit is likely to provide meaningful value to the client.
Not Every Wrong Requires a Lawsuit
Many people believe that if someone has acted unfairly, a lawsuit is automatically the next step.
In reality, litigation should usually be the last option, not the first.
Our goal is not simply to file lawsuits. Our goal is to help clients make informed decisions.
Sometimes that means recommending litigation.
Other times it means negotiating a settlement, pursuing another remedy, or advising that litigation is unlikely to accomplish the client’s objectives.
The Questions We Ask
Every case is different, but our evaluation typically includes questions such as:
- What happened?
- What evidence exists?
- Can the claim be proven?
- What damages resulted?
- Are there applicable legal claims?
- What will litigation likely cost?
- What practical outcome is the client hoping to achieve?
The answers to these questions often determine whether litigation is appropriate.
Looking Beyond the Legal Issues
A technically valid legal claim does not always make good business sense.
We also consider practical factors such as:
- The complexity of the dispute
- The anticipated time involved
- Whether experts may be required
- The costs of litigation
- The likelihood that litigation will produce a meaningful benefit to the client.
These considerations help clients make informed decisions before investing substantial time and expense in a lawsuit.
Why We Are Selective
Nunis & Associates intentionally accepts a limited number of matters.
That allows us to devote direct attorney involvement to every case we accept.
It also allows us to be candid with prospective clients. If we do not believe litigation is the right solution, we will say so. While that is not always what someone hopes to hear, we believe honest advice at the beginning of a case is better than unrealistic expectations later.
Experience Matters
Having represented Texans in civil litigation for decades, we have learned that successful representation begins long before a lawsuit is filed.
Careful investigation, realistic expectations, and thoughtful strategy often have a greater impact on the outcome than simply filing suit as quickly as possible.
Final Thoughts
Every lawsuit involves risk. Every lawsuit also involves opportunity.
The key is determining whether the likely benefits justify the costs and whether litigation is the best path toward achieving the client’s objectives.
That evaluation is one of the most important services we provide our clients before a case is ever filed.
