Practice Areas
Our Denton County office has over 40 years of combined experience representing clients at trial and on appeal in both state and federal court. Our Denton attorneys are qualified to represent clients whether they are the plaintiff or the defendant in a broad-range of cases.
Board Certified in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, Brian and Scott combine distinguished expertise with a personal approach. If you have been sued, threatened with a lawsuit, or wish to pursue a case against someone else,
contact us for a consultation to evaluate your case. If you or your business is involved in a legal dispute, visit our
business litigation page for guidance.
Litigation
Denton attorneys R. Scott Alagood and BrianT. Cartwright represent clients at trial and on appeal in both state and federal court. R. Scott Alagood and Brian T. Cartwright are qualified to represent clients whether they are the plaintiff or the defendant in a broad range of cases. If you have been sued, threatened with a lawsuit, or wish to pursue a case against someone else, you can contact us for a consultation to evaluate your case.,
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Law
Denton County attorney R. Scott Alagood is board certified in Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Scott represents individuals and businesses regarding buying and selling all forms of real estate, including undeveloped land, improved properties, mixed-used developments, and commercial development. Scott also handles all manner of real estate issues, including easements, foreclosures, restrictive covenants, homeowner’s association issues, condominium declarations, property management, boundary disputes, and general real estate litigation. For more information, visit our
real estate page.
Personal Injury Litigation
With Board-certification in Personal Injury Trial Law, Brian T. Cartwright represents Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s in cases regarding medical malpractice (e.g., negligence of physicians, nurses, dentists, hospitals, chiropractors, physical therapists, etc.), nursing home negligence, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, toxic torts, automobile accidents, products liability, work-related injuries, dangerous premises conditions (e.g., pools, apartment complexes, restaurants, malls, department stores, parking lots/garages, inadequate security, etc.), and dangerous animals (e.g., dog bites, etc.).
Business and Construction Law
Contractors, owners, architects, and engineers rely on us for negotiating and preparing construction contracts and other documents, and providing strong and effective representation in construction litigation. Denton attorney R. Scott Alagood's construction law practice is built upon decades of experience in commercial litigation and business transactions.
Condemnation/Eminent Domain
R. Scott Alagood has over 15 years of experience dealing with residential and commercial real estate issues, including construction, land development and small business representation, Scott Alagood has capably represented both landowners and governmental entities in all phases of the condemnation process, from preliminary negotiations to final jury trials.
Residential and Commercial Leasing
Individuals and businesses count on R. Scott Alagood regarding virtually all aspects of leasing residential and commercial real property, including negotiating and drafting leases, reviewing and interpreting lease provisions, and litigating lease disputes and other tenancy litigation. Lease agreements can be confusing and complex for any type of property -- R. Scott Alagood makes sure his clients enter their lease fully informed and favorably positioned.
Corporate Law
R. Scott Alagood and Brian Cartwright represent clients in virtually all areas of business law, including: litigation; formation and dissolution of corporations, partnerships and other business entities; buy-sell agreements; contracts; and disputes among shareholders, officers, directors, and partners. A business client should be treated no different than an individual, and our corporate clients appreciate the personal approach we provide at every stage of representation.
General Civil Practice
Denton attorneys R. Scott Alagood and Brian T. Cartwright are qualified to represent clients in a range of legal areas. Regardless of whether the issue is specifically discussed herein, if you need assistance with virtually any civil matter, we can help.
Insurance Law
Denton attorneys R. Scott Alagood and Brian T. Cartwright of Alagood & Cartwright, P.C. represent individuals and business clients in a broad range of consumer matters, including litigation, deceptive trade practices, fraud, and breach of contract. Our firm also represents clients who are involved in disputes with their insurance companies, whether the company is refusing to pay proper claims, failing to pay claims on a timely basis, violating the
Texas Insurance Code, or breaching its duty of good faith and fair dealing.
Landlord and Tenant Law
R. Scott Alagood represents landlords and tenants in the full range of landlord-tenant matters, including forcible entry and detainer actions, wrongful retention of security deposits, damage claims, and other litigation that may arise during the landlord-tenant relationship. Litigation can be equally damaging to the financial security of either party --Scott Alagood is experienced in seeking innovative, cost-effective paths to dispute resolution.
Commercial / Banking Law
Denton attorneys R. Scott Alagood and Brian T. Cartwright represent a number of financial institutions in a broad-range of matters, including real estate loans; litigation; UCC issues; financial privacy issues; and subpoenas served by criminal investigators, litigants, and the IRS.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Permits and Licenses
Utilizing Denton County attorney R. Scott Alagood's background and experience before state boards and commissions, Alagood & Cartwright, P.C. represents potential licensees and permittees in the preparation and filing of licenses and permit applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages, as well as assisting clients with permit and license issues before the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Wills and Probate
Brian T. Cartwright represents clients in need of Wills, Medical Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Declaration of Guardianships, Durable Powers of Attorney, and other instruments. Our firm also represents clients by admitting wills to probate, opening estates when no will exists, determining a decedent's legal heirs, and other probate matters. Alagood & Cartwright, P.C. understands the emotional difficulty in handling wills and probate issues, and strive to minimize unnecessary disputes while ensuring decisive resolution of your legal matter.