Jack Ternan
Ternan Law Firm, PLLC
Jack Ternan's practice includes extensive experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, arbitration, appeals and appellate, corporate litigation, real estate litigation, breach of contract, open government litigation, partnership / business divorce disputes, and other civil litigation. Mr. Ternan also has experience in advising businesses and individuals on how to resolve or settle disputes without litigation. Jack Ternan grew up in Plano, Texas, where he currently resides with his wife and sons. Prior to starting the Ternan Law Firm, Mr. Ternan was a partner at Bickel & Brewer, now known as Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. He has been named a “Texas Rising Star” in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 by Texas Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service.
Mr. Ternan is Chair of the Finance Council at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church and, in 2012, Mr. Ternan was the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 8.
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Hotel and Hospitality Litigation
- Federal Civil Forfeiture
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
I only accept contingent fees on commercial cases. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I typically charge on an hourly or flat fee basis.
- Texas
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- 5th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Attorney
- Ternan Law Firm, PLLC
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- Partner
- Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors
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- Bickel & Brewer became Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors in June 2015.
- Partner
- Bickel & Brewer
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- Associate
- Bickel & Brewer
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- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. (2007) | Law
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- Activities: Student Bar Association, Texas Review of Law and Politics, Internship at the Supreme Court of Texas, Texas Federalist Society
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- Georgetown University
- B.A. (2004) | Government and History
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- Activities: Chair, Georgetown University Student Association; Secretary, Georgetown College Academic Council; Philodemic Debate Society
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- Rising Star
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Collin County Bar Association
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- State Bar of Texas # 24060707
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- Website
- Firm website
- Q. If I own a C-corp, and I see another competitor advertising on AdWords using my business name verbatum, what can I do?
- A: Yes, this is trademark infringement.
- Q. Can Majority of the shareholders dissolve their company. 55% to 45%. Two owners equal 55%, 1-45%. This is in Texas.
- A: It depends on how the company is structured, but generally shareholders cannot dissolve a corporation, only the board of directors can do that.
- Q. I made an oral contract, a free favor. I was unable to do the task. Am I at risk in court?
- A: You are always at risk if you do not answer a lawsuit.
