Self-dealing and conflicts of interest
Transactions that benefit an insider or related business while placing the company’s interests at risk.
Business & Fiduciary Litigation
Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Company Fraud
You trusted them with the business. Now you need answers.
When business authority is used for personal gain, the damage can reach far beyond the balance sheet. Farrell Legal Group helps businesses and owners address suspected self-dealing, diverted assets, and deceptive conduct.
Serving The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, and clients across Texas.
When trust becomes a liability
Business misconduct can hide in plain sight.
We examine the relationships, agreements, and financial records to help you understand what happened, which duties may apply, and what comes next.
Disputes we handleRecognize the conflict.
Recognize the conflict.
Understand your options.
Diversion of company assets
Company money, property, or resources transferred or used for an insider’s personal or separate business interests.
Diverted business opportunities
Customers, contracts, or opportunities redirected to a competing venture or another insider’s separate business.
Concealed business transactions
Undisclosed payments, related-party arrangements, or incomplete information about significant company dealings.
Business fraud and misrepresentations
False statements or concealed facts involving business transactions, company finances, or the use of invested funds.
Financial records and accountability
Unanswered questions about accounting records, insider payments, missing assets, or how company funds were handled.
How we helpFind the facts.
Find the facts.
Pursue accountability.
A practical strategy begins with the duties at issue, the transactions involved, and the immediate concerns for the company and its owners.
Meet the team- 01
Understand the duties
Review the roles, relationships, and agreements that define the obligations at issue.
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Trace the conduct
Examine financial records and transactions to understand how company funds, assets, and opportunities were handled.
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Pursue a resolution
Evaluate negotiation and litigation options based on the circumstances.
Representative matter
Tracing company funds and diverted business.
This example describes one matter and does not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts. Responsible attorney: Maureen Farrell, Farrell Legal Group PC, The Woodlands, Texas.
A minority member of a family technology company sought our help after company money and clients were diverted into a co-owner’s separate businesses. Our team reviewed bank records, accounting ledgers, and emails to trace the transactions.
The court entered an injunction restricting insider payments and requiring accountings, and dismissed counterclaims against our client on summary judgment. The underlying claims remained pending for trial following those interim rulings.
Procedural statusThese were interim rulings. The underlying claims remained pending for trial following those rulings.
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Questions about
your dispute?
A free initial consultation gives you a chance to explain the situation and discuss whether the firm may be a fit.
View all FAQsWhat should I bring to an initial consultation?
Start with a brief timeline, the names of the people and companies involved, and a general description of your concerns. Our team can explain which company agreements, financial records, or communications would be useful to review.
Does every dispute require a trial?
No. A dispute may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or another agreed process. We assess those options while preparing for litigation or arbitration when the matter requires it.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. The initial consultation is free and carries no obligation. Fees for any representation are a separate matter and would be addressed before an engagement.
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