Tortious Interference Claims

Claims of tortious interference require a nuanced understanding of tort and contract law. Dunnam & Dunnam lawyers are experienced in navigating the issues presented by tortious interference litigation. Claims of tortious interference can affect all aspects of a business. Attorneys at Dunnam & Dunnam prepare for trial without ever looking back.

 

To establish a claim for tortious interference with prospective business relations, the plaintiff must show the following:

 

(1) a reasonable probability that the parties would have entered into a business relationship;
(2) an intentional, malicious intervention or an independently tortious or unlawful act performed by the defendant with a desire to prevent the relationship or with the knowledge the interference was likely to occur as a result of its conduct;
(3) lack of privilege or justification for the defendant’s actions; and
(4) actual harm or damages suffered by the plaintiff as a result of the defendant’s interference.

 

To show tortious interference with an existing contract, the plaintiff must show:


(1) the existence of a contract subject to interference;
(2) a willful and intentional act of interference;
(3) that the act was a proximate cause of the plaintiff’s damages; and
(4) actual damage or loss.

 

Tortious interference lawyers in Central Texas are:

Carolina Truesdale

Carolina Truesdale

Carolina G. Truesdale graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law, Cum Laude, where she discovered her passion for serving families during difficult times.

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Mason Dunnam

Mason Dunnam

Mason Dunnam won his first jury trial the day after becoming licensed to practice law. He became a lawyer to fight for the little guy.

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Eleeza Johnson

Eleeza Johnson

Eleeza Johnson has been a member of Dunnam & Dunnam since 2015 and is currently designated as Of Counsel.

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Gerald Villarrial

Gerald R. Villarrial

Gerald Ray Villarrial has an important goal – to be remembered as someone who cared about people and changed lives through his skill as an attorney.

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Jim Dunnam

Jim Dunnam

Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco.

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Merrilee L. Harmon

Merrilee L. Harmon

Merrilee Harmon is a Family Law specialist, Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1985.

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Vance Dunnam, Jr.

Vance Dunnam, Jr.

Vance Dunnam, Jr. Vance Dunnam, Jr., was born in Waco, Texas, on September 5, 1953, where he has lived most of his life. He graduated

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Vance Dunnam

Vance Dunnam

VANCE DUNNAM Vance Dunnam’s 70-year career was a testament to his unyielding commitment to his clients and passion for the law. He practiced law until he passed away at

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