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The cases cited above are a sample of the types of matters which were tried or appealed by the firm, and the results obtained. No representation or warranty is made regarding the outcome of any matter which may be undertaken.


July 11, 2007 - Neighbor wants house Moved

Client’s neighbor sued, claiming Client’s house was constructed in the wrong location, encroaching on the neighbor’s property. Neighbor wanted the house moved 13 feet to the east, at an estimated cost of morethan $100,000.00. After a one day trial, the court found in favor of Client.

March 28, 2007

Teri A Walter accepts position as President of the Association of WomenAttorneys.

January 29, 2007 - Slip and Fall; Apartment Stairway Negligence

Plaintiff slipped and fell on an apartment stairway, breaking her elbow,and sought in excess of $660,000.00 in damages. After a three day jury trial, the court awarded a judgment in the amount of only $10,575.16 against the firm’s client, the apartment complex.

December 7, 2006 - Home Remodeling/Mold Remediation.Deceptive Trade, Theft, Contract

Plaintiff made multiple claims against the firm’s client, a remodeling company, in connection with a contract to remediate mold and remodel Plaintiff’s house, seeking a total of $144,000.00 in damages. After a three day jury trial, the court found against Plaintiff and in favor of Client on all counts.

October 2, 2006 - Non-payment of sales taxes on computer software

After a one day trial, the court awarded judgment in favor of the firm’s client, a software vendor, in the amount of $1,745.97, plus attorneys fees,for unpaid sales taxes.

October 19, 2006 - Appeals Court Affirms Judgment on misplaced fence

Texas Court of Civil Appeals, 13 District, Affirms the judgment of the trial court in favor of the firm’s client, whose neighbor claimed to own apart of Client’s lot due to a fence which was not on the property line.

June 29, 2006 - House returned to Heirs

Texas Court of Civil Appeals, 13 District Reverses and Renders the decision of the trial court, resulting in the firm’s clients regaining ownership of property in Wharton County. Property had belonged to their grandmother, and was claimed by a stranger who received a deed from the grandmother’s Guardian, who deeded the property without court approval.

March 22, 2006

Teri A Walter elected President Elect of the Association of Women Attorneys.

March 15, 2005 - Unpaid Construction Costs

After a one day trial, the court awarded judgment in favor of the firm’s client, a construction company, the amount of $32,326.75 for unpaid construction costs.

March 23, 2005

Teri A Walter elected Treasurer of the Association of Women Attorneys.

December 1, 2005

Walter Law Firm, P.C. is Certified as a Woman-Owned Business by the Womens Business Enterprise Alliance.

November 2004 - Fence placement does not create ownership

After a 2 day jury trial, the court awards judgment in favor of the firm’s client. Client sought to regain possession of the property deeded to her, which her next-door neighbor claimed was hers due to a fence which was not placed on the property line.

June 1, 2003

M. Edward Burdzinski resigns to accept position as General Counsel ofTradition Bank.

August 1, 2001

The firms moves to new offices at Three Riverway, Suite 1800, Houston,Texas, to increase office space, amenities and client services.

January 1, 2001

Walter, Burdzinski & Company, P.C. is incorporated; initial shareholdersare Teri A. Walter and M. Edward Burdzinski.

August 25, 2000 - Pipe threading machine injury

Plaintiff sought damages of $50,000 due to a hand injury on a pipe threading machine. After a two day jury trial, the court finds that the firm’s client, Plaintiff’s employer, was not responsible for the injuries.

May 11, 2000 - Car Wreck

After a one day trial, the court awards a judgment of to the Plaintiffs inconnection with injuries they sustained in a car accident with the firm’s client. Plaintiffs had sought a total of $130,000.00, but received $7,500.00

March 2, 2000 - Engineering Negligence

After a one day trial, the court finds that the firm’s client, an engineering company, was not negligent in connection with a structural engineering inspection for the Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs had sought damages of $46,000.00 for loss of value and estimated repair costs for their home.

February 2, 2000 - Premises liability - injured in robbery

Plaintiff had sought damages of $31,000.00 for injuries suffered during a robbery at an apartment complex. After a three day jury trial, the court finds that the firm’s client, the apartment complex, was not responsible for the injuries.

June 22, 1999 - Home Inspector; Deceptive Trade

Plaintiffs sued a home inspector, along with the seller and real estate agent, alleging violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Plaintiffs alleged that the defendants had represented the foundation to be a slab; thefoundation was actually a pier & beam foundation, in which the sellers hadfilled the crawl space filled with concrete, and sought damages of $90,000.00. During the 2 day of a jury trial, the court awards a directed and verdict, finding no liability against the firm’s client, the home inspector.

April 21, 1999 - Contractual Child support from Estate

The Court of Civil Appeals holds that the firm’s client, mother of a child whose father was deceased, should receive contractual child support from the deceased father’s estate, in compliance with a court order entered before the father’s death.

January 1, 1997

Walter, Burdzinski & Company, L.L.P. begins serving clients from its offices at 3730 Kirby Suite 520, Houston, Texas, with partners Teri A.Walter and M. Edward Burdzinski



The cases cited above are a sample of the types of matters which were tried or appealed by the firm, and the results obtained. No representation or warranty is made regarding the outcome of any matter which may be undertaken.

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