Worrell, Durrett & Jaynes, P.C. is primarily a litigation firm that practices in the following areas:

..- Personal Injury ....................- Defective Products / Product Liability
..- Professional Malpractice ...........- Real Estate Litigation / Homeowner & HOA Disputes
..- Medical Malpractice..... . . . . . .- Business Litigation (shareholder disputes, etc.)
..- Estate Litigation........... . ....-- Land Use / Zoning / Local Government
..- Construction Litigation.............- Automobile and Truck Accidents.
..- Breach of Contract. . . . . . ,.... - Divorce

Click on each of the links to learn more about some of the cases WDJ has won or settled in each of the above categories.

Personal Injury
Wrongful death claims stemming from coal mine explosion..
Representation for head injuries caused by icy slip-and-fall on apartment sidewalk.
Representation for injuries stemming from dangerous conditon on a golf course.
Representation for injuries resulting from dog mauling.

Professional Malpractice
Legal malpractice regarding the establishment of health insurance plan.
Legal malpractice for representation of a personal injury client.
Legal malpractice regarding lawsuit involving complex ranching operation.
Defense of a client from attorney's claim for additional fees.

Medical Malpractice
Prosecuted defective back fusion surgery claims.
Prosecuted claims stemming from birth defect caused by doctor and hospital neglect.
Prosecuted claims for child paralysis stemming from misuse of implant during surgery.
Prosecuted claims for brain injury during chiropractor manipulation.
Prosecuted claims of nursing home negligence resulting in the death of a resident.

Estate Litigation
Beneficiaries’ inheritance protected when ranch was inherited.
Prosecuted claims of disinherited heirs in trust / will contest.

Construction Litigation
Construction defect suit for house built on hydrocompactive soil.
Protecting the interests of owners and builders in the construction of high value residences.
Mechanic liens filed by subcontractors and material providers.
Lawsuits contesting the costs associated with the construction of home.

Contract Disputes / Breach of Contract
Dispute between buyer and seller from purchase of a motel/restaurant.
Disputes following the purchase/sale of commercial business.

Defective Products / Product Liability
Product Liability class action against major auto manufacturer for unsafe design.
Product Liability suit against ambulance manufacturer for unsafe design.

Real Estate Litigation / Homeowner & HOA Disputes
Developers' easement protected against city claims.
Litigation to protection of ranch owners’ rights upon sale of property to developers.
Boundary disputes (adverse possession / Rule 105 actions).
Represenation of homeowners negotiating / litigating with HOA / COA boards.

Business Litigation / Shareholder Disputes
Disputes between partners upon dissolution of a business.
Disputes involving claims of breach of fiduciary duties / duties of care / fraud between members of LLCs and Partnerships.
Disputes involving claims of oppressive conduct / self dealing between shareholders of closely-held corporations.
Real Estate partnership dissolution to protect the partners’ capital contribution.

Land Use / Zoning / Local Government
Representation before local government bodies / at public hearings regarding land use proposals.
Represenation of citizen group organizing to watchdog area developments.

Automobile and Truck Accidents
Serious injuries resulting from high speed collisions.
Head, neck and back injuries resulting from low speed collisions.
Wrongful death resulting from collisions / collisions with large vehicles.
Multi-car collisions.
Semi-tractor trailer and commercial vehicle collisions.

Divorce
Experience with dissolution cases for professionals with sizeable marital assets / businesses investments.
Experience with complex issues of property division.
Experience proving representation both at Hearings and on appeal.
Experience with complex child custody and child support cases.