Legal Protection When a Third Party Disrupts Your Business or Personal Contracts
Contracts are only as effective as the parties who honor them. When a third party intentionally disrupts a valid agreement between you and another person or business, Texas law provides a cause of action for tortious interference with contractual relations. At Williford Law, we help clients in [City] and across Texas protect their contracts, reputations, and revenue streams when interference causes real financial harm.
If someone has wrongfully caused a deal to fall apart — or intentionally influenced another party to breach their agreement with you — we can help you pursue accountability and compensation.
What Is Tortious Interference with Contract in Texas?
Tortious interference occurs when a third party intentionally and improperly causes one party to breach or fail to perform under an existing, valid contract.
To succeed in a claim under Texas law, you must generally prove:
- There was a valid, enforceable contract between you and another party
- The defendant knew about that contract
- The defendant intentionally interfered with the contract
- The interference caused actual damages
Unlike breach of contract claims, tortious interference targets outsiders who had no right to involve themselves in your agreement, such as competitors, ex-partners, vendors, or former employees.
Common Examples of Tortious Interference
| Scenario | Interference Tactic |
| Business Contract | Competitor convinces your client to break an exclusivity deal |
| Employment Contract | Former employee poaches staff or customers in violation of a non-compete |
| Vendor Agreement | Supplier breaches your deal after being pressured by a third party |
| Real Estate Deal | Another buyer uses false claims to sabotage your purchase contract |
| Professional Services | A third party spreads false information that causes a client to back out of your services |
Whether the interference was done maliciously, deceptively, or simply out of self-interest, Texas law protects your right to contractual performance.
Damages You May Be Entitled to Recover
A successful tortious interference claim in Texas may allow you to recover:
- Actual damages – Lost profits, lost contracts, and other quantifiable harm
- Consequential damages – Harm to business relationships or future opportunities
- Punitive damages – If the conduct was intentional, egregious, or involved fraud
- Injunctive relief – To prevent ongoing interference or unfair competition
- Attorney’s fees – In some cases, under parallel claims or equitable principles
At Williford Law, we will evaluate your contract, document the interference, and build a strong case for full recovery.
Related Claims We Often Pursue Together
Tortious interference often overlaps with:
- Breach of contract
- Fraud or negligent misrepresentation
- Defamation or business disparagement
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Unfair competition under Texas common law
We tailor each case strategy to pursue all available legal theories and maximize leverage in negotiations or court.
Why Williford Law?
- Experienced civil litigation counsel with a focus on high-impact business disputes
- Knowledgeable in contract enforcement and business tort law
- Strategic and trial-ready — prepared to litigate or resolve your case effectively
- Responsive communication and clear risk analysis throughout your case
We act quickly to protect your rights and aggressively pursue those who intentionally cause business harm.
