Emergency Legal Action to Stop Harm or Preserve Your Rights
Some legal problems can’t wait. When a business partner threatens to misuse your confidential information, when a competitor tries to sabotage your contract, or when a former employee violates a non-compete clause, you may need more than just damages. You need immediate court intervention. At Williford Law, we help individuals and businesses across Texas obtain injunctions and other forms of equitable relief to prevent ongoing or irreparable harm.
Whether you need to stop misconduct, freeze assets, or enforce specific performance, we are ready to act fast.
What Is Equitable Relief?
Unlike monetary damages, equitable relief is a court-ordered remedy that requires a person or business to do — or stop doing — something. It’s used when money alone can’t fix the problem.
Common Types of Equitable Relief in Texas:
| Remedy | Description |
| Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) | Emergency order to stop harmful conduct before a full hearing |
| Preliminary Injunction | Long-term order issued after trial to stop the conduct permanently |
| Permanent Injunction | Long-term order issued after trial to stop conduct permanently |
| Specific Performance | Court order requiring a party to follow through with a contract (e.g., real estate sale) |
| Declaratory Judgment | Court clarification of rights and obligations under a disputed legal relationship |
| Constructive Trust or Disgorgement | Forcing wrongdoers to return ill-gotten gains or hold assets for your benefit |
These remedies are available in both commercial and personal disputes, depending on the facts and urgency.
When Should You Seek an Injunction?
You should consider filing for injunctive relief when:
- Someone is actively breaching a non-compete, non-solicit, or NDA
- A competitor is misappropriating your trade secrets
- A business partner is freezing you out or diverting funds
- A seller is trying to back out of a real estate transaction
- A person is using your likeness, image, or brand without permission
- Irreparable harm will occur if you wait for a final judgment
Courts are more likely to grant equitable relief when the harm is immediate, ongoing, and cannot be fully undone by money.
Legal Requirements for Injunctive Relief in Texas
To obtain a TRO or injunction in Texas, you generally must show:
- A valid legal right or contract
- A threat of imminent, irreparable harm
- That you are likely to succeed on the merits of your case
- That the harm outweighs any damage to the defendant
- That the injunction serves the public interest (if applicable)
We build evidence-backed motions that meet these standards — and present them swiftly and effectively in court.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Rapid response and emergency motion experience
- In-depth knowledge of Texas civil procedure and injunctive relief standards
- Strategic litigation for high-stakes commercial and personal disputes
- Clear communication, risk assessment, and litigation planning
We don’t wait for the damage to be done — we move quickly to stop it before it gets worse.
