Boutique Litigation Firm Specializing in Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage & Defense
OUR VISION
At Gire Law Group PLLC, we strive to redefine the client experience with warmth, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to achieving outstanding results. Our vision is simple yet profound: to be more than just legal advisors, but trusted partners on your journey to resolution and triumph. We understand that each client and each case is unique, deserving of tailored strategies and holistic solutions. With this ethos guiding our every endeavor, we aspire to cultivate enduring relationships built on trust and transparency.
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Central to our vision is the relentless pursuit of excellence in every facet of our work. We measure our success not merely by the cases won or deals closed, but by the tangible impact we make in the lives of those we serve. From complex litigation to intricate transactions, our team approaches each challenge with a fervent dedication to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients. We take pride in our track record of delivering exceptional results, driven by a potent blend of legal acumen, strategic foresight, and unwavering advocacy.
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As we look to the future, our vision remains steadfast and resolute. We are committed to continuously raising the bar, setting new standards of excellence, and pioneering innovative approaches to the legal practice.
ABOUT US
NADIA I. GIRE
SENIOR MEMBER
Representing everyone from Ben & Jerry’s to the Louis Dreyfus Company, Nadia I. Gire’s broad range of experience lends to her bright litigation career. In her ten-plus years as an attorney, Ms. Gire has tried cases in state and federal courts yielding extremely favorable results for her clients, from zero-dollar defense verdicts to hundred-million-dollar resolutions. Ms. Gire’s trial and arbitration experience includes a number of complex, multi-party matters and weeks-long federal jury trials.
Her practice includes business and commercial disputes, as well as broad-based insurance coverage litigation and first and third-party insurance work. Ms. Gire has been named a Texas SuperLawyer and BestLawyer in the field of insurance coverage since 2019 and has represented clients in several high-profile insurance coverage suits nationwide.
Regardless of whether her client is a Fortune 500 company or an individual, Ms. Gire devises a litigation plan based on individualized client needs—advising through each step of the process from start to finish.
Ms. Gire earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law.
Outside the office, Ms. Gire volunteers and serves on boards for non-profit organizations including The Baylor Teen Health Clinic, Texas Children’s Hospital, The Landing, Risala Foundation and Women in the Law Committee of the State Bar of Texas.
Practice Areas
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Commercial Litigation
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Insurance Litigation & Coverage
Certifications
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Mediation & Arbitration; The Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution
Distinctions & Honors
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Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, 2017 – Present
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Nomination presented to only top 1/3rd of 1% of Texas attorneys
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Best Lawyers in America, 2023– Present
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Ones to Watch
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Texas SuperLawyers, 2019 – Present
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Insurance Coverage
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State Bar of Texas, Women in the Profession Committee
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Board of Directors, 2016 – Present
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Leadership SBOT, State Bar of Texas
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Class of 2016 – 2017
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South Asian Bar Association of Texas, 2012 – Present
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Board of Directors, 2015 – 2021
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The Landing
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Advisory Board, 2018 – Present
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Risala Foundation
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Advisory Board, 2015 – Present
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PRACTICE AREAS
Gire Law Group is more than a litigation firm; we are trial attorneys dedicated to achieving decisive verdicts and advantageous settlements for our clients.
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Our commitment to hands-on trial practice distinguishes us in the legal landscape, ensuring that our clients benefit from our extensive courtroom experience. Developed through direct trial involvement, our attorneys possess an intimate understanding of courtroom dynamics and excel at adapting strategies as cases evolve.
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At Gire Law Group, our trial readiness extends to settlement negotiations, where we craft strategies grounded in realistic assessments of all parties' positions and through the appellate process working with preferred appellate counsel. Our reputation for being trial-ready often leads to more favorable settlements, as adversaries recognize our commitment to serving our clients' best interests.
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Our comprehensive services cover a wide array of legal areas, including:
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Appellate
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Commercial disputes, such as corporate governance, breach of contract, and antitrust
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Securities and financial services litigation
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Business torts
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Data privacy and cybersecurity breaches
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Class actions and mass torts
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Product liability
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Defamation
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Criminal defense and government investigations
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Intellectual property
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International arbitration
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Officer and director liability
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Professional liability
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Real estate and land use
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Securities and financial services
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Transportation
From the inception of contract negotiations to the final stages of project close-out and dispute resolution, Gire Law Group offers comprehensive support across a spectrum of construction projects, ranging from small-scale endeavors to expansive developments nationwide. Blending our deep understanding of the construction industry with legal proficiency, we craft pragmatic and impactful solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
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At Gire Law Group, we advocate for clients across all sectors of the construction industry, including:
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Owners/Developers
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General Contractors
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Construction Managers
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Suppliers
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Subcontractors
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Architects
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Engineers
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Land Surveyors
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Inspectors
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Insurers
Gire Law Group possesses a wealth of expertise to offer premier representation to insurers embroiled in intricate coverage and bad faith disputes across personal and commercial lines insurance. Our proficiency extends to navigating the complexities of first-party and third-party policies with precision and depth.
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Our legal team boasts a distinguished history of serving as national coordinating counsel, local counsel, or lead counsel in some of the nation's most significant cases. This track record underscores our firm's capacity to handle complex and high-stakes matters with poise and effectiveness.
We understand the critical importance of addressing matters with a sense of urgency while ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic foresight remain paramount.
Gire Law Group also handles third-party insurance defense claims including general liability claims, personal liability matters (homeowners and rental insurance) and auto liability claims (personal, commercial and motor carrier).
Oil & Gas
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Gire Law Group provides comprehensive corporate, regulatory, and litigation services tailored to upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas clients. We assist exploration and production (E&P) companies, oil field service companies, vendors, suppliers, gathering and pipeline companies, refineries, and investors in completing transactions, securing land and access rights and negotiating operational agreements.
Renewable Energy
At Gire Law Group, we boast experience in the realm of renewable energy, encompassing onshore and offshore wind, solar, hydroelectric, biofuels, and battery storage systems. We proudly represent a diverse clientele including utility companies, renewable and clean energy developers, manufacturers, investors, lenders, and energy consumers. From inception to fruition, our firm assists renewable and clean energy projects through comprehensive services, including negotiating sophisticated commercial contracts, navigating federal and state government incentives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging in agency outreach.
At Gire Law Group, we possess an unparalleled depth of expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of insurance coverage issues for insurers, spanning both first-party and third-party matters. Our dedicated coverage team has a proven track record of successfully representing clients with multi-million dollar stakes, delivering impressive outcomes within expedited timelines providing coverage advice to insurers, brokers, third-party administrators, contractors, subcontractors and others.
We understand that every case is unique, and our approach reflects this understanding. Working closely with each client, we provide meticulous analysis, a comprehensive legal framework, and a nuanced understanding of the opposition and relevant jurisdiction. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we effectively communicate coverage matters to our clients, fostering clarity and facilitating informed decision-making.
Our extensive knowledge encompasses the evaluation of virtually all lines of insurance, including the review of multiple policies, claims, losses, jurisdictions, and layers of coverage. From the initial notice of loss to declaratory judgment actions through appeals, our team is deeply involved at every stage of coverage actions, offering strategic counsel in the ever-changing coverage landscape with analysis comprised of current case law and decisions.
At Gire Law Group, we recognize that insurance coverage issues demand prompt and precise resolution. With our depth of experience and unwavering dedication, we stand ready to protect our clients' interests and achieve favorable outcomes in even the most complex of cases.
Gire Law Group’s coverage practice areas include:
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Property Coverage
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Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage
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Complex Litigation Coverage
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Cyber Risk and Technology
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Transportation
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Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
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Strategic Risk Coverage
Gire Law Group brings extensive trial and litigation experience to the table, adeptly handling a wide array of issues pertinent to the transportation and trucking industry. The Firm is deeply immersed in advocating for the trucking industry, offering robust defense representation to transportation brokers, carriers, freight carriers, insurers, public entities, and long and short haul truckers engaged in interstate and intra-state transportation.
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At Gire Law Group, we prioritize staying abreast of developments within the transportation industry, whether for small fleets, large fleets, or owner-operators. Through ongoing education, seminars, and rigorous review of case law and statutes, our firm remains at the forefront of industry trends and legal advancements. From ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to navigating accident reconstruction, Engine Control Module (ECM) challenges, and negligent hiring and retention—we possess the requisite knowledge and expertise to address your needs effectively and efficiently.
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Attorneys have significant experience in automobile liability disputes ranging from personal to commercial and motor carrier lines, easily handling uninsured/underinsured motorist cases as well as special investigations/fraud investigation and litigation.
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MEDIATION
Mediation is a cost-efficient, effective, and confidential avenue for resolving disputes while sidestepping the burdensome complexities and uncertainties often associated with litigation.
Nadia earned her certification in mediation from The Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution in 2011. Nadia brings a wealth of experience to mediation, steeped in her knowledge of insurance litigation and coverage, thus allowing her to navigate intricate multi-party actions. She also utilizes her background in commercial litigation where she has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. Nadia’s adept handling of such matters has consistently yielded remarkable outcomes, navigating parties through a fair and efficient mediation process.
Nadia offers virtual and in-person mediation statewide.
If you are considering mediation or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to: info@GirePLLC.com for immediate availability and information or fill out the form in our “Contact” section.
PAYMENTS AND RATES
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Half Day Mediation Session $500.00 (per party)
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Full Day Mediation Session $1,000.00 (per party)
MEDIATION TOOLS
The Power of Bracketing in Mediation
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When parties in a mediation find themselves entrenched in disparate positions, with neither willing to budge, resulting in a deadlock, enter bracketing—a conditional offer designed to catalyze movement. The idea is simple, one party will propose a substantial adjustment to X if, in return, the other party reciprocates with a corresponding adjustment to Y. In essence, progress from one side hinges upon reciprocal movement from the other.
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Why Bracket?
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Bracketing is useful for a myriad of strategic purposes, some of which include the following:
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Breaking Stalemates: When negotiations stall in a cycle of reactive posturing, bracketing disrupts the impasse and fosters progress.
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Facilitating Settlement Discussions: Bracket exchanges provide mediators with insight into each party's “end game,” facilitating candid discussions about settlement prospects.
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Signaling Settlement Positions: Bracketing enables parties to communicate desired endpoints while safeguarding against commitment until reciprocal movement is assured.
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Accelerating Negotiations: Acceptance of a proposed bracket—perhaps with minor revisions—propels the case towards resolution, bypassing incremental moves and expediting the settlement process.
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Sustaining Engagement: Ultimately, by reigniting parties' commitment to the settlement process, bracketing mitigates frustration, diffuses tension, and rejuvenates hope.
Bracketing in Action
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For example, a scenario where the plaintiff demands $300,000 while the defendant offers $50,000. The plaintiff might propose descending to $200,000 contingent upon the defendant ascending to $100,000, creating a bracket of $200K/$100K. In response, the defendant may counter with a proposal for the plaintiff to decrease to $150,000 if the defense increases to $75,000, resulting in a counter-bracket of $150K/$75K.
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While these brackets may initially appear irreconcilable, they demonstrate crucial insights. The plaintiff suggests a settlement landing zone between $200,000 and $100,000, while the defense indicates a landing zone between $150,000 and $75,000. Calculating the mid-points of these brackets reveals potential convergence: the plaintiff may signal willingness to settle around $150,000 while the defendant hints at $112,500. By “bracketing the brackets,” parties may find themselves only $37,500 apart. Considering the mid-point of the mid-points ($18,750) unveils a potential resolution between the parties.
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A Practical Tip
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To wield brackets effectively, adept calculation of mid-points is indispensable. A simple mathematical trick—adding the bracket endpoints and halving the total—yields the mid-point. For instance, in a $250,000/$175,000 bracket, the mid-point is $100,000.
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Conclusion
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While brackets may not suit every mediation or negotiation, they represent a potent tool for overcoming impasses and revitalizing progress in mediation. When skillfully employed, bracketing can serve as a linchpin for achieving mutually beneficial resolutions.
CONTACT
GIRE LAW GROUP PLLC
OUR ADDRESS
Physical Address:
5825 Schumacher Lane | Houston, Texas 77057
Mailing Address:
5535 Memorial Drive, | Suite F423 | Houston, Texas 77007
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Email: info@GirePLLC.com
Tel: (713) 424-1290
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
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