| Another Trial Victory-
Sep 28, 2011 |
| Scott Cain and Scott Riddle successfully argued a breach of contract case before a jury in Glen Rose, Texas. A waste management company had contracted with Cain & Associates' client to haul trash from a dump station to a landfill for a set amount over a period of time. The waste management company terminated the contract early citing various reasons. Cain presented evidence and argued that the company's reasons were pretext to support bringing the contract work in house. The jury agreed, and returned a verdict of $325,000.00. "The jury followed the evidence and watched the witnesses carefully," Cain said. "and in the end, they said that when you contract to do something, you have to honor your committments. If they other side decideds to appeal, we will be ready to fight to uphold the jury's decision."
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| Cain & Associates support local sports-
Sep 02, 2011 |
| Cain & Associates is flying new Cleburne Yellowjacket flags in support of Cleburne High School sports. " We've gotten a great response to the flags and have also received great comments about them," said CABC President Deanna King. "It's been a wonderful thing to see our community get behind the Jackets. It's great to see our community spirit come together," said Scott Cain. Cain & Associates has joined many other local businesses in showing their support of the community.
Source: Cleburne Times Review, September 2, 2011, front page |
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| An appellate victory-
Aug 26, 2011 |
| Cain & Associates attorneys Scott Cain and Mark Hines successfully argued the appeal of a jury trial in a will contest and real estate case. After a successful jury trial, the Waco Court of Appeals affirmed all portions of the jury verdict in the case styled, In Re Estate of Ward. The appeal dealt with both technical procedure as well as substantive probate and real estate issues. "We are obviously pleased and very happy for our client," said Scott Cain.
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| Scott Riddle Joins Firm-
Aug 01, 2011 |
| Scott Riddle joins Cain & Associates. "We are excited that Scott is bringing his litigaiton experience to our practice," said Scott Cain, managing partner. "Scott's tenacity will be an asset to our clients." Scott is a graduate of Baylor University law school. At Baylor, Scott was a member of a nationally ranked mock trial team. He also brings real life litigaiton experience from his experience at a litigaiton defense firm in Houston, Texas.
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| Cain recieves highest rating from peers-
Jul 10, 2011 |
| Cain & Associates founder, Scott Cain, received the highest rating of AV-Preeminent from Martindale Hubbell. The rating is based upon peer review. "I am honored and humbled to receive this rating," Cain said, "especially knowing that it is based upon other attorneys' perspective of my performance as a lawyer."
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| Another Appellate Victory-
Jun 14, 2011 |
| Scott Cain and Mark Hines successfully handled the appeal of a probate proceeding. The Amarillo Court of Appeals agreed with Cain and Hines and affirmed a probate court in allowing the admission of a will to clear title to real estate. The Contestant had complained that the will was not offered timely. At trial, the will was admitted because the delay in offering the will for probate was not the fault of the applicant who offered the will as soon as the will was discovered. The applicant first discovered his stepfather's will in his mother's safe deposit box after the mother had passed away. Cain and Hines argued that while the deceased mother failed to timely offer the will for probate, the failure should not be attributed to her son since he had no way of knowing about the will until he discovered it in the safe deposit box. The Court of Appeals agreed, with Cain, Hines and the trial court.
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| Selected #1 lawyer and #2 law firm for second straight year-
Feb 27, 2011 |
| Readers of the Cleburne Times Review selected Scott Cain as Johnson County's number 1 lawyer for the second year in a row. The voters also selected Cain & Associates as the number 2 law firm for the second year in a row. Each year, the Cleburne Times Review asks its readers to select the best busineses in Johnson County in the Reader's Choice awards.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Another Successful Jury Verdict-
Oct 06, 2010 |
| A Jury returned a favorable verdict following a trial over the validity of a will and a lost deed. Cain & Associates attorneys Scott Cain and Mark Hines aserted that a will executed by the mother of the firm's client was the result of undue influence by the client's step-father. The jury agreed. "This was an emotional trial," said Cain, "but the jury listened to the facts and justice prevailed." The jury also found that the decedent had executed and attempted to deliver a deed for the family farm to the firm's client and awarded attorneys' fees to the client.
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| Hines to serve as finance chairman for local Boy scouts-
Sep 20, 2010 |
| Cain & Associates attorney Mark Hines was elected to serve as the Finance Committee Chairman for the Santa Fe boy scouts. "As an eagle scout, Mark understands the benefits scouting offers," Scott Cain said.
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| Another Large Verdict-
Sep 13, 2010 |
| Scott Cain secured a trial verdict of almost $2.5 million dollars on behalf of his client in a lawsuit involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty. The judgment included findings of breach of contract, breach of a partnership agreement, multiple breaches of fiduciary duty and an award of punitive damages. "Texas law has harsh penalties for those who betray trust and confidence," Scott said, "and justice was delivered today.
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| Cain & Associates support community event-
May 27, 2010 |
| On May 22, 2010, Cain & Associates partner Scott Cain organized a community wakeboard event. "The event, held last weekend at Lake Pat Cleburne, strives to involve area children in wakeboarding and other water activities in a safe environment," stated Cleburne Times Review reporter Matt Smith. The event, designed to provide teenagers with professional wakeboard coaching, included 312 participants. "We were pleased with the turnout and very pleased that a lot of area students had the opportunity to learn to wakeboard from world class professional wakeboarders," Cain said.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Ground Breaking on New facility-
May 09, 2010 |
| The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce held a ground breaking ceremony for the new facilities of Cain & Associates. The new office building will be located at 508 N. Ridgeway in Cleburne. Joining the Chamber of Commerce were several elected officials.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Peter Branca joins Cain & Associates-
Apr 26, 2010 |
| Native Texa Peter Branca joins Cain & Associates as an associate attorney. "We are excited about the litigation and trial experience Peter brings to the firm," said Scott Cain. "Peter has the right blend of academic execellence with real life experience that will provide our clients with tremendous representation." Peter graduated magna cum luade from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor of Science and was a leader during his tenure at Texas Wesleyan Law School. He is no stranger to the courtroom, bringing trial experience with him. He is also actively involved in his community and church. "We look forward to our clients getting to know Peter and seeing firsthand what he brings to our team."
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| Cain & Associates Receive Top Awards in 2010 Readers' Poll-
Feb 28, 2010 |
| Johnson County residents selected Scott Cain as the number one attorney in Johnson County and Cain & Associates as the number two law firm in the 2010 Reader's Poll. "it has been a privilege to call many Johnson County residents our clients in 2009," Cain said, "and it is an honor to be selected as the No. 1 lawyer and the No. 2 law firm for 2010." The Reader's Poll is a survey conducted by the Cleburne Times review where its readers select the best of many different industries. This is the second year in a row Cain was listed as one of the best in Johnson County.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Cain & Associates Sponsor CASA 5K Race-
Dec 09, 2009 |
Cain & Associates was one of the sponsors for the first annual "Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K" race. Johnson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) serves children within the county by filling the gap that is often left in legal proceedings involving neglected and abused children. CASA volunteers often ensure the well being of children caught in the middle of CPS pending cases. Many times, the CASA volunteer may be the only consistent aspect of a child's life during the difficult period of a court case or investigation.
The race boasted more than 300 participants according the the Fort Worth Star Telegram. "Thank you to everyone who came out and supported" the race. Sponsors like Cain & Associates made the fundraiser a possibility. One of the race's winners, Tyler Bullard, donated his winnings back to CASA.
Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram |
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| Attorneys Address Retired School Teachers-
Nov 17, 2009 |
| Scott Cain and Mark Hines spoke to the Johnson County Retired School Employees Association regarding estate planning and probate issues. During the symposium, Cain and Hines discussed the importance of a well thought out estate plan and the two fielded questions from the teachers. Six of Scott Cain's grade and high school teachers were present. "I am so proud of the education these dedicated teachers provided me and my peers," Scott said, "It was a pleasure to help give something back to such an important group."
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Appeal Dismissed-
Nov 16, 2009 |
| Neighbors of historic North Anglin Street in Cleburne petitioned to keep alcohol sales out of a laundry mat located in a residential neighborhood. "They expressed concerns about public drinking, traffic, parking and safety of children." When the county judge agreed with the neighbors and denied the permit, the store's owner appealed by filing suit with the district court and suing three of the neighbors. After Cain & Associates took on representation of the neighbors, the store owner dismissed the appeal.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Hines joins Leadership Cleburne-
Nov 01, 2009 |
| Mark Hines is attending Leadership Cleburne, a program designed to assist members attending in developing local leadership skills while learning the heritage of Cleburne and Johnson County. "I look forward to not just learning about the rich heritage of Cleburne, but also to being a part of it," said Mark Hines.
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| Another Successful Appeal-
Oct 15, 2009 |
| Scott Cain successfully defended a positive trial court award in the Houston Court of Appeals. In a dispute over mineral reservation language in a deed, Scott successfully defended a mineral owner who was sued over a deed that reserved the minerals. The trial court granted partial summary judgment, and the case went to a jury trial. During the process of selecting a jury, the plaintiff's attorney dropped the remaining claims and Scott secured an award of attorneys' fees for his client from the judge. Scott handled the appeal which ultimately affirmed the favorable trial judgment.
Source: Houston Court of Appeals, Dist. 1 |
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| Another Jury Trial Victory-
Apr 30, 2009 |
| Scott Cain successfully defended a client sued over a boundary line dispute. "Despite the sometimes complicated documents, our jury understood the issues and delivered justice," Cain said after hearing the unanimous jury verdict.
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| Cain voted a top Johnson County Lawyer-
Mar 30, 2009 |
| Johnson County residents voted Scott Cain one of the top three lawyers in Johnson County in the Cleburne Times Review 2009 Reader's Choice. "I am truly honored by the trust and confidence the Times Review readers have placed with me and our law firm," said Scott Cain.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Attorneys donate to CASA of Johnson County -
Oct 24, 2007 |
| Cain helped raise money for the Johnson County Court Assisted Special Advocate (CASA) by driving race cars in the annual Courthouse Speedway Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. Cain raised funds for CASA to help train volunteers that assist abused and neglected children involved with Child Protective Services. Each year, Cain helps raise funds many children’s charities and hospitals. “Children are our future, it is only right that we help preserve and protect their future,” Scott Cain said.
Source: Cleburne Times Review |
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| Residents pack city hall over plat issue-
Jun 28, 2007 |
"Cleburne attorney Scott Cain, representing several homeowners living near the planned development, said the plat did not meet the ordinance's requirements because it is vague and lacks specificity...'Higher density plus decreased property values equals certain disaster,' Cain said."
Scott Cain had successfully defeated the measure before the planning and zoning committee, thus requiring a super-majority to overturn the planning and zoning decision.
Source: Cleburne Times-Review |
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| Military group honors firm -
Sep 15, 2006 |
| Cain and another attorney was awarded the rare Seven Seals Award for their support of the troops and military reservists. The award was in recognition of Cain’s “work supporting area National Guardsmen and Reservists.” “We appreciate the ability to do what we do. We wouldn’t be able to in other countries, but because of the brave men and women who serve our country, we have the ability to go into a free court system. We’re very humbled by this award, but, we’re just doing our part,” Scott Cain told a Times Review reporter.
Source: Cleburne Times-Review |
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| Scott Cain, volunteer of the year-
Feb 22, 2006 |
| Scott Cain recieved the Volunteer of the Year award at the annual awards banquent of the Johnson County Republican Party.
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| Jury Finds fraud in anti-trust lawsuit-
May 01, 2003 |
Scott Cain successfully argued a Texas Antitrust lawsuit before a Johnson County, Texas jury. After approximately seven hours of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict in excess of $800,000.00. The case dealt with former partners of a telecommunications business and the former partners’ computer software provider. After the partnership split, the software provider continued to provide services to both former partners.
Cain argued that one partner and the computer software provider agreed to charge the other partner a higher price for the software services. Scott Cain told Shirley McKee, reporter for the Cleburne Eagle News, “If you don’t believe the democratic process works, just go to the courthouse and watch our jurors perform their duties.” The Cleburne Times-Review referred to the case as a major judgment. Cain’s client told Lowell Brown, reporter for the Cleburne Times-Review, “It’s been a long time coming, and it’s very gratifying to have 12 of my peers decide whether I was right or wrong. They decided I was right, and it feels good.”
Source: The Cleburne Eagle News |
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| A whole lot of money-
Mar 24, 2003 |
| Scott Cain handled a lawsuit for oil investors before a Johnson County, Texas jury. The result was just under one million dollars. Cain represented gas well investors who entrusted the gas well operator to pursue a prior lawsuit against a cement company. The cement company had cemented in the well during a process known as a suicide squeeze. The operator settled the underlying case for $600,000.00, but reported to the investors that the settlement was only $407,000.00. The jury awarded $192,000.00 along with attorneys fees and punitive damages. Scott Cain told Lowell Brown, reporter for the Cleburne Times-Review, “We had a great jury.”
Source: Cleburne-Times Review |
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| Cain Helps Drive Donations-
Dec 15, 2000 |
| As part of an Arlington tradition, Scott Cain helped collect donations for the Arlington Christmas Samaratans/Goodfellow Fund. "Decked out in a Santa hat, Scott Cain volunteered his time collecting donations." Jennifer W. Sanchez of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reported. Amidst the background of chilly winds and the rustle of leaves, Scott and others raised money for a local charity dedicated to help those less fortunate.
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| Businesses Should Take a Proactive Approach-
Nov 17, 2000 |
| "Whether you are a large or small company, customer complaints are part of business. How you handle those compaints can determine whetehr the complaint turns into a lawsuit." Scott Cain, writing as a guest columist in the Fort Worth Business Press. In addressing customer complaints, Scott went on to state that businesses should be prepared to "act quickly," "contact a lawyer," not "rest on your laurels," and "forget the blame game." Scott said that quickly establishing a strategy can often overcome costly litigation when done correctly.
Source: Fort Worth Business Press |
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