By Zeke Moya, Partner at Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, LLP Introduction: Texas Finally Embraces Early Dismissal Before 2013, Texas civil litigation lacked a mechanism to efficiently dispose of baseless claims early in a case. Motions to dismiss were limited, and parties often had to endure discovery and a full summary judgment process before meritless pleadings could be challenged. Out-of-state clients—accustomed to Federal Rule 12(b)(6)—frequently expressed disbelief. That chan

A year ago, I bet on myself and transitioned to Roerig Oliveira & Fisher, LLP to build my own team and plant a flag. This year stretched my marketing muscles, brought meaningful wins for clients, and reinforced the value of relationships and a team I can count on. Looking ahead to 2026. Ever forward.

October 30, 2025 – Thirteenth Court of Appeals Issues Favorable Ruling in Chapter 74 Case Attorney Zeke Moya of Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, LLP successfully represented a local hospital in both the trial court and on appeal, securing a full dismissal with prejudice in a slip-and-fall lawsuit after the Thirteenth Court of Appeals ruled the claim constituted a Health Care Liability Claim (HCLC) under Texas law. Case Overview The plaintiff, a patient referred for aquatic therapy,

On June 6, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued a 5-4 opinion in Leibman v. Waldroup , No. 23-0317, a closely watched case testing the boundaries of the Texas Medical Liability Act (TMLA). At issue was whether a physician’s conduct—authoring letters for a former patient supporting the need for a service animal—constituted a “health care liability claim” (HCLC) subject to the procedural requirements of Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The Court said no

By Zeke Moya, Trial Counsel for Petitioner in Renaissance Medical Foundation v. Lugo On May 23, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision in Renaissance Medical Foundation v. Lugo , addressing whether a nonprofit health organization (NPHO) can be held vicariously liable for the alleged negligence of its employed physician. I had the honor of serving as trial counsel for the petitioner, Renaissance Medical Foundation, in this pivotal case. The Core Leg

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