Business Details
Your Trusted McAllen Legal Partner
Fryer & Hansen, PLLC is a McAllen-based law firm with decades of combined experience serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual clients. Our attorneys specialize in estate planning, commercial litigation, real estate, corporate law, and complex appellate matters, with a focus on Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy counties. We prioritize personalized service, leveraging our deep understanding of the Rio Grande Valley to deliver innovative legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.Our team's technical expertise, including engineering backgrounds, enhances our ability to handle construction law and water rights cases. We are committed to protecting client interests through responsive communication and a results-driven approach, whether representing families in guardianship matters or corporations in high-stakes litigation.
Services
Estate Planning
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate
Corporate Law
Water Law
Eminent Domain
Construction Law
Personal Injury
Administrative Law
Appeals
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience in South Texas courts.
- Our attorneys combine legal expertise with engineering and business backgrounds.
- We focus on personalized service tailored to Rio Grande Valley clients.
- We handle complex cases across multiple jurisdictions including Travis and Nueces counties.
- Our team provides responsive communication throughout the legal process.
Services
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our attorneys guide families through probate processes and incapacity planning while minimizing tax implications. With deep knowledge of Texas estate laws, we ensure your assets and loved ones receive proper protection through customized legal strategies.
Commercial Litigation
Our firm represents businesses in contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and complex commercial litigation. We handle cases involving employment matters, shareholder disagreements, and business torts. With trial experience in state and federal courts, we develop strategic solutions to protect our clients' financial interests while maintaining operational continuity during legal proceedings.
Real Estate
We assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions, title issues, and property disputes. Our services include contract drafting, lien resolution, and representation in foreclosure matters. We represent developers, lenders, and property owners to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and resolve boundary disputes through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Water Law
Our attorneys handle water rights transfers, drainage disputes, and regulatory compliance for municipalities and agricultural clients. We represent clients in administrative proceedings before utility commissions and litigate water quality issues. With technical expertise in hydrology, we provide practical solutions for water supply corporations and developers facing complex water law challenges.
Eminent Domain
We protect property owners' rights when facing government land seizures for public projects. Our attorneys negotiate fair compensation for condemned properties and represent clients in condemnation lawsuits. We challenge improper valuation methods and ensure clients receive just compensation for partial or full property takings under Texas eminent domain laws.
People
Richard W. Fryer
Attorney
A McAllen native with mechanical engineering and MBA backgrounds, Richard specializes in complex litigation and corporate law. He graduated from Baylor Law School and brings technical expertise to construction and business disputes.
Brian J. Hansen
Attorney
Recognized for top construction law verdicts, Brian represents clients in commercial disputes and appeals. A University of Texas graduate, he returned to the Rio Grande Valley after practicing criminal law in Florida.
Questions
What estate planning documents should I have?
We recommend wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trusts based on individual needs. Our attorneys create customized plans to protect assets and ensure your wishes are honored.
How do I challenge a property condemnation?
Contact our eminent domain attorneys immediately. We'll review appraisal methods, negotiate with condemning authorities, and represent you in court to secure fair compensation for your property.
Can you help with commercial lease disputes?
Yes, we represent landlords and tenants in lease interpretation conflicts, eviction proceedings, and property damage claims. Our goal is to protect your business interests while minimizing operational disruption.
Do you handle out-of-county cases?
While we focus on South Texas counties, we regularly handle administrative and appellate matters in Travis and Nueces counties for our business and government clients.
What construction law services do you offer?
We handle contract disputes, payment liens, and project delays for contractors and developers. Our engineering expertise helps resolve technical construction defect claims and insurance coverage issues.
