The Texas Supreme Court, in December 16, 2011, reversed a lower court ruling in favor of Shell Oil Company et al, as Petitioners, in an interesting case where the plaintiff sued Shell Oil claiming that the oil company had underpaid on lease royalties using a scheme which was purposely designed to prevent the lessor, a trust of the Ross family, from discovering the underpayment until the statute of limitations had run out. The court, in essence, held that the lessor had had ample opportunity to discover and realize the error, and demand remedy. Read More...
Mary A. Wigodsky
Professional Experience
Ms. Wigodsky is a shareholder in the firm. Prior to joining HSFB in 1994, Ms. Wigodsky practiced real estate law, corporate and business law with Kaufman, Becker, Reibach & Richie. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Wigodsky worked in the securities and insurance industry.
Details of Practice
Ms. Wigodsky represents clients in all types of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, depositions, financing, leasing, development and management of retail projects, office buildings, industrial projects, and unimproved property. In addition, Ms. Wigodsky advises clients on entity formation and operation issues and assists with general business transactions.
Professional Activities
San Antonio Bar Association State Bar of Texas, Real Estate Section
Texas Bar Foundation
Real Estate Council of San Antonio
CREW - San Antonio
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

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