The Legal Battle Between Two Houston Attorneys
Two prominent Houston attorneys, Anthony Pusch and Chi-Hung “David” Nguyen, are currently embroiled in a legal battle with each other. The dispute has led to a lawsuit filed by Anthony Pusch against his business partner, accusing him of various charges including breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Background of the Legal Dispute
The Pusch and Nguyen law firm was founded in 2018 by Anthony Pusch and Chi-Hung “David” Nguyen as equal partners. However, in 2021, Anthony Pusch’s father received a 10% ownership stake in the firm, leading to a reduction in shares for Pusch and Nguyen.
Sometime later, the firm hired a company called Prosper, managed by Nguyen’s brother, to handle client intake and case filing. However, issues arose when Pusch and his father discovered anomalies in payments made to Prosper, as well as unauthorized withdrawals made by David Nguyen from the firm’s bank account.
In response to these findings, Anthony Pusch filed a lawsuit against David Nguyen, seeking repayment of the allegedly misappropriated funds and a restraining order to prevent further access to company assets.
Counterclaims and Allegations
In a countersuit, Nguyen denies the allegations made by Pusch and accuses him of mismanagement and financial irresponsibility. He claims that Pusch ignored concerns about cash flow issues and continued to withdraw dividends from the company’s accounts, causing further financial strain.
Nguyen also alleges that a settlement reached in 2023 was mishandled by Pusch, leading to accusations and tensions between the two partners. He contends that Pusch unilaterally filed the lawsuit without consulting other employees or staff at the firm.
Regarding the trademark accusations and solicitation claims, Nguyen maintains that they are unfounded and misleading.
Resolution and Future Steps
As both parties seek a dismissal of the lawsuit and potentially move towards filing counterclaims, the future of the Pusch and Nguyen law firm hangs in the balance. A judge’s decision on the dismissal order will play a crucial role in determining the next steps for both attorneys.
Despite the legal battle, it remains to be seen whether Pusch and Nguyen can resolve their differences and continue to work together, or if the firm will ultimately be dissolved as requested in the lawsuit.
