Grable PLLC defended a client against a baseless lawsuit that aimed to chill protected speech. We successfully invoked the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) — a powerful anti-SLAPP statute — to have the case dismissed at trial. That dismissal was later affirmed on appeal, protecting our client’s rights and reputation.
The Legal Challenge
Protecting Clients from Retaliatory Litigation
Our client was sued in response to protected expressive activity. Recognizing the lawsuit as meritless and retaliatory, we quickly moved under the TCPA to have the case dismissed.
The trial court granted our motion and awarded dismissal. When the opposing party appealed, we continued our defense before the appellate court — which ultimately upheld the dismissal, reinforcing the strength of free expression protections under Texas law.
📄 Case Citation: Drew v. Belver, 04-20-00483-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio, Aug. 11, 2021) (petition denied)