A pragmatic, results-oriented litigator, John Sigety protects clients’ interests in complex business disputes, including intellectual property, employment, and other commercial matters. Clients rely on his sound counsel, collaborative skills, and extensive industry knowledge when facing legal challenges. Always a creative and dedicated advocate, he convincingly translates complex concepts and aggressively negotiates to achieve favorable settlements with opposing counsel.
John particularly enjoys making deals and finding solutions to complex issues for companies and businesses, as well as arguing in court on behalf of his clients. To resolve disputes as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, he makes sure he always shoulders the litigation burden for clients, keeping them updated and on track. He is careful to present them with clear options and ask them for decisions in a palatable way.
John works hard to establish himself as the sports law expert that athletes and sports industry professionals can trust for advice and guidance in the sports industry. He has written extensively on sports law issues for several publications, and he has appeared as a radio guest to discuss the changing landscape of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes.
In the intellectual property arena, he finds it gratifying to help protect the rights of creative and innovative people and organizations.John diligently stays on top of the fast-moving developments in the forward-thinking, cutting-edge IP world.
Following his admission to the Texas bar, he served as a judicial intern in the 68th Civil District Court in Dallas, where he gained valuable insight into the workings of trials and practice before the District Court. Subsequently, he went on to gain considerable experience representing business owners, property managers, construction companies, municipalities, and other clients in civil defense matters. He has also advised healthcare professionals in medical malpractice lawsuits and medical board investigations. This range of experience enhances his ability to serve clients.
When John is away from the office he channels his interest in sports into positive community service. He is the director of the Volley for Jenna Volleyball Tournament, which raises money to fund scholarships to honor the memory of his sister, who was a high school volleyball player. He also serves on the executive committee of The Frisco Bowl college football game and participates in golf tournaments that support local charities. In addition, he stays active in his church.
