Representative Matters

Defended two Conroe-area physicians against claims by their former employer. The former employer, a Conroe-area hospital, alleged the physicians breached a noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreement when they started their own family practice. The hospital also claimed the physicians breached fiduciary duties of loyalty by unfairly competing with the hospital. The trial court denied the hospital’s request for a temporary injunction, allowing the physicians to continue serving their patients and the Conroe area. The case settled soon after the denial of the temporary injunction.

Preparation of restrictive covenants for master-planned mixed-use communities in Dallas-Fort Worth region, including various subordinate restrictive covenants and condominium documentations.

Represented insurance agency in breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of trust funds state court lawsuit and related one-week arbitration proceeding before the American Arbitration Association in which over $10,000,000 in damages was in controversy.

Representation of transportation authority on the drafting and negotiation of lease to local governmental corporation and related agreements of approximately 30 miles of rail-banked corridor for purposes of development of trail system.

Represented a restaurant and bar in defense of a claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiffs were former waitresses and bartenders claiming tip pool violations. The case was settled on favorable terms to the client after minimal discovery.

Represented a local company that designs, engineers and oversees the construction of hydrogen liquefaction plants in the sale of the company to a publicly traded company desiring to expand its presence in the industry. 

Represented an energy resilience solution provider that designs, manufactures, installs, monitors and services microgrid systems with a sizable capital raise from a strategic partner to conduct the first 100+ projects.

Represented an enhanced oil recovery technology company in connection with private equity investments and capital formation.

Represented the City of Austin in the acquisition of a golf course for municipal use.

Represented local entrepreneur in the acquisition of an online, investigative and rumor-based publication in the financial sector.

Represented non-profit developer in development agreement and long term ground lease with City of Houston for development of Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (“MATCH”), a 1-block theater and flex space facility for visual and performing arts, and related office and rehearsal space for rent to emerging non-profit arts groups, including a multi-year grant agreement with Houston First Corporation, tax rebate agreement with City of Houston and adjacent for-profit developer, long-term parking easement in adjacent developer’s parking garage, and representation on construction contract issues.

Successfully defended a benefits plan administrator against ERISA claims brought by a plaintiff seeking to recover benefits under group life insurance policy. Certain claims against the client were dismissed through a Rule 12(b)(6) motion and the remaining claims were dismissed via summary judgment.

Represented company asserting claims against former CEO and majority shareholder for breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud, and breach of contract.

Represented a Texas-based insurance agency in a sale of its assets to an international brokerage.

Ongoing representation of local real estate entrepreneurs in formation and capitalization of $30 million pooled investment fund to acquire distressed income producing real properties.

Represented non-profit for the development of park, open space and community facilities within the City of Houston, including construction manager at risk agreements, contractor agreements and architects agreements using AIA Contract forms and other negotiated forms, and negotiation of agreements with governmental entities related to such developments.