Representative Matters

Represented the developer of a luxury hotel in downtown Houston in the acquisition and development of the property, including capital formation and construction financing.

Represented major commercial and residential waste collection business and its affiliates in a large scale divestiture in the sale of substantially all of its assets, including multiple properties throughout Central Texas

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

Ongoing representation of a regional Technology focused venture capital company in its acquisition and sale of interests in numerous portfolio companies.

Represented a refinery service contractor in a breach of contract matter arising out of allegations that equipment manufacturer failed to deliver equipment in a timely manner and delivered equipment that did not conform to the requirements of the agreement. This matter centered on the interpretation of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code dealing with delivery of goods, nonconforming goods, and lost profits as damages. The matter ultimately settled on confidential terms.

Represents a privately owned hospital group in various business disputes and employment matters.

Represent private developer in the development and sale of retail shopping center including negotiation and drafting of contracts for sale of improved and unimproved commercial parcels, reciprocal access easements and cost-sharing agreements and incentive agreements with municipalities.

Successfully negotiated seven-figure settlement in construction dispute in favor of clients

Represented a private equity partner and asset manager in the formation of various private equity funds and creation of a novel online investor portal designed to bring private equity investments into the mainstream.

Representation of the owners of a chemical packaging and distribution business in the sale to a private equity controlled company, including negotiation and implementation of risk abatement for environmentally impacted real estate.

Represented a Houston-based medical transcription business in the sale of the business to a strategic purchaser located in Atlanta, Georgia

Sale of a privately owned overhead and underground construction and maintenance services company to a private equity backed purchaser.

Represented the buyer in the purchase of several tracts of land in Polk County, Texas. Responsible for the review of due diligence materials and surveys, drafting of corporate consents, closing statement and other closing documents, and handling the closing.

Won a bench trial for a manufacturing company against a national accountant placement agency. The client sued when it discovered that the controller it hired from the agency had a criminal record relating to theft by hot check. The agency refused to refund the placement fee. The verdict included a violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act resulting in the client receiving a doubling of its damages and the recovery of attorney’s fees.

Represented a nonprofit hospital system in the sale of two multi-building hospital facilities and related medical office buildings in the Rio Grande Valley.

Represented a national retailer in connection with a $280 million credit facility secured by borrower-owned locations.