Representative Matters

Represented an out-of-state manufacturer defending breach of contract claims asserted against it by former supplier in bench trial.

Sale of a controlling interest in a company engaged in the business of construction and maintenance services for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for utilities, regional co-ops, local municipalities and industrial customers, including a pre-sale “F” reorganization.

Represented client in $40 million commercial real estate transaction, including the structuring of the transaction from development stages and financing through completion

Represented industrial developer in the acquisition and development of land for build-to-suit and spec industrial and distribution facilities, and related leasing.

Represented a multi-location dental practice in bad faith claims against an insurance company involving loss of business income, loss of equipment and inventory, and reimbursement for continuing operating expenses and expenses in connection with moving dental practice to temporary locations.

Represented the seller in the $50,000,000 acquisition of a business specializing in providing nitrogen gas and other related services to customers in the oil and gas industry.

Represented a provider of VoIP voice and data services in the merger with a value-added retailer of VoIP services in another market.

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.

Represented the buyer of five (5) food franchise locations, with a purchase price of approximately $900,000. Drafted the asset purchase agreement and ancillary documents and served as the primary point of contact for the client.

Successfully represented a development company in an arbitration proceeding to remove a $500,000 mechanic’s lien recorded by a contractor against the property.

Represented several individuals in the negotiation and financing of aircraft acquisitions.

Represented a National Drug Testing & DOT transportation compliance company in an aggressive acquisition (30) strategy to quickly increase its overall market share of the workplace safety solution and third-party administrator business in North America.

Represented one of the nation’s largest manufacturer’s representative firms serving the electrical industry in its strategic merger which resulted in a combined business that together employes more than 500 people.

Private placement of debt and equity securities to provide growth capital for a manufacturer of waste water processing equipment and developer of waste to energy processing facilities.

Sale of substantially all of the assets of a company engaged in the business of placing and servicing insurance products and related services

Represented client in connection with the acquisition of approximately 500 acres in Montgomery County, Texas, and in connection with the subsequent sale of right-of-way frontage to a commercial developer. Transaction included negotiation of terms for a land swap with a municipality in connection with construction of new municipal facilities, as well as development and financing agreements with newly formed in-city municipal utility districts.