Representative Matters

Lead outside counsel for largest AT&T dealer in the U.S., in connection with acquisitions and financing activities

Represented the seller in the $13,500,000 acquisition of a business specializing in providing wireless broadband and internet services.

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

Represented lead investor in connection with the formation and capitalization of the company

Represented the owner of two retail stores in a dispute with an international textile distributor. The textile distributor has claimed a partnership interest in the retail stores and has sued for damages for alleged breach of contract and various business-related torts.

Successfully represented mixed-use real estate developer in claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty and construction defect against its former general contractor involving substantial water infiltration in two luxury apartment buildings.

Won a unanimous jury verdict for an owner of a hotel against a large group customer who canceled a series of contracts claiming the hotel’s service has diminished. The customer preemptively sued the client. Counter-claims were filed on behalf of the client and, at trial, the customer’s claims were dismissed via directed verdict. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the client finding that the customer breached the contracts.

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.

Represented a Houston-based software developer in capital formation and general contract negotiations.

Represents popular Houston restaurant group in various business disputes and employment matters.

Represented the purchaser of an Eclipse EA-500 jet aircraft for $850,000.

Represented seller in negotiating an asset sale for $10 million.

Represented several individuals in the negotiation of fractional ownership and “jet-card” agreements

Obtained a restraining order and, ultimately, a permanent injunction for copyright and trade dress infringement on behalf of the largest manufacturer of digital game feeder timers. Case brought against client’s former customer who was improperly selling an identical product at an industry trade show.

Sale of 85% of the equity in a professional employer, payroll processing and administrative services organization. 

Represented a Houston-based chemical company in connection with the negotiation of its sale to a private equity backed buyer.