Representative Matters

Represented several large corporate fiduciaries in their respective roles as trustees, executors, and administrators of estates in both contested lawsuits and administrative matters related to wills, trusts, and estates.

Represented developer of large multi parcel acquisition for development as residential subdivision and master planned community with Texas Infrastructure Program (TIPs) financing and institutional financing, and drafting and negotiation of related documentation for financing, development, financing concerns and lot sales.

Representation of foreign investors in the acquisition of outstanding minority interests in a proprietary pipe coating joint venture including negotiation of access rights over adjacent real property and licensing agreements for proprietary Technology.

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

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

Represented Integra Realty Resources Houston (a real estate appraisal and services company) in the sale of its business to Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Routinely represented a national bank in many aspects of creditor rights law, including the enforcement of loan documents and collection claims.

Transfer of ownership interests in multiple related entities and and jointly owned insurance policies relating to a construction business in settlement of disputes between the business’s owners.

Representation of the minority owner and operator of free standing emergency centers in the sale of the membership interests to a national hospital operating company.

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

Represented distributor against equipment manufacturer in dispute involving alleged breach of the parties’ distributor agreement and wrongful termination by the manufacturer; successfully facilitated a separation while also resolving potential third-party liabilities during the agreement’s winddown

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.

Represented developer asserting claims against former business partners for misappropriation of funds and breach of contract.

Assisted with the corporate reorganization of a billion dollar enterprise, including the amended and restated of over 180 limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements.

Represented several Insurance Agencies in connection with their sale to both strategic and private equity buyers.

Successfully transferred case venue, then successfully obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims asserted against clients in a lawsuit involving allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty related to beneficiary designations, institutional non-compliance, and intentional infliction of emotional distress