Representative Matters

Represented a minority shareholder in a shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit alleging that minority shareholder was forced out of his position with the company and was denied his rights as a shareholder. The matter raised unique issues under Texas law concerning duties and obligations between owners of a closely held corporation. The matter ultimately settled for a confidential amount.

Represented accounting firm in its divestment and acquisition of several businesses.

Lead counsel in connection with the entity formation, capital formation and organization of multiple private equity fund-to-funds

Represented Leslie Doggett, owner of Doggett Industries, in the acquisition of a 6.3-acre site in the Galleria area located at 1750 Post Oak Boulevard, along with two additional family offices. Representation included negotiation of the acquisition documents and advising on joint venture structuring.

Represented health care system in South Texas in a lawsuit against former insurance agents for violations of the Texas Insurance Code, violations of the Texas Theft Liability Act, conversion, fraud, fraud by non-disclosure, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.

Represented client in capital raise and financing related to the acquisition of a multi-tenant industrial property for $9 million.

Represented in land acquisitions, developments, project financings, joint ventures, corporate structuring, and various other development-related agreements for projects throughout Texas

Represented a title company in defense of a claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiffs were assistant escrow officers claiming unpaid overtime. The case was settled on favorable terms to the client after minimal discovery and briefing on key legal issues.

Represented a Houston-based investment company in formation and capitalization of a fund having raised in excess of $3 million through a private offering under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933.

Represented the purchaser in the $6,800,000 acquisition of a business that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of aftermarket shale shaker screens for use in the oil and gas industry.

Represented the seller of an orthodontic practice in Houston, Texas. Handled revisions to the asset purchase agreement, clearing of all encumbrances and drafting of disclosure schedules.

Represented a start-up hydrocarbon remediation company in connection with its formation, capitalization and international legal structuring for the purpose of international commercialization of new remediation Technology.

Represented Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLC, an oilfield services company headquartered in Houma, Louisiana, in connection with a private equity investment made by Rock Hill Capital Group.

Represented purchaser in connection with purchase of portfolio of 20 retail stores across the country

Representation of a minority owner in a coil steel jobber in connection with the sale of the minority interest to the majority interest ownerr

Represented a Houston-based hydraulic generator manufacturer in the sale of its equity interests to a private equity group for approximately $10 million, including equity interests in the acquiring company.