Representative Matters

Representation of the founder and owner of a steel processing facility in the sale of substantially all of the assets of the business and lease of the related real property to a national steel distribution company.

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

Represented a Midland, Texas-based company in the sale of their minority interest in an international pipeline composite liner manufacturer.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a local retailer in a lawsuit filed by retailer’s former agent seeking recovery of commissions that agent claimed were not paid pursuant to the terms of written agreement. The matter concerned an interpretation of the agent’s duties and responsibilities under the commission agreement and Texas. The trial court ultimately granted summary judgment on all claims.

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.

Defended clients operating a start-up oil field services company in a lawsuit brought by an established competitor alleging claims against our clients for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach fiduciary duty, and conspiracy and seeking to completely shut down our client’s business. After a six day temporary injunction trial, the lawsuit settled on terms that allowed our clients to continue their business in competition with former employer.

Ongoing representation of local real estate entrepreneurs in formation and capitalization of $30 million pooled investment fund to acquire distressed income producing real properties.

Represented an Arizona-based traffic solutions company in connection with $60 million equity raise through sale of preferred stock to major investment banking firm.

Sale of certain assets related to design, manufacture and sale of water treatment products and operation of water treatment services for the oil and gas industry.

Represented a Houston-based general contractor in capital formation and senior debt facilities.

Served as lead merger and acquisition counsel for Disa Global Solutions, Inc., a third-party administrator providing safety and compliance solutions for all industries, from 2016 through 2022, at which time it was sold to a major private equity company out of Boston, Massachusetts.  Represented Disa in the closing of between 10-15 acquisition transactions a year.

Successfully briefed and defended against dispositive motion in age discrimination claim in federal court

Represented shareholder in buyout of remaining shareholder in the commercial paving industry.

Sale of a well stimulation equipment manufacturing business to a publicly-owned diversified manufacturer of oilfield equipment, including lease of environmentally impacted real estate.

Represented a Houston-based industrial tank cleaning business in connection with a $13 million refinance transaction with a senior commercial lender. Represented same company in a later $60 million majority recapitalization transaction with a St. Louis based private equity firm.

Represented seller conveying ±165 acres of land in Solano County, California