Representative Matters

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

Restructure and capitalization of a direct to consumer supplier of beef, poultry and sea food using a combination of new equity and warrant supported debt.

Represented the shareholders of a Houston-based international supply company to the oil and gas industry in connection with the sale of their shares to a New York-based private equity group for approximately $28 million, including equity interests in the acquiring company.

Represented S-Corporation in conducting a reverse stock split.

Prepared and revised proprietary forms for clients for the leasing and acquisition of real property, as well as construction and construction-related services.

Successfully settled a theft of trade secrets case in which a former employee downloaded the entire contents of his former employer’s cloud-based information system to several different electronic devices just prior to giving notice of his resignation. In this dispute, former employee left a geosynthetic lining company to work for a competitor performing a substantially similar role in the same geographic region. Obtained a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction enjoining the former employee from using any of his former employer’s confidential information while working at the competitor. Through the pendency of the suit, conducted an electronic forensic review of the former employee’s electronic devices and cloud-based storage systems discovering evidence of spoliation. After a spoliation motion was filed, the matter was successfully resolved.

Restructure of corporate documents and private placement of subordinated notes and warrants in connection with bridge financing for a manufacturer of access control equipment

Represented the owners of a horizontal boring business in partial recapitalization and debt restructure.

Represented a Texas-based trucking business in its sale to a national private equity firm as part of their initial platform acquisition.

Represented purchaser of approximately 17.8 acres of land in Harris County for industrial development, which included securing construction financing

Sale of all of a business engaged in servicing and supplying the wholesale HVAC, welding supply and plumbing supply markets with bulk and cylinder gases and supplies for cash and notes.

Represented owner in resolving contract disputes and project close out of a $128 million athletic complex.

Restructure and sale of a toll processing, cut to length and polishing business with locations in five states to a leading value-added industrial metals processor and distributor.

Represented a manufacturer of frac and mud pumps utilized in the oilfield in breach of contract and fraudulent inducement action against company providing engineering and design support of equipment. Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of client.

Ongoing representation of a Mauritius based company in connection with its international expansion strategy for distribution of specialized software for oil and gas well analysis.

Successfully defended five employees against claims brought by former employer alleging breaches of fiduciary duties, conspiracy, and misappropriation of trade secret claims.