Representative Matters

Represented a Houston based design and architectural millwork company in the $25,000,000 sale of its operating assets to a publicly traded company

Represented Professional Services providers in a week-long trial in state court lawsuit involving affirmative claims and counterclaims for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary in which over $5,000,000 was in controversy.

Sale of a controlling interest in a company engaged in the business of construction and maintenance services for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for utilities, regional co-ops, local municipalities and industrial customers, including a pre-sale “F” reorganization.

Represented a $250 million private equity fund, having a primary investment focus of mezzanine debt investments, in connection with the fund’s formation, capitalization and investments

Won a unanimous arbitration award on behalf of a former senior executive officer and director of a privately held bank with over $1.0 billion in assets. Our client was sued by the bank in state district court for breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and conversion following his resignation from the bank. In the state court proceeding, we successfully dissolved an ex parte restraining order and compelled the lawsuit to arbitration. In the arbitration, the bank sought over $20,000,000 in damages and we asserted counterclaims against the bank for tortious interference with contract and failure to pay wages. After a five day arbitration and significant post-hearing briefing, the three member arbitration panel ruled in favor of our client on all claims and awarded all damages sought pursuant to our counterclaims.

Representation of management in connection with the sale of an integrated manufacturer of oil field equipment, compressors and other engine driven equipment and distributor of diesel engines and spare parts to a strategic purchaser.

Ongoing representation of Houston based private equity fund in connection with its investment in, among other companies, a pipe and tubing company, a specialized commercial HVAC company and a trucking fleet service company. Currently, represent each of such portfolio companies in various matters and transactions.

Representing a manufacturer of separation products installed in process units against claims made by a multi-national chemical manufacturing corporation seeking damages exceeding $10 million relating to alleged defects in design of the products and failures of the products installed.

Represented a local company that designs, engineers and oversees the construction of hydrogen liquefaction plants in the sale of the company to a publicly traded company desiring to expand its presence in the industry. 

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

Represent private industrial developer in development of land for build-to-suit and spec industrial facilities and supportive retail and commercial space.

Represented a non-profit foundation in a will contest against a national hospital system, alleging lack of capacity and undue influence.

Representing Houston-based real estate developer in Texas state court action involving claims for breach of contract and declaratory judgment related to a retail anchor-tenant’s breach of its lease and the resulting delay in funding and construction of a sizeable mixed-use commercial retail development.

Represented developer/purchaser in acquisition of 300+ acres in Harris County ($6MM) and negotiation of water and sewer service contracts.

Successfully defended a hospital system in a qui tam action alleging Medicare and Medicaid fraud under FCA. Representation included working with DOJ who declined to intervene and then successfully defending the underlying lawsuit against the qui tam Relator.

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