Representative Matters

Represented a National Drug Testing & DOT transportation compliance company in an aggressive acquisition (30) strategy to quickly increase its overall market share of the workplace safety solution and third-party administrator business in North America.

Led buyer in an acquisition of one of its largest competitors in the cloud-based voice, internet and unified communication services space. Negotiated and simultaneously closed an amended credit agreement to provide financing for the transaction. Utilized and negotiated representations and warranty insurance policy to mitigate post transaction risk and provide added security for loan.

Serves as outside general counsel for a privately held pool and water maintenance service provider serving the gulf coast

Represented The Nature Conservancy and City of Austin in connection with the acquisition of over 2000 acres of land and conservation easements for open space preservation and water quality protection in ecologically sensitive Barton Creek watershed area.

Represented an out-of-state manufacturer defending breach of contract claims asserted against it by former supplier in bench trial.

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.

Lead counsel in connection with the acquisition of Amtel Partners and six add-on acquisitions of other T-Mobile dealers 

Represented a commercial retail developer in formation and capitalization of multiple joint ventures.

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

Represented the majority owner in a global horizontal drilling company in connection with the equity sale to the minority owners.

Represented developer/purchaser in acquisition of large acreage tract in Harris County and negotiation of water and sewer service contracts to provide for water production plant, wastewater treatment plant, and related facilities to serve development of the tract.

Represented developer in connection with construction, development, ground leasing, leasing and management of medical office buildings.

Successfully defended a major oil and gas company against claims of tortious interference with prospective contractual relations in a case concerning a potential merger transaction. Plaintiff sought damages of approximately $65 million plus exemplary damages. However, after a week of trial plaintiffs settled for less than 5% of that amount with the client not responsible for paying any of the settlement amount.

Represent national homebuilders in the negotiation and drafting of documents for the acquisition and development of undeveloped acreage and developed lots for master planned communities in the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio market areas, including drafting and negotiation of contracts, easements, development and financing agreements, escrow and cost-sharing agreements for regional improvements between owners, and subdivision restrictions and property owners association formation.

Drafted and argued successful 12(b)(2) and (5) motion to dismiss for res judicata/collateral estoppel, lack of personal jurisdiction, and insufficient service of process and motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens

Represented the owners of a regional industrial recycling center in the sale of the Company to a strategic buyer.