Representative Matters

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

Represented a world leader in premium insulation coatings against a former distributor based on claims for breach of a written distributor agreement, as well as claims for breach of oral agreements or, alternatively, quasi-contractual claims such as promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Following written discovery and depositions of the named parties, certain third-parties, and experts, both parties moved for summary judgment we moved on all of plaintiff’s claims and plaintiff moved solely on liability for its contractual claims. With the summary judgment motions pending, the matter settled on confidential terms.

Represented a residential subdivision developer in the acquisition of an approximately 88-acre tract of land in Collin County, Texas, and drafted and negotiated the development and construction agreements, off-site easements and related agreements, and public improvement district restrictions and documentation.

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

Represented S-Corporation in conducting a reverse stock split.

Represented a Texas-based waste management company in connection with its sale to a private equity backed buyer.

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

Represent buyers and sellers of various types of aircraft, including a: Gulfstream G700, Bombardier Global 5000 Business Jet, Hawker 800XP, Pilatus PC-12NG, Citation I SP, TBM 930, TBM 850, TBM 700, Diamond DA62, Robinson R44 Helicopter, and Robinson R22 Helicopter.

Won an arbitration award on behalf of a custom home builder after home builder’s services were terminated and home builder was not paid sums owed under the contract and change orders. The home owner asserted claims relating to alleged defective construction. After a week-long arbitration hearing, the Arbitration Panel awarded our client all damages sought, attorney’s fees, and arbitration costs, and denied all claims asserted by the home owner.

Represented a national retailer in connection with a $280 million credit facility secured by borrower-owned locations.

Sale of a privately owned overhead and underground construction and maintenance services company to a private equity backed purchaser.

Represented developer in drafting of subdivision restrictions and related property owner association governance documents for mixed-use project in Frisco, Texas.

Represented a refinery service contractor in a breach of contract matter arising out of allegations that equipment manufacturer failed to deliver equipment in a timely manner and delivered equipment that did not conform to the requirements of the agreement. This matter centered on the interpretation of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code dealing with delivery of goods, nonconforming goods, and lost profits as damages. The matter ultimately settled on confidential terms.

Represented seller in negotiating an asset sale for $10 million.

Represented a Houston-based software developer in capital formation and general contract negotiations.

Represented several entities in connection with their conversions and migratory mergers from California to Texas, and from various other states to Texas