Representative Matters

Represented supplier of oilfield steel for use in the oil and gas industry in a lawsuit brought by a competitor alleging a former employee provided our client (his new employer) with confidential customer lists, vendor contact information and sales data owned by his former employer.

Represented local entrepreneur in the acquisition of an online, investigative and rumor-based publication in the financial sector.

Representation of transportation authority on the drafting and negotiation of lease to local governmental corporation and related agreements of approximately 30 miles of rail-banked corridor for purposes of development of trail system.

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

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

Represented the borrower in a senior loan comprised of an $11,300,000 term loan and a revolving loan not to exceed $2,000,000 as well as a subordinated non-revolving $5,000,000 loan by a national veterinary medical service provider.

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

Represented both landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating various commercial leases, including anchor tenant leases, gross sales leases, ground leases, industrial leases, office leases and retail leases.

Preparation of condominium declaration and related governance documents for mixed-use condominium project in the City of Houston, Texas.

Represented several Insurance Agencies in connection with their sale to both strategic and private equity buyers.

Represented a Houston-based real estate industrial acquisition and development company in connection with various build-to-suit industrial developments nationwide, including acquisition, disposition and capital formation.

Represented a residential real estate company in a proceeding brought by a former employee claiming disability discrimination after the employee was terminated for being absent from work for a number of days in excess of the company’s stated policy. The matter tested the interplay between the employer’s absence control policy and the reasonable accommodation requirements of the ADA and leave requirements under the FMLA.

Successfully negotiated seven-figure settlement in construction dispute in favor of clients

Representation of the minority owner and operator of free standing emergency centers in the sale of the membership interests to a national hospital operating company.

Represented the owner of two retail stores in a dispute with an international textile distributor. The textile distributor has claimed a partnership interest in the retail stores and has sued for damages for alleged breach of contract and various business-related torts.