Representative Matters

Represented a development company and successfully obtained a summary judgment on liability and an award of specific performance related to the breach of a real estate contract.

Sale of all general partnership and limited partnership interest in an asphalt, aggregates and construction materials business, transfer of related real property to excluded entities and lease of related real property to a publicly owned purchaser, including negotiation of risk mitigation provisions relating to disputed liquidated damages of the company and other matters that were to be resolved after closing.

Won a summary judgment on behalf of an oil-field services company who was sued for allegedly misappropriating trade secrets from a competitor. When the client hired away the opposing side’s salesman it sued. Summary judgment was awarded when it was shown that the opposing side did not have a valid trade secret as a matter of law.

Represented a dentist and her practice against claims by another dentistry practice for tortious interference. The plaintiff alleged the defendant tortiously interfered with a noncompetition agreement it had with another local dentist by conspiring to solicit patients in violation of the agreement. Successfully obtained an early dismissal in exchange for a nominal settlement payment.

Represented Blackline in connection with the acquisition of two propane storage terminals in Newington, New Hampshire and Providence, Rhode Island

Represented a collision repair business in its sale to a national private equity firm as part of their initial platform acquisition.

Represented Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLC, an oilfield services company headquartered in Houma, Louisiana, in connection with a private equity investment made by Rock Hill Capital Group.

Representation of Management in the purchase of certain real estate and the outstanding equity interests in an injection molding and precision machining business from a private equity owner.

Represented a Houston-based general contractor in capital formation and senior debt facilities.

Ongoing representation of a regional Technology focused venture capital company in its acquisition and sale of interests in numerous portfolio companies.

Represented a national fiberglass products manufacturer in a variety of transactions, including the strategic acquisition of a Montana-based fiberglass products manufacturer and related acquisition financing and the later corporate reorganization and capital infusion by a private equity group.

Represented the buyer of the assets of a computer forensics business, including the review of due diligence materials, preparation of disclosure schedules and drafting and revision of ancillary documents.

Pursuing claims on behalf of a Texas-geoscience company against a crime insurance policy carrier. A former employee defrauded the company by stealing more than $2 million worth of iPhones and Blackberries. The carrier denied coverage under a commercial crime policy.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a software utilities and management company and its chief executive officer on breach of contract claim filed by two former employees. The former employees claimed they were owed approximately $360,000 based on an amendment to an original purchase agreement regarding the sale of a software program. Summary judgment was awarded when it was shown that the amendment lacked material terms and was unenforceable as a matter of law. Following summary judgment, the former employees settled their remaining claims on very favorable terms for our clients.

Represented the seller of twenty-seven (27) franchises and locations of a national burger fast food restaurant with a purchase price of approximately $65,000,000. Active in day-to-day management of the transaction, drafting of the asset purchase agreement and other ancillary documents, reviewing and responding to the objections to the title commitment and responsible for obtaining all landlord consents and estoppel certificates.

Acquisition of the assets of a regional oil and gas collection and transportation system.