Representative Matters

Represented a client that provides offshore mooring systems for the energy industry in the acquisition of the equity of a provider of anchoring and mooring solutions and its subsidiaries. The complex cross-border transaction involved the acquisition of assets located on and entities domiciled in at least twelve different countries and negotiations of definitive agreements with legal counsel in Norway.

Reorganization and sale of six related entities engaged in the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of scaffolding, seating and shoring equipment and supplies and environmental services, including loss mitigation of legacy tax obligations and compliance issues.

Represented developer/purchaser of 100+ acres ($9MM) in Bexar County (San Antonio area) in acquisition and negotiation of development agreements with adjacent owners and San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) for provision of utility service.

Represented a national distributor in a separation with a global equipment manufacturer, claiming over $1MM was owed to it by the distributor under various distributor agreements between the parties.

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

Represented purchaser of land who, as part of joint venture, purchased undeveloped land in Laredo for construction of a large industrial facility

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.

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 a private equity partner and asset manager in the formation of various private equity funds and creation of a novel online investor portal designed to bring private equity investments into the mainstream.

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 Texas-based insurance agency in a sale of its assets to an international brokerage.

Won a unanimous jury verdict for one of Houston’s oldest title Insurance Agencies in a dispute with its landlord for breaching an exclusive use clause in the client’s lease. After a week in trial, the jury awarded the client a judgment for its damages, including attorney’s fees.

Represented private company in connection with acquisition of multiple parcels of developed and improved land (including an automotive repair and salvage yard site) in the vicinity of a Rail corridor located in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas for expansion of light industrial and office headquarters, and resolve related title and survey issues and identify environmental concerns regarding same to accommodate the planning and re-development of acquired sites.

Won a unanimous decision from the Texas Supreme Court on behalf of a major water bottling company in a dispute against land owners concerning the alleged drainage of an aquifer. The trial court granted a summary judgment at the lower court level, rejecting plaintiff’s attempt to obtain an injunction to halt the production of spring water from client’s largest water source.

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

Represented the seller of barge fleeting, shifting and towing company in the sale of substantially all of its assets to a strategic buyer and represented an affiliate of the Seller in the sale of real property used in the business along the San Jacinto River.