Cases & Results for Law Done Right

Represented thirteen defendants - three individuals and 10 related companies - in a three-week trial in federal court with allegations of breach of contract, fraud, and RICO case regarding the proposed re-development of the Astro World property in Houston. Secured complete dismissal of an individual client-facing full liability, while other defendants had verdicts rendered against them.

Trial verdict in Harris County on behalf of our client, the defendant, who was accused of defaming and tortiously interfering in hundreds of contracts between property manager and individual Chinese investors whose condo units were being managed by Catalyst and moved to TREP management.

Represented two property developers in suit on personal guaranty resulting from failure of developer’s bank in real-estate collapse of the Great Recession. Secured nonsuit of one client and summary judgment for other client developer eliminating $6.9 million personal guaranties of both clients.

Represented the Pastor and four members of the board of a local church from a hostile takeover from a rogue foreign bishop who tried everything he could think of to take control of the largest congregation, which was locally organized and run. The bishop first ginned up a false defamation claim, then tried for a restraining order against the pastor, then had church members sue members of the board, which included their own family members. We refused to back down on anything and kept control of the church property and accounts, helping the members re-form independently.

Represented multiple commercial real estate brokers in suits against property owners for unpaid or partially paid commissions, including at jury trial.

Represented Plaintiff in lawsuit alleging breach of contract and fraud against joint venture partner in technology start-up with issues surrounding research and development agreement and manufacturing of frac-fluid testing technology.

Represented executive in negotiating separation agreement involving severance payments, non-compete provisions, and use of executive copyrighted intellectual property

We have represented multiple doctors in their exits from practices. These involved negotiating severance agreements, access to patient records and patient notification, and negotiating non-compete agreements. Many of the doctors signed unenforceable, overly broad non-compete agreements as part of their employment agreements, which had to be renegotiated on the way out, significantly decreasing the time and geographical limitations.

We represented multiple employees of an oilfield services company who were not paid overtime on long and dangerous jobs. Successfully sued company and obtained confidential settlements for significant overtime owed and attorneys’ fees One of our clients was fired in retaliation for filing the wage/hour claim. We sued for retaliation and won a settlement covering all of his lost wages, lost benefits including healthcare pulled away when initially fired.

Represented trustees in multiple litigations with trust beneficiaries. Representation involved negotiating and securing financing for large commercial property, amending operating agreement, negotiating sale of property for millions over appraised value, and prosecution and settlement of all litigation

Represented the owner of an auto-buying concierge service in a trademark litigation when his intellectual property was stolen by a registered sex offender who set up a competing business with a deceptively similar name, and tried to steal the trademark and shut down our client’s website. Forced the competing firm to switch names, and saved client’s website from malicious attack by defendant.

Represented an employee of an adult daycare who was assaulted by a dangerous, mentally disabled client, due to the failure of the employer to have proper equipment to handle patient, and the failure of a co-employee to shut a door during a patient evaluation. Our client had serious injuries to her shoulder, neck and back, all requiring extensive surgeries. Confidential settlement reached after extensive litigation, before the arbitration trial

We took over this case from another attorney as it became more complex and motions to dismiss were pending. We wrote amended pleadings tracking Texas case law, and briefed the issues to the court proving our client's rights, which helped the parties reach a settlement.

Won summary judgment on breach of personal guaranty and summary judgment on fraud allegations in this lawsuit over money allegedly owed under a fuel contact over a number of years, delivered to a gas station. Summary judgment disposed of all claims against client.

Represented ambulance company against former business partner in dispute over company ownership and percentage of profits; which developed after business restructuring due to regulatory change. Amicable settlement reached after brief litigation and mediation.

Represented Texas company against chemicals giant owned by French national government, against claims of tortious interference with contract for fuel additives and theft of trade secrets. Won summary judgment on tortious interference claims, and settled trade secret claims.