Practice areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution

We help clients resolve challenging legal issues in the forum that is best suited to the client’s strategic interests.  Our attorneys are skilled advocates in arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.

Banking

Our banking practice includes the representation of both lenders and borrowers in a broad range of finance and lending transactions including the negotiation, structuring and documentation of acquisition loans, term and revolving credit facilities, working capital loans, senior debt instruments, letter of credit facilities, construction loans and real estate financing transactions. Our attorneys have considerable experience with both single bank and syndicated loans.

Bankruptcy and Corporate Reorganization

We have extensive experience in all types of bankruptcy proceedings, representing primarily creditors in Chapter 11 business reorganizations, Chapter 7 business liquidations and Chapter 7 and 13 individual debtor cases that involve business issues.  We frequently represent secured lenders, landlords, trade creditors and Chapter 7 trustees in significant bankruptcy cases.

Collections

We represent businesses, collection agencies, banks, credit unions and other commercial creditors in the collection of debts.  Our practice includes protecting and enforcing creditor’s rights and remedies – including remedies when a debtor has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Construction Law

We advise construction industry clients, including general contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, developers, owners, lenders and suppliers, on a wide variety of construction related business and litigation matters ranging from mechanics’ lien claims and payment disputes to complex matters involving substantial alleged construction defects.

Contract

We have broad-based experience in the negotiation, documentation and enforcement of commercial transactions.  This practice includes the acquisition and disposition of businesses, real estate and personal property.  Our services include contract drafting, negotiation, enforcement and litigation, together with secured transactions, title, premises, liens, oil and gas and environmental issues. 

Corporate

We provide advice on a full range of corporate transactional and other matters, including corporate finance, corporate governance and restructurings. We also advise clients on a variety of other corporate matters including officer/director duties and liabilities.

Litigation and Trial

For more than eighty years, clients have turned to us for their litigation needs.  We are seasoned litigators.  We routinely represent businesses and governmental entities in litigation throughout Texas. The Firm’s civil litigation practice centers on business related litigation and real estate.  Other areas of focus include issues related to banking, bankruptcy, employment, environmental and products liability law.  We also have extensive experience related to insurance policies and bonds concerning the banking, general business and construction fields.

Real Estate

We have particular expertise in representing clients in real estate related matters.  We represent owners, landlords, tenants, operators, developers, lenders and investors in a wide range of real estate transactions and related services. Our experience includes the purchase, sale, restructuring, financing and development of commercial and residential buildings and property. In addition, we represent tenants and landlords in commercial and retail leasing transactions.  We are routinely involved in all aspects of the sale, acquisition, leasing and financing of real estate.

UCC and Secured Transactions

We often advise clients on all aspects of personal property law, with special emphasis on issues that arise under Article 9 (secured transactions) of the Uniform Commercial Code.