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Litigation

Represented my client in a lawsuit against his former employer, asserting claims of wrongful termination, age and disability discrimination, and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), including interference and retaliation. Fought to hold the employer accountable for unlawful and discriminatory treatment and acting in bad faith, achieving a favorable resolution that fully compensated my client.

Represented an IMSupply dealer in a breach of contract lawsuit against its former customer for nonpayment of amounts due for purchases of industrial tires and rubber tracks. Negotiated a favorable settlement that resolved the dispute to fully compensate my client plus interest and attorneys' fees.

Secured a judgment for my client in her lawsuit against a boutique arms manufacturer where we proved breach of contract and fraudulent inducement related to several loan agreements.

Secured a judgment for a Bobcat dealership in a lawsuit where we proved breach of a rental agreement for heavy equipment, including successfully pursuing enforcement of a foreign judgment.

Represented multiple plaintiffs who were wrongly classified as independent contractors in a lawsuit against a restoration and repair company on claims for worker misclassification, failure to pay minimum wage, and violations of Oklahoma's Protection of Labor Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Case resulted in a favorable settlement that fully compensated the plaintiffs and prevented the defendant from further violating state and federal law.

Represented a regional boring and demolition company in a lawsuit against former employees for theft of trade secrets and breach of a non-solicitation covenant. The case reached a favorable settlement following filing for summary judgment.

Defended my client in a lawsuit brought by its former landlord alleging breach of lease agreement. Successfully pursued counterclaims asserting that the landlord failed to meet its obligations under the lease. The case concluded with a favorable settlement to my client.

Represented my client in claims against a hotel operator and management company for negligence and failure to maintain safe premises. Secured a favorable settlement

Successfully represented my clients in a dispute against the sponsor and developer of a luxury residential development where the sponsor misappropriated corporate funds and breached its fiduciary duties. Matter resulted in a a favorable resolution that fully compensated my clients.

Obtained a substantial recovery for my clients in claims against a water softener device company and its installation contractors for products liability and negligent installation. Achieved a successful outcome that provided meaningful relief for my clients to compensate that fully compensated them for the damage to their home and property.

Successfully represented my client in a dispute against the officers and directors of a privately held oilfield services company in his capacity as a creditor and equity investor. We alleged fraudulent inducement, fraudulent misrepresentation, and misappropriation of corporate funds. We achieved a successful resolution that addressed the principals' misconduct and fully compensated my client.

Successfully represented multiple clients in claims against the chief executive officer and controlling shareholder of a privately held energy company. The dispute involved significant corporate governance issues and misappropriation of corporate assets. We achieved a favorable resolution that ensured my clients’ financial interests.

Represented landlords across all sectors of real estate in claims against former tenants for breach of lease agreements, successfully pursuing recovery of unpaid rent and additional damages.

Served as co-counsel for plaintiffs in a case against a large consumer electronics company and its subcontractors involving claims of breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligent misrepresentation, and gross negligence. The case was successfully resolved with a settlement on the eve of trial.

Transactional Matters

Optometry Transactions: Represented dozens of optometrists in Texas and Oklahoma in the sale of their practices to private equity-backed management companies, strategic buyers, associate optometrists, and other optometry practices. Assisted numerous optometrists in negotiating and finalizing employment agreements. We have also represented optometrists and entrepreneurs in establishing their own optometry managment platform designed to partner with optometrists and help manage optometry practices throughout Texas.

Financial Advisory Transactions: Represented numerous financial advisors in the sale of their advisory and retirement planning businesses to independent broker-dealers and larger advisory groups.

Franchise Sales: Represented franchisees in the sale of their franchise to independent buyers.

Commercial Real Estate: Represented property owners in the sale of net-leased retail properties. Advised property owners, as well as local and nationwide tenants, in negotiating and finalizing commercial leases.

Healthcare Investments: Represented an investor syndicate in its investment in a dermatology practice management company.

Automotive Business Sales: Represented the owner of multiple vehicle maintenance and repair service stations throughout Texas in the sale of business assets and real estate.