Partner
Full service practice representing businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and appeals, business transactions, and compliance matters.
Litigation
- Representation of companies ranging from small to publically traded in trials, arbitrations, and mediations–appearing in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts.
- Litigated matters including disputes over business contracts, mineral property ownership and lease rights, employment conflicts including non-competition agreements, trademark infringement, investment fraud, and small tort cases.
Appeals.
- Briefing attorney on appeals to federal and state courts (including Fifth and Tenth Federal Circuits, and Wyoming and Texas Supreme Courts).
- Cited counsel in nine reported decisions. Accomplished in oral arguments.
Transactions
- Provide general legal analysis and advice to small businesses on matters such as corporate structure and operations, employment matters, and statutory and regulatory changes as requested.
- Assisted in all facets of corporate acquisitions ranging from $85 million to $500,000. Assisted in small securities offerings.
Pro Bono Representation.
- Maintain pro bono case load with volunteer organization handling divorce and other family law matters.
Professional Activities
- member of the Houston, and Texas Bar Associations
- admitted to practice in the States of Iowa and Texas
- admitted to practice in federal district courts in Texas and before the United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education:
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Arthur A.
McGiverin, Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme
Court, 1987-88
- University of Iowa College of Law, J.D.,
1987 (graduated with honors)
- Grinnell College, B.A. 1980
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