• Commercial disputes: includes breach of contract or contract disputes, partner or shareholder disputes, shareholder oppression, trade secret theft, fraud and misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, dissolution of a company, takeovers or hostile takeovers, temporary restraining orders, and injunctive relief , patent infringement defense and deceptive trade practices

• Company formation: including entity choice, entity formation, purchase/sale agreements, employment agreements, compliance plans, partnership and shareholder agreements, and intellectual property and trade secret protection

• Commercial Transactions/M&A: Includes corporate restructuring; mergers and acquisitions: acquisition of key assets, equipment or real estate; independent contractor agreements and more

• Non-solicitation and non-compete violations. If you suspect that an employee or former employee is violating the terms of your non-compete or non-solicitation agreement, act quickly to assert your rights. If in doubt, courts can question whether legitimate business interests are at risk. Our business lawyers will help you take the next steps, from gathering evidence and seeking an injunction to prevent further damage to filing a legal action to recover financial damages.

• FLSA and Wage and Hour Defense: If your business is in the crosshairs of an individual claim or class action alleging FLSA or wage and hour violations, the labor and employment attorneys at Hendershot Cowart P.C. to be able to help. We will review the facts of your case and prepare an aggressive defense strategy to help you avoid complaints and legal action.

• Commercial contracts: We can write, negotiate, review and execute business contracts, including operating, shareholder or partnership agreements that will serve your business at every stage of development and protect your most important information.

• Partner and Shareholder Disputes. When business partners or shareholders disagree over business decisions, asset allocation, and other internal corporate governance and operations issues, the resulting dispute can be contentious and distracting. Our experienced business attorneys can help you proactively resolve such disputes while protecting the viability of the business.

• Supplier and Vendor Disputes. When you rely on suppliers to bring your products or services to market, any disruption in that supply chain can be devastating, creating a ripple effect of missed deadlines and reputational damage. Conversely, suppliers can be harmed when there are disputes over payment, delivered materials, or performance. Our experienced litigators can review the prevailing contract and seek all available resources to make your business complete.

• OSHA Construction and Advocacy Act: includes construction contracts, construction defect or delay claims, subcontractor agreements, joint bid agreements, architect contracts, supply contracts, breach of contract claims, OSHA citation defense, liquidated damages, and enforcement or contestation of mechanical liens.

• EEOC or Harassment Defense. We defend Texas employers under investigation by state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB ) and the US Department of Labor.