Houston Commercial Litigation Attorneys
At the law offices of Zukowski, Bresenhan, Sinex & Petry, L.L.P., in Houston, Texas, we engage in a multi-service law practice, with an emphasis on providing a total business solution to all our business clients.
Our lawyers are experienced in a wide variety of litigation, arbitration and transactional legal disciplines.
Oil and Gas/Energy Transactions and Litigation
Our practice focuses on all areas of oil and gas law, with particular experience in exploration and production, acquisition and sale of producing properties. This includes title examination and preparation of related documents, and representation on issues involving drilling contracts, royalty issues, gas processing and leases. We have extensive experience both in litigating oil and gas issues, as well as handling many types of oil and gas transactions.
Real Estate/Commercial Construction
We have litigated or arbitrated most types of real estate contracts and construction defect issues. We handle matters relating to:
- Purchase, sale and development of property
- Deeds and deeds of trust
- Commercial and residential leases
- Title issues
Business Law
We provide corporate counseling in a wide range of business matters:
- Business formation, adaption and dissolution
- Integrating new investors
- Shareholder disputes
- Overtime and other workplace disputes
- Collections
Sales/Manufacturing/Transportation
In our sales and manufacturing practice, we advise on purchase orders and agreements, the shipment of goods, the acceptance and rejection of goods and services and other trade issues. We have litigated most types of commercial contracts and disputes.
Employment Law
We focus on employers in all aspects of the employer/employee relationships, from pre-hire to post-termination. We handle both transactional matters and those requiring employment litigation. Some areas involve:
- Employment discrimination
- Affirmative action
- Sexual harassment
- Employee benefits
- Whistleblower
- Wrongful discharge and termination issues
- Employment contracts
- Compensation plans (excluding ERISA plans)
- Disciplinary matters
- Defamation
- Invasion of privacy
- Texas Workforce Commission hearings
- Breach of non-compete and confidentiality agreements, including enforcement of non-compete agreements
Bankruptcy
We represent individuals seeking protection under Chapters 7 and 13 of the Federal bankruptcy laws. Our firm has the capacity and flexibility to handle every type of bankruptcy proceeding, including those involving foreclosures and complex creditor/debtor disputes.
Estate Planning and Probate
If you need an attorney to assist you in your estate planning needs, we will help guide you through estate issues like wills, living wills, trusts, limited partnerships and tax-planning strategies.
Our probate practice includes the administration of estates. We guide clients through the probate process, handling matters such as will contest litigation.
Family Law and Divorce
In our family law practice, we work with you concerning planning for marriage, administering the marital property, divorce (including custody, support and property division) and post-divorce issues.
Personal Services Agency
If you own or manage a personal services agency, we can help you from reviewing and drafting the necessary contracts to trying to protect the business if litigation arises.
If you have a commercial or civil litigation, or a transactional matter, contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.
