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Our PhilosophyKRCL practices law based on a simple, yet meaningful philosophy: To build long-term relationships byproviding high-caliber legal representation in a cost effective, client responsive manner.Our combination of large-firm experience and sophistication with smaller-firm agility and efficiencydistinguishes KRCL from its competitors. KRCL caters to clients who demand consistent high-levelperformance - whether during critical stages of project development, high stakes corporate transactions,the stresses of litigation, or the volatility of insolvency. Our devotion to creative legal solutions hasattracted a client base ranging from national and international Fortune 500 companies to medium-sizedpublic and private companies to entrepreneurs.About Kane Russell Coleman LoganKane Russell Coleman Logan is a Texas-based law firm whose full-service practice is international inscope. From its offices in Dallas and Houston, the Firm handles sophisticated real estate, transactional,litigation and insolvency matters throughout the country and abroad. KRCL’s attorneys possess thedepth and diversity of experience necessary to provide a complete spectrum of legal representation.Our Mission StatementWe will become the law firm best known for client dedication, high-level performance, and success. Forour clients, we will be trusted advisors. To our peers, we will set the industry benchmark. Internally, wewill exemplify the values we see in our most successful clients - strong character, an entrepreneurialspirit, stewardship of our team members and a vibrant meritocracy that recognizes individualcontributions while striving for a diverse workplace that mirrors the community we serve.Our ModelAs KRCL advances through its third decade and beyond, the focus remains on what is important toclients: Commitment. Performance. Results. These core principals form the basis of our philosophy – theCOMMITMENT to produce high-quality legal work through passionate, high-level PERFORMANCE,designed to produce positive RESULTS.
Practices & IndustriesOur attorneys focus on the most critical business needs of our clients, across a broad spectrum ofpractices and industries. By having in-depth knowledge, our attorneys can ensure that legal work is donewithin the context of the client’s business.PracticesBankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ RightsBusiness & CorporateData Privacy & CybersecurityEmergency ResponseLabor & EmploymentLitigationFinancial ServicesImmigrationIntellectual PropertyOSHAReal EstateTaxIndustriesConstructionEnergy, Oil & GasEnvironmentalEsportsManufacturingRailroad & TransportationRetail, Restaurant & Hospitality
Strategic AlliancesLaw Firm AllianceThe Law Firm Alliance is a strategic alliance of mid-sized law firms that was established to provide legalclients greater access to high quality and cost-effective legal services around the globe. Established in2000, the strength of the Law Firm Alliance’s international network of member firms lies in the combinedexperience of more than 50 firms and 2,500 attorneys throughout North America, South America,Europe and Asia, all with a deep commitment to client service. Through the Law Firm Alliance, memberfirms refer client matters to members in other locales with the knowledge that their client's legal needswill be met with the highest level of quality and service.Commitment to QualityLaw Firm Alliance membership is highly selective and is offered on an invitation-only basis, promisingthat the caliber of firms selected is exceptionally high. Criteria include peer and client recommendations,service offerings, as well as ethical standards held within the firms. Prerequisites of membership includefirms that offer full-service capabilities, the maintenance of substantial corporate and litigation practicesand an outward display of a commitment to client service. In this way, clients of member firms areassured that they have chosen a firm which is amongst the top rated in its geographical area, and thatthey can expect this level of service in those jurisdictions where they may need to do business.KRCL has alliances with law firms throughout the world. The Law Firm Alliance is analliance of 50 firms and over 2,500 attorneys throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and theEuropean Union. Working together with well-respected firms, KRCL can tap into legalresources around the globe.
Kane Russell Coleman Logan is made up of exceptional lawyers. Several lawyers have been certified bythe Texas Board of Legal Specialization in their areas of practice. They frequently publish articles in legal periodicals and make presentations on current legal issues. Recent honors and recognition receivedinclude:AccoladesDiversity & InclusionWe value a wide variety of viewpoints atKane Russell Coleman Logan. We embrace differentinterests, diverse backgrounds and unique experiences. The more we hear, the more we grow. Commitmentstarts at the top and we are committed to continuallymoving the needle forward.Visit Our BlogsEnergy Law TodayFraming IssuesInsolvency InsightsLaw in the WorkplaceRetail, Restaurant & Hospitality LawThe Law of BankingThe Privacy PolicyTrains, Trucks & the Law
Mergers and acquisitionsDebt and equity financingSecurities offeringsGeneral corporate matters and corporate governance Entity formation and structuringCorporate tax planningSuccession planningRestructuring, reorganization, and asset liquidationsDallas / Houston / krcl.comBusiness TransactionsAt Kane Russell Coleman Logan we’re here to provide you with insightfulcounsel and legal advice, helping you with every aspect of managing asuccessful business.Our goal is to build long-term relationships with corporate executives and businessowners that allow us to anticipate their legal needs and minimize risk. Our attorneysbring deep experience to the most complex corporate transactions and regularlyassist clients in all stages of the company like cycle on matters such as:
Mergers and acquisitions are staples of corporate America. A well-executeddeal can result in company growth, substantial profit, and a myriad of otherbenefits to the parties involved.The many moving pieces and potential pitfalls of a complex deal can also mean financialsetbacks, expensive litigation, or even the demise of a company. Our clients understandboth the rewards and the risks, which is why they count on Kane Russell Coleman Logan toguide them through one of the most complex business transactions.As we continue to move past the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy continues tostabilize and improve, and interest rates continue to remain steady, many companies andcapital providers are positioning themselves to accelerate or scale their digital transitions.These factors have all contributed to what has been a rising swell of technology, media,and telecommunications (TMT) acquisitions across the market. Businesses with proven andproprietary technology platforms are not only attractive as acquisition targets, but also aspotential acquirers of other TMT businesses and intellectual property. Even in the recentinterest rate environment, and increasing valuations, the acquisition of the technologyassets needed to enable digital transformation is continuing without signs of abating. Withsuch activity and competition for targets, it is essential that a sponsor or a target work withcounsel who have what it takes to successfully usher a deal from term sheet to execution. In addition to their work across the TMT sector, members of KRCL’s M&A team have alsoworked as principals or sponsors for TMT-related businesses and the stakeholdersinvolved in acquisition involving TMT assets. Comprised of seasoned transactionalattorneys, we handle transactions of all sizes and complexity, from small deals to large,multinational business combinations across an array of industries.Like other areas of transactional law, mergers and acquisitions is a discipline that does notexist in a vacuum. Our M&A attorneys are experienced and skilled in multiple disciplinesand can provide our clients with the economy and efficiency of experience in variousareas. Our M&A attorneys represent the full spectrum of clients in a variety oftransactions.Since inception, KRCL has focused on the representation and acquisition of family andfounder-owned businesses that have made the difficult decision to sell. These clients oftenshare our entrepreneurial spirit, and we know this transaction is a culmination of their life'swork. We appreciate them putting their trust in us to deliver the best results possible.Mergers & AcquisitionsDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Today's capital markets and financial products are more complex than ever. Asyou evaluate your capital stake and acquisition strategy, our attorneys are hereto help you avoid the risks and pursue the advantages provided by bothtraditional and new financing structures and products.It is more critical than ever for businesses to make wise investments that providemaximum return on capital and minimal risk in the rapidly evolving market. Whetherthese goals are achieved through an acquisition, sale, a restructuring, or arecapitalization, businesses require experienced and responsive legal counsel to helpmake complex deals happen. The attorneys at Kane Russell Coleman Logan stay abreastof the complex laws governing corporate finance and possess valuable insight gainedover decades of representing top businesses, enabling the firm to help our clientsmanage their future, and feel empowered by the knowledge, information and resourceswe can share in the context of our representation.Our attorneys regularly advise clients on the full range of public and private financings,including:Asset-based and easy-flow financingsLeveraged acquisition and recapitalization financingsMezzanine debt financingsPrivate placements of debt and equity securitiesVenture debt financingWorkouts and restructuringsLetter of credit facilitiesOur attorneys’ diverse experience and skills allow us to handle the broadest possiblerange of even the most sophisticated transactions in this dynamic marketplace.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comDebt & Equity Financing
Mergers and Acquisitions/Private EquityRepresented family office in acquisition of infrastructure and construction companiesout of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a global energy business valued at over$400,000,000 and involving one of the largest private equity funds in the U.S.Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in agroup of US, UK, and Canadian specialty manufacturing companies and relatedintellectual property valued at $240,000,000.Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a natural stone and tiledistribution company valued at approximately $55,000,000 (including deferredpurchase price).Represented operating partner and co-investor in connection with a $100,000,000 jointventure with a private equity firm focused on developing and operating logistics centersin the U.S. and Mexico.Represented Canadian food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross-border acquisition of U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000CAD financing.Represented customs brokerage firm in connection with $75,000,000 disposition ofU.S. and Mexican companies.Represented plywood door distributor in connection with $30,000,000 disposition ofassets.Represented portfolio companies of private equity firms in connection with thedisposition of approximately $100,000,000 of oil and gas assets and the acquisition ofan oilfield services and manufacturing company.Represented companies in connection with various acquisition and dispositiontransactions and general corporate counsel.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRecent Representative MattersThe above engagements represent our recent client work. Additional engagements and representativeexperience can be provided as requested.
Corporate Finance/Debt Financing/M&ARepresented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 syndicated creditfacility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas and fiber optic distributionsystems.Represented global administrative agent and collateral agent in a $250,000,000recapitalization and new financing of a U.S. power construction company.Represented administrative agent in connection with syndicated credit facilities totalingapproximately $50,000,000 to private equity aggregator of single-family residences.Represented administrative agent in connection with $100,000,000 syndicated creditfacility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas distribution systems.Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 credit facility usedby private equity sponsored company to acquire cell tower, billboard and solar leasesand easements and other income-producing assets.Represented company in connection with its borrowing a $100,000,000 ABL used tofinance working capital and ESOP repurchase obligations.Represented private equity sponsored oil and gas production company in connectionwith its acquisition of a $500,000,000 credit facility.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving creditfacility to fund projects and investments of a family office.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving, asset-based credit facility used for working capital.Represented financial institution in connection with $43,000,000 senior debt financingfor the acquisition and development of multi-family housing and negotiation of inter-creditor agreement with mezzanine lender.Represented company in connection with its acquisition of $35,000,000 working capitalrevolving credit facility.Represented private equity firm in connection with various loans primarily secured byreal estate.Represented financial institutions in connection with the workout of distressed realestate and asset-based lending loans, including syndicated credit facilities involvingborrowers in various industries.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRecent Representative MattersThe above engagements represent our recent client work. Additional engagements and representativeexperience can be provided as requested.
The goal of tax planning is always to minimize the tax burden through careful and detailedapplication of the tax laws to every business transaction or entity structure and formation. Yourbusiness objectives are our focus; we not only evaluate the risks of various alternatives but alsoseek to obtain the result that best achieves your business goals and objectives.While serving as strategic business advisors to our clients, our Tax Section is experienced in allaspects of business taxation including:Mergers and acquisitionsAsset purchases and salesTax-free reorganizationsPartnership and LLC taxationCorporate taxationCorporate, Partnership and LLC split ups, spin-offs, split-ups and divisionsLeveraged buyoutsIncome tax and transactional tax planningInternational tax planningReal estate transactionsAsset-based and project financingsExecutive compensationLitigation settlementsOur tax practice also provides corporate and general business tax advice, including:Real estate taxSales and use taxFranchise taxTax structures and planningTaxDallas / Houston / krcl.com
People: Your most valuable asset. You need answers in real-time for your company-critical assets. We at KRCL offer in-depth, practical knowledge when your time-sensitive work demands arise.Our straightforward approach: Prevent problems when possible, and, when claims areasserted, address, remediate, and zealously defend you, the client—and do so in a cost-effective manner. This is the KRCL difference.The KRCL team is dedicated to employers with issues across the U.S. Well versed inTexas law, we also have broad experience throughout the country, as our clients, fromstart-ups to multi-national entities, often employ people nationally. Strength comes fromour lawyers who have board certifications and are prestigiously acknowledged byChambers and/or Best Lawyers in America. We partner well with C-suite executives, in-house counsel, HR and risk management groups, and your personnel andmanagers/supervisors, as well as other lawyers in and outside of Texas, as needed. Oursuccess stems from:Responsiveness – We partner with you, on a personal and immediate basis, quicklyreasoning through your “must know now,” day-to-day problems to find the mostefficient and economical answer.Experience – We have decades of success, a proud history of winning advocacy.Understanding – Decisions today have an impact for years to come—we understandthat even decisions in “cases” ultimately are business decisions that may havewidespread effects on your current employees and operations.Vision – Our substantial experience, knowledge, and talent provide you with pinpointand efficient insight.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comLabor & Employment
KRCL’s approach is integrated--with transactional employment work, zealous advocacy inlitigation, and a recognized Chambers immigration practice. Our view is alsoentrepreneurial, helping you improve process and providing the personal attention youmust have to develop best employment practices, regarding, for example:Employment agreements (including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements)Employee handbooks and other policy and procedure manualsExecutive and other compensation issues, including bonus and commission plansImmigration transactions of all kinds, including all visa processes for the engagementof necessary talentTraining protocols and on-site complimentary training for your employeesDrafting and administration of leave policies, given intricate state and federal lawsEmployee hiring, discipline, and discharge questions, including reductions in force andWARN Act issuesDisciplinary and termination steps, including severance and separation agreementsNonsubscriber agreements related to on-the-job injuriesSimilarly, our litigation and arbitration experience spans every aspect of employeerelations, for example:Wage and hour/FLSA disputes – e.g., overtime calculation, employee “exemptions” –along with state, regional and national class action workEmployee classification issues -- contract v. employee v. leased employeeclassificationsNoncompete, trade secret, and related confidentiality disputes and unfaircompetition claimsOSHA inspections (and citation resolution), DOL audits, and all other governmental-employment investigationsAll types of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation charges and claims (e.g., underthe ADA, Title VII, and ADEA)Leave of absence disputes (for example, those under the FMLA, ADA, and USERRA)Nonsubscriber defense litigationAll other issues intersecting the employment relationship: such as whistleblowerallegations, Sarbanes-Oxley issues, “social media” problems, affirmative actionquestions, and the entire panoply of legal allegations.Our mission is simple: To bring the highest value to your organization and ensure thatyour most valuable assets achieve their goal.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
KRCL has represented banks and financial services companies since its inception.Our clients include all types and sizes of financial institutions, including international, national,and regional banks, state-chartered banks, private equity groups, hedge funds, multi-state holdingcompanies, trust companies, community banks, mortgage banks, and related entities.The Firm has first-hand knowledge of our clients' industry, as well as what drives their businesses.More than half of the Firm's lawyers represent financial institutions and related entities. Withthat depth, the Firm's Financial Services Practice Group provides representation across thespectrum of issues that affect the financial services industry:TransactionalLitigationInsolvency and Creditors' RightsTransactionalKRCL handles a variety of regulatory, lending and other transactions that affect companiesinvolved in financial services. We routinely negotiate, document, and close myriad transactionsfor our clients.Specific areas of concentration include:Aircraft FinancingAsset-Based LendingAsset SecuritizationBank OperationsBranch BankingCapital MarketsCompliance and DisclosureDallas / Houston / krcl.comFinancial Services
Consumer FinanceCredit EnhancementsCross-Border Financial TransactionsDerivativesDe Novo Financial Institution ChartersEnergy FinancingExport Credit Insurance-Backed LendingExport/Import LendingEX/IM Bank Guaranteed LendingForeign Receivables-Backed LendingGlobal Trade TransactionsInterest-Rate SwapsInterim and Permanent Construction FinancingLending Limit AdviceLitigationLetters of CreditLoan Portfolio AcquisitionLoan RestructuringMergers and AcquisitionsMezzanine and Subordinated FinancingMulti-Currency FacilitiesOREO DispositionReal Estate LendingReal Estate Site AcquisitionRegulatory ComplianceRegulatory Enforcement DefenseSBA Export LendingSyndicated LendingSynthetic and Other Leveraged LeasingWorking Capital and Term FacilitiesLitigationLitigation, real or threatened, poses significant risks to lenders, including the five primaryrisks identified by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: liquidity risk, reputationrisk, strategic risk, credit risk and compliance risk.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Whether the issues presented by these risks give rise to unenforceable contracts, lawsuits,adverse judgments, lost business opportunities, loss of corporate focus or diminishedreputation in the community, KRCL understands these risks and also understands the needto manage the risks.KRCL's Financial Services Practice Group provides comprehensive litigation and disputeservices to banks and other financial services companies. We routinely assist clients in avariety of matters, including general operations, material defensive litigation, and credit riskmanagement. Some specific areas are mentioned below:Defensive litigation, including securities fraud, fiduciary duties, mortgage lendingpractices, and consumer class actions.Employment litigation, including securities-related arbitrations, defense of EEOC relatedinquiries, enforcement and defense of non-competition provisions and defense of anyemployment discrimination litigation matters.General bank operations, with emphasis on claims under Articles 3 (negotiableinstruments), 4 (deposits and collections), and 4A (funds transfers) of the UniformCommercial Code.Lender liability defense, including claims arising from non-disbursement of loan funds,termination of credit facilities, charging default rates, legality of fees and charges,refusing to extend loans, purported oral loan commitments, and rejecting loan paymentsafter default.Statutory and regulatory compliance litigation, including the anti-tying provisions of theBank Holding Company Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Truth in Lending Actand Regulation Z, usury under the National Bank Act and State laws, the Real EstateSettlement Procedures Act, and CERCLA.Inter-bank liability, including the resolution of disputes between agents, participants,and syndicate members.Insolvency and Creditor RightsKRCL devotes a substantial practice to regional and national clients involved in every aspectof insolvency. With a proven track record, KRCL is often called upon to appear for ourclients in numerous high-stakes workout, restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Ourattorneys creatively solve legal problems on behalf of clients. Our bench is broad and deep.With a solid understanding of what it takes to effectively resolve troubled debtor-creditorrelationships, KRCL will find a way to achieve client goals.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Our experience includes:Asset salesAutomatic stay reliefAvoidance actionsCash collateralConfirmation litigationDebt restructuringForeclosuresDallas / Houston / krcl.com
KRCL has a nationally recognized bankruptcy practice that is well-known for its capabilities andexperience in assertively representing parties in complicated corporate bankruptcy cases.For example, KRCL has represented 40 Creditor Committees in 19 states. KRCL attorneys havedecades of experience in the representation of every different type of party and constituency inout of court workouts and bankruptcy case including creditors’ committees, debtors, lenders,trustees, and creditors. Clients praise the firm’s bankruptcy attorneys for “extraordinary attentionto the client,” which has earned the KRCL bankruptcy practice a highly selective ranking fromChambers and Partners USA.Bankruptcy services include:Creditors’ rightsInsolvencyPre-bankruptcy workoutsDebt restructuringBankruptcy trial proceedings (voluntary and involuntary)Acquisition of distressed debt and assetsBankruptcy-related litigationWith a proven track record, KRCL is often called upon to appear for our clients in numerous high-stakes workout, restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Our attorneys negotiate with finesse, buildconsensus and creatively solve problems on behalf of clients. With a solid understanding of whatit takes to effectively resolve troubled managing member/member, borrower/lender anddebtor/creditor relationships, we work closely with each client to achieve results in what is oftenan extremely hostile, complex and litigious environment.In addition to Debtor and Committee representation, significant clients include:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comBankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights
AASA Aftermarket Volume GroupPentair Corp.ResMed CorpCNH Capital AmericaAcushnet CompanyAll Smiles Dental CareRegions BankCH RobinsonDonaldson CompanyDistressed AssetsKRCL built its law firm on the tail-end of the S&L Crisis. Our lawyers have served as counselfor the developers, owners, banks, FDIC, RTC, FSLIC, bridge banks, acquirers of distressedassets and loans, professionals and other constituents. With the advent of the currentliquidity crisis, the Firm has established a Distressed Assets Group, which draws from adeep bench of transactional, regulatory, litigation and insolvency lawyers who practice withthe Firm’s Real Estate, Financial Services, Litigation and Insolvency & Creditor RightsPractice Groups.We are currently representing and advising clients on a myriad of issues ranging fromsimple deposit insurance protocol to complex litigation on behalf of acquirers of distressedassets. Our focus includes:Partnership management/funding disputesConstruction stoppagesBorrower/lender workouts and restructuringsCollectionsForeclosuresBankruptcy and creditor’s rightsPrepackaged bankruptciesReceiverships and trusteeshipsEnvironmental remediationDue diligence in connection with portfolio acquisition and disposition transactionsFidelity bondsLiquidation of failed insured depository institutionsCommercial and other litigation, including director and officer liabilityLitigation, accountant liability litigation, legal and other professionalDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Malpractice litigation, and lender liability litigationWith a proven track record, KRCL is often called upon to appear for our clients in numeroushigh-stakes workout, restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Our attorneys negotiate withfinesse, build consensus and creatively solve problems on behalf of clients. With a solidunderstanding of what it takes to effectively resolve troubled managing member/member,borrower/lender and debtor/creditor relationships, KRCL works closely with its clients toachieve their goals.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Growing a successful and competitive business often means reaching around the globe for theright talent. The stakes couldn’t be higher, yet this dynamic area of law is fraught with bothcomplications and risk.The immigration attorneys at Kane Russell Coleman Logan know the ropes and how to untanglethem for you. Global health concerns and other challenges have made it more difficult than everfor businesses to manage their global talent needs. Our attorneys’ practical experience andknowledge help clients bring workers and sometimes their families to the U.S. and keep themhere. We shepherd our business clients and their employees from other countries through thecomplex visa and permitting processes.If there are two key facts about our immigration practice our clients know well, they are these:First, our practice exists to help people. We are passionate and care deeply as we work to helpachieve the ultimate goal - citizenship. Our clients are people, not files.Second, our integrated approach takes a holistic view of immigration. It’s a labyrinth, withimmigration considerations clients may not even be aware of such as terms of employment, tax,family issues, and more. So, our approach is to draw on the talents and experience of attorneysthroughout the firm who can move the mission forward.Our immigration attorneys help start-ups, small to medium-size enterprises, and public companiesaddress U.S. immigration challenges, carefully weighing all the legal and business factors at play.Our U.S. immigration services include:Nonimmigrant visas including:E-1 and E-2 visas for executives, supervisors and essential skill workersL-1A and L-1B visas for managers, executives, and specialized knowledge personnel; andL-1 blanketsImmigrationDallas / Houston / krcl.com
H-1B, H1B1 and E-3 for specialty occupation workersO-1 visas for workers of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, businessor athleticsTN USMCA, formerly NAFTA visasB-1/B-2 visas for business visitors/ visitors for pleasureEmployment-based green cards including:EB-1 for persons of extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers and professors, andmultinational executives and managersEB-2 and EB-3 PERM for professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, or aforeign national who has exceptional ability or for skilled worker, professional, or otherworkersWorksite compliance including counsel on E-verify and I-9 mattersComplex naturalization and derivative citizenship mattersStrategic planning concerning immigration consequences of formation, disposition, andreorganization of U.S. businessesFamily-based immigration mattersDallas / Houston / krcl.com
With more than 350 jury trials, Kane Russell Coleman Logan has the experience and capacity tomanage litigation of any complexity throughout the country.Our trial attorneys work hard to keep clients out of expensive and time-consuming litigationwhen possible. But when conflicts can’t be resolved or use of the legal system is the propermeans to achieve a client's desired result, our trial attorneys use their vast state, federal andappellate courtroom and arbitration experience to pursue and achieve the successful outcomesour clients seek.Increasingly, arbitration clauses have become standard contractual practice. Our attorneys haverepresented clients in AAA, JAMS and other arbitration tribunals in venues around the country, aswell as several international arbitration proceedings.Beyond handling courtroom proceedings, our litigators also work closely with attorneysthroughout the firm to help our clients avoid litigation by negotiating and drafting appropriatecontractual provisions and by assessing, in advance, the risk of litigation or the probable outcomeof litigation that may result from a particular course of conduct. We also work with clients todevelop, prepare, and implement corporate policies and procedures to alleviate or lessen theimpact of potential litigation and review corporate operating practices and procedures forproblem areas that may increase exposure to litigation.Our attorneys have deep experience and knowledge necessary to efficiently analyze problemsand design pragmatic solutions and have represented clients in the following industries:Banking & Financial ServicesConstructionEnergy, Oil & GasEnvironmentalLitigationDallas / Houston / krcl.com
HealthcareHospitalityManufacturingRailroadReal estateTransportationOur attorneys have also handled the following types of cases, among others:Business and commercialCorporate and partnershipCyber law and data privacyDeceptive trade practicesDram shopEcommerceEmploymentEnvironmentalFirst AmendmentFraudInsurance defense & coverageInadequate/improper personal or property securityIntellectual propertyLarge loss subrogationPersonal injury and wrongful deathPremises liability and inadequate securityProducts liabilityProfessional and fiduciary liabilityAt Kane Russell Coleman Logan, a hallmark of our litigation practice is value, in large partbecause our extensive courtroom experience allows us to find efficiencies throughout theprocess. We have earned our strong reputation and are committed to achieving the bestoutcome possible for our clients.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Your intellectual property is the lifeblood of your company. At Kane Russell Coleman Logan, weunderstand the critical importance of protecting and defending your IP assets.Businesses work hard to develop the ideas, designs, inventions, products, processes, and otherintellectual property that allow them to be successful. Whether helping clients protect these assetsby carefully negotiating and drafting agreements and other documents or by defending them withsuccessful litigation strategies, we help ensure that our clients enjoy the full benefits of their work.Our formula for providing value that larger firms often can’t match: knowledge, experience, andfocus.Our transactional work in protecting client’s assets is informed by our attorneys’ vast litigationexperience. We know where the litigation challenges and potential pitfalls lie; therefore, we knowhow to craft documents to make them as “bullet-proof” as possible, thus avoiding expensive andtime-consuming litigation. This is protection before conflicts have a chance to arise.The rapid pace of technological change has provided many of our clients with new opportunities, andour attorneys are here to assist with safeguarding advances in cybertechnology, internettechnologies, cloud and SAAS agreements, privacy matters, terms and conditions, web scrapingissues, and more. When conflicts do occur and litigation is inevitable, our courtroom experiencemakes us formidable advocates for our clients.Locally, our knowledge of jurisdictions and courts gives us a tremendous advantage, but we litigatenationally, often “fighting above our weight” and winning. We regularly argue in federal courtsthroughout the United States and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Because of our knowledge of the Texas Court systems, when not serving as primary counsel, we areroutinely engaged as local counsel in federal and state courts throughout Texas. Our intellectualproperty attorneys regularly assist clients in the following areas:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comIntellectual Property
Prosecution, Transactions, and Counseling:Technology M&A and due diligenceTrademark prosecutionLicensingPrivacy law advisory and compliance, including cross-border issuesCopyright registrationWebsite and social media policies and terms of useCloud agreementsNondisclosure agreementsTrade secret protectionInternal IP policies and procedures, handbooks, and employment agreementsInfluencer agreementsMusic artist agreementsLitigation:Patent infringementTrademark/trade dress litigationCopyright infringementTheft and misappropriation of trade secretsUnfair competitionInternet-related claimsBreach of non-compete agreementsDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Proposed TeamRoland HamiltonDirectorArthur NathanDirectorMichael NavarroDirectorKari LutringerSenior AttorneyChip MorrisDirectorSophie WenAssociateMichael TwomeyDirectorDennis DuffyDirectorAJ JohnsonDirectorDallas / Houston / krcl.comClick on photo to view attorney profile
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