Our Areas of Practice
Commercial & Civil Litigation
Commercial Property Damage Claims
Contact us to learn how we can simplify your business’ Commercial Property Damage Claims.
Disputes & Claims
Contract Disputes | Business Disputes and Dissolutions | Construction & Development Disputes | Landlord/Tenant, Collections, Bankruptcy, and Land Use/Zoning | Insurance Coverage Claims, Actions, and Failure to Cover Claims | ADA Accessibility Defense – Defense of ADA and FHA Claims and Lawsuits | Employee/Employer Disputes | Texas Workforce Claims | Workplace Injuries | Financial Losses | Insurance Claims
Commercial Real Estate
Construction
Negotiate/Prepare Construction, Construction Management, Sub-Contract, Supply and Mining Services Agreements | Negotiate/Prepare Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) and Design/Build Contracts | Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act Claims (DTPA) | Delay Claims | Construction and Contract Disputes | Tender Disputes | Engineering Claims | Lien Claims | Insurance Issues: Liability, Builder’s Risk, Errors and Omissions and Professional Liability Coverage | Regulatory and Municipal Planning Approvals | Preparation of Construction Security Documentation | Representation at Arbitrations/Mediations | The Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) | Construction Defects
Economic Development
Development incentives: Tax Abatements and Exemptions | Economic and EB-5 Development | Tax Increment Financing | Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone | Land Use, Development and Zoning Incentives and Credits | Texas Tax Code 313 Economic Development Act Advisement | Texas Local Government Code 372 Public Improvement District Advisement
Eminent Domain/
Condemnation/Inverse Condemnation
Reasonable Market Appraisal of Tangible Property | Damages | Fixtures, Equipment, and/or Developments regarding Property | Pre-condemnation Damages | Relocation
Financing (Equity & Debt)
Buyer / Seller Representation on Lending Matters | Commercial Loan Restructuring and Modifications | Project Financing Advisement | Real Estate Financing Advisement | Commercial Lending & Small Business Administrative Loan Advisement | FDIC Matters and Proof of Claims | Foreclosure (prosecute and defend) | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (CMBS) transactions | Subscription Agreements (private placements) | Subscription Booklets
Purchase/ Sale
Draft, review and negotiate Purchase and sale agreements | Review Title Documents | Closing document review | Financing Document Review | Title Curative Matters
Property Tax Litigation
Valuation and Assessments
Chapter 41 Litigation | Equal and Uniform | Market Value Claims | Chapter 25 Litigation
Exemptions and Special Appeals
Wildlife | Religious Organization | Charitable Organizations | Community Housing Development Organization
Other
Tax Abatements | Delinquent Tax
Corporate & Business Law
Corporate/Entity Formation
Corporate Documents: Formation Documents, Operating Agreements, Resolutions | Corporate and Partnership Dissolutions, Winding-Up | Mergers and Acquisitions | Joint Venture Agreement | Employment Agreements | Non-compete | Agreements | Interest Transfers
Franchise
Review/Negotiate Franchise Agreements, Terms, Non-Compete Clauses and Territory Protections | Review/Negotiate Franchise Disclosure Documents | Lease Review and Negotiation | Review and Draft Ancillary Documents or Agreements | Property Improvement Plans (PIP) and Franchisor Requirement Negotiations | Buying and Selling Franchised Businesses | Transfer, Assumption, or Termination of Franchise Agreements | Negotiate Terms, Fees, and Liquidated Damages Provisions
Hospitality
Transactional Matters | Franchise Disputes, Negotiations, Terminations, and Re-Licensing | Company Formation, Agreements, Dissolutions, and Modifications | Contractor Disputes | Breach of Contract (Employment, Business) | ADA Compliancy Matters | ADA Accessibility Defense – Defense of ADA and FHA Claims and Lawsuits | Construction and Post-Build Claims | Insurance Claims and Negotiation | Vendor and Service Provider Disputes
Intellectual Property
Patents | Trademarks | Copyrights | Contracts | Trade Secrets | IP Litigation | Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreements
Employment
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) | Overtime Pay | Family and Medical Leave | OSHA and Safe Working Conditions | Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation Agreements | Wrongful Termination | I-9 Compliance | I-9 Audits
Startup Ecosystem
Equity and Funding | Stock Vesting and Purchase Agreements | Contract Drafting and Review | Service Agreements | Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements | Series Funding | Employment Law | Severance Agreements | Disputes & Claims | Intellectual Property Protection and Counseling | Patent Law Counseling | Founders Agreements
Our Clients Are
Our Best Ambassadors
We had several liens on our property claiming over $127K in unpaid wages to a sub contractor. Rahul and Luke from PatelGains got them all settled for less then $15K.
Rahul serves as an extended member of our team, a true partner in every sense. I have worked with him on a number of complex projects and he is always responsive, diligent, and proactive. I consider Rahul and the entire Patel Gaines team an invaluable asset to my business. Their work culture mirrors ours – fun, vibrant, and hard-working – a far cry from almost all other law firms.
Grant …always looking out for my best interest and will protect me and my company. [He is] responsive, organized and makes himself available to me when I need his professional opinion.
Patel Gaines is simply an outstanding group of attorneys. I have worked with many law firms through the years. Few, if any, have more dedicated approach to maximizing their clients best interest.
Patel Gaines are an invaluable resource in the ever changing property tax climate. They are not afraid of going to trial and taking on the challenge. I would suggest their aggressive approach for anyone looking for exceptional representation.
Very Aggressive, Terrific ResultsWorked on our property tax valuation case and achieved excellent results. Quick response, kept us informed when we requested information, and got us the reductions we needed.
When everyone else we spoke to about our case told us they would only assist us if we paid them a $10-15k retainer, Grant and his team took up our fight and DELIVERED on all fronts.Thanks so much to all of you.
Great Lawyer. Rahul has been working with me for about a year. Very knowledgeable about the hospitality industry and real property tax issues in the State of Texas.
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