Sullivan & Holston's attorneys have extensive experience in state and federal court that involve breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contracts or prospective contracts, partnerships, finance leases, lender liability, officer/director liability, shareholder and trade secret issues, deceptive trade practices, landlord-tenant issues, mechanic's liens, as well as surety bond and construction claims. The firm also frequently represents clients in a variety of post-judgment proceedings including turnover, garnishment, receivership, fraudulent transfer and alter ego actions.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights
Sullivan & Holston provides experience and depth in virtually every aspect of corporate bankruptcy matters. The attorneys' experience ranges from small corporate restructuring cases to some of the most complex insolvency-related proceedings and transactions over the last three decades. We regularly represent Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession, entities restructuring, and enterprises contemplating Chapter 11 protection. We also represent creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases, including banks and other lenders, governmental agencies, creditors' committees, insurance companies, indenture trustees, landlords, corporations, investment funds, bondholders, acquisition candidates, potential acquirors, and others.
In Bankruptcy Court, the firm's attorneys have experience in obtaining relief for its clients through lift stay motions, objections to discharge and confirmation, and adequate protection actions. Sullivan & Holston's attorneys handle a wide variety of bankruptcy adversary proceedings, including preference, fraudulent transfer, lien stripping, discharge determination, stay violation, and other debtor/creditor disputes.
The firm also provides services for clients for whom bankruptcy protection is not the best solution. The attorneys know through their vast experience in restructuring matters that filing bankruptcy is not always necessary or beneficial for every client. By thoroughly evaluating each client's unique financial condition, we have successfully worked with banks and other creditors to restructure significant debt obligations for individual and corporate clients.
Appellate Law
The firm's attorneys have briefed, appeared, and successfully argued appeals in the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and many Texas civil appellate courts. The firm has successfully represented both appellants and appellees.
Appellate work requires attention to the finest details of the trial record as well as the ability to analyze and present persuasive arguments within the context of a complex and ever-evolving body of legal court opinions. The attorneys at Sullivan & Holston use their collective experience in trying cases over the last four decades along with comprehensive legal research and analysis to successfully argue and advocate their clients' interests at the appellate level. For examples of published opinions, please see the attorneys' biography pages.
Business Transactions
The firm and its lawyers routinely assist clients with their business and transactional needs. Representation in these matters includes the analyzing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating of all types of contracts, including:
- AIA construction forms
- Bank loans and financing agreements
- Employment agreements
- Merger and acquisition
- Lease, business sales and real estate documents
The transactional practice also includes assisting clients with entity formation and conversion. The firm also serves as general counsel to schools, churches, denominational organizations and other non-profits.
Probate
The firm's attorneys assist clients with the preparation of wills, physician directives, medical powers of attorney, statutory durable powers of attorney, and trusts. The firm represents guardians, executors and administrators in probate and related matters and frequently represents surety companies in estate liability claims.
Surety Law
The firm's attorneys represent surety companies in state and federal court in trial and appellate matters on a variety of surety liability claims, including claims on probate, motor vehicle, guardianship, payment and performance and notary bonds. The firm's attorneys have secured numerous favorable appellate opinions on behalf of its surety clients. For a list of these opinions please see the attorney biography pages. The firm's attorneys also have experience representing clients in perfecting mechanic and materials.