http://hanshawkennedy.com.s2969.gridserver.com/index.php/site/index/ en david@pioneerdesign.net Copyright 2007 2007-11-21T18:38:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/overview/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/overview/#When:18:38:00Z We have represented numerous individual and corporate clients in litigation involving contractual disputes, partnership disputes, employer/employee disputes, securities-related litigation, misappropriation of trade secrets, conversion of corporate assets, breach of contract, collections, fraud, fraud in the inducement, non-competition agreements, promissory notes and guarantees and other business-related litigation matters.  We have also represented clients in estate/probate litigation matters including:  trust disputes; fiduciary duty litigation; bad faith actions; beneficiary rights; accountings; guardianship contests, appointments and removals; and other trust and probate code issues.  We have also successfully represented individuals in defense of a wide range of criminal charges against them. We believe immersing ourselves in our client’s business and understanding financial obligations and responsibilities, relationships with employees, contractual/good-will relationships, and structure or organizational makeup are essential parts of assisting in achieving our client’s business litigation goals.  Obviously, our business clients are not in the business of being sued or suing; that is why you hire us.  In contrast, our clients charged with criminal offenses expect a vigorous defense and we embrace the challenge of holding the government’s feet to the fire and fighting to protect the constitutional rights of our clients. When litigation becomes a necessity, your complex problem requires a winning solution. 2007-11-21T18:38:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/business_litigation1/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/business_litigation1/#When:18:28:00Z The complexity of a corporate contract or tort dispute necessitates advanced planning, strategic utilization of legal tools and remedies available, as well as goal-setting early in the litigation.  Oftentimes, clients involved in sophisticated commercial or contract disputes or fiduciary duty and bad faith disputes have more in mind than merely getting to a jury and having their fate determined by 12 people who do not know their business.  We try to take alternative measures to ensure minimal interruption to your business activities and your client relationships while striving to achieve resolution prior to trial.  Inevitably, there are other times where the only thing that will resolve your problem is proceeding to the courthouse to show why you should win in defense or prosecution of your case.  It is these cases where Hanshaw Kennedy is best equipped to achieve winning solutions for your complex problems.  Let us convince a judge or jury that your side is the winning one. 2007-11-21T18:28:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/corporate_contractual_consulting/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/corporate_contractual_consulting/#When:18:27:00Z We have assisted and advised clients in the formation, drafting, review and implementation of general business contracts, negotiating agreements, inventory management agreements, joint venture agreements, asset and stock purchase agreements, work for hire contracts, SBA loan agreements, lease agreements, employment agreements and construction contracts, among others.  We believe it makes good business sense to ward off litigation at the first opportunity.  We further believe that the first opportunity to avoid potential litigation presents itself when a corporation or partnership is created or modified or is employing some strategic change that may implicate a legal issue. 2007-11-21T18:27:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/corporate_partnership_formation/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/corporate_partnership_formation/#When:18:26:00Z Starting any business should begin with a lot of research, planning and good advice.  Our practice has allowed us the opportunity to advise clients in their business infancy with regard to what type of business structure, planning, and implementation will be necessary to maximize profitability while minimizing conflict.  Because we are constantly battling over the mistakes or ambiguities of contracts, and the intricacies of various business relationships, we are well-equipped to advise our clients regarding avoiding pitfalls and maximizing protections for their entities. 2007-11-21T18:26:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/criminal_defense/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/criminal_defense/#When:18:25:00Z Our Criminal Defense practice is firmly based on the experience of Collin Kennedy as an assistant district attorney in Harris County for 4 years.  Mr. Kennedy has the know-how to aggressively defend clients accused of assault and battery, DWI, juvenile offenses, white collar crimes, major felonies and drug and narcotic violations among other criminal allegations. State of Texas v. S.A. - Client charged with aggravated first degree possession of a controlled substance.  Case dismissed on day of trial. Texas v. K.S. - Class A misdemeanor reduced to Class C misdemeanor and record expunged. Texas v. J.K. - Jury found client not-guilty of the highest charge of Aggravated Robbery and guilty of a lesser-included offense. Texas v. S.T. - Case dismissed and record expunged. Texas v. J.O. - Case dismissed and record expunged. Texas v. M.O. - Case dismissed and record expunged. State v. D.D. - Jury found client not-guilty of Assault and record expunged. State v. A.T. - Case dismissed and record expunged. State v. J.D. - Grand Jury no-billed Felony theft case against client. State v. C.G. - State dismissed Assault case on day of trial. State v. B.S. - State agreed to reduce 2 counts of Felony vandalism to misdemeanors. Client received deferred adjudication. State v. S. M. - State dismissed Felony Burglary case on day of trial. State v. D.M. - Grand Jury no-billed Felony Aggravated Assault case against client. State v. M.H. - Case dismissed and record expunged. 2007-11-21T18:25:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/employment/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/employment/#When:18:24:00Z We have represented clients on both sides of the bar in a variety of employment matters ranging from non-competition agreements, employment contract disputes, wrongful termination defense and misappropriation of trade secrets to cases arising under various whistleblower statutes and other United States and Texas laws relating to the employer/employee relationship. 2007-11-21T18:24:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/estate_probate_litigation/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/estate_probate_litigation/#When:18:23:00Z We represent our clients in this area with a keen eye toward reaching an amicable solution.  Fights amongst the family oftentimes magnify the emotions attendant with legal battles in general. Though litigation may be inevitable, we are sensitive to the dynamics involved in various family relationships and strive to win the case while being as respectful as possible of your wishes in dealing with a family dispute.  2007-11-21T18:23:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/insurance/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/insurance/#When:18:21:01Z We have represented clients on insurance matters involving premises liability, commercial liability, bad faith, casualty, property and construction insurance issues.  Our experience allows us to examine insurance issues from both the insurer and insured’s perspective.  We have handled both coverage actions and direct defense actions under insurance policies for our clients, as well as subrogation actions and contract actions involving insurers. 2007-11-21T18:21:01-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/family_law/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/family_law/#When:18:21:00Z Our family law practice encompasses divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, property agreements, modifications, enforcements, adoptions and related family law matters. The emotional aspect of a family law practice is met with sound advice and vigorous representation of our client’s needs during this difficult and sensitive time of their lives. 2007-11-21T18:21:00-06:00 http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/estate_planning/ http://hanshawkennedy.com/site/estate_planning/#When:18:20:00Z Hanshaw Kennedy, LLP believes that proper planning can greatly benefit your loved ones after your death and assist them through difficult times; however, if no plan is in place, you may be exposing your estate to needless estate taxes and causing the IRS to be your largest beneficiary. Even if you believe your estate will not be subject to estate taxes, having a simple estate plan in place will allow you to decide who will be the beneficiary of your estate instead of state law determining who will receive your assets.  From complex estates needing advanced tax planning to simple wills, Hanshaw Kennedy, LLP is ready to assist you in crafting the best solution for your needs. 2007-11-21T18:20:00-06:00