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Texas Business and Healthcare Lawyers We shoulder the legal burden - so you can
get back to business.TM

Business Law | Litigation | Health Law | Probate Litigation | OSHA Defense

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Texas Lawyers Focusing on Business Law, Health Law, Probate Litigation, & OSHA Defense

At Hendershot Cowart P.C., we work with clients who are fiercely protecting their livelihood. From start-up ventures to established institutions and beyond, we advise, prepare, and protect your business or healthcare practice from start to finish. Our law firm is based in Houston, Texas, but we serve clients throughout Texas and the nation.

You know your business. We know the law. For more than three decades, our attorneys have counseled business owners and executives, healthcare professionals, investors, and shareholders through disputes, investigations, transactions, and business formations. We take the time to listen and understand your issue, and then recommend the best approach for your matter. Let us focus on the legal issues while you focus on your success.

We shoulder the legal burden – so you can get back to business.

Industries Served

Our clients include entrepreneurs, large public companies, family-owned businesses, and everything in between.
  • Construction
    Construction

    Hendershot Cowart P.C. provides legal guidance to businesses in the construction industry, helping contractors, developers, and construction companies navigate complex issues like contract disputes, OSHA compliance, and regulatory challenges. Our attorneys offer proactive counsel to keep projects on track while minimizing legal risks.

  • Healthcare
    Healthcare

    With extensive experience in health law, Hendershot Cowart P.C. supports healthcare professionals and organizations in matters ranging from complex healthcare litigation and regulatory compliance to management agreements and practice setup. We also defend healthcare providers against licensure issues and Medicare-related audits and regulatory investigations, providing robust legal representation in a highly regulated sector.

  • Retail
    Retail

    Hendershot Cowart P.C. assists retail businesses in managing legal challenges such as commercial leasing, intellectual property rights, employment agreements, and consumer protection laws. Our legal team works closely with retailers to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, protecting their interests and promoting business growth.

  • Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing

    We support businesses in the transportation and warehousing industry, including freight carriers, logistics providers, and industrial warehouse operators. From regulatory compliance and contract negotiations to risk management and dispute resolution, we help ensure seamless operations across the supply chain.

  • Manufacturing
    Manufacturing

    Hendershot Cowart P.C. delivers practical legal solutions for manufacturers facing supply chain disruptions, labor disputes, product liability concerns, and compliance challenges. Our team helps businesses resolve disputes quickly, mitigate emerging risks, and adhere to both employment law and industry-specific regulations.

  • Professional Services
    Professional Services

    We offer strategic legal advice to professionals such as accountants, architects, and consultants in areas including liability defense, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Our personalized approach allows clients in the professional services sector to focus on their business while minimizing legal risks.

  • Technology
    Technology

    Hendershot Cowart P.C. partners with technology companies to address intellectual property protection, data privacy, licensing agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. Our deep understanding of the tech industry helps businesses navigate the rapidly evolving legal landscape while safeguarding their innovations.

  • Leisure and Hospitality
    Leisure and Hospitality

    We provide legal services to clients in the leisure and hospitality industry, including hotel operators, event planners, and travel companies. From contract negotiations to liability protection and licensing requirements, our attorneys understand the time-sensitive nature of your business and work proactively to address legal concerns before they impact your operations.

  • Energy
    Energy

    We support businesses in the energy sector, including manufacturers of offshore drilling equipment, industrial components, and critical infrastructure for oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. From regulatory compliance to contract negotiations, we help companies navigate the complexities of this evolving industry.

Trusted Since 1987

We've Helped Thousands of Clients Over the Years. Since January 2021 Alone, We've Helped:
  • Resolve 641
    Business Disputes & Litigation
  • Launch 176
    New Texas Businesses
  • Guide 91
    Business Transactions/M&A
  • Defend 39
    Businesses Against OSHA Citations
  • Review 391
    Physician Employment Agreements
  • Defend 55
    Healthcare Investigations
  • Set Up 213
    Medical Practices
  • Defend Licenses Of 50
    Medical Professionals
  • Reviewed or Drafted 439
    Business Contracts

    Responsive, Aggressive, & Personalized Advocacy to Protect Your Interests

    As a boutique Texas law firm, we unite real experience with personal attention. We listen to you to gain an understanding of your needs, we respond with a customized legal strategy, and we advocate aggressively on your behalf.

    While many people come to us with a single problem, the relationships we build make it easy for them to come to us again and again. We stand ready to deliver the honest and insight-driven counsel you need to protect your interests today and well into the future. We want to be Your Attorney. Your Team. Your Law Firm for Life.TM

    Why Choose Our Team?

    Unwavering Commitment to the Success of our Clients

    With over 100 years of combined experience, we bring big firm expertise with boutique firm attention. Whether facing multi-jurisdictional litigation or regulatory issues, we stand by your side, fighting for your success.

    • In Business Since 1987.
      Let us put the full force of our 100+ years of combined experience to work for you.
    • We Serve Clients Throughout Texas and the Nation.
      We handle matters from the Red River to the Rio Grande and beyond.
    • We Believe in Prompt, Personal Attention.
      As a boutique law firm, we unite real experience with personal attention.
    • We Want to Be Your Law Firm for Life.
      We take a vested interest in our clients' success — from start to finish.
    • We Shoulder the Legal Burden.™
      And let you get back to business.

    To Us, Every Case is Personal

    Real Stories, Real Results, Real Advocacy
      "Great group of attorneys to be in your side"
      Great group of attorneys to be in your side when you need it most.
      "I am 100% pleased with his professional services."
      Ray solved a non-compete situation for me that needed addressed.
      "Very happy with the work he did!"
      Mr. Hendershot did a contract review for me. He was very thorough and explained the contract really well.
      "Would highly recommend the firm!"
      Everything you want in a good lawyer. He was proactive and got our matter resolved in short order.
      "If you’re looking for a great lawyer consider using Ray here at Hendershot."
      If you’re looking for a great lawyer consider using Ray here at Hendershot. He was absolutely awesome to work with. He always responds, very personable, and will work his tail off for you.
      "An amazing legal mind and law firm."
      We have complete comfort that we are well advised, protected while being completely scrupulous and following the law to the letter
      "11/10"
      Ray Panneton was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and personable and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a truly trustworthy attorney and just general good human being who cares about his clients. 11/10
      "Hendershot Cowart P.C. In general is absolutely wonderful."

      Bryan T. was excellent in handling every aspect of our needs. Very professional as well as patient, understanding and caring. We would give him 10 stars if possible. Hendershot Cowart P.C. In general is absolutely wonderful.

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