
Houston Corporate Restructuring Attorneys
Helping Texas Businesses Achieve Success and Avoid Costly Legal Disputes
No business will stay the same forever. At some point, even the most stable business will change. Owners, partners, or shareholders may leave, retire, relocate, become disabled, or change roles. Shareholder agreements may no longer reflect the business's needs. You may be forced to buy out a partner's share or cut a partner out for improper conduct.
With more than 100 years of combined legal experience handling complex business transactions, our seasoned business attorneys are ready to offer the hands-on, results-driven experience your business needs. We serve clients throughout Texas and beyond.
Is your business facing a restructuring or shareholder dispute? Call Hendershot Cowart P.C. today at (713) 783-3110 or contact us online to meet with our skilled Houston corporate restructuring lawyers!
Comprehensive Business Restructuring Services for All Industries and Business Structures
We have represented clients of all sizes in all types of industries and business structures, frequently advising on business restructuring matters such as:
- Stock sales or asset sales
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Buy-ins or buyouts
- Charter or bylaw matters
- Modifying or creating shareholder agreements
- Reorganizing the board of directors
- Re-envisioning the corporate mission
- Shifting control
- Restructuring the governance or operations plan of a business
- Revenue sharing
- Partnership fallout, or removal of an inactive partner
- The gaining of equity for a business without giving up control
- Matters involving family members inheriting stock of a partner who has died
- Retirement or disability matters
Skilled Representation in High-Stakes Shareholder and Partnership Conflicts
When matters become highly contentious between shareholders or partners, our skilled business attorneys are exceptionally equipped with the insight to protect, mitigate, and recover when litigation becomes necessary.
- Fraud or misrepresentation
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Breach of contract
- Hostile takeovers
- Squeeze-outs and freeze-outs
- Shareholder derivative suits
- Minority shareholder oppression
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Shareholder/partner improper conduct, including competition, embezzlement, or trade secret theft
For business restructuring or shareholder disputes, contact Hendershot Cowart P.C. today to learn more!

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.
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Let us put the full force of our 100+ years of combined experience to work for you.
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We handle matters from the Red River to the Rio Grande and beyond.
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As a boutique law firm, we unite real experience with personal attention.
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We take a vested interest in our clients' success — from start to finish.
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And let you get back to business.
To Us, Every Case is Personal
Real Stories, Real Results, Real Advocacy
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Great group of attorneys to be in your side when you need it most.
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Ray solved a non-compete situation for me that needed addressed.
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Mr. Hendershot did a contract review for me. He was very thorough and explained the contract really well.
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Everything you want in a good lawyer. He was proactive and got our matter resolved in short order.
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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.
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We have complete comfort that we are well advised, protected while being completely scrupulous and following the law to the letter
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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
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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.
