Trial: The firm's practice extends to all Texas, federal, and bankruptcy courts, including appellate representation before the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court of Appeals. Clients include entrepreneurs and institutions, including financial institutions, government agencies, developers, investors, construction contracts, oil and gas companies, and computer software companies. Major areas of litigation include contracts, finance and banking, international business disputes, collections, partnerships, employment law, loan commitments, real estate, securities, personal injury, premises liability, corporate/shareholder disputes, condemnation, maritime, commercial law and insurance defense. Business/Corporate: The firm's practice includes incorporation, mergers, dissolutions, bankruptcies, shareholder agreements, shareholder disputes, contract disputes, general and limited partnership agreements, purchase and sale of companies, annual meetings, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, authorized dealer agreements, subscription agreements and trademark and copyright protection. Banking: Representation of banks and financial institutions with regard to loans, collections, lender liability matters, bank operations, forgeries and other litigation. Employment Law Defense: Representation of employers in administrative proceedings at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ), Texas Workforce Commission ( TWC ); Trial defense of employers in cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the American with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Age Discrimination in Employment Act ( ADEA ), and other discrimination statutes, both federal and state. Drafting and reviewing employment related documents such as releases, employee handbooks, company's affirmative action policies, employment contracts and employment applications, and general counseling on employer-employee relations. International: Representation of foreign investors in tax and general business planning, with emphasis on structuring inbound investments in U.S., including formation and operation of domestic and offshore corporations, as well as the international aspects of taxation, real estate, wills, probate and trust law. Representation of clients in international litigation, including enforcement of foreign judgments. Entertainment: Disputes and negotiations concerning royalties, recording agreements, music publishing, and contracts. Securities Arbitration: Representation of customers and investors in arbitration proceedings against brokers and financial advisers for unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresentations, excessive trading and commission losses, and misuse or conversion of customer funds.