Friday, August 13, 2010
Johnson v. Amtex Settlement
On August 12, 2010, Fryar Law Firm achieved a favorable settlement on behalf of a minority shareholder in a Texas government contracting and security services corporation. The case involved a unique squeeze-out scheme in which the controlling shareholders terminated the employment of minority shareholder and then paid themselves in common shares in lieu of salary, diluting the ousted shareholder's interest from almost 20% to less than 1%. The controlling shareholders then attempted a reverse stock split which would have resulted in the minority shareholder owning a fractional share and allowing the controlling shareholders to cash out his interest. Fryar Law Firm filed suit in November 2009 to prevent the squeeze-out. The settlement provides for a voluntary buy-out, the terms of which will be confidential. The client praised our efforts and results.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Three New Attorneys Join Fryar Law Firm
Fryar Law Firm is please to announce the addition of three talented new attorneys to our staff.
Matthew M. Buschi, Associate
Matthew is a 2008 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Hofstra University Law School.
Christina D. Richardson, Associate
Christina is a 2009 graduate of South Texas College of Law and has just finished serving as Briefing Attorney to the 80th Judicial District Court.
Avniel J. Adler, Of Counsel
Avniel is a 2009 graduate of Hofstra University Law School and is licensed both in Texas and New York.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Fryar Law Firm Appears in Scruggs v. Reber
On March 23, 2010, Fryar Law Firm entered an appearance as lead counsel for defendants David Reber and Scott Allen in Cause No. 2009-10216-16; Michael Scruggs v. David Reber, Scott Allen, and Zingenuity, Inc., in the 16th Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas. This case is a shareholder oppression case filed by minority shareholder Scruggs against the other two shareholders of Zingenuity, Inc. Fryar Law Firm will be lead counsel for the two defendant shareholders. The corporation is being separately represented by Jones & Davis. The case is currently set for trial May 3, 2010.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Fryar Law Firm Sponsors Peace Corps. Project in Cameroon
Fryar Law Firm, P.C.'s contributed the remainder necessary to meet the budget for the building and equipping of a High School Science laboratory in rural Cameroon. The project is headed by Peace Corps volunteer Tess Sexton. Read more about this worthwhile project.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Trial Victory in Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio v. Hartman Management
On February 26, 2010, a jury in San Antonio, Texas returned a verdict in favor of Fryar Law Firm's client Hartman Management. The plaintiff had sued our client for breach of contract arising out of commercial dispute between a Home Center Store operated by Habitat for Humanity in the Walzem Center in San Antonio against Hartman Management, the owner and manager of the shopping center. The case was tried in Bexas County District Court before the Hon. Renee McElhaney. Opposing counsel was Mark Murphy and Molly Neck-Borshard of Oppenheirmer Blend Harrison & Tate. The case was submitted to a jury after a four-day trial, and the jury returned a verdict denying all relief to the plaintiff. The case was originally filed in March 2009, and Fryar Law Firm was able to obtain a complete resolution in favor of our client in less than a year.
Fryar Law Firm appears in Planarc Architectural Design Group, Inc. v.. Hartman Management, L.P.
On January 4, 2010, Fryar Law Firm, P.C. filed an answer for the defendant in Planarc Architectural Design Group, Inc. v. Hartman Management, L.P., No. DC-09-16121, in the 192nd Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas. This is a business lawsuit in which Fryar Law Firm will be defending against claims of breach of contract.
Christopher Grier Joins Fryar Law Firm, P.C.
On January 1, 2010, Christopher Grier joined Fryar Law Firm, P.C. as a member of the firm. Mr. Grier is a 2000 graduate of South Texas College of Law and brings significant experience in both business litigation and employment litigation. Chris will co-head Fryar Law Firm's employment law practice, along with Eric Fryar.