BUSINESS
Whether the client is a multi-national company
or a small, local proprietorship, Thurman & Phillips provides
experienced counseling and representation in all aspects of business
endeavors.
From determining the appropriate organizational structure, forming
the business entity, and qualifying the entity to do business in
the appropriate jurisdiction to subsequent business counsel and
representation, the firm works closely with the client at every
step to ensure that the entity meets the needs of the client.
The firm regularly represents national clients
undergoing acquisitions and mergers and clients involved in reorganization,
dissolution and liquidation. Members of the firm are skilled
at negotiating and drafting the complex documentation that accompanies
such endeavors.
COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATIONS
Thurman & Phillips provides services that cover the entire
spectrum of issues related to community associations and condominium
regimes. In addition to providing legal counsel to various associations,
members of the firm have served as special counsel or advisory
members to certain association boards of directors and architectural
control committees. Such experience has provided the firm with
unique insight into the problems facing community associations.
As a result of the vast experience of its attorneys, Thurman & Phillips
provides both experienced counsel based on legal requirements and
practical guidance based on common sense and ethics.
Among the services which the firm routinely provides
are drafting and amendment of all governing documents; formation
of homeowner associations; interpretation and enforcement of covenants,
conditions and restrictions; assessment collection; legal counsel
to the directors on the day-to-day operation of the community;
negotiation and drafting of contracts related to the operation
of the association; and interpretation of and compliance with applicable
state and federal laws.
The clients of Thurman & Phillips range
from developers to small condominium projects, townhomes, and
manufactured housing
communities to the largest mixed use planned unit development in
Bexar County. Each client is provided diligent attention specific
to its needs.
CONSTRUCTION
Since 1976, Thurman & Phillips has actively
represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors and
suppliers in all aspects of residential and commercial construction
projects. Today, the majority of the construction clients of
Thurman & Phillips are subcontractors and suppliers which
allows the firm to concentrate its focus on aggressively representing
their rights.
Whether drafting or reviewing contracts, bid
documents, change orders, pay applications, waivers or releases,
Thurman & Phillips
can provide the transactional support required to protect the interest
of its client.
The firm routinely represents clients in perfection
and enforcement of mechanic’s liens or surety claims for federal, state and
private projects. If the situation dictates that an issue must
be litigated or arbitrated, Thurman & Phillips has the experience
and capability to represent the needs of the client in all forums.
CREDITOR'S
RIGHTS / BANKRUPTCY
Whether representing financial institutions, commercial lenders,
businesses or contractors, Thurman & Phillips provides a full
range of services to clients. Members of the firm have particular
expertise with lender representation, both secured and unsecured.
Because of its experience representing commercial lenders and financial
institutions, the firm can act quickly to preserve and protect
a creditor’s rights in collection litigation, including garnishment,
attachment, sequestration, foreclosure and other debt collection
procedures.
The firm’s experience also includes
providing guidance to creditors and lenders on loan restructuring
and workouts of non-performing
loans.
In the event that a borrower or customer of
the client files bankruptcy, Thurman & Phillips can provide
its client comprehensive representation and counsel during reorganization
and liquidation proceedings,
including filing motions to lift stay or to obtain adequate protection,
and adversary proceedings.
LITIGATION
No one wants to sue or be sued. Thurman & Phillips
counsels its clients on ways to avoid suit and helps its clients
solve problems before a suit is filed. However, if a client needs
to file suit or defend a suit, the firm has the necessary experience
and skills to effectively litigate the issues.
Thurman & Phillips routinely represents
individuals and companies in state and federal courts throughout
Texas. Attorneys with the
firm have prosecuted and defended claims in the following industries:
construction, transportation, financial services, financial institutions,
distribution, media, technology, real estate development and insurance.
The firm treats each case as important regardless of the amount
in dispute.
From risk management to alternative dispute
resolution, the solutions offered by the firm’s attorneys
will deliver results.
MECHANIC'S
AND MATERIALMAN'S LIEN
With more than 25 years of experience in
representing contractors, suppliers and laborers, Thurman & Phillips
has extensive experience in interpreting, applying and enforcing
the Miller Act, Texas Government Code and Texas Property Code.
The firm routinely handles time sensitive
perfection of lien and bond claims, whether on private, municipal,
state or federal projects.
The attorneys of Thurman & Phillips also counsel clients on
compliance issues for retainage.
When a project experiences difficulties, the firm
has extensive experience in pursing foreclosure of liens, initiating
actions
to recover trust funds and actions against surities.
REAL
ESTATE
Whether representing developers of residential
or commercial projects, lenders, community associations or individuals,
the extensive experience of the attorneys at Thurman & Phillips
allows the firm to provide a wide range of services in real estate
matters.
The attorneys at Thurman & Phillips have
experience in every phase of real estate purchases, sale, development,
management and
operation including negotiation and preparation of purchase and
sale agreements for both sellers and purchasers; real estate closings;
land use issues, such as platting, zoning and utility services;
development of commercial projects; development of residential
projects, including planned unit developments; preparation of covenants,
conditions and restrictions; negotiation and preparation of easements
and license agreements; title issues and curative work; and negotiation
and preparation of leases, from commercial leases to hunting leases.
The services provided by the firm include representation of clients
before various administrative and governmental bodies, as well
as litigation issues related to title issues.
