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With offices in Corpus Christi, Austin and San Antonio, the Texas attorneys of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. provide comprehensive legal solutions to individuals, institutions and businesses in litigation, oil and gas, estate planning, health law, corporate law and much more.

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon PC
1 Shoreline Plaza
800 N Shoreline Blvd #800 S
Corpus Christi TX 78401
Tel: 361 880-5808
Fax: 361 880-5844

Business and Corporate - Business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and commercial law compliance

Business & Corporate Law

One Law Firm in Three Cities

Central and South Texas Business Lawyers

Entity Formation - Transactions - Contract Disputes

The business and corporate law attorneys of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., extend decades of experience and acumen in creating legal solutions that enable publicly and privately held businesses in Texas to grow and thrive. We handle all business and corporate law matters.

Based in Corpus Christi, with offices in Austin and San Antonio, we represent commercial enterprises of all sizes. Our Central and South Texas business lawyers — Charles W. Gordon IV, Don L. Jones, Rick Rogers, Patrick P. Rogers, Rick Foster and Scott J. Duncan — enjoy longstanding relationships with many business owners who routinely rely on our legal counsel.

Entity Formation and Operation

As business lawyers, we work to build strong foundations for new companies. Choice of entity has repercussions in taxes, personal liability of stakeholders, transactions, and exit strategies. PRDG advises clients on the merits of forming as a sole proprietorship, C corporation, S corporation, limited liability company (LLC), professional association, or limited partnership. We draft shareholder agreements, purchase and sale agreements, operating agreements and partnership agreements, and additionally assist clients in all licensing and regulatory matters relating to starting a business.

Transactional Representation

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. has the resources to handle any business transaction:
* mergers and acquisitions
* buy-sell agreements for purchase of sale of a business
* cross purchase agreement between business owners
* 1031 business exchanges
* buying and selling commercial real estate
* business dissolution
* product purchase contracts and service agreements

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

PRDG attempts to resolve disputes in cost-effective and efficient manner that preserves business relationships when possible. Our experienced business litigation lawyers have handled hundreds of contract disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and employee lawsuits. When circumstances dictate, we will not hesitate to represent our clients' best interests in court. However, many conflicts can be settled through mediation. Our attorneys can serve as neutral mediators or representing parties in mediation.

For innovative solutions to business start-up, transactions, contracts and disputes, contact the Central and South Texas business lawyers of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C.

Labor and Employment - Employee policies and training, discrimination and termination litigation, employee contracts, risk assessment

Labor & Employment

Board Certified Labor and Employment Attorney

Discrimination Lawsuits - Human Resources Consulting - Employee Agreements

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. attorney Tonya B. Webber coaches employers on regulatory compliance and risk avoidance in employment and labor issues, and offers vigorous defense against workplace discrimination litigation. With offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio, our labor law attorneys and employment lawyers represent clients across South Texas, Central Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley.

Employment and Labor Law Consulting

Our firm serves private companies, quasi-government and public entities in Texas. We train management and workers and advise clients on establishing human resource policy and procedure to minimize conflicts and reduce the risk of litigation.
* drafting corporate policies and employee policy handbooks
* writing safety manuals and training manuals to reduce injuries and conflicts
* developing arbitration policies for employee disputes
* conducting supervisory training to anticipate and prevent legal issues

Discrimination and Termination Litigation

Employee allegations of discriminatory practices or wrongful termination require the veteran representation Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. can provide. We offer aggressive defense against any legal action by employees:
* claims of illegal hiring, discipline or promotion practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
* sexual harassment (sexual assault, unwelcome attention, hostile work environment)
* age discrimination (Age Discrimination Act)
* disability discrimination or failure to make reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
* alleged violations of the Texas Labor Code, Fair Labor Standards Act, or National Labor Relations Act

Family Medical Leave Act litigation, including pregnancy discrimination

wrongful termination or retaliatory discharge

administrative hearings before the Texas Workforce Commission or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Employment Agreements

PRDG can draft employment agreements designed to protect against misappropriation of trade secrets. We also handle employee agreement litigation, either defending or bringing action related to non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. Our firm also negotiates severance packages for departing employees and executives, and represents clients in all contract disputes.

Mediation Services

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., represents clients who choose to mediate disputes as a cost-conscious alternative to litigation. We can serve as mediators or as legal counsel to participants in mediation.

Experienced Representation in Employment and Labor Law

Our employment law practice is headed by Tonya Webber, who is board-certified in Employment and Labor Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Webber offers over twenty years of experience, including fifteen years at the trial and appellate level. She is licensed in state and federal courts of Texas, including the Southern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

With offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio, the labor and employment attorneys of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., invite clients to schedule an initial consultation.