Matthew Penny specializes in offering comprehensive legal counsel to businesses across a range of industries, counseling clients through selection and formation of a business structure, negotiation of commercial and real estate transactions, business reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions. Matthew advises entities of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to multi-million dollar corporations. Additionally, Matthew handles employment-related issues facing businesses. He emphasizes implementing sound policies to proactively manage the employer-employee relationship. Matthew's expertise includes addressing confidentiality and non-compete issues, drafting hiring and termination agreements, and advising on applicable state and federal employment laws.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Acted as legal counsel for an energy commodities and financial derivatives broker. Selected and formed subsidiaries, drafted software licensing agreements, employment agreements and real estate agreements.
- Advised clients in the sale of stock for a successful industrial equipment company.
- Advised and prepared collaborative agreements for small business in the alternative energy and tax consulting fields.
- Acted as legal counsel for a general contractor developing a HUD insured multi-family project. Ensured that client was compliant with all HUD statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Acted as local legal counsel for a healthcare REIT.
- Represented employers in a range of industries in EEOC claims.
- Acted as legal counsel for a local video production services company. Handled IP matters and contract negotiation in connection with a $2 million video production contract.
EDUCATION
- University of Texas School of Law - J.D., 2002
- Emory University - B.A.,1999
BAR ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Central District of California
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
- State Bar of Texas: Business Law Section Real Estate Section Probate & Trust Section
- Houston Bar Association: Employment Law Section
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- Texas Exes Alumni Association
