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David S. Piper
Boyer & Ketchand
Nine Greenway Plaza
Suite 3100
Houston, TX 77046
Phone: (713) 871-2008 | Fax: (713) 871-2024
http://www.boyerketchand.com
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I have extensive experience in business formation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity financings, and technology matters. My experience includes a wide range of general business-related legal matters, including contract review and employment issues. My principal area of practice is providing general business representation to small to medium-sized businesses.
Sub-Categories
Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Deceptive Trade Practices
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Commercial Banks & Loans
- Commercial Leasing
- Venture Capital
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Public Offerings
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- International Transactions
- Lemon Law
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Internet
- Computer Law
- Digital Signatures
- Domain Names
- Electronic Commerce
Bar Admissions
TX, May 1983
Bar Number: 16019500
Specialty Certifications
No. Texas does not recognize any specialties in the business area.
Other Court Admissions
Texas
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, Texas State Bar, Houston Bar Association
Continuing Education
Texas requires 15 hours per year.
Papers and Publications
Yes, I contributed to and am listed in the acknowledgements for "Business Process Outsourcing" by Rick L. Click and Thomas N. Duening.
Example Cases
I don't handle litigation. I have been involved in hundreds of acquisitions, and have been a testifying legal expert on acquisitions, corporate law, and contract law.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Virginia School of Law
City:
Charlottesville
State:
VA
Year:
1982
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law
Degree:
A.B.
School:
Davidson College
City:
Charlotte
State:
NC
Year:
1979
Honors:
Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
History
Number of Attorneys
13
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
Boyer & Ketchand is a law firm that is committed to:
* Expertise in business and corporate Law
* Personal, hands-on representation
* High quality, timely work
It achieves these goals by operating as a small, highly integrated business law firm. Practicing in this format allows personal attention by seasoned, experienced attorneys.
Boyer & Ketchand believes in the traditional role of lawyers which extends beyond technical legal skills. Its attorneys strive to be counselors who stand for the highest ethics of the profession.
The commitments, organization, and values of Boyer & Ketchand are perfectly suited to those clients seeking sophisticated and effective corporate representation on a cost-efficient basis.
Previous Employment Summary
Private practice in Houston, Texas since 1983 with a variety of small and solo firms.
Activities and Awards
None
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more educated the client is, the better. I emphasize helping the client understand not just what we are doing, but why.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Absolutely, however, depending upon the complexity of the document, it
may not be the most efficient way to proceed.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I liked the intellectual challenge and the opportunity to do a great variety of things.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Prior to becoming a lawyer, I worked only in manual labor jobs: restaurants, painting houses, and ranching, to give a few examples. I understand how to communicate with a wide range of people, regardless of their educational or cultural background. My education at one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country (Davidson College) and one of the top 10 law schools in the country (University of Virginia) provided me with the tools to compete with any attorneys, big firm or small.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I like dealing with small business owners - assisting them with decisions that help their businesses grow and prosper. It is much more meaningful to me to help a small business person achieve their goals than to help a large public company hit their quarterly earnings number.
What do you like best about your career?
I like learning about new businesses and all the unexpected ways there are to make money and become successful in this world.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have about a dozen attorneys, all of whom specialize in business related legal areas. Most of the attorneys have 20 years or more experience and handle their own workload. You will not have an inexperienced attorney learning their craft on your account. We have a very experienced staff of legal assistants and secretaries to assist when appropriate.
What are your strengths and style?
I have particular strength and expertise in the area of mergers and acquisitions, and in non-competition law.
I believe in the Golden Rule. I am straightforward and practice with integrity and common sense.
Personal Interests:
Running and biking. Reading, cooking, and current events.
Office Manager/Assistant
Marcy and Erin
Fax
(713) 871-2024
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I perform fixed-price business organizations for between $1,000 and $1,500 depending upon the type of organization, number of owners, etc.
Hourly Rates
$275 per hour. More for expert work - negotiated on a case by case basis.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
$500 - $1,500.
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