Houston Attorneys for Protection of Your Business Interests
One of the most trying aspects of running a business can be dealing with people who do not uphold their contractual responsibilities. When a customer won't pay for valuable services or a supplier fails to deliver, when a partnership or employment contract must be enforced, or in a range of other financially critical situations, you can turn to us at the Law Offices of Michael L. Phifer, P.C.
Practical, Versatile Business Lawyers with Decades of Experience
At our firm, two veteran attorneys collaborate to deliver practical, high-quality business law services. Both are established trial lawyers and savvy, skilled negotiators. Michael Phifer has handled many multimillion-dollar liability lawsuits from both defense and plaintiff's perspectives. For over a decade, Guy K. Cooksey has been immersed in a wide range of business litigation, including many breach-of-contract disputes.
We Work to Understand Your Goals and Deliver the Most Informed Counsel
Contract disputes arise for a variety of reasons, ranging from disagreement over the terms to one party's outright refusal to honor the contract. Our ability to understand your South Texas business enables us to provide sound counsel based on the law and careful analysis of your unique situation and goals.
Our attorneys are well equipped to provide guidance and representation on matters such as:
- Partnership dissolutions and shareholder disputes
- Conflicts between suppliers and purchasers, contractors and subcontractors, employers and key employees
- Disputes over business and real estate purchases or other major transactions
- Issues involving non-compete and nondisclosure agreements, including the rights to intellectual property and confidential information
- Other allegations of breach of contract
Dedicated Legal Counsel and Representation You Can Trust
We form trusting, productive relationships with small-to-midsized South Texas businesses involved in industries ranging from homebuilding and commercial real estate to oil and gas exploration, from distribution to retail sales or services.
We recognize that running your business is a top priority and dealing with legal problems a necessary evil for you. Our mission for our business clients is to reach the best possible outcome through a practical, cost effective approach. To discuss your contract dispute and legal options, please contact our firm today.



