Hendershot Cowart P.C. is proud to have 3 lawyers listed in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America. Congratulations, Trey Hendershot, Carolyn Malicki Carollo, and Keith Lefkowitz, for this recognition, which is a reflection of your hard work and high esteem amongst your peers. Only the top 6% of lawyers are recognized in Best Lawyers nationwide. #BestLawyers #BestLawyersOnestoWatch #healthlaw #businesslaw #creditorsrights #commerciallitigation
Hendershot Cowart P.C.
Law Practice
Houston, TX 2,655 followers
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About us
Texas Lawyers Specializing In Business Law, Health Law, Probate Litigation, & OSHA Defense We work with clients who are fiercely protecting their livelihood. From start-up ventures to established institutions and beyond, we advise, prepare, and protect your business or healthcare practice from start to finish. Our law firm is based in Houston, Texas, but we serve clients throughout Texas and the nation. As a boutique Texas law firm, we unite real experience with personal attention. We listen to you to gain an understanding of your needs, we respond with a customized legal strategy, and we advocate aggressively on your behalf. Information shared on this account should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your attorney concerning any particular situation and any specific legal question you may have.
- Website
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https://www.hchlawyers.com
External link for Hendershot Cowart P.C.
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Health Care Law, Business Law, Regulatory Law, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes, Intellectual Property, Construction Law, OSHA Investigations and Citations, Trademark Infringement Defense, Health Law, Medical Law, commercial law, business litigation, Healthcare Investigations, Breach of Contract, Contract Law, IRS audits, tax controversy, probate litigation, and OSHA Defense
Locations
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Primary
1800 Bering Drive, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77057, US
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227 N. Loop 1604 E
#150
San Antonio, TX 78232, US
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2600 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 300
League City, TX 77573, US
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111 Congress Ave
Suite 400
Austin, Texas 78701, US
Employees at Hendershot Cowart P.C.
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Lennea M. Cannon
Attorney, Partner at Cannon Law
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Susan Hunt
Marketing Director | Legal Marketing | Content Marketing | Business Development
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Ian McNeill
Shareholder at Hendershot Cowart, P.C. | Business Litigation | OSHA | TMB Defense | Administrative Law
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Justin Futch
Attorney at Hendershot Cowart P.C.
Updates
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It was required, then it wasn't, then it was. Now, #FinCEN says filing beneficial ownership information is voluntary. What are we talking about? We're referring to the Corporate Transparency Act (#CTA) and its ongoing litigation, which impacts most small business owners. The CTA was passed in the United States in 2021 and became effective on January 1, 2024. The law, as passed, requires certain reporting companies (including most small businesses) to file beneficial ownership information (#BOI) reports with FinCEN. However, on May 28, 2024, a lawsuit challenging the CTA was filed, arguing that the law exceeds Congress's constitutional authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. The court agreed and, on December 3, 2024, issued a preliminary injunction to stop enforcement of the law until the lawsuit was resolved. On December 5, the Department of Justice filed an appeal to stop the injunction. They succeeded on December 23, but three days later, another panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected the appeal. TL;DR? The preliminary injunction is in effect and reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN. This could change as the lawsuit progresses. Follow Hendershot Cowart P.C. for updates. We will continue to follow and share developments on this matter.
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To our friends and clients, "auld" and new, thank you for your trust. We look forward to working with you in the New Year and for years to come. Happy New Year! #HappyNewYear
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Drum roll, please... Our #1 most-read law blog article of 2024 shares 7 signs that an executor may not be upholding their duty to distribute your loved one's estate in a timely and responsible manner. More than 22,000 readers spent an average of 34 minutes reading this article. Is it time to engage the counsel of a probate litigation lawyer? If you suspect an executor is mismanaging your inheritance, you can challenge their handling of the estate. Watch for these 7 warning signs: https://ow.ly/TWty50Uw32n
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We're winding down our Top 10 #lawblog posts of 2024 with an article on what to do if you suspect a sibling is taking financial advantage of a parent. Consider these steps to protect your loved one: 1. Get legal advice. Talk to an attorney who specializes in probate law and guardianship. They will help you understand your options and the evidence you will need to collect if you suspect financial abuse. 2. Collect documentation. Before you take legal steps or confront family members, obtain evidence of financial mishandling or other abuse. 3. Have a family meeting. Explain the financial situation and reassure family members in a non-confrontational way that your goal is transparency and to create the best possible environment for your parent. If you cannot come to a voluntary agreement, there are further steps to pursue. 4. Consider durable or financial power of attorney. A durable or financial power of attorney is generally used to make plans for the care of the finances, investments, and property of an individual (called the principal) in the event the principal is no longer able to handle their financial affairs. 5. Consider medical power of attorney. A medical power of attorney is a legal document that allows the principal to designate a trusted adult to make certain health care decisions for the principal. Medical power of attorney usually only takes effect when the principal is unable to make their own health care decisions and this is certified in writing by the principal’s physician. 6. Petition for guardianship. You can petition the Courts to become your parent’s guardian. Because guardianship affects a person’s legal rights, you should first look at other and less restrictive options to protect your parent or loved one. #financialabuse #elderabuse
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We're looking back at our top five most-read #lawblogs of 2024. In the number three spot, read by more than 13,800 visitors, is a step-by-step guide to the #probateprocess in Texas. Probate is a process by which the courts legally recognize a deceased person's (the decedent) death, settle their outstanding debts, and distribute remaining assets to their heirs. The process is designed to facilitate the transfer of a deceased person's estate, and when necessary, to protect both beneficiaries' and creditors' interests in the decedent's estate. Here are the general steps it takes to administer an estate and probate a will In Texas:
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When the court grants you a judgment for monetary damages in a lawsuit, you become a “judgment creditor.” Unfortunately, being a creditor does not automatically mean you will get paid. What happens if a defendant does not pay a judgment in Texas? How do you collect the money you are owed? Having a judgment in Texas gives you certain privileges, and your attorney can use these privileges to make the judgment debtor pay attention. The blog article in our #4 spot walks you through the steps you and your judgment collections attorney can take to settle the judgment and recover the money you are owed. Visit hchlawyers.com/blog to read "How Do You Enforce a Judgment in Texas?"
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As we close out the holiday season, here's a look back at our 2024 holiday luncheon. On December 10, we came together as a team over a well-prepared meal (thank you, Mastro's Steakhouse!) to celebrate the year and each other. At Hendershot Cowart, we hope you take time in the coming days to appreciate what you've accomplished in 2024 and revel in the love and friendships that make it all worthwhile. Happy holidays, everyone! May the peace of the season prepare you for an opportunity-filled New Year.
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Our #5 most-read business law blog article of 2024 answers the question: I received a cease-and-desist letter... what do I do next? This article helped over 6,300 readers understand what a cease-and-desist letter is and how it should be handled. If you are served with a cease-and-desist letter, contact a business law attorney immediately. Your attorney will review the letter and any related contracts or verbal agreements and advise you on the best next steps. Your attorney can also help you avoid actions that may expose you to further legal risk. For example, taking to social media to complain about a cease-and-desist letter could result in more aggressive litigation and be used as further evidence against you. Do you have more questions about a cease-and-desist letter? Read the full article on our website at hchlawyers.com/blog.
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To our friends and clients, "auld" and new, thank you for your trust. We look forward to working with you in the New Year and for years to come. Happy Holidays! #HappyNewYear #HappyHolidays2024