• Represented clients in formation and maintenance of several hundred profit and non-profit entities as well as mergers and conversion of entities.
• Represented many clients in the healthcare industry including physicians.
• Represented business entities from initial organization and capitalization including private placement.
• Represented clients in contractual documentation, negotiations and resolution of disputes.
• Counseled businesses on avoiding or minimizing risk, employment matters, fiduciary issues, daily operational issues, entity governance issues, corporate documentation, and general business laws and practices.
• Represented executives and principals in negotiating severance or buyout packages on favorable terms and avoiding litigation.
• Represented clients in stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions.
• Represented clients in sale, purchase and/or lease of commercial, industrial and residential properties.
• Represented clients in securities offerings ranging from several hundred thousand to several million dollars.
• Obtained abatements and reductions of sales tax assessments by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on behalf of numerous clients.
• Advised clients how to minimize state tax consequences of proposed transactions.
• Kelly has represented employers and employees in employment law matters and has handled many transactions involving filings with the USPTO.