Shareholder Oppression

Experienced Business Lawyers

Decades of Experience | In Depth Knowledge | A Record of Success

Our attorneys and staff have decades of experience in virtually every aspect of Texas business law. We have designed and incorporated businesses, managed their every legal concern, engaged in litigation on their behalf, aided with mergers and acquisitions, managed sales and succession plans.

Hopkins Centrich knows Texas business law. We are uniquely positioned to help shareholders when their rights have been or are being violated.

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Why Choose Us

We use cutting edge legal and business technology to allow our attorneys and staff more time to work with our clients. We communicate, respond quickly and efficiently to changing circumstances, work effortlessly within narrow timeframes, all while delivering innovative and flexible legal solutions at competitive fees.

Intense Focus

We are "all in" for minority shareholders and small business owners .Our practice is devoted to business. It’s what we do. With precision and creativity.

Depth of Knowledge

We have decades of experience with shareholder disputes, but we are always learning. We research, publish, and make presentations to fellow attorneys and business owners.

Record of Success

We have negotiated buy-outs and other settlements for hundreds of minority shareholders. When negotiation isn’t possible our clients win in the courtroom.

Practice Areas

We Deliver

Shareholder Information
and Inspection Rights

Shareholders have the right to inspect the books and records to “ascertain whether the affairs of the corporation are properly conducted.

Minority Shareholder
Oppression

Controlling shareholders can abuse their power over minorities through oppressive conduct, greatly diminishing the value of the minority shareholder's ownership.

Forced Sale of Stock

Controlling shareholders may try to “squeeze out” minority shareholders by forcing them sell their shares for far less than they are worth.

Shareholder Rights
Disputes

Conflicts happen in every business. Sometimes, the owners work it out. When they can’t, it’s essential that minority shareholders seek legal representation as soon as possible.

Buy-Sell Agreement
Negotiation

What happens when a shareholder dies? Wants to retire and ‘cash out?’ Is disabled? A Buy-Sell Agreement covers these scenarios – and more. It is a basic building block of any company.

Fraud and
Misrepresentation Claims

A minority shareholder may be shocked to discover the company has been committing fraud in its business dealings. Or, the company has been far more or far less profitable than they’ve been told.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

Majority shareholders owe a fiduciary duty to do their best for the company, to always put the company’s needs first.

Ownership Dilution

There are many ways for majority shareholders to maneuver to dilute the minority shareholders’ interests. It is seldom, if ever, in the best interests of the good for the company.