Clark, Thomas & Winters represents clients in all phases of commercial activities, including sales and credit documentation, distribution channel design and documentation, warranty and service arrangements, franchise, sales and excise tax matters, trademark and copyright matters, supply and procurement, commission sales arrangements, workforce matters, outsourcing arrangements, technology and website systems, lines of credit and asset-based working capital financings.

Our commercial lawyers make the investment to learn and understand the client's business model and its challenges, opportunities, and objectives. We recognize that from the client's perspective commercial issues are business issues, not legal issues, and we know that our job is to deliver legal support for business solutions.

We represent manufacturers, distributors, retailers, lenders, and providers of technology, workforce, and infrastructure.

Our representation covers the design and documentation of distribution and marketing arrangements, negotiation of credit arrangements, trademark registration and licensing, advice on antitrust and fair trade laws, collections, representation in working with distressed or bankrupt suppliers and customers, tax planning and compliance, and the design and preparation of employment policies and manuals.

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Sales and Distribution

The firm helps clients design and document arrangements with distributors, commission agents, franchisors and franchisees, and resellers, both upstream and downstream. This work includes issues of credit, customer financing, antitrust and fair trade compliance, warranty and service support, collection of accounts receivable, and work with distressed, insolvent, or bankrupt suppliers and customers.

Technology and Licensing

The firm helps client negotiate and document arrangements for the acquisition of technology systems, including custom software applications and website content and linking arrangements.

Working Capital and Asset-Based Financing

The firm helps clients select appropriate structures for working capital debt and negotiate and document lines of credit, floor plan financings, asset-based loans, and mortgage financings.

Workforce Matters

The firm counsels clients on matters of employment law, helps clients prepare and maintain employment manuals, and represents clients in controversies with workers. The firm helps clients with arrangements for employee leasing and temporary services. The firm counsels clients concerning employee benefits of all kinds.

Federal and State Taxes

The firm advises clients on matters of federal and state tax compliance in Texas and other United States jurisdictions and represents businesses in audits and other tax controversies. This work covers federal and state income and employment taxes, gross receipts taxes, franchise taxes, real and personal property taxes, sales and use taxes, and other excise taxes.