Business Litigation, Securities Law & Contract Disputes — Houston Legal Experts for Every Stage of Your Business
“… He just doesn’t pick some scrub attorney out of the phone book. He goes to Houston, the oil and gas capital of the United States and hires one of the top law firms in Houston for oil and gas securities fraud, the Spencer Law Firm. He hires Troy Aikman to quarterback his team. Troy Aikman.”
– James A. Pikl, Partner at Scheef & Stone, LLP
Trusted Business Law Solutions Backed by
30+ Years of Experience
Corporate Services
Protect Your Business with Proactive Legal Governance
We help corporations stay compliant with state and federal laws, maintain proper filings, and avoid regulatory pitfalls. Our Houston corporate lawyers advise on internal controls, bylaws, fiduciary duties, and ethical governance to keep your operations legally sound
Shareholder Disputes
Resolving High-Stakes Disagreements Between Business Partners
When business ownership turns into a power struggle, we step in with experience and strategy. Whether it's breach of fiduciary duty, minority oppression, or deadlock among shareholders, we resolve disputes quickly — in court or through negotiation — to protect your business.
Securities Law
Protecting Investors, Founders, and Firms with Texas Securities Expertise
Navigating SEC regulations and investor compliance can be overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Houston securities attorneys advise startups, private companies, and investors on private placements, Reg D offerings, disclosure obligations, and fraud defense. Whether you’re raising capital or responding to an investigation, we provide clear, strategic legal guidance rooted in experience.
From Startups to Corporations — Houston’s Trusted Lawyers for Business Disputes & Legal Strategy
Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic Legal Oversight for Business Sales, Purchases, and Mergers
From initial negotiations to due diligence and final closing, we guide Houston businesses through complex M&A transactions. Whether you're acquiring a competitor or selling your company, our attorneys ensure every contract, clause, and contingency is in your favor.
Contract Disputes
Resolving Contract Disputes with Precision and Speed
Contracts are the foundation of every business — but when terms are broken or misunderstood, your bottom line is at risk. Our Houston contract dispute attorneys represent businesses in breach of contract cases, partnership disagreements, vendor issues, and non-performance claims.
Intellectual Property Protection
Safeguard Your Ideas, Brand, and Business Assets
Your innovations deserve protection. We assist businesses with trademark registration, copyright enforcement, trade secret preservation, and licensing agreements. Our IP lawyers help Houston companies maintain ownership of what makes them unique.
Houston Business Law, Litigation & Securities Counsel — Guiding Your Company Through Every Legal Challenge for
30+ years
Our Core Legal Services
Business Litigation & Disputes
When your business is on the line, we litigate aggressively and strategically. From breach of contract to shareholder conflicts, we protect your rights and interests.
Securities Law & Compliance
Stay compliant and confident with legal counsel on SEC regulations, private placements, and investor disclosures. We help Texas businesses grow the right way.
Oil & Gas Law
From land use and mineral rights to drilling disputes and regulatory issues, our attorneys understand the unique legal challenges facing the energy sector.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Sales
Whether buying, selling, or restructuring a business, we provide meticulous legal oversight to safeguard every deal.
Trademarks & Intellectual Property
Protect your brand identity and creative assets. We handle trademark registration, enforcement, and IP strategy for businesses of all sizes.
A Record of Excellence
Bonnie E. Spencer is the recipient of the 2024 Lawyers of Distinction award
Bonnie E. Spencer has been practicing as a business, securities, transaction, and litigation attorney on the Houston legal scene since 1980 and has enjoyed serving her many corporate and individual business clients. She believes that it is an adventure and a challenge for her to find the solution to every legal problem brought to her by our clients.
Bonnie has long assisted various clients such as individuals who have lost money because of fraud, criminal activity or negligence, broker-dealers needing help to comply with regulatory licensing and compliance, businesses having disagreements with other businesses or investors, individuals with claims against investment firms, SEC, state and FINRA regulatory compliance, capital formation, white collar criminal defense, shareholder/partnership/member disputes, and internal business administrative/control/operational difficulties, and other general company and partnership problems of all types.
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