Atty. Robert M. Mendell

Atty. Robert M. Mendell

Houston Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Law, and Business Organizations Attorney. Board Certified in Tax Law.

Houston Houston 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (346) 771-1548 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Robert M. Mendell at a glance

Robert M. Mendell is a President based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Robert M. Mendell Attorney at Law, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, irs, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1979) and U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas (J.D., 1979) and University of Texas, Austin Texas B.A. Psychology University of Texas, Austin Texas B.A. 1976 Honors: Phi Beta Kappa University of Texas, Austin Texas B.A. magna cum laude Dean's List (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Houston Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Law, and Business Organizations Attorney
  • Board Certified in Tax Law
  • Attorney CPA
  • Over 40 Years' Experience
  • Robert M. Mendell, Attorney at Law, P.C. is a mergers and acquisitions, tax law, and business organizations law firm based in Houston, Texas
  • The firm's attorney, Robert M. Mendell, has over 40 years of experience representing Houston area clients and has handled a diverse range of legal matters over his career
  • In addition to being Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Mendell is also a licensed Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has been very active in the Houston CPA community, having taught numerous tax and business law seminars in association with various local CPA professional organizations and holding various officerships and committee chairmanship positions through the years for the Houston CPA Society (the Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants)
  • Mr. Mendell has also received an AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating
  • The firm has substantial expertise in mergers and acquisitions, tax planning and tax law, family limited partnership formation and structuring, succession planning, business organization formation, and related legal matters
  • Robert M. Mendell, Board Certified Tax Attorney and Texas Attorney CPA
  • All matters coming before the firm are handled directly by Robert M. Mendell, a lawyer with more than 40 years of experience
  • The firm continuously endeavors to combine a high level of professional competence with a high standard of personal service
  • The firm concentrates on these areas of law: Mergers and Acquisitions - business acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, seller warranties and representations, seller indemnification provisions, purchase price earnouts, purchase price holdbacks and escrow reserves, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions
  • Tax Law and Tax Planning - entity selection tax planning, tax-advantaged structuring of business transactions, and tax planning for personal matters
  • tax controversy and tax resolution matters, including IRS tax audits and installment payment plans
  • Family Limited Partnerships - segregation of assets into one or more limited partnerships, asset protection, estate tax reduction, protection of assets against failed marriages, simplifying family transfers to junior generations
  • Business Organizations - entity selection, formations, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, conversions, divisions, tax-free reorganizations, sales of businesses, purchases of business, succession planning, preparation and review of complex business contracts
  • Tax lawyer, Robert M. Mendell, has taught more than 200 tax and business law seminars
  • The firm prides itself in handling complex legal matters and being responsive to clients' questions, concerns and problems
  • Contact the firm to speak directly with Robert M. Mendell concerning any substantial mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax planning, tax law, family limited partnership (FLP), succession planning, business organization, or business planning legal matter
  • Mr. Mendell can be reached by phone at 346-771-1548 or by e-mail

Practice Areas Explained

Robert M. Mendell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Mendell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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IRS Disputes & Audits

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert M. Mendell

Where is Robert M. Mendell's law office located?
Robert M. Mendell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Robert M. Mendell Attorney at Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert M. Mendell handle?
Robert M. Mendell focuses on formation, irs, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Robert M. Mendell practiced law?
Robert M. Mendell has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Robert M. Mendell go to law school?
Robert M. Mendell earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (—).
How can I contact Robert M. Mendell for a consultation?
You can contact Robert M. Mendell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert M. Mendell received?
Robert M. Mendell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
- 1979
University of Texas, Austin Texas B.A. Psychology University of Texas, Austin Texas B.A. 1976 Honors: Phi Beta Kappa University of Texas, Austin Texas B.A. magna cum laude Dean's List
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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