On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
For real estate developers, location selection is the prime consideration. Choosing an ideal location depends on multiple factors, but a poor choice will mean low financial rewards after project completion.Real estate is very local and the optimal locale depends on...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Building and re-developing commercial real estate can be investments that yield excellent dividends. There are, however, often extensive legal considerations that come along with specific properties. Here are some legal factors about wetland permitting and mitigation...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
A crumbling 150-year old prison can have a new life as a 5-star luxury hotel. A fire-damaged church can be reborn as a trendy brewery and restaurant. An obsolete streetcar and maintenance facility can become a valuable live-work space for artists.As demonstrated by an...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Houston is seeing growth in jobs in the manufacturing sector after several years in decline. The growth is four times the national average.What’s happening to spur the 4.6 percent in annual job growth? German companies find Houston meets their needsHouston...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 13, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Successful commercial real estate investment requires strong business acumen. In Texas especially, to triumph in the commercial real estate market, an investor needs to be prepared. Just like any worthwhile enterprise, investing in commercial real estate isn’t...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Since its conception, the sweeping tax law passed last week has been hurdling through Congress at a brisk pace. With numerous areas being reformed, keeping abreast of all the changes has been difficult as both the House and Senate were forced to give and take. Now...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Dec 2, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
We are pleased to announce that our own Jennifer Elskes has once again been named to the SuperLawyers list for 2017. She has been rated at the very top of estate planning and probate attorneys serving the Houston metro.It is not the first such honor for her. She was...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 27, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Today, more and more people are doing their banking online or at ATMs. What does this mean for the nation’s approximately 90,000 bank branches?According to an article from National Real Estate Investor, it might mean a 20 percent reduction in the number of...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 20, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
The process of selling a business is rife with complexities. Some of these complexities are legal in nature, such as how best to structure the sale.How the sale of your business isn’t only a legal matter. There are also a number of possible tax consequences from...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 18, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested that local governments consider for the special session starting July 18 a provision that would nix local tree regulations. Present in more than 50 municipalities across Texas, tree regulations usually require landowners to pay...
