Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest LLP - Dallas, TX
Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest LLP is an elite national boutique business law firm headquartered in Downtown Dallas, Texas. Established in 2010 by attorneys trained at the nation's premier corporate law firms, the practice delivers sophisticated legal counsel in business litigation, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, construction disputes, and intellectual property matters across the country.
Sophisticated Commercial Counsel at Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest LLP
Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest LLP offers the formidable firepower and strategic sophistication of a major global law firm with the agility and personal attention of a boutique practice. Headquartered in Downtown Dallas, the firm features seasoned trial attorneys and corporate advisors who previously practiced at top-tier national firms. The partners represent emerging enterprises, mid-market businesses, and multinational corporations in high-stakes negotiations and landmark trials. When corporate leaders need to hire an attorney with undeniable courtroom acumen or find a lawyer capable of structuring complex corporate deals, Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest delivers decisive strategic value.
High-Stakes Business Litigation and Commercial Disputes
The firm's trial team specializes in resolving complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts nationwide. Serving as lead business litigation lawyers, the attorneys handle bet-the-company lawsuits involving breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder breakups, securities claims, trade secret theft, and catastrophic contractual disagreements. As skilled contract lawyers, they analyze every provision to enforce agreements or defend against unjustified liability. When corporate assets are jeopardized and businesses need a lawyer urgently to pursue temporary restraining orders or emergency injunctions, Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest acts immediately.
Commercial Transactions, Business Formation, and Real Estate
Beyond courtroom battles, the transactional practice provides comprehensive legal guidance across the business lifecycle. The firm's business formation lawyers assist entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors, and investors with entity formation, corporate governance, and capital structures. Their commercial real estate lawyers counsel developers, owners, and tenants through high-value acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and title negotiations. In addition, the construction group advises builders, general contractors, and owners from contract drafting through mechanic's liens and defect dispute resolution.
- High-stakes business litigation and emergency injunction proceedings in state and federal courts
- Complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic corporate restructurings
- Commercial real estate acquisitions, development, and commercial leasing
- Construction contract negotiation, mechanic's liens, and project dispute defense
- Intellectual property licensing, trademark registration, and trade secret protection
Employment Practices, Tax Law, and Strategic Wealth Preservation
Operating a thriving enterprise requires proactive regulatory compliance. Working alongside executive leadership as employment and labor lawyers, the firm drafts protective employment agreements, non-compete covenants, and handbooks while defending against employment claims. The firm's tax group offers guidance on corporate tax planning, international reporting, executive compensation, and IRS disputes. In addition, the firm advises business founders on tailored estate planning structures. Located on Saint Paul Street in Dallas, Calhoun Bhella & Sechrest LLP represents clients throughout Texas and across the United States.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Positioned in the bustling City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas.
Building Location
A prominent 53-story mid-century commercial skyscraper known as the Republic Center II. Boasting an iconic rocket-shaped spire, the building sits diagonally across from the Saint Paul Station and near dining spots like Sapa House.
Parking Details
Secure parking is available within the building's own connected multi-level underground parking garage, with additional public surface parking lots and garages nearby.
Public Transit
Served by DART Route Red and Blue Lines (Downtown); nearest stop is at Saint Paul.
Accessibility / Suite Access
The modern skyscraper features step-free wheelchair access and elevator service to all floors. Enter through the grand main lobby, use the passenger elevators to ride to the 23rd floor, and proceed to Suite 2300.