Samuel E. Whitley

Mr. Whitley handles sophisticated corporate and securities matters for domestic and foreign businesses, such as public and private securities offerings, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings. Mr. Whitley also serves as outside general counsel to several publicly traded companies and investment companies. As a result, he works with senior management to create innovative solutions in a wide variety of business scenarios.

Mr. Burnett handles trials and appeals of business-related cases throughout Texas in both state and federal courts and before regulatory agencies. He has represented clients before the Texas Courts of Appeals, Texas Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Some of the areas in which Mr. Whitley has represented domestic and international businesses are:

Securities offerings, registration, and regulation
Initial public offerings and private placement
International business law
Investment in Latin America
Foreign investment in the U.S.
Corporate finance and business transactions
Mergers and acquisitions
Business and commercial litigation
Securities litigation
Business torts
Franchise law

Whitley LLP welcomes the opportunity to discuss operational strategies, legal issues and solutions, and opportunities for growth, expansion, and investment with U.S. and international clients.