About Hanszen Laporte, LLP

Hanszen Laporte is a Houston-based law firm recognized for delivering dynamic legal representation across a broad range of complex practice areas. From navigating high-stakes litigation to structuring sophisticated real estate transactions, the firm serves as a committed partner to individuals, corporations, and entrepreneurs seeking clarity, results, and resolution in every legal matter.

Hanszen Laporte stands apart through its strategic focus on business law, real estate, litigation, criminal defense, condemnation, and creditors' rights. Clients benefit from practical legal insight shaped by nearly two centuries of combined experience and a culture rooted in proactive, personalized service. Whether forming a business entity or defending against a federal charge, each engagement is handled with tenacity, precision, and a focus on long-term outcomes.

Hanszen Laporte anchors its practice in four guiding principles: purpose, clarity, results, and resolution. These values permeate every client interaction and courtroom appearance, reinforcing the firm’s reputation as both a relentless advocate and a thoughtful advisor. With attorneys experienced in state and federal courts—including appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court—the firm is known for real-world judgment and courtroom excellence.

Hanszen Laporte fosters trust through transparent counsel and a practical understanding of clients’ industries. From representing landowners in eminent domain cases to delivering litigation wins for Fortune 500 companies, the team blends legal sophistication with business acumen. Services like HouseDocs further distinguish the firm by streamlining residential mortgage closings through fully compliant documentation packages.

Hanszen Laporte continues to earn accolades from clients and the legal community alike for its exceptional advocacy, forward-thinking strategies, and commitment to building lasting legal partnerships. Backed by a robust team and a shared dedication to client success, the firm remains a leading choice for those seeking trusted legal counsel in Texas and beyond.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy
  • Creditor's Rights
Business
  • Asset purchases and sales
  • Business and commercial litigation (federal and state)
  • Capital restructuring
  • Contract negotiations and drafting
  • Corporate governance
  • Debt restructuring
  • Document preparation
  • Employment agreements
  • Entity formation and structuring
  • Labor and employment law
  • Master service agreements
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Non-compete/confidentiality agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Non-solicitation agreements
  • Securities and debt instruments
  • Separation from employment agreements
  • Shareholder buy-sell agreements
  • Stock purchases and sales
  • Structuring and documenting business transactions
Criminal Defense
  • All levels of Federal and State felonies and misdemeanors
  • Criminal mischief and vandalism
  • Drugs charges
  • Expunction and non-disclosures
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  • Forgery
  • Grand jury practice
  • Healthcare fraud
  • Homicide
  • Mail, bank and wire fraud
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Sexual assault
  • Theft, burglary and robbery
  • Vehicular homicide
  • Weapons charges
  • DWI and intoxication-related offenses
  • White collar crime
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Banking litigation
  • Business and commercial litigation (federal and state)
  • Civil appeal
  • Civil litigation
  • Covenants not to compete
  • Deceptive trade practices
  • Employment law
  • Fraud
  • Free speech and defamation
  • Insurance defense
  • Oil and gas
  • Personal injury
  • Products liability
  • Real estate litigation
  • Title litigation
  • Toxic torts
  • Transportation litigation
Real Estate
  • Banking and loan documents
  • Boundary agreements
  • Commercial real estate — purchasing, selling and development
  • Easement agreements
  • Foreclosures and evictions
  • Lease review — office and retail for tenants and landlords
  • Lease transactions
  • Loan origination documents
  • Loan modification documents
  • Master service agreements
  • Real estate documents
  • Real estate transactions
  • Real estate litigation
  • Seller-financing packages
  • Title and survey review
  • Title litigations
  • Warranty deeds

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office location for Hanszen Laporte, LLP

Hanszen Laporte, LLP

14201 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079