Business Details
Your Trusted Business Law Partner in The Woodlands, TX
Hopkins Centrich Law was founded over two decades ago by Kirby Hopkins and Joseph Centrich to provide comprehensive legal representation for business owners and families. With combined legal experience exceeding 60 years, the firm specializes in business law, litigation, and estate planning while maintaining a commitment to continuous learning and technological innovation. The firm acts as primary outside general counsel for businesses ranging from startups to national enterprises, offering tailored solutions for regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and complex litigation matters.Their interdisciplinary approach combines big-firm expertise with personalized service, focusing on making complex legal processes understandable for clients. The firm's deep understanding of Texas business law positions them to guide clients from business formation through succession planning, emphasizing transparency, prompt communication, and proactive legal strategy development.
Services
Business Law
Litigation Services
Estate Planning
General Counsel
Mergers & Acquisitions
Contract Disputes
Succession Planning
Farm & Ranch Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Intellectual Property
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience in business law and litigation
- Our interdisciplinary approach addresses complex legal challenges comprehensively
- We utilize cutting-edge technology for efficient, transparent client communication
- Our personalized service maintains big-firm expertise with individual attention
- We provide comprehensive solutions from business formation to estate planning
Services
Business Law
Hopkins Centrich Law provides comprehensive business law services covering entity formation, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys advise on business structure selection, draft commercial agreements, and represent clients in complex commercial litigation. We specialize in guiding Texas businesses through all stages of operation from startup to merger or sale.
Litigation Services
Our experienced litigators handle business disputes including contract breaches, employment conflicts, and intellectual property matters. We employ strategic approaches to mediation, arbitration, and courtroom representation while maintaining focus on clients' business objectives. Our team prepares cases thoroughly for trial while seeking cost-effective resolutions whenever possible.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that address business succession, tax minimization, and family legacy considerations. Our attorneys develop revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, and advanced directives while helping clients navigate complex estate tax regulations and business transfer strategies.
General Counsel
Hopkins Centrich Law serves as outsourced general counsel for mid-sized companies, providing ongoing legal guidance on corporate governance, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. Our proactive approach helps businesses prevent legal issues while ensuring compliance with evolving state and federal regulations across multiple industries.
Farm & Ranch Planning
We offer specialized legal services for agricultural businesses addressing water rights, land use regulations, and estate transfer of farming operations. Our attorneys handle entity formation, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution specific to Texas' agricultural industry while considering environmental and tax implications.
People
Brittni Colyer
Firm Administrator
With nearly a decade of business management experience, Brittni Colyer oversees firm operations and client services at Hopkins Centrich Law, ensuring efficient delivery of legal services while maintaining high client satisfaction standards.
Tricia Price
Legal Assistant
As a Woodlands native, Tricia Price serves as the firm's first point of contact, providing administrative support and client coordination while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere of Hopkins Centrich Law's office environment.
Questions
What areas of law does Hopkins Centrich specialize in?
We focus on business law, litigation, estate planning, and agricultural law, providing comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and business owners throughout Texas.
Do you offer evening appointments?
While we primarily operate during regular business hours, we may arrange evening appointments for urgent matters with prior notice of potential surcharges.
How does the firm handle potential conflicts of interest?
We conduct thorough conflict checks before representation and will immediately withdraw if unavoidable conflicts arise, ensuring full transparency and client protection.
What payment arrangements are available?
We offer hourly billing, flat fees, and contingency arrangements where appropriate, with clear communication about costs during initial consultations.
How does the firm maintain client communication?
We prioritize timely communication through regular updates and prompt response to client inquiries while maintaining detailed case management systems.
What client responsibilities are expected?
Clients should provide complete information, attend required meetings, and maintain open communication to ensure effective legal representation and decision-making.
