# Christopher H. Moore [(830) 386-3805](tel:+18303863805) · [cmoore@thlg.law](mailto:cmoore@thlg.law) · https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-moore-18991923/ While my ancestors first came to Texas shortly after the Civil War, I was born on the windswept plains of Kansas while my father was at Fort Leavenworth (at the army post, not a guest of the prison). Actually, Fort Leavenworth is on the banks of the Missouri River and not on the windswept plains, but I liked the sound of that. Afterward, I spent carefree days as a child in Charlottesville, Virginia; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Kobbe, Panama Canal Zone; Springfield, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (again); Virginia Beach, Virginia; Killeen, Texas; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; finally arriving in Seguin, Texas in 1974. During my childhood years, I found a hand grenade but managed not to blow myself up, came face to face with an anaconda but managed not to get eaten, and broke my left arm. I was the fastest kid in my second grade class. After graduating from Seguin High School in 1975, I attended the University of Texas at Austin. At UT, I spent most of my waking hours engaging in stupid and inappropriate behavior with a little studying in my spare time. Despite my best efforts, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1979. While in Austin, I was an extra in the blockbuster movie “Outlaw Blues” starring Peter Fonda and Susan Saint James.  After deciding not to pursue a career in Hollywood, I was off to Bates College of Law at the University of Houston. I graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in December of 1981. I passed the bar (to my surprise, on my first attempt) and was licensed as a real live lawyer in May of 1982. I enjoy hiking, fishing, traveling, and making fun of other people (and myself). I don’t like raw tomatoes, but I like tomato sauce, fried tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, etc. Life is funny like that. Almost forgot, here is information about my law practice. I have worked on many thousands of loan, real estate, and business matters over the years. I represent community banks in loan transactions, general banking, and corporate matters. I also handle commercial real estate and business transactions. I have worked on transactions involving a few thousand to hundreds of millions of dollars. My practice includes: -  Preparing loan documents for banks in commercial real estate, residential real estate, construction, and asset-based loan transactions, including SBA loans. - Advising banks in banking, regulatory, and corporate matters. - Representing banks in loan workouts, foreclosures, and collection matters. - Representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in commercial real estate matters. - Representing large and small businesses and their owners in contract matters and buying and selling businesses. - Forming, representing, and dissolving corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and general partnerships. I am one of only 384 lawyers in Texas (out of over 110,000) that are Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and one of only 228 lawyers in Texas that are Board Certified in Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only 179 lawyers in Texas are Board Certified in both Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I wrote and coded the corporation, professional association, limited liability company, general partnership, and limited partnership forms for the original version of the Business Organizations volume for ProDoc™ (now Westlaw Form Builder™) used by thousands of Texas lawyers. I am a member of the Texas Bar College, Southwest Association of Bank Counsel, and Independent Bankers Association of Texas (Affiliate Member). Thanks for reading and have a super duper day.  ## Case Experience ### Forming LLCs and other Entities Business & Corporate We have formed many, many, many entities for our for profit and non-profit clients. While a limited liability company (LLC) is often the business structure of choice, we have extensive experience in forming limited partnerships, corporations, professional entities, and joint ventures. ### Drafting and Reviewing Contracts Business & Corporate We draft and review many types of contracts for our clients, including purchase and sale contracts, independent contractor agreement, licensing agreements, construction contracts and subcontracts, among many others. Just like you we are running a business and we like to cut through the clutter and focus on what matters when negotiating and drafting contracts. ### Sale and Purchase of Businesses Business & Corporate We have represented sellers and buyers of all types of businesses, including an insurance agency, vehicle repair and service shop, body shop, feed store, self-storage facility, physical therapy practice, and many others. While we work hard to protect our client’s interests we do so by being mindful of business considerations and not over-lawyering a deal. ### Restructuring and Recapitalization of Company Business & Corporate We represented our client in its reorganization and recapitalization. We worked with various investors and client’s lender to negotiate and document the transaction. We drafted closing documents and amended governing documents. ### Our Due Diligence Avoided Expensive Scam Business & Corporate We were hired to review a potential loan to our client’s business. The loan proposal purported to be from a broker acting for Arab investors and lenders. We investigated the “loan” proposal and determined the proposal was a scam. As a result of our investigation our client avoided a potentially expensive scam. ### Sale of Assets to Public Company for $80,000,000 Business & Corporate Represented our client in the sale of various assets to a publicly traded corporation. The complex transaction involved the buyer purchasing the assets for a combination of cash, stock, and assumption of debt. Numerous issues that could have derailed the sale were dealt with resolved during the course of our representation. We worked with the seller’s counsel and seller’s lender’s counsel to resolve issues resulting in a successful sale. ### Purchase of Assets for $42,000,000 Business & Corporate Represented our client in the purchase of various assets for its business. The sellers were represented by the number one and number six AmLaw 100 firms. We negotiated the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. We assisted our client with its due diligence. We negotiated with our client’s lender and its counsel regarding the financing for the purchase. We worked with the seller’s counsel to resolve issues resulting in a successful purchase. ### $25,000,000 Line of Credit Banking & Lending Represented borrower in $25,000,000 revolving line of credit loan transaction with large national bank. We engaged in extensive negotiations and drafting of loan documents to obtain the favorable terms for our client. ### $12,000,000 Line of Credit. Banking & Lending Represented Lender in $12,000,000 revolving line of credit (“RLOC”) transaction with residential home builder. The loan agreement included extensive terms and conditions for making advances under the RLOC for the purchase of lots and construction of homes. ### $15,000,000 Guidance Line Banking & Lending Represented lender in $15,000,000 guidance line of credit (“GLOC”) transaction with a residential home builder. The loan agreement included extensive terms and conditions for making loans under the GLOC for the purchase of lots and construction of homes. ### $25,000,000 Development Loan Banking & Lending Represented lender in $25,000,000 line of credit development loan to a ranchette developer. Worked with the title company and borrower’s counsel to identify and resolve title issues. ### Loan Transactions Banking & Lending We represent community banks in all types of loan transactions, including commercial purchases, commercial cash-out, commercial construction, spec-house, residential and commercial development, agricultural, asset based, revolving lines of credit, guidance lines of credit, collateral transfers of notes and liens, SBA 7(a), SBA 504, residential purchases, owner-interim construction, home improvement, home equity, assumption, modifications, and work-out transactions. ### 1031 Tax Free Exchanges Real Estate Represented client in the sale and subsequent acquisition of replacement property in $4,100,000.00 transaction. Coordinated with 1031 Exchange Intermediary for timely completion of exchange avoiding capital gains taxes for client. ### Farm and Ranch Sale Real Estate Represented seller of large farm and ranch tract for $3,500,000.00 including negotiating carve out parcel for water development. ### Loan to Apartment Complex Real Estate Represented private lender in loan for development of an apartment complex. Negotiated and drafted the loan documents, which included an equity kicker. ### Represented Contractor in Commercial Project Real Estate Represented contractor in review, negotiation, and drafting of construction subcontract in commercial project. ### Sale of Land for Cash and Equity Real Estate Represented seller of land who received cash and equity in buyer’s development. Negotiated the terms and drafted of the purchase and sale agreement. Negotiated terms and drafted limited partnership agreement. Addressed title issues and facilitated the closing of the transaction. ### Strip Center Development Real Estate Represented developer of strip center. Handled negotiation of purchase and sale agreement, survey and title review, other due diligence. Drafted lease agreements with tenants. ### Ground Lease to Grocery Store Real Estate Represented shopping center landlord in lease transaction with large grocery store chain. Negotiated and drafted ground lease. Handled and resolved title issues. ### Sale of Apartment Complex Real Estate Represented seller of apartment complex for $13,400,000. Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreement and closing documents. Drafted closing documents. ### Multi-Tenant Entertainment Complex Real Estate Represented landlord in a multi-tenant entertainment project. Negotiated and drafted leases with tenants. ### Represented Subcontractor Real Estate Represented subcontractor in review, negotiation, and drafting of subcontract in large industrial project. ### Sale to National Homebuilder Real Estate Represented seller in $9,241,905 sale of land to a national home builder. Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreement and closing documents. Resolved title issues to enable the transaction to go forward. ### Sale of Coastal Property Real Estate Represented seller in the $16,500,000 sale of coastal property. Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreement and closing documents. Drafted seller financing documents. ### Purchase of Strip Center Real Estate Represented purchaser in the $11,000,000 purchase of strip center. Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreement and form of closing documents. Reviewed survey and title, reviewed existing leases, and performed other due diligence. ### Sale of Mini-Storage Real Estate Represented seller in the $6,345,000 sale of multiple mini-storage locations. Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreement and closing documents. Resolved title issues and addressed purchaser’s due diligence concerns to enable the transaction to close. ### Special Texas counsel in $353,000,000 transaction Real Estate Represented our client as special Texas borrower’s counsel in a $250,000,000 first lien loan transaction and a $103,000 second lien loan transaction. We worked with some of the country’s most prestigious law firms representing our client and our client’s lenders to resolve loan and collateral issues. We negotiated and drafted opinion letters that were a condition to making the loans. [Read Other Success Stories](https://thlg.law/case-studies) ## Have Questions? Ready to discuss your case? 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