Practice areas: Business Litigation, Business & Corporate, Construction Litigation; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1994
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Languages spoken: Danish, English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 With over three decades of experience in the legal profession, Charles M. R. Vethan has established himself as a formidable attorney. Serving clients from his office at Vethan Law Firm, P.C., in Houston, Texas, he provides dependable counsel in matters of business and corporate law. Having received board certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in consumer and commercial law as well as civil trial law, he remains dedicated to providing his clients with knowledge-based representation.
Throughout his career, Mr. Vethan has handled numerous cases involving partnership disputes, nondisclosure agreements, trade secrets, mergers and acquisitions, noncompete agreements and other contract disputes. Representing private companies, local merchants, franchise owner and professional groups across Texas and California, he has built a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes through strategic negotiation and litigation. His deep understanding of the law enables him to effectively prioritize his clients' interests.
Prior to pursuing his career in litigation, Mr. Vethan worked in private banking and investment banking firms, where he gained deep knowledge of complex financial structures, regulations and transactions, allowing him to easily identify fraud and assess damages in his current practice. He then proceeded to receive his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. He has been a licensed attorney in Texas since 1994 and is permitted to appear before the state's bankruptcy and federal courts.
Recognized for his professionalism and commitment to high-quality service, Mr. Vethan maintains a consistent “Superb” rating on Avvo. He has also received an AV Preeminent* rating on Martindale-Hubbell. This demonstrates his commitment to his clients. His passion combined with his extensive knowledge and experience ensures that his clients receive the highest level of representation and support throughout their legal journey.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Construction Litigation: Business, Intellectual Property Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities LitigationFocus areas
Construction Defects, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Trade Secret
- 50% Business Litigation
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% Construction Litigation: Business
- 10% Intellectual Property Litigation
- 10% Mergers & Acquisitions
- 10% Securities Litigation
First Admitted: 1994, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://vethanlaw.com/our-firm/charles-m-r-vethan/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas
- California
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Cause No. 3:14-cv-02826; Janvey, United States Receiver for The Stanford Financial Group v. Moldanado, Treasury Manager for the Stanford Financial Group in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Retained by Lloyd's of London to defend $2.5 Billion claim against Moldanado in claims for breach of fiduciary duty in a national Ponzi scheme. Contained verdict to policy limits., 2015
- Cause No. 4:14-cv-01421; Iqbal and LN Technologies v. Sulo & Sulo, LLP, Bobbit Law Firm, P.C. et al.; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Plaintiff, software developer, brought a copyright infringement claim against the law firm of Sullo & Sullo, LLP, his former employer, for using his software in their business, but failed to license prior to Iqbal leaving Sullo & Sullo, LLP. The case settled at mediation on confidential terms., 2015
- Civil Action No. 4:15-cv-00097; Louis Vassallo, et al, on Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated v. Goodman Networks, Inc.; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Class Action resulting in a $2.3 Million settlement with $880,000 in attorney fees approved by the United States District Court. , 2017
- 2013-15846; Salinas, individually, and Derivatively on Behalf of Marine & Industrial Staffing, Inc. v. Richard Tatum and Associated Industrial Staffing Services, Inc.; Harris County, Texas. Represented Plaintiff in obtaining a $56 Million verdict for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of the partnership agreement, and alter ego., 2015
- AAA Case No. 01-19-0000-2004; Empire Wellness South, LLC v. Mark Crabtree; Anju Sharma. Successfully defended $1 million claim against business seller who sold a Massage Envy franchise. Buyer claimed fraud in the inducement and misrepresentation of company financials., 2019
- Cause No. 2016-69161; Fun Fest Entertainment et al v. Music World Properties, LLC a/k/a MN Properties, LLC and Matthew Knowles et al; Obtained a Permanent Injunction preventing Mark Knowles (Beyoncé's father) from taking space reserved by Fun Fes Entertainment in presenting Nicki Minaj performing at a venue during the 2017 Super Bowl in Houston, Texas., 2016
Videos
- How companies may build their trademark brand as valuable intellectual property of their business., Building the Company Brand with Trademarks, Oil, Gas, Medica, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Construction, 2018
- A look at what the Vethan Law Firm, P.C. provides our clients. Our focus is always on serving the client, and working with our business owners as both outside General Counsel and Litigation Counsel., Overview of the Vethan Law Firm, P.C., Oil, Gas, Medica, Hospitality, 2017
- A look at how partnership disputes could give rise to breach of fiduciary duty claims. Working with business owners to protect what they have built., Partnership Disputes and Fiduciary Duty, Oil, Gas, Medica, Hospitality, 2019
Representative Clients
- Marine Foods Express, Ltd., 2017
- Sentinel Integrity Solutions, Inc., 2015
- Kazy's Wholesale Distributors, 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell., 2005
- Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization., 2010
- Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Consumer and Commercial Law
Educational Background
- University of Alberta, Canada, B.S. in Biological Sciences
Honors
- Highest rating for professionalism and legal ability., AV Preeminent Rated, Marttindale Hubbell, 2015
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
Certificates and credentials
Civil Trial Law
