Hendershot Cowart P.C. - Austin, TX
Business Law Lawyers in Austin, TX
111 Congress Ave. #400 Austin, TX 78701
Austin Business Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Business Litigation
- Construction Law
- Contracts & Agreements
- Health Care Law
- Medical & Professional License Defense
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- OSHA Citation Defense & Compliance
- Probate Litigation
- Removals & Special Appearances
Litigation: 50%
Firm Information
Overview
At Hendershot Cowart P.C., we work with clients who are fiercely protecting their livelihood. From start-up ventures to established institutions and beyond, we advise, prepare, and protect your business or healthcare practice from start to finish. Our law firm is based in Houston, Texas, but we serve clients throughout Texas and the nation.
Business Law Attorneys - You've Worked Hard to Build Your Business; Let Us Help You Protect It
Our law firm has been helping Texas businesses succeed for over 30 years. Whether you need rock-solid contracts or assistance with corporate formation or transactions, our experienced, efficient business attorneys are ready to work on your side.
Are you involved in a contract dispute? Our team of litigation attorneys can guide you through complex claims and lawsuits - ranging from breaches of contract to shareholder or partnership disputes - so you can get back to business as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Healthcare Law Attorneys - Texas Attorneys Serving Physicians and Healthcare Providers Since 1987
The health law attorneys at Hendershot Cowart P.C. routinely work with healthcare providers to set up new practices, draft or review medical contracts, and defend against regulatory audits and investigations. We handle hundreds of such matters every year and are well-versed in the health care laws and regulations that impact you.
From medical contracts to compliance with fraud and abuse laws such as the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and the Prohibition Against the Corporate Practice of Medicine, our award-winning Texas law firm is ready to work on your side.
OSHA Defense and Compliance Attorneys - Citation Defense & Proactive Counsel
When an injury or accident happens at the worksite, call Hendershot Cowart P.C. immediately. We will join you at the scene to interview employees and gather evidence, while ensuring your business follows the proper protocol following a workplace injury. Our lawyers can guide you through the OSHA reporting procedures and inspection and, if necessary, prepare your citation defense.
We aggressively defend our clients against citations at all levels, moving in quickly to mitigate repercussions as soon as possible.
We Want to Be Your Law Firm for Life
Quality legal representation doesn’t simply provide you with a solution to the problems you face today – it delivers the strategic counsel and tools needed to facilitate future success. Whether that means ensuring compliance with OSHA standards or health care regulations, or creating a corporate structure and contractual agreements that provide a foundation to protect your interests well into the future, our firm stands ready to deliver the honest and insight-driven counsel you need during this time.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Administrative/Regulatory Law and Corporate Law, 2026
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
- The Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Health Care, 2026
- Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list for health care, administrative, and business law, 2025
- Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list for mergers and acquisitions and business and corporate law, 2025
Languages
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English (Primary)
Published Works
Articles
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Texas LLCs, Corporations: Act Now to Secure New Business Protections from 2025 Legislative Reforms, Hendershot Cowart P.C.
Major changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code enacted during this summer’s legislative session provide unprecedented protection for management decisions and business disputes – but only if you amend your governing documents to “opt in” to t -
Texas Healthcare Employers: Audit and Update Non-Compete Agreements for SB 1318 Compliance BEFORE They Auto-Renew, Hendershot Cowart P.C.
On September 1, 2025, a new law went into effect giving physicians, dentists, nurses, and physician assistants (PAs) significant new non-compete protections in Texas. As a result, non-compete agreements renewed or entered into on September 1 or late
Staff
- Patrick Sheets, Attorney
- Sarah M. Vida, Attorney
- Keith Lefkowitz, Attorney
- Trey Hendershot, Managing Shareholder
Staff
- Patrick Sheets, Attorney
- Sarah M. Vida, Attorney
- Keith Lefkowitz, Attorney
- Trey Hendershot, Managing Shareholder
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Contact
111 Congress Ave.
#400
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (713) 715-4475
Email: Send a message
Hours: By Appointment Only
Additional Texas Locations
San Antonio, TX (63.2 miles)
227 N Loop 1604 E
#150
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (713) 715-4475
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Websites:
Hours: By Appointment Only
Houston, TX (Main Office, 140 miles)
1800 Bering Dr.
#600
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-715-4475
Email: Send a message
Websites:
Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM
League City, TX (168 miles)
2600 S. Shore Blvd.
#300
League City, TX 77573
Phone: (713) 715-4475
Fax: 713-783-2809
Email: Send a message
Websites:
Hours: By Appointment Only
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