Zach Wolfe
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in The Woodlands, Texas
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
Contracts
Education Qualification:
The University of Texas School of Law
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
Contracts
1725 Hughes Landing Blvd, 11th FloorThe Woodlands, Texas, 77380
First Admitted: 1997, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://zachwolfelaw.com/about/
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Member of Garland Walker Inn of Court. Served on Executive Committee.
- Houston Bar Association Fun Run Committee (including service as co-chair for two years).
Verdicts / Settlements:
- Prevailed in bench trial defending client sued for breach of non-compete. , 2021
- Obtained seven-figure verdict for company's wrongful declaration of forfeiture of client's equity for breach of non-compete restriction. , 2024
- Briefed and argued appeal of trade secrets case, resulting in dismissal of client for lack of jurisdiction. , 2015
- Successfully resolved numerous cases involving officers or employees who left companies to join competing businesses.
- Obtained defense verdict against claims for breach of non-compete and misappropriation of trade secrets. , 2015
Videos:
- In this video from my YouTube channel, That Non-Compete Lawyer, I cover the basic requirements for enforceability of a Texas non-compete. , Is My Texas Non-Compete Enforceable?, Energy, Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology, 2017
- This video covers five common ethical issues that come up for lawyers in departing employee litigation. , Ethical Issues in Departing Employee Litigation, 2020
- Is it possible for one Texas trial lawyer to cover the essentials of Texas non-compete litigation in one 30-minute, 15-part video series? There's only one way to find out. , Essentials of Texas Non-Compete Litigation, 2018
- In this video from my YouTube channel, That Non-Compete Lawyer, I cover five key legal issues that often come up in a departing employee lawsuit. , What Are the Key Legal Issues in a Departing Employee Lawsuit, Energy, Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology, 2017
- In this video from my YouTube channel, That Non-Compete Lawyer, I cover the likely cost of different phases of a typical non-compete lawsuit. , How Much Does a Texas Non-Compete Lawsuit Cost?, Energy, Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology, 2017
Representative Clients:
- American Piping Inspection (API) , 2025
- Precision Machinery Contractors, 2025
- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, 2020
- Eagle Forest Products, 2015
Transactions:
- Assisted numerous clients in drafting and/or negotiation of employment agreements, including non-competes.
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Pro bono representation of client in family law matter. , 2019
- Pro bono representation of employee in departing employee dispute. , 2025
Honors:
- TexasBarCLE created the Standing Ovation award to honor volunteers who stand out for their extraordinary energy, commitment of time, and leadership. For 2021 the staff selected seven winners out of a pool of hundreds of speakers. , Standing Ovation award for outstanding CLE speakers, TexasBarCLE, 2021
- I received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Houston Bar Association as a co-chair of the HBA John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run., President's Award for Outstanding Service, Houston Bar Association, 2017
Educational Background:
- BA in Government, magna cum laude, from Harvard, 1994
White Papers:
- Sometimes a Texas non-compete will take the form of forfeiture clause rather than an express prohibition on competing. For example, a company might award equity ownership interests to valued employee, with a clause stating that the employee will forfeit those interests if he competes. Is that a non-compete? And does it matter whether a court classifies it as a noncompete or something else?, When Is a Forfeiture Clause a Non-Compete?, 2019
- Originally presented at UT Law CLE's "Non-Compete Essentials" CLE program on February 3, 2021. , Wolfe on Texas Non-Compete Litigation -or- My Big Fat Non-Compete Paper, 2021
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Presentation for Advanced Intellectual Property Law course. , Presenter, Trade Secrets Disputes, Texas Bar CLE, 2025
- Presentation for UT Law CLE. , Presenter, What Texas Lawyers Need to Know Abou the FTC Non-Compete Rule, 2024
- Presentation for Texas Bar CLE's Damages in Civil Litigation course. , Presenter, Non-Compete Damages, 2025
- In this paper I cover the essentials of Texas trade secrets litigation (including federal law) in five thousand words or less. , Author, Texas Trade Secrets Law 101, 2021
- This is a close-to-comprehensive paper covering the key issues that come up in Texas non-compete litigation. First presented at UT Law CLE's "Non-Compete Essentials" course. , Author, Wolfe on Texas Non-Compete Litigation -or- My Big Fat Texas Non-Compete Paper, 2021
- This paper covers claims and defenses under the Texas Securities Act, with comparisons to federal securities law. , Author, Claims and Defenses Under the Texas Securities Act, 2015
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Over the years, my blog posts at fiveminutelaw.com have been repeatedly recognized as top 10 posts of the week by Texas Bar Today.
Industry Groups:
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Oil & Gas
- Oilfield Services
- Technology
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