Law Offices of Thomas D. Solomon
Owner: Aug 1984 - Present
Houston, Texas, United States
My law practice focuses on representing business owners in buying and selling businesses and commercial real estate projects, contract negotiation, review, and preparation, developing wealth conservation strategies:
- Buying, growing, and selling a business, including businesses involving service and products in such industries as power transmission, manufacturing, data, technology, auto services, trucking, precision metal tool, biofuels, electroplating, financial services, rebuilding and resale of engines, retail investment, gas compression, education and training, and insurance;
- Buying, developing, leasing, and selling commercial real estate projects, including office buildings, shopping centers, apartment projects, warehouse projects, industrial facilities, ranches, raw land, and manufacturing facilities.
- Developing business, organization, and asset / wealth conservation strategies;
- Contracts between their business and their employees, vendors/ suppliers, and customers/clients;
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Currently Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating since 1986, member Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Attorney representing owners buying, selling, operating commercial real estate
Aug 1984 - Present
I represented commercial real estate owners in more than 425 purchases and sale of commercial real estate projects (office buildings, shopping centers, apartment projects, warehouse projects, industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities) with an aggregate current value of more than $450 Million, as well as:
- Developing business, organizational, asset, and wealth conservation strategies.
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers and tenants.
Attorney representing business owners in the purchase and sale of businesses
Aug 1984 - Jun 2021: 36 years 11 months
I represented business owners in more than 425 purchases and sale of businesses with an aggregate current value of more than $400 Million, as well as:
- Developing business, organizational, asset, and wealth conservation strategies.
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers, and clients.
Attorney counseling employers on employeee issues
Aug 1984 - Jan 2015: 30 years 6 months
Greater Houston
I represented business owners in employee matters, preparing anti-harassment policies, complaint procedures, ADA policies, ADEA policies, and advising employers regarding preparing, implementing, and enforcing policies against unlawful harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, protected activity, age, or disability, supervisor training regarding policies, procedures, handbooks, hiring, terminations, grievances, employment agreements, noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements
University of Houston Law Center
Adjunct Professor-Advanced Trial Advocacy
1988 - 1999: 11 years
Training lawyers in the skill of trying lawsuits. More importantly, in my teaching experience and in my handling of multiple lawsuits, watching more than 100 mock trial jury deliberations, and participating in at least that many mediations, I learned value of having contracts drafted so that a judge or jury can read and understand the duties of the parties and measure the parties' actions against a contract that clearly outlines the who, what, when, and where of the transaction.
Prappas, Moncure, Eidman & Solomon
Partner
Apr 1980 - Jul 1984: 4 years 4 months
Handling more than 100 business, commercial real estate, and securities transactions with a total value greater than $250 Million, while training and supervising associate attorneys and directing firm management and practice development.
This included acting as the lead attorney representing business owners in the purchase and sale of more 50 businesses with an aggregate current value of more than $100 Million, as well as:
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers, and clients.
I represented commercial real estate owners in more than 50 purchases and sale of commercial real estate projects (office buildings, shopping centers, apartment projects, nursing home, mobile home parks) with an aggregate current value of more than $150 Million, as well as:
- Developing business, organizational, asset, and wealth conservation strategies.
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers and tenants.
Prappas, Moncure, Eidman & Harris
Member
Apr 1979 - Mar 1980: 1 year
Handling more than 20 business, commercial real estate, and securities transactions with a total value exceeding $40 Million.
I represented business owners in the purchase and sale of more than 10 businesses with an aggregate current value of more than $20 Million, as well as:
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers, and clients.
I represented commercial real estate owners in more than 20 purchases and sale of commercial real estate projects (office buildings, shopping centers, apartment projects) with an aggregate current value of more than $20 Million, as well as:
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers and tenants.
Prappas, Caldwell & Moncure
Associate
May 1975 - Mar 1979: 3 years 11 months
Associate attorney handling more than 80 business, commercial real estate, and securities transactions with a value of more than $80 Million, including:
Attorney representing business owners in more than 40 buy or sell transactions with a value exceeding $45 Million, plus
- Business entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers, and clients.
Attorney representing owners developing, buying, operating, and selling more than 50 commercial real estate projects (office buildings, shopping centers, apartment projects) with an aggregate current value of more than $40 Million, as well as:
- Entity formation and operations (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies);
- Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing contracts with employees, vendors, suppliers and tenants.
United States Air Force
Officer - Captain
Apr 1972 - Sep 1972: 6 months
71st Tactical Air Support Group, Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas
I continued to serve as a Group Intelligence Officer. I was responsible for training all forward air control pilots in the 702 Tactical Support Squadron and four Tactical Air Control Party stations in the essential elements of intelligence gathering and reporting procedures. I also developed and implemented the 702 Tactical Air Support Squadron's intelligence mobility procedures and managed all facets of the squadron's intelligence functions. I rewrote all aircrew training briefings, updated them with the most current information, and streamlined them for a more effective presentation. I was responsible for implementing a Air Force mandated program to develop search and rescue cards for all squadron pilots to insure their recovery if shot down during combat. I coordinate with squadron personnel, the base photography section, and with the Security Police complete all program requirements by the required deadline. I also developed complete and comprehensive classified air crew training materials for use at all 71st Tactical Air Support Group Tactical Air Control Party and Air National Guard locations and for use in training the Group Commander, Vice Commander, and Director of Operations. This program was inspected and highly rated by the Tactical Air Force Command Inspector General. My efforts in advising and guiding lesser experienced airmen was recognized as noteworthy and materially raising the proficiency level of the unit. At the same time, I took and passed an Air Force Effective writing course and four college courses.
United States Air Force
Officer - First Lieutenant
Dec 1971 - Jun 1972: 7 months
71st Tactical Air Support Group, Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas
I served as a Group Intelligence Officer. During the first two months in the position, I was singlehandedly responsible for bringing back to life a defunct a Squadron Intelligence Training Program to instruct pilots in the essential elements of information gathering and reporting. I evaluated the requirements of the program, developed a list of priorities, and then successfully accomplished them resulting in a detailed and comprehensive program that passed an operational readiness inspection by 12th Air Force Headquarters.
United States Air Force
Officer - First Lieutenant
Nov 1970 - Nov 1971: 1 year 1 month
Nahkon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand
I served as an Intelligence Officer and combat air crew member as a liason officer between the 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron (Forward Air Controllers flying OV-10s and 0-2 forward air control aircraft) and Task Force Alpha, a top secret intelligence surveillance center and intelligence gather facility conducting Operation Igloo White, a covert United States joint military electonic warfare operation using state of the art sensor systems to collection information regarding the Ho Chi Minh trail to better target the North Vietnamese infiltration routes. I participated in flying combat missions over Laos with forward air controllers detecting and marking enemy targets (enemy installations and anti-aircraft artillery) to be destroyed by Air Force and Navy fighter bombers. My duties also included conducting intelligence briefings, debriefing, and training of combat pilots and serving an intelligence officer supporting Hammer FACs (USAF forward air controllers) during Lam Son 719 (invasion of Laos by Army of the Republic of Viet Nam in the spring of 1971). As a prerequisite to being a combat air crew member I attended the Jungle Survival School in the Philippines. I was award the Bronze Star, an Air Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device, Viet Nam Service Metal with 4 battle stars, and the Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Air Force Longevity Service Award.
US Air Force - 516th Tactical Air Lift Wing
Officer - Second Lieutenant
Feb 1970 - Nov 1970: 10 months
Dyess AFB, Texas, United States
I served as the Wing Intelligence Officer as a Second Lieutenant, a position normally held by a Captain, a position two ranks higher than mine. I provided weekly briefings to the Colonel Wing Commander and his staff; planned and supervised intelligence training for aircrew members; reviewed and evaluated current intelligence reports; prepared and delivered briefings to aircrew for overseas deployments; was responsible for safeguarding all Wing Intelligence material and Top Secret classified Wing Operational Deployment Plans; prepared training materials, briefed, and trained aircrew members on current Top Secret intelligence information and collection techniques. I developed and delivered the deployment briefings an Inspector General's Operational Readiness Inspection team (my section was the only one to pass the inspection).
United States Air Force
Officer - Second Lieutenant
Aug 1969 - Feb 1970: 7 months
Lowry Air Force Base, Denver Colorado
I attended the Armed Force Air Intelligence Training Center where I completed 840 hours of training to be an Air Force Intelligence Officer. I was trained to collect and analyze data on opposing forces; evaluate the enemy's capabilities and vulnerabilities; brief and debrief pilots on combat missions; train pilots in survival, escape, and evasion techniques, plan missions; integrate intelligence with combat operations; and lead and manage career professional intelligence technicians.
Volunteer Experience:
Academy Association
President
Oct 2004 - Present
The goal of the Academy Association is to provide graduates of the five federal service academies - USAFA, USMA, USNA, USMMA, and USCGA, ROTC graduates, former military officers, and others in the business community who have a military background or who support the military with an opportunity to share networking and fellowship and take advantage of our common heritage and background.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lifetime Committeeman
Feb 1984 - Present
Education
Member Breeder's Greeter's Committee, Directions and Assistance Committee, Lifetime Committeeman's Committee
United States Air Force Academy Houston Alumni Chapter
President
Nov 2005 - Present
