Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2015 Winners Edition

Wayne A. Risoli Managing Shareholder Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry E wayne.risoli@chamberlainlaw.com FIRM PROFILE In the mid 1960’s, Hank Chamberlain and George Hrdlicka shared a vision of creating a premier boutique law firm specializing in tax matters. They chose to join forces in Houston and quickly created a law practice of distinction. Veterans of the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice, their work ethic, knowledge and ability to achieve effective solutions for their clients quickly earned the new firm an excellent reputation. As the city grew, so did the firm, adding prestigious name partners and highly qualified attorneys along with complementary areas of practice. Alongside our cornerstone tax practice, we have built a diversified law firm with expertise in construction law, corporate, securities & finance, employee benefits and executive compensation, energy and maritime law, estate planning and administration, international and immigration law, litigation and real estate law. The firm’s expansion to Atlanta in 1986, Philadelphia in 2007, Denver in 2009 and San Antonio in 2010, has added new dimensions to the services we can offer our clients, whether around the corner or around the globe. Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry marks its fourth decade as a diversified law practice, focusing on the highest level of client service. Although they have grown to a firm of more than 100 attorneys with a wide variety of practice areas, personalized attention to their clients’ needs to remain a hallmark of their heritage. Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry have built their reputation working with established businesses as well as entrepreneurs and individuals with sophisticated legal needs. Today, their tradition of personalized service continues to be valued by clients from the smallest start-up ventures to the largest multinational companies. ABOUT WAYNE A. RISOLI Wayne Risoli’s practice centers on business litigation matters including securities law, business torts and trademark law. One of Texas’ most successful litigators, in his 20-year career he has never lost a trial. Mr. Risoli represents brokerage houses and registered investment advisors, wealthy families, and companies of all sizes in matters involving broker fraud, noncompliance, NASD claims and business torts. He also represents families and executors in probate litigation. Mr. Risoli is the former Chairman of the Litigation Section at the Firm, and currently serves as its Managing Shareholder, a position he has held since 2004. Practice Areas Commercial Litigation Corporate, Securities & Finance Education University of Scranton, B.S., 1979 Ohio Northern University, J.D., with honors, 1986 Significant Cases • Prosecuted claims against broker and brokerage house in $2.1 million NASD “suitability” and compliance arbitration. • Defended stockbrokers and RIAs in large “suitability” arbitrations • Successfully defended defendant Texas banks against $9 million and $6 million breach of fiduciary and forced stock buy back claims in four and three week trials. • Won Fifth Circuit appeal for local developer against the Resolution Trust Corporation in $25 million claim against former Bank Tying Act violation. • Represented a NASA contractor in a seven week trial in which the Plaintiff sought $14 million. Jury deliberated for three hours and rendered a take nothing judgment. • Represented one of Texas’ most prominent families in a two-week trial in which the Plaintiff sought $17 million estate. The jury rendered a take nothing judgment. • Represented a Houston privately-held oil service business sued for $7 million for fraud by supplier. Jury rendered take nothing judgment. Court ruled that plaintiff had to pay Mr. Risoli’s client’s legal fees. • Represented large local bank sued for $3 million for unfair lending practices. Court rendered directed verdict. • Successfully represented in a pro bono appeal an African American police officer terminated by a city in Harris County. Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2015 www.finance-monthly.com 49 M A & AWARDS 2015 USA Tax Firm of the Year