Vetted Firm Profile · Houston

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Houston Business, Tax & Litigation — Healthcare, Construction, IRS Defense · 1800 Bering Drive, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77057

Business / Corporate Tax / IRS Commercial Real Estate Healthcare Law Specialist Construction Counsel IRS & State Audit
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Our Verdict

Hendershot Cowart is a full-service Houston business law firm with deep Texas-specific expertise — healthcare regulatory compliance (a huge Houston practice given the medical center), construction law, government contracts, and IRS audit defense. They represent businesses from formation through exit. Best fit for: healthcare businesses (medical practices, DME, home health, ambulatory surgery), construction contractors, government contractors, and any Houston business facing IRS audits, Texas Comptroller audits, or state regulatory investigations.

Pricing & Fees

Hendershot Cowart P.C. works on hourly + flat fee. $350–$650/hr • Flat fees on routine entity matters. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

Practice Areas

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Key Attorneys

The lawyers most likely to be on your case.

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Trey Hendershot

Founding Partner

Founded the firm in 1987. Best Lawyers in America. Healthcare regulatory and business litigation specialist.

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Simon Mayer

Partner — Tax

IRS audit defense, Tax Court litigation, and Texas Comptroller cases. Former IRS practice.

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Senior Associate

Senior Construction Counsel

Construction law specialist. Lien filing, payment-bond claims, and construction-defect litigation.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Healthcare Practice Owner
Healthcare Practice Owner
Practice Sale — $4.5M
★★★★★
Trey's team handled the sale of my multi-physician practice. Healthcare due diligence is complex; they hit every regulatory point.
Construction Contractor
Construction Contractor
Payment Bond Claim — Won
★★★★★
GC didn't pay us on a public-school project. Hendershot Cowart filed the bond claim. Paid in 60 days.
Restaurant Owner
Restaurant Owner
Texas Sales Tax Audit
★★★★★
$180K sales tax assessment. Simon found their methodology was wrong. Reduced to $52K with payment plan.

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FAQ — Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Why hire a Houston-specific business firm?
Texas-specific issues — healthcare regulations, oil-and-gas, construction lien law, and Texas Comptroller audits — benefit from local expertise. Plus the medical center and energy industries dominate Houston business law.
Do you handle healthcare regulatory matters?
Yes — Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, DEA registration, Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and corporate-practice-of-medicine issues. Major practice given Houston's medical center.
How much do you charge?
Hourly $350–$650 depending on attorney. Flat fees on routine entity formation, NDAs, and template contracts.
Do you handle Texas Comptroller audits?
Yes — Texas sales tax, franchise tax, and unemployment-insurance audits are a core practice. Simon's team has reduced many assessments substantially.
Can you defend IRS audits?
Yes — IRS audit defense, Offers in Compromise, and Tax Court litigation. Handle individual and business cases.