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Zack co-founded Oliva Gibbs in 2013 and currently serves as Co-Owner. His primary role at the firm is strategic planning. The decision to start the firm was driven by Zack’s desire to create a great company focused on the energy industry, with a passionate team of colleagues who share the goal of doing things better.. Zack has primarily worked with upstream operators and oilfield service companies on the drafting and negotiation of contracts, complex title issues, and the purchase and sale of assets across New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas. Additionally, entrepreneurs in the energy industry seek his assistance with business partnership issues such as negotiating complicated partnership dissolutions or exits, advising on key business milestones, and advising on issues between business partners. A lifelong student of investing, he offers a unique perspective to leadership teams and owners through the intersection of his legal background and his experience as a professional investor and founder of Oliva Partners Management LLC, a long-only value investment fund.. Outside the firm, Zack is actively involved in shaping the energy and legal sectors. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Institute for Energy Law and mentors emerging leaders through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), contributing to meaningful industry discussions and policy development. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, traveling, and practicing jiu-jitsu.

My practice is focused on commercial real estate transactions. I counsel clients in all segments of the real estate industry in Texas, including acquisitions, debt and equity financings, construction, development, leasing, unimproved land, apartments, condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, warehouses, industrial developments and mixed-use projects.. My practice also includes land use regulation, deed restrictions, development agreements, platting disputes, re-zonings, variances, and economic development incentives, primarily in the Greater Houston area.. I am a native Houstonian and grateful to be practicing real estate law in my hometown.  Away from the office, I enjoy fly fishing and spending time with my family.

Cassie works to distill the complex legal issues to ensure the best possible resolution for her clients. She understands that many of these issues are emotionally-charged and works with her clients to make the best business decision.. Cassie represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Her current practice is focused on real estate, including title curative work, commercial property, landlord-tenant disputes, development issues, purchase and sale agreements, and breach of contract and business tort actions. Additionally, Cassie assists businesses in creating, implementing, and enforcing technology practices to protect confidential information and establish standards for use and access of company data.. Cassie’s experience with real estate enables her to effectively handle probate and fiduciary litigation. Cassie works to uphold the wishes of those with established estate plans and defends fiduciaries wrongly accused of mishandling estates. Additionally, she helps beneficiaries who have been damaged by mismanagement by fiduciaries.. Cassie is also interested in the intersection of technology and the law. She speaks to various organizations regarding the ethics of technology and preserving confidential information in the digital age. Currently, Cassie is working on issues involving the use of Blockchain and cryptocurrency in real estate transactions.. Outside of the office, Cassie is actively involved with the Houston Bar Association. Cassie is the former chair of the Houston Bar Association Real Estate Section which provides continuing education and networking opportunities to the city’s real estate attorneys. She also serves on the Houston Bar Association’s Law Week Fun Run Committee, which produces the John J. Eikenberg Law Week Fun Run benefiting The Center (and served as a co-chair of this committee from 2016-2018). Cassie is a member of Leadership Houston Class XXXIV.

A founding partner of the firm, Dax has tried numerous cases covering a variety of practice areas. Dax's practice areas include commercial litigation, bad faith insurance claims, securities litigation, fiduciary duty litigation, and personal injury. No matter the area, his clients always receive thorough attention to detail, consistent and frequent progress communications, and continual case evaluation at every stage of the case. Representing clients throughout the State of Texas, Dax enjoys a reputation for efficient, professional, yet dogged attention to his clients' needs in all cases.. Dax began his career at Thompson & Knight, LLP a large international law firm based in Dallas, Texas. Dax received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, in 1998 from South Texas College of Law where he was a member of the South Texas Law Review and the school's famed advocacy program. Dax has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star 2006 - 2011 by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Service and Published in Texas Monthly (an honor going to only the top 2.5% of up and coming Texas attorneys under the age of 40). Additionally, Dax serves as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law where he teaches trial advocacy skills. Dax also served as Chair of the Houston Bar Association Litigation Section.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.