Our mission is to provide a high-quality, creative, and result-oriented legal team to individuals and businesses, and serve as a primary resource and partner in all aspects of our clients’ business growth and development.
Business Law Attorneys in The Woodlands
Our Full-Service Business Law Firm Can Support What You're Building
Hopkins Centrich Attorneys at Law can provide cutting-edge, high-quality, and innovative legal solutions for businesses, individuals, and families in Houston and throughout Texas. When you choose our team, our sole focus is on you, the client.
Over more than two decades, we have served a broad range of privately owned businesses — from software developers, healthcare providers, and architectural firms to real estate developers, retailers, breweries, CPA firms, and restaurants. If you own a business in Texas, we have almost certainly worked with someone in your industry.
Our skilled and experienced corporate attorneys can provide tailored legal solutions and cost-effective representation to startup ventures, closely held businesses, and family-owned companies. We think like business owners, know the law, and prioritize solutions-driven strategies, long-term planning, and thoughtful risk management over unnecessary legal theatrics. Whether you are locked in a contentious dispute — including what we call a "business divorce," the dissolution of a co-ownership relationship — exploring a merger or acquisition, or seeking a dedicated legal partner to serve as your company's general counsel, we want to help you successfully navigate complex issues and achieve your goals. We take a collaborative and client-centric approach to protecting your interests.
Beyond business law and litigation, our interdisciplinary firm can assist with matters of estate planning, probate, guardianships, and farm and ranch business planning. Our Senior Member, Steven Clausen, holds an LL.M. in Taxation is board-certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has handled matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in family assets and agricultural succession. We also offer name, image, and likeness (NIL) legal services to athletes navigating endorsement deals, licensing agreements, and the evolving revenue-sharing landscape in college athletics. This multifaceted focus allows us to provide integrated planning solutions across all aspects of business ownership, from formation to succession.
Ready to discuss your needs with our business lawyers in The Woodlands? Call (254) 249-5436 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation.
Working Together for Your Best Outcome
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AV Preeminent® Peer-Rated Attorneys
The AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell is the highest peer recognition in the legal profession — awarded only to attorneys whom fellow lawyers rank at the top for legal ability and ethical standards. It is a verdict from the legal community itself.
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Big-Firm Backgrounds, Boutique Attention
Our attorneys trained and practiced at major firms before building something better. That means federal court experience, high-stakes commercial disputes, and UT Law credentials — delivered without the overhead, billing inefficiencies, or revolving associates who don't know your file.
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From Startup to Sale — and Every Dispute in Between
We have helped clients choose the right entity structure on day one and negotiate their exit decades later. Most firms are good at one phase of business life. We are built to be the firm you keep for all of them — already knowing your history when the next issue arrives.
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NIL Counsel for Texas Athletes
Hopkins Centrich offers dedicated name, image, and likeness legal services to athletes navigating endorsement deals, licensing agreements, and brand partnerships. In a state with the college athletic footprint of Texas, it's counsel very few firms are positioned to provide well.
We Put Your Interests First. Always.
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“Wonderful company to work with as this was our experience with their representation. They were able to get everything resolved in a timely manner.”- Former Client
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“Sharp and trustworthy. Kirby Hopkins is someone I’d take a bullet for knowing that he’s the one I’d trust most to bring the assailant to justice.”- Greg N.
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“Professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, and they made me feel supported at every step.”- Michael D.
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“I have known Kirby Hopkins for 30+ years and I trust him with my life. He is honest, ethical, and always a trusted advisor to ensure his clients are well represented!”- Anu P.
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“Stephen and his team got us the justice we deserved, and we couldn't be happier. We really appreciate all their hard work, and could not have done it without them!”- Logan B.
Law That Works for You
Clear Direction When Things Get Complicated
We Are Here to Serve as Your Legal Advocates During Difficult Times
We fully recognize that no one wants to talk with a lawyer until it becomes absolutely necessary. That usually means that "things have come to a head." In other words, you or your business is likely dealing with a problem, conflict, or concern that you need resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Our team understands what you are going through. We can walk you through your legal options, clearly explain the applicable legal processes, and consistently communicate what is happening with your case. You won't have to track us down for answers.
Your success is our priority, and we put your interests first. We listen, we advise, we act. Our lawyers want to hear your story, your concerns, and your goals. Let's work together to get you where you need to be. We are prepared to work diligently to pursue the best possible outcome, no matter the circumstances.
We deliver on that commitment by responding promptly to our clients' needs, anticipating business and legal trends that may affect our clients, managing our clients' matters in an efficient, caring, and proactive manner, and communicating regularly and clearly throughout.
How We Work
Our attorneys all come from large firm backgrounds and brought those capabilities here — without the overhead or the impersonal service. We use technology to its fullest so we can spend less time on administrative work and more time on yours. That means faster responses, tighter turnarounds, and no chasing us down for updates. We are creative, agile, and built to adapt quickly when the law or the circumstances change.
We stay ahead of legal developments that affect our clients — including the Texas Business Court, established in 2023 to streamline complex commercial litigation, which offers new strategic options for business owners involved in high-stakes disputes.
When It Matters Most — What We've Done for Our Clients
Hopkins Centrich attorneys have represented clients in some of the most significant business disputes in Texas. Here is one example of what that looks like in practice.
L&S Pro-Line, LLC v. Garrett Gagliano — Montgomery County
