The Cochell Law Firm has over 35 years of experience representing clients in Houston and the surrounding areas in all areas of business law. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience you need to help your business achieve the best possible outcome for whatever situation you may be facing. Our firm has assisted clients across several different industries including retail, transportation, real estate, construction, and manufacturing.
Whatever your business is, we're here to protect your interests and help you succeed by evaluating the needs and goals of your business before outlining a strategy for success. Our goal with every client is to identify the needs of their business so that we can begin to coordinate an effective strategy that can help them solve whatever legal challenges they are facing.
Whatever your business is, we're here to protect your interests and help you succeed by evaluating the needs and goals of your business before outlining a strategy for success. Our goal with every client is to identify the needs of their business so that we can begin to coordinate an effective strategy that can help them solve whatever legal challenges they are facing.
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Stephen R. Cochell started his legal career as a Lieutenant Judge Advocate (JAG) for the Navy as part of the Trial Defense Counsel. Mr. Cochell toured to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Yokosuka, Japan, and Washington D.C. during his four years as a JAG.
Mr. Cochell spent two years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on tax and public corruption under RICO and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute.Next, Mr. Cochell moved into private practice at Wise and Marsac in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Cochell spent two years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on tax and public corruption under RICO and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute.Next, Mr. Cochell moved into private practice at Wise and Marsac in Detroit, Michigan.
The Cochell Law Firm provides support and advice to businesses regarding the type of business entity that best suits your goals. We help clients incorporate and address initial tax considerations.
Our lawyers are proud to serve individuals, small and medium-sized companies in Houston on transactional matters ranging from incorporation of LLC's, partnerships and C-Corporations, negotiating contracts for clients, drafting sale and purchase agreements for businesses, assisting in corporate governance to general business contracts that prevent our clients from being sued by employees, vendors or suppliers.
Our lawyers are proud to serve individuals, small and medium-sized companies in Houston on transactional matters ranging from incorporation of LLC's, partnerships and C-Corporations, negotiating contracts for clients, drafting sale and purchase agreements for businesses, assisting in corporate governance to general business contracts that prevent our clients from being sued by employees, vendors or suppliers.
The Cochell Law Firm is a multi-faceted law firm that is focused on finding strategies that fit your specific business needs. Our staff has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with incorporating, building business strategies, reviewing business contracts and much more. Our team will guide you in creating your own business, or provide guidance in your already mature corporation.
Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States and is a vast and complex economic market. Having an attorney who has over 35 years of experience litigating various labor and employment issues across the United States is invaluable.
Whether you are a small business owner, an employee of a major multi-national firm, an employee of the government, or one of a few employees at a small business, our staff is equipped to handle your issue and provide you with excellent service at an affordable rate.Issuance of Temporary Restraining Orders and Temporary Injunctions in non-compete cases on numerous occasions followed by settlement or summary judgment.
Whether you are a small business owner, an employee of a major multi-national firm, an employee of the government, or one of a few employees at a small business, our staff is equipped to handle your issue and provide you with excellent service at an affordable rate.Issuance of Temporary Restraining Orders and Temporary Injunctions in non-compete cases on numerous occasions followed by settlement or summary judgment.
Stephen Cochell represents individuals and companies against allegations of public corruption, extortion, racketeering, fraud, including mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud, health care fraud, bank fraud as well as identity theft, theft of trade secrets and insider trading.
As a former federal prosecutor, Navy lawyer and Chief Disciplinary Counsel, we have the depth and experience in assessing potential criminal liability and presenting an aggressive defense against allegations raised by either local, state or federal authorities.
As a former federal prosecutor, Navy lawyer and Chief Disciplinary Counsel, we have the depth and experience in assessing potential criminal liability and presenting an aggressive defense against allegations raised by either local, state or federal authorities.
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Barry A.
Dec 02, 2021
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My team was comprised of seven people...mostly retired military officers and senior executives. We needed representation for three cases involving whistleblower retaliation, EEOC violations, and false claims.
This firm is resting on their laurels. After five months, we had no discernible work product or court motions initiated. Even after many months, they were not sufficiently familiar with our cases despite numerous conversations and providing well organized documentation.
They seem to be honest and only billed 1-3 hours per week though. But if you need aggressive, proactive, and creative
This firm is resting on their laurels. After five months, we had no discernible work product or court motions initiated. Even after many months, they were not sufficiently familiar with our cases despite numerous conversations and providing well organized documentation.
They seem to be honest and only billed 1-3 hours per week though. But if you need aggressive, proactive, and creative
Jason Cardiff
Jul 25, 2021
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Mr. Cochell and his team helped my family and public company defend a 18 million lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against me and my companies. I went to the firm after spending hundred of thousands with other firms that could not deliver any results in my case. In just a short amount of time the Cochell law firm won our case against the FTC and the experience has been truly amazing. This is the finest legal experience you can have when it comes to Litigation.
Darrin Leatherwood
Jun 04, 2021
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I appreciate Stephen's attentiveness to our situation and working hard to protect our interests in our legal business situation. He even answered our calls and worked on our case in the very beginning while on a ski vacation...I'm not sure there are a lot of attorneys that would do that for their clients. He did a great job and I recommend his services, he listened to what we wanted and gave great professional legal direction.
Arlanda Simon
Apr 01, 2021
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Beauty Beauty
Oct 10, 2020
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If you're looking for a law firm, look no further. Cochell law firm will fight for you. Steve and Jonathan are the best at what they do, and they really care about their clients. Steve and Jonathan recently helped me with a commercial civil case involving rats and mold infestations. They will fight for you and will not let you down, I can't thank God enough for sending them my way.
Virginia Noriega
Sep 26, 2019
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Stephen and his team were phenomenal to work with! His knowledge and expertise enabled the successful sale my business. His attention to detail during the negotiation process was critical in getting the optimal agreement in place. Stephen was also very patient and a great communicator during this very stressful process. A big thanks to him and his team. I encourage any small business owner to rely on him to handle your legal matters.
B. Finkenbiner
Aug 27, 2019
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I am a business owner and needed assistance with a legal matter . Steven Cochell has managed to handle my situation with the up most professional mannerisms, outstanding work ethic, as well as keeping my needs as a client in the forefront. He definitely knows his job and the law and it shines through no matter the occasion nor circumstance. I would not recommend nor hire another attorney besides Mr. Cochell. Thank you Steven for all that you have done. Not only did you help take care of my plight, you allowed me to see that chivalry still exist. Brooke Finkenbiner
Kim DeMersseman
Jun 25, 2019
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I called up Stephen for help with a variety of issues I was having. He was VERY kind and helped me figure out the solutions to my problems easily. Within weeks, I was able to rest easy knowing he had everything under control.
You won't find another attorney in Houston more committed to getting the best results for his clients, who cares more about his clients and does everything he can to help his clients. AND for a lawyer, he's very affordable. I'll definitely be back! Thanks Steve!
You won't find another attorney in Houston more committed to getting the best results for his clients, who cares more about his clients and does everything he can to help his clients. AND for a lawyer, he's very affordable. I'll definitely be back! Thanks Steve!
Nick M.
Aug 08, 2018
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Very helpful and professional! I called just asking for a bit of information not expecting much based on the five calls I had already made to other firms around town, and I was pleasantly surprised! Steve was on the phone with me for almost 20 minutes, shot me straight about all the pros and cons concerning my issue, and left me feeling like my concerns had been heard and were important. I have decided to not move forward with the issues that I called and discussed, but should I have any legal concerns or need of an attorney in the future, I will be calling Cochell to take care of all my needs
Matt Ross
Jun 26, 2018
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Stephen Cochell helped me navigate an administration hearing. His advise was unique and out of the box, spoken with wisdom and experience. It proved to be useful, as well as giving me back confidence in decisions I had made. His listening ear, helped him to provide me with good, sound advise toward the specifics of my inquiry.
I strongly recommend contacting The Cochell Law Firm, as you search for the right attorney for your situation. I am glad I made the call (& hire). MR
I strongly recommend contacting The Cochell Law Firm, as you search for the right attorney for your situation. I am glad I made the call (& hire). MR
Jay B.
May 05, 2017
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Sue D.
Nov 10, 2015
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Steve is amazing attorney. He sorts out the problem, and then advises you of your options. He then will do all the homework to win the case. He tries to keep you out of litigation, but doesn't back down from a fight. He doesn't cut corners and works to serve his clients. He the type of attorney you wish you could find: decades of litigation and business experience, has integrity, is results drive and doesn't break the bank. I would recommend him to anyone having a legal problem or issue.
Inbal B.
Nov 08, 2015
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Cher A.
May 07, 2015
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I'm an actress and after meeting Steve I asked him to review an entertainment contract with a recurring role in a television show. Although he is not an entertainment specialist, I was impressed with his ability to quickly review the proposed contract and the pros and the cons of the overall deal being proposed and explain to me the implications that I didn't understand. I decided it was a bad deal and was lucky that he gave me the advice that I needed overnight. Since then, I won't sign a contract unless Steve reviews it.
