About Henry James Fasthoff

Henry James Fasthoff IV is a lawyer primarily based in The Woodlands, Texas, with a focus on various legal disciplines including business law, highbrow estate, appeals, arbitration, communications, and media and entertainment law. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 1997, following his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1994. His educational background offers a solid foundation for his multifaceted legal practice. Admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1997, Fasthoff also holds bar memberships in New York and Tennessee, with bar numbers 24003510, 4449419, and 030578, respectively. His federal judiciary admissions are extensive, which includes the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits. The U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. This wide range of admissions allows him to symbolize clients in a number of jurisdictions, improving his ability to navigate complex legal fields. Fasthoff’s practice covers many legal matters. He specializes in creditor's rights, real estate legal proceedings, commodities fraud, insurance coverage disputes, and employment legal proceedings, particularly in matters involving noncompete and non-solicitation agreements.

His experience spans numerous cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville, as well as a number of places during Texas. This geographical diversity enriches his understanding of different legal environments and client wants. In the entertainment sector, Fasthoff has constructed a notable popularity by representing Grammy and ASCAP Award-winning recording artists, songwriters, producers, and both main and independent record labels. His expertise extends to music publishers, control firms, and advertising businesses. Services he offers include advising on highbrow estate asset improvement, negotiating and drafting music industry agreements, and making ready endorsement agreements. Additionally, he gives guidance on sweepstakes rules and regulations, making sure compliance and protective client pursuits.

Fasthoff is a member in good standing of numerous professional associations, which in addition shows his commitment to the legal network. He is concerned with the New York Bar, the Entertainment & Sports Law Sections of both the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas, in addition to the Litigation Section and the Computer & Technology Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He has also contributed to the legal field by serving at the Board of Advisors for the SMU Law School Computer & Tech Law Symposium and as a State Bar Liaison for the SMU Computer Law Review & Technology Journal. His office is located at 21 Waterway Ave., Suite 300, The Woodlands, TX 77380, and he can be reached at (713) 929-9314 for consultations.

Education

University Of Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1997

Florida State University College of Law

B.S. (1994)

1994

Languages

Spanish (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

5th Circuit
6th Circuit
Southern District of Texas
Texas
Eastern District of Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Western District of Texas
New York
Tennessee

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1997
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court · Admitted 1997
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court · Admitted 1997
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court · Admitted 1997
New York State Office of Court Administration State Supreme Court · Admitted 2007
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee State Supreme Court · Admitted 2011

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Intellectual Property Appeals Arbitration Communications Entertainment

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Arbitration Mediation

Professional Associations

New York Bar

has membership 2007 - Current

Entertainment & Sports Law Section, Houston Bar Association

has membership, Council has membership 2003 - Current

Entertainment & Sports Law Section, State Bar of Texas

has membership, Council has membership 2003 - Current

Litigation Section, State Bar of Texas

has membership 2003 - Current

SMU Law School Computer & Tech Law Symposium

Board of Advisors, has membership 2004 - 2005

Computer & Technology Law Section, State Bar of Texas

Council has membership 2002 - 2005

The Houston Lawyer Magazine

Editorial Board has membership 2003 - 2004

SMU Computer Law Review & Technology Journal, State Bar Liaison

State Bar Liason 2003 - 2004

Law & The Media Committee, Houston Bar Association

Council has membership 2003 - 2004

Cyberlaw Section, Houston Bar Association

Council has membership 2002 - 2004

Office Locations

Main Office

 21 Waterway Ave. Suite 300 The Woodlands TX 77380