Education
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Class of 2012
University of Houston Honors College, B.A. in Economics, Political Science, Classical Studies Minor, University Honors with Honors in Major, Class of 2009
Winner of University of Houston Honors College's Outstanding Thesis Award, 2009
Honors
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021-2023
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
Vice Chair of St. Kevork Armenian School Board, 2018 - Present
President of Ector County Bar Association, 2013-2014
Spirit of Dedication Award, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, 2014
Bar Admissions
Texas, 2012
Illinois, 2013
Profile
Jack Najarian is a shareholder in the Corporate practice. He is a level-headed problem solver with experience serving businesses the size of Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. He focuses on serving the needs of businesses and entrepreneurs and is known for caring about achieving long-term success for his clients.
His diverse practice background in business and real estate and his pragmatic approach makes him an ideal trusted advisor for any transaction.
Significant Cases
- Represent public home builder in its $3.5 million acquisition of unimproved land for the development of a Houston-area subdivision
- Represented sandwich deli in $1.775 million lease buy-out of one of its Texas locations
- Negotiate Partnership Termination Agreement for break-up of offshore seismic licensing seismic joint venture
- Assisted mid-level publicly traded client in multi-million dollar real estate deals for land located in Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina
- Assisted mid-level publicly traded client in multi-million dollar M&A deals for businesses located in North Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and California
- Formed Texas limited liability company, drafted operating agreement, and drafted buy-sell agreement for partners starting a renewable energy company
- Assisted Houston based technology “start-up” in drafting privacy policy, terms of use, and Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement for hardware and software technology marketing product
- Assisted mid-level publicly traded client on implementing Code § 1031 tax deferral strategy in the buying and selling of its real estate holdings
- Lead in-house legal counsel for midsize consolidation company with respect to client’s real estate holdings consisting of hundreds of locations across 28 states
- Assisted Houston based technology “start-up” in drafting privacy policy, terms of use, and Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement for new hardware and software technology marketing product
- Lead attorney on $4 million lease purchase option buy-out in Florida
- Represented developer in the financing and construction of a $10 million affordable housing apartment complex
- Assisted oilfield services client on $15 million sale of business to private equity company located in West Texas
- Assisted technology company in energy industry on $3.7 million sale of business to large energy company
- Coordinated aspects of the legal risk management for one of the Permian Basin’s major energy transportation service companies by analyzing and negotiating their master service agreements with their customers
- Guided an Illinois-based corporate “start-up” that develops drone technology through intellectual property law and corporate law issues
- Guided client through a business partnership “divorce” wherein the client became sole owner of the LLC
Seminars and Presentations
- Corporate Governance and Blockchain, Speaker at the 2019 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Open Discussion on Blockchain and the Law, Panelist Speaker at the 2019 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Blockchain 101 Workshop, Speaker at the 2018 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Can the Analog Blockchain Go Digital? The Potential Impact of Blockchain Technology on Oil & Gas, Speaker at the 2018 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Legal Considerations in Starting a Business, UTPB Entrepreneur Expo, 2015
- Legal Considerations in Starting a Business, UTPB Entrepreneur Expo, 2014
- Division Order Law under the Texas Natural Resources, Code, Permian Basin Association of Division Order Analysts, 2013
Publications
- Estate Tax Liens, PBLA Takeoff, 2014
- Wonderful World of Trusts, PBLA Takeoff, 2014
- Receivership Suits: I Can't Find the Mineral Owner... What now?, PBLA Takeoff, 2013
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Texas Bar College
- City of Sugar Land Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Co-Chair of the Global Policy Working Group of the Sovrin Foundation
News
News
- Habeeb "Hobbs" Gnaim led team Represented The Tarp Depot, Inc. in its Sale to Impact Environmental GroupSeptember 28, 2023
- 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Names three transactions led by Habeeb (Hobbs) Gnaim as Finalists in Seven CategoriesSeptember 7, 2023
- Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 87 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys in a peer selection process for the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaAugust 17, 2023
- Team led by Habeeb (Hobbs) Gnaim represented Whitefield Plastics Corporation in its sale to Mearthane Products CorporationMay 8, 2023
- Client Deal led by Habeeb ‘Hobbs’ Gnaim Wins ACG Houston Deal of the Year Award in Industrial Services – Corporate Strategic Acquisition CategoryApril 26, 2023
- Client Deal led by Habeeb ‘Hobbs’ Gnaim among the finalists for the ACG Sixth Annual Deal of the Year AwardsApril 17, 2023
- Deal led by Habeeb (Hobbs) Gnaim featured in Attorney at Law MagazineFebruary 21, 2023
- Article published in the Daily Report highlighted Firm's recent elevationsDaily Report, February 20, 2023
- Article published in Law360 Pulse highlighted Firm's recent shareholder elevationsLaw360 Pulse, February 8, 2023
- Attorneys in the Chamberlain Hrdlicka Atlanta, Houston and San Antonio offices elevated to Equity Shareholder and ShareholderFebruary 8, 2023
- Team led by Habeeb (Hobbs) Gnaim represented Company of Merchants in its acquisition of C&D Scrap MetalFebruary 7, 2023
- Team led by Habeeb (Hobbs) Gnaim represented Monarch Silica, LLC in its $175 Million Sale to ProFrac Holding Corp.January 5, 2023
- Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 72 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys in a peer selection process for the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaAugust 18, 2022
- Habeeb "Hobbs" Gnaim, David Pierson and Jack Najarian represented Velentium recapitalization with Great Point PartnersOctober 21, 2021
- Best Lawyers in America® selects 54 Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys for Recognition for 2022August 19, 2021
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys are ranked in Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Corporate, Criminal Defense, Employee Benefits, Energy, Immigration, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, Tax, and Trust & EJune 22, 2021
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Named to US News – 2021 Best Lawyers in America®, Three Attorneys Recognized as Lawyer of the YearAugust 20, 2020
Presentations
Seminars & Presentations
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka Annual Tax and Business Planning Seminar will present a Variety of Important and Timely TopicsThe Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane, November 1, 2023
- Amber Ali to present on Harnessing the Benefits of a Multigenerational WorkforceThe St. Regis Houston, March 1, 2023
- Corporate Governance and Blockchain, Speaker at the 2019 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Open Discussion on Blockchain and the Law, Panelist Speaker at the 2019 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Blockchain 101 Workshop, Speaker at the 2018 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Can the Analog Blockchain Go Digital? The Potential Impact of Blockchain Technology on Oil & Gas, Speaker at the 2018 Computational Law & Blockchain Festival, Houston, Texas
- Legal Considerations in Starting a Business, UTPB Entrepreneur Expo, 2015
- Legal Considerations in Starting a Business, UTPB Entrepreneur Expo, 2014
- Division Order Law under the Texas Natural Resources, Code, Permian Basin Association of Division Order Analysts, 2013
Publications
Publications
- Estate Tax Liens, PBLA Takeoff, 2014
- Wonderful World of Trusts, PBLA Takeoff, 2014
- Receivership Suits: I Can't Find the Mineral Owner... What now?, PBLA Takeoff, 2013