Practice areasBusiness & Corporate Law
A solid legal foundation to start, run, and grow your business.
We stand with you in the legal decisions of your business, from its formation to its transfer.
Contact usWhat it is
Every stage of your business brings legal decisions.
Choosing the type of entity, setting the rules among owners, signing an important contract, or preparing for an owner's exit are decisions best made with counsel and in writing.
We work with entrepreneurs starting their first business, with family businesses, with owners who want clear rules among themselves, and with owners who plan to sell or pass on their company.
How we can help
Each service answers a need.
These are the matters on which we most often advise our clients.
- 01Business formationWe help you choose and form the right entity for your business, such as an LLC or a corporation.
- 02Agreements among ownersWe draft the operating agreement or bylaws that define contributions, decision-making, distribution of profits, and the exit of owners.
- 03Commercial contractsWe draft and review contracts with clients, suppliers, employees, and contractors.
- 04Corporate complianceMinutes, resolutions, changes of owners or managers, and periodic filings with the state.
- 05Buying and selling a businessWe advise you on the purchase, sale, or merger of a company and on the review that precedes the transaction.
- 06Business successionWe plan what happens to the company if an owner dies, retires, or becomes incapacitated. Learn more.
Without the right structure
What is not put in writing often ends in a dispute.
Operating without an entity, or with one that is poorly maintained, can expose your personal assets to the debts and lawsuits of the business.
Without an agreement among owners, the default rules of Texas law decide how decisions are made and what happens when someone wants to leave, and they rarely match what the owners would have agreed.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
LLC or corporation: which one is right for me?
It depends on the number of owners, how you want to manage the company, your growth plans, and your tax situation. We review it with you before forming it.
Do I need an operating agreement if I am the only owner?
It is advisable. It helps document that the company is an entity separate from you and establishes what happens to it in your absence.
What if my partner and I have nothing in writing?
The general rules of the law apply, and they may not reflect what you agreed verbally. A written agreement avoids that uncertainty.
Can I own a company in Texas if I live in another country?
Generally yes, although there are requirements and tax and immigration consequences that are worth reviewing beforehand.
I already have my company. What should I keep up to date?
Internal records, periodic reports to the state, and the documents that reflect changes of owners, address, or managers.
Contact
Make your company's decisions with legal support.
Our firm is at your service to analyze the legal needs of your company.
Contact usThe information on this page is general in nature and is not legal advice. Every situation is different; consult an attorney about your particular case.