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Business Law
BUSINESS FORMATION | BUSINESS LITIGATION | CONTRACT REVIEW PARTNERSHIP & SHAREHOLDER DISPUTES
Business Formation
We will help you ensure that your company is on the right path from the very beginning by helping you form the appropriate business entity. From young entrepreneurs looking to fulfill their dreams to experienced businessmen and businesswomen looking to start new companies, we have the ability to help clients in any industry select the entity that will give them the most protection and best chance of success. When helping a company choose a business entity, our attorneys discuss topics such as:
Protection from Liability
Business entities, such as limited liability companies (LLCs), are legal entities that are separate and distinct from their owners. This provides the owners with a liability shield, meaning that they are not individually liable for the businesses' debts and other obligations.
Tax implications
Different business entities carry different tax benefits. It is vital to understand which type of entity will provide your company with maximum benefits over the life of your business.
Entity structure
Each entity has a different structure, and there are varying models of ownership. We help you understand these differences and select the entity that best meets your vision for how the company should operate.
Disputes
Business Litigation and Contract Dispute
When disputes arise, most business owners are concerned with resolving the matter as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Typically, going to court is not the most timely way to resolve a dispute. If you are interested in resolving the matter quickly, it’s important to work with a lawyer who is a competent negotiator. You need someone who can help both parties reach an agreement.
When we are unable to resolve our clients’ needs outside of court, we are prepared to fight aggressively to protect their rights in litigation. However, going to court should rarely — if ever — be the first suggestion from a business law attorney. Going to court can be expensive and time-consuming, and it forces business owners to focus on something other than running their businesses. We do not back down from litigation when it is needed, but we know that our clients’ needs are often met more effectively if we find a less expensive solution.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
When disputes arise between partners or shareholders, you need an experienced lawyer who can effectively mediate or litigate the disputes. Because business litigation is expensive, working with an attorney who is an effective negotiator can protect your business’s bottom line while also resolving the dispute.
We draft and review all business contracts, our attorneys represent business owners throughout San Antonio in a range of business law matters including:
- Partnership & Shareholders Disputes
- Financial disputes
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Disputes involving intellectual property or trade secrets
- Hiring and employement disputes
- Partnership breakups and business divorce
- Family-owned business issues
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Contract Review & Drafting
A well-written contract clearly identifies the scope of a project, the expectations of all parties involved, the timeline and the cost. Contracts that are well-drafted hold the parties accountable and help ensure all parties are on the same page. When contracts fail to include specific details, however, they are left open for interpretation if disputes arise. Having an experienced lawyer draft or review your contracts can help prevent those problems from arising.
Residential or Commercial Real Estate Contracts
- Buy-sell agreements
- Landlord-tenant agreements
Employment Contracts
- Nondisclosure contracts
- Noncomplete agreements
- Vendor contracts