Business Law & Commercial Transactions

Over 50 years of experience in San Antonio business law informs our services in this complex, competitive area of practice. Whether your business is multi-national or local, a start-up or well-established, our business team stands ready to assist you with legal services focused on achieving the most advantageous outcome.

FOCUS AREAS

Business Formation, Organization and Operation

• Formation and start-up organization of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, professional corporations and other business entities
• Prepare authorization resolutions, consents and certificates required for business and financing transactions
• Assist in all aspects of calling and conducting meetings of boards of directors/managers and shareholders/members
• Advise clients on parliamentary issues governed by Robert's Rules of Order
• Preparation and operation of codes of ethics and legal compliance plans

Commercial Agreements

• Consulting and professional services agreements
• Agency and brokerage contracts
• Employment contracts and other employee arrangements
• Option contracts
• Escrow agreements
• Financing documentation
• Master service agreements
• Technology and trademark licensing
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Franchise and area development agreements

Financing Matters

• Assist with business financing, including lines of credit, asset-based loans, mortgage loan transactions and floor-plan financing arrangements

Product Sales and Distribution

• Contracts for the sale of goods and related documents
• Distributorship arrangements
• Equipment leases
• Consignment agreements
• Letters of credit and documentary collections

Purchase and Sale of Businesses

• Preparation and negotiation of asset purchase agreements and stock purchase agreements
• Coordinate and undertake complete due diligence review
• Prepare and negotiate closing documentation and address closing issues

Regulatory Compliance

• Counsel about federal, state and local regulatory matters
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining business licenses and permits
• Consult on environmental law
• Assist in defending governmental enforcement actions and negotiating settlements