BUSINESS ATTORNEY AUSTIN TX
Austin's economy — driven by tech, healthcare, real estate, and hospitality — creates constant business legal needs: entity formation for new ventures, contract drafting and negotiation, employment agreements, IP protection, business disputes, and M&A transactions. Our Austin business attorneys serve companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups to established enterprises across every industry.
What We Can Do For You
Entity formationLLC, corporation, partnership, and S-corp formation and structuring for Texas businesses
Contract drafting and reviewCommercial agreements, vendor contracts, MSAs, NDAs, and employment agreements
Business disputesBreach of contract, partnership disputes, shareholder conflicts, and business torts in Travis County
Intellectual propertyTrademark registration, trade secret protection, and IP licensing for Austin businesses
Employment law complianceEmployment agreements, non-competes, handbooks, and HR compliance for Texas employers
Mergers and acquisitionsBuy-side and sell-side representation for Austin business transactions of all sizes
Key Information
1
Texas Secretary of State
Filing of formation documents, registered agent maintenance, and entity status for Texas businesses.
2
Travis County District Courts
Commercial litigation and business disputes are heard in Travis County District Courts.
3
U.S. District Court (W.D. Tex.)
Federal business litigation including IP disputes, federal employment matters, and diverse-party commercial cases.
4
Texas Workforce Commission
Employment law compliance and unemployment dispute proceedings for Austin employers.
What You Should Know
Consult an Austin business attorney immediately after any business matter
Document all evidence, communications, and relevant records from the start
Know your deadlines — statutes of limitations and filing deadlines are strict in Texas
Understand that a free consultation costs nothing and protects your rights
The contingency fee structure means your attorney is motivated to maximize your outcome
Early intervention dramatically improves results in almost every legal matter
Frequently Asked Questions
What business entity is best for an Austin startup?▾
Most Austin startups form as Delaware C-corporations (for VC-backed companies) or Texas LLCs (for founder-owned businesses). The right structure depends on your funding plans, tax situation, and ownership structure — an attorney provides guidance specific to your situation.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas?▾
Yes, but with strict requirements. Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act requires that non-competes be ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement, have reasonable geographic scope, duration, and activity limitations, and provide something of value to the employee.
What contracts does every Austin small business need?▾
At minimum: client/customer agreements, vendor contracts, employment or contractor agreements, a confidentiality/NDA, and an operating agreement or bylaws. An attorney tailors these to your specific business.
What should I do if a business partner breaches our agreement?▾
Document the breach, preserve all relevant communications, and consult an attorney immediately. Depending on the agreement and the breach, remedies include specific performance, damages, and dissolution of the business relationship.