Dynamic Business Law Solutions for Central Texas

Business success requires more than vision and initiative; it requires a sound legal framework. We understand how these factors interact and intersect, and we craft customized solutions that help you position your business for long-term success.

Located in Austin and serving businesses throughout Central Texas, The Weichert Law Firm provides client-oriented solutions with a personal touch. From formation to acquisition and exit, our full-service business law practice offers the representation, practical solutions, and dedicated advocacy you need to limit liability and craft sustainable growth strategies.

Whether you are an entrepreneur launching your first business or an established enterprise refining your future acquisition strategy, our Austin business lawyers offer the guidance and experience you need to achieve your objectives.

Entity Formation: Establishing the Ideal Structure for Your Company

The formation of a business entity is one of the most critical tasks an owner can undertake. The Weichert Law Firm offers full-service counsel on entity formation and assists clients in selecting a corporate entity that best suits your business goals, risk management objectives, and tax strategy considerations. Our attorneys assist you in the formation of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, general partnerships, professional associations, and non-profit corporations.

From drafting and filing entity formation documents with the Texas Secretary of State to preparing governing documents such as bylaws, operating agreements, colleagueship agreements, and partnership agreements, we ensure that your new business entity is formed properly and positioned for success. We advise clients on governance matters, ownership structuring, and succession planning, so they can focus on running their businesses.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Protecting Your Business Interests

Contracts are the foundation of every successful business endeavor. The attorneys at The Weichert Law Firm routinely craft, review, and negotiate all types of business contracts for our clients. From operating agreements for limited liability companies and contracts with vendors and suppliers to service agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and buy-sell agreements, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to businesses large and small.

We help our clients identify risks, clarify obligations, obtain favorable terms, avoid conflict, and best protect assets in any contract. From a complex real estate deal to a strategic alliance, transaction, or partnership, our lawyers approach the drafting and negotiation process with your goals always in mind.

Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When business disputes arise, prompt and thorough legal representation is critical. The Weichert Law Firm provides client representation in a wide range of business litigation disputes, including breach of contract, business partnership disputes, collections, product defect lawsuits, and commercial real estate litigation. Our attorneys are experienced trial advocates and negotiators, knowledgeable in settling disputes through the use of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration or, when required, litigation in the courtroom. We appreciate the time and expense of dispute resolution and will work closely with you to find the most pragmatic, cost-effective solution to your needs that will best protect your interests and your reputation.

Corporate Compliance and Governance

Good corporate governance and regulatory compliance are vital for companies of all shapes and sizes. Our lawyers provide ongoing counsel to clients who must deal with the web of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, industry standards, and best practices in the following areas: director and officer duties, annual meeting obligations, record maintenance, and risk management (among others).

For clients who are audited or under investigation, we provide proactive counseling and representation to help them remain compliant and reduce or eliminate exposures. We strive to empower you to do business with confidence, avoiding landmines that can be costly and detrimental to your commercial enterprise, so you can focus on what matters – running your business.

Commercial Leases, Collections, and Foreclosures

Real estate transactions and financial obligations are fundamental to business operations. At The Weichert Law Firm, we specialize in negotiating and drafting commercial leases, as well as managing collections and foreclosures. Our team is dedicated to helping both landlords and tenants comprehend their obligations and entitlements, resolve disputes, and enforce lease provisions effectively.

Additionally, our attorneys provide assistance to businesses in debt recovery and managing defaults in a manner that is advantageous to your financial interests while preserving essential relationships, should you choose to do so.

Industry-Specific Solutions

Business solutions for real estate, construction, and community associations

Decades of experience representing business owners-from real estate developers and contractors to architects and property management companies, homeowners associations, and other community associations-have enabled The Weichert Law Firm to offer legal solutions that meet the specific needs of each industry. No matter if your business is in the real estate or construction industry, in professional services, or the non-profit sector, our attorneys understand the regulatory landscape you face.

Importantly, we also appreciate the commercial realities inherent in your work. We are able to develop solutions that take these factors into account so you can manage risk, pursue growth opportunities, and succeed.

Choosing The Weichert Law Firm for Business Legal Matters

You will get knowledgeable, client-centered service and proven success from our firm. Glenn K. Weichert, George V. Basham, III, and Ruth Stepherson provide decades of experience, top-rated AV peer-review ratings, and recognition as leaders in business and real estate law. We’ve represented thousands of clients across Central Texas, from the smallest startup to large corporations and difficult and high-profile cases. Clients appreciate our commitment to open communication, practical advice, and tailor-made solutions that keep their best interest in mind. By choosing The Weichert Law Firm, you’ve selected knowledgeable advisors who aim to safeguard your interests, protect your rights, and follow your demanding agenda.

Representing Austin and Central Texas Businesses

Based in Austin, The Weichert Law Firm provides legal counsel to small businesses in Lakeway, Bee Cave, and throughout Central Texas. Our lawyers are active members of the local business community, and know the area’s strengths and challenges. Whether you’re launching a new business, navigating growth, or dealing with a dispute, we have the local knowledge and legal experience you need to get the job done.

Get Started: Schedule a Customized Consultation

Each business is different, and so too are the legal issues and solutions that may apply to you. Weichert Law Firm offers no-obligation consultations regarding potential legal strategies that may help you achieve your goals. To schedule a consultation for your business law issue, contact our Austin law office at (512) 263-2666 or fill out the form on our website. One or more of our business law attorneys will review your inquiry quickly and, if it is clear that we can help you, we will set up a time to meet with you. We have provided trusted, practical legal counsel to businesses in Central Texas for decades. We welcome the opportunity to help you and your business grow.