Business owners generally prefer to avoid court, but certain legal disputes may require litigation. For such cases, the Texas business litigation attorneys at Structure Law Group are equipped to guide you through all phases of a business lawsuit. This includes handling breach of contract cases, shareholder or partnership disputes, or…
No matter how well-run your business is, legal disputes inevitably arise with customers, contractors, and even employees. However, resolving a business dispute does not necessarily mean time-consuming and costly litigation. Texas business owners can take advantage of a number of forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Legal disputes are common…
Many Texas businesses used an assumed name or alias, also known as “doing business as” or DBA. For example, let’s say that a woman named Rebecca Franklin decides to open a bakery. She elects to run her business as a sole proprietorship, meaning she does not create a separate legal…
No Texas business wants to end up in court. But the reality of conducting business in any field is that disputes inevitably arise. And sometimes those disputes must be resolved by a judge, jury, or through some alternative means such as mediation or arbitration. The experienced Texas business litigation attorneys…
A Texas corporation is owned by one or more shareholders. Startups often attract minority shareholders to secure essential funding during the early stages of the business. However, as the number of shareholders increases, so does the risk of shareholder disputes and potential lawsuits. If you find yourself involved in such…
Mergers offer many Texas businesses the ability to quickly expand their operations. But mergers are also a complex undertaking, even when the companies involved may still be relatively small in size and scope. That is why it is always important to work with an experienced Texas mergers and acquisitions lawyer…
One of the first steps a Texas startup should take is to hire a knowledgeable Texas business attorney. Unfortunately, many companies view this as optional and delay until they face a lawsuit or another legal crisis. However, the ideal time to hire a business attorney is before encountering any legal…
Every Texas-based business must have an employee handbook, from startups hiring their first employee to established firms reviewing current policies. Enlisting the help of a seasoned Texas employment attorney is key in creating or revising an effective handbook that keeps companies in compliance and avoids litigation. The Structure Law Group…
Selecting a legal structure is one of the first decisions you must make when starting a new business in Texas. There are a number of options, and it is easy to become confused if you do not have experience in this area. The Texas start-ups and financing lawyers at Structure…
It’s often said that employees are a company’s most valuable asset. Your Texas company likely has several key employees essential to running your operations. So management understandably wants to protect itself if one leaves for another job. Historically, in Texas and elsewhere, companies have used non-compete agreements to temporarily restrict…