Business Law Attorney in Montgomery County, TX
Helping Companies With Pressing Legal Needs
Owning a business in Texas means that you have the opportunity to meet needs in the community and build a legacy from the ground up. However, it also comes with a great deal of responsibility, including ensuring your business is protected legally. Whether you’re starting a new company, expanding to a second location, or working with third-party vendors and contractors, it’s critical to understand what legal protections you should have in place and what your options are if challenges arise.
We can assist with:
- In House Counsel For Small Business
- Process Improvement
- Of counsel assistance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Management & Waste Control
- Business Contracts
- Operating Agreements
- Independent Contract Agreements
- Employee Handbooks
- Employee agreements
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Consulting Contracts
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Risk Management
- Vendor Contracts
If you’re looking for a TX business law attorney in Montgomery County to help you respond to a legal dispute or provide counsel on protecting your company’s interests, call Justice By Carter, PLLC, at 346-595-8002. We offer a free 30-minute phone consultation to review your needs and how we can help.
What Are the Most Common Legal Issues Businesses Face in Texas?
Business owners face various legal challenges, from deciding how to structure their company to handling business disputes with partners or vendors. The most common disputes generally involve contract disputes or compliance issues with state and federal laws. Some of the case types we frequently see include:
- Drafting and reviewing business contracts
- Breach of contract
- Partnership disputes
- Intellectual property disputes
- Ensuring compliance with licensing laws and other regulations
- Employment and wage law violations
A business owner may also consult business lawyers on other needs, such as business succession planning. When it comes to business law, one of the best ways to ensure your company is protected is to be proactive. Working with an attorney from the creation of your business can help you anticipate potential legal needs and ensure you have someone who is familiar with your operation if you need to take action quickly.
What Contracts Does a Business Need to Protect Its Interests?
The business industry runs on contracts. A clear contract can ensure both parties understand the terms of the business agreement, reduce misunderstandings, provide a path forward when a dispute arises, and ensure you have legal recourse if the other party doesn’t hold up their end of the agreement. A business entity may need employment contracts or independent contractor agreements if they are working with freelancers, and client and vendor service contracts can help ensure your business runs as smoothly as possible.
A legally binding contract is essential for all business transactions, but contracts can also play a key role in partnership and shareholder agreements and operating agreements for LLCs and corporations. Depending on the relationship and the nature of your business together, you may also want to have nondisclosure agreements or nondisparagement agreements to ensure your business interests are protected.
An experienced business attorney needs to review any contracts before you sign to ensure they are legally sound and that you fully understand what you’re agreeing to. An attorney can also help identify potentially risky or unenforceable clauses.
Is Legal Action Necessary in a Business Dispute?
While legal action is sometimes necessary to resolve serious business disputes, there are more beneficial alternatives in some cases. Mediation and arbitration are two alternative dispute resolution options that can avoid negative publicity for your company and resolve the matter privately. The goal of mediation is to use a neutral third party to facilitate a productive conversation between the two parties so that they can come to a mutual compromise. Arbitration works slightly differently in that the arbitrator makes the final decision after hearing from both sides. Arbitration, in particular, is especially common for business disputes.
Even if your situation doesn’t require a hearing before a judge, an attorney can help with various legal aspects. These include evaluating the strength of your case and explaining the benefits and drawbacks of options such as mediation or pursuing a civil lawsuit. An attorney can also advocate for your company’s interests and assist with negotiations.
If your dispute does end up in court, having an experienced business attorney already involved means that they can start building a strong legal strategy and present your case as effectively as possible.
How Can a Montgomery County Business Law Lawyer Help With Your Company’s Legal Needs?
Attorneys can help with various business law services, including business formation, contract preparation, and contract negotiations. We help assess benefits and potential risks when entering into a binding commercial agreement. Our firm can help you gain resolution with a variety of legal issues, including:
- Business Contracts
- Operating Agreements
- Independent Contract Agreements
- Employee Handbooks
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Consulting Contracts
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Risk Management
- Vendor Contracts
Our firm also provides counsel assistance for companies and can serve as in-house legal counsel for small businesses in Conroe and the surrounding areas.
What Are the Benefits of Working With Legal Counsel?
A Texas business law attorney can be an invaluable resource for your company. They can help you identify and evaluate risks proactively, ensure your business is protected by clear, legally enforceable contracts, and facilitate faster resolution of business disputes. When you develop a relationship with an attorney, they can serve as a trusted advisor during every stage of your business and confidently handle any legal issues so you can focus on running and growing your company.
If you’re facing a business dispute in Montgomery County or the surrounding area, or just want to make sure your business is protected for whatever the future may bring, contact Justice By Carter, PLLC. We offer business owners a 30-minute free consultation on the phone to cover what services we offer and ensure we’re a good fit. Call 346-595-8002 today to get started.
