A Texas business law attorney helps you form a company, negotiate contracts, and plan for changes in ownership. At Leonard Weiner Law, PLLC, we represent business owners and entrepreneurs in Houston and throughout Texas. We help you evaluate legal risks and tax consequences before you commit to decisions that affect your company’s finances and future.
Whether you are launching a business, purchasing an existing company, or preparing to retire, we explain your options and develop documents that reflect your goals.
Why Texas Business Owners Choose Leonard Weiner Law, PLLC
Your business decisions affect more than daily operations. They can influence your personal finances and what you eventually leave to your family. Our firm offers:
- Tax and accounting insight. Leonard Weiner is board-certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a certified public accountant.
- Business education. His M.B.A. adds a business perspective to legal planning.
- Personalized business advice. We listen to your goals and recommend agreements and ownership structures that fit how your company operates.
- Clear communication. We explain your choices in plain English and aim to keep your arrangements as simple and effective as possible.
Which Business Structure Is Best for a Texas Small Business?
The best structure depends on your liability exposure, ownership plans, management preferences, and tax considerations.
An LLC or corporation generally protects you from personal liability for business debts, although personal guarantees and your own wrongful conduct can create liability. You form either entity by filing a certificate of formation with the Texas Secretary of State. Your choice affects management, ownership, and taxes. An LLC offers flexible management, while a corporation may suit plans to bring in investors or issue shares.
S corporation status is a federal tax election, rather than a separate Texas entity type. Choosing your legal structure and choosing its tax treatment are related decisions that deserve individual review.
We also prepare the company agreement, often called an operating agreement, for an LLC or a shareholder agreement for a corporation. These documents address voting rights, financial contributions, and distributions. Establishing those terms early can reduce uncertainty when owners disagree or the company needs additional funding.
How Do You Plan for Retirement or an Ownership Transition?
Succession planning establishes how ownership and management will change when you retire, become unable to work, or die. We help you consider whether your business will pass to family, transfer to another owner, or be sold.
A buy-sell agreement can establish the circumstances that trigger a purchase and provide a method for determining the price. We also consider how the purchase will be funded and whether your estate documents align with your business agreements.
Planning before a transition becomes urgent gives you time to address competing goals and prepare the people who will take over.
Discuss Your Business Plans With Our Houston Office
Whether you are starting a company, reviewing a contract, or planning an ownership transition, we can help you evaluate your options before you commit. Contact Leonard Weiner Law, PLLC to schedule a consultation with our Houston office and discuss your next business decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should you update your business agreements?
Review your agreements when an owner joins or leaves, you seek outside investment, or management responsibilities change. We can help you revise outdated terms so your documents reflect how your business operates today.
Can you provide legal advice as issues arise?
Yes. We offer outside general counsel services for businesses that need ongoing advice or assistance with specific projects. The scope of our work can reflect your company’s needs.
Does an out-of-state company need to register in Texas?
Generally, an out-of-state LLC or corporation must register with the Texas Secretary of State if it transacts business in Texas. Activities such as holding internal company meetings or selling through independent contractors do not, by themselves, trigger registration. We can review your operations and explain whether registration is required.