Practice Areas
Business Law & Estate Planning
Flat-fee where possible, drafted for how your business, nonprofit, and family actually work.
Entity Formation & Corporate Governance
The structure you choose affects your liability, taxes, and options down the road. Leigh builds the right foundation from the start — a custom company agreement, bylaws, or a full conversion package as your business grows.
- Single-member, multi-member, spousal & Series LLC formation
- Corporation formation & LLC-to-corp conversions
- Company agreements, bylaws & board resolutions
- Business succession planning
Non-Profit Formation and Governance
Nonprofits carry their own formation rules and ongoing fiduciary duties. Leigh sets up the right entity and governing documents, then advises the board on the governance obligations that follow — including the legal groundwork for pursuing federal tax-exempt status.
- Nonprofit entity selection & certificates of formation
- Bylaws, organizational consents & conflict-of-interest policies
- Board governance & fiduciary duty guidance
- Structuring support for federal tax-exempt status, coordinated with your CPA
Buy-Sell Agreements
Governs what happens when an owner dies, becomes disabled, or exits. Leigh drafts and updates agreements that spell out triggers, valuation, and funding — so nothing is left to chance.
- Triggering events & valuation methods
- Funding mechanisms & transfer restrictions
- Review and updates of existing agreements
Contract Drafting Review & Negotiation
Every agreement you sign sets your rights and your exposure. Leigh drafts, reviews, and negotiates with a litigator's eye for the clauses that create risk.
- Master service & independent contractor agreements
- NDAs, license agreements & promissory notes
- Custom or non-standard agreements
Commercial Lease Review
Landlords draft leases to protect themselves. Leigh reviews and negotiates before you sign — flagging personal guarantees, cost escalations, and unfavorable terms.
- New leases, renewals, assignments & subleases
- Personal guarantee & escalation clause review
Business Acquisitions & Purchase Agreements
Buying or selling a business is complex. Leigh guides both sides through due diligence, deal structure, and closing to protect against surprises after the fact.
- Asset & equity purchase agreements
- Letters of intent & transition agreements
Employment & Contractor Agreements
Compensation, duties, confidentiality, and work-product ownership — set on day one to protect the business before problems arise.
- Employment & independent contractor agreements
- Non-compete & non-solicitation agreements
- Employee vs. contractor classification guidance
Trademarks
Your name, logo, and tagline are business assets — protecting them takes registration, not just use. Leigh handles clearance, filing, and office actions at the state and federal level.
- Trademark clearance searches
- Federal USPTO & Texas state filings
- Office action responses
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Wills
The foundation of any estate plan — directing your assets, naming a guardian for minor children, and designating an executor. Without one, Texas law decides for you.
- Wills tailored to family & asset situation
- Coordination with trusts for complex estates
Revocable Living Trusts
A flexible tool to manage assets during your lifetime and transfer them at death without probate's delay and expense — as long as the trust is properly funded.
- Custom trust drafting & funding assistance
- Amendments & restatements
Powers of Attorney
Authorizes someone you trust to manage your affairs if you can't — avoiding a costly, public court guardianship. Financial and medical versions, drafted with safeguards against misuse.
- Durable financial power of attorney
- Medical power of attorney
Advance Directives & Living Wills
Documents your wishes for medical treatment if you can't communicate them — guiding your doctors and family without adding to their burden.
- Compliant with Texas law & properly executed
- Prepared alongside will, trust & POA
Estate Planning for Business Owners
Your business needs a plan beyond a standard will — coordinated with your buy-sell agreement and your CPA and financial advisor so nothing works against itself.
- Buy-sell coordination with life insurance funding
- Trust structures to hold business interests
Flat-Fee Pricing
Many services are available at flat-fee rates, so you know the cost before you commit.