Houston Business Lawyer

The proven Houston business lawyers at Stephenson Fournier are experienced in the effective resolution of business lawsuits as related to corporations or small business ventures. Houston business attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general business law, including but not limited to joint ventures, buy-sell agreements and small business claims in Houston, Texas.

The Houston business attorneys have experience representing clients in business law matters involving:

• Business Estate Planning
• Business Fraud
• Business Leasing
• Business Succession Planning
• Business Taxation
• Business Transactions
• Business Trusts
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• Closely Held Business
• Emerging Business
• Family Business
• Joint Ventures
• Limited Liability Company
• Minority Business
• Privatization
• Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Small Business
• Succession Planning
• Trade Association

Experienced Houston Business Attorney

Business law, also known as commercial law, is the legal area which governs the operations of business and commercial activities. Business law in Houston is often viewed as a branch of civil law and handles matters of both private law and public law. Houston business transactions lawyers enforce corporate and commercial contracts, hiring and certain employment activities, and the manufacturing and sales of goods. Several regulatory bodies and agencies control the operation and conduct of business as well as legal matters associated with safety, privacy, and food and drugs.

Houston business law also deals with issues such as starting, selling, or buying a small business, managing a business, dealing with employees, and interpreting contracts. Whereas commercial law includes all aspects of business, including advertising and marketing, collections and bankruptcy, banking, contracts, negotiable instruments. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which has been adopted in part by every state in the United States, is the primary authority that governs commercial transactions. The UCC is divided into nine articles, covering a broad spectrum of issues that arise in commercial transactions. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs sales and commercial paper, has been adopted in some form by almost all states.

Trusted Houston Business Law Firm

The Houston business attorneys at Stephenson Fournier are distinguished by a history of successful business claim recoveries. For experienced representation in a business dispute or disagreement, contact the Houston business lawyers at Stephenson Fournier in Texas.