Ben Franklin Business Lawyers

Our lives our integrated, and work is no longer 9-5. Business is intertwined with family, and family is intertwined with work. A legal decision at work or at home doesn’t just effect you.

It’s important to have counsel that is present in your conversations, but futuristic in counseling so you can maximize the long-term goals of your company, your family, and your life.

it’s important to have counsel that understands that one sentence in a legal document can effect every other area of your company, your employees and/or your family.

Deborah understands the importance of words, of timing, and of the long...

Ashley obtained her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in 2007, where she was a member of the school's Moot Court Team. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Studies with minors in Journalism and History from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in 2004. Ashley is an experienced litigator with 15+ years of experience in a wide array of litigation matters, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect issues, products and premises liability claims, personal injury automobile and pedestrian accidents, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims. She has defended nationally-known rideshare companies, homeowners and personal...

William T. "Bill" Sebesta is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer whose practice emphasizes insurance subrogation. After his initial training in insurance defense and bad faith litigation, he then spent 6-1/2 years with Cozen O’Connor’s Dallas office where he was trained in the art of large loss subrogation. In 2004, Bill returned to his hometown of Houston and continued his subrogation practice at a mid-size firm, focusing on energy-related losses.

In January 2007, Bill and Scot Doyen opened the doors of Doyen Sebesta Ltd. LLP, where Bill is in charge of the firm's subrogation practice group. Bill’s broad experience in subrogation...

Tyler George’s practice involves representing both individuals and corporate clients in a range of legal matters including, Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Public Finance and Real Estate. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Tyler served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, representing the Air Force in civil and criminal matters.

Angela M. Hahn manages the Austin office of Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP. With ten years of Mock Trial experience, Ms. Hahn tried more cases before graduating from law school, than most lawyers do in a lifetime. Now, with fifteen years of real-world experience as a practicing civil trial lawyer, she regularly handles matters involving construction defects, product liability, contract disputes, property damage and general negligence claims. Ms. Hahn focuses on large-loss insurance subrogation claims and has developed a passion for lightning-induced fire losses, especially those involving Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) or Radiant Barriers.

Beyond prosecuting property damage cases, Ms....

Originally from Provo, Utah, Randall Perrier has practiced law in Texas since 2002. Mr. Perrier earned his law degree from the University of Idaho School of Law and furthered his legal education at New York University School of Law, where he obtained a post-law degree in taxation. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Perrier was recruited by Baker Botts, LLP to work for their Houston office in the Business and Estate Planning group (renamed the Private Clients group). Mr. Perrier is certified by the State Bar of Texas in Estate Planning and Probate Law.

Mr. Perrier left Baker Botts, LLP...

I am a solo practitioner and the founding attorney at Uzay Law, PLLC, where I provide legal services to individuals and businesses with a focus on contracts. I previously advised clients on immigration matters. I am licensed to practice law and based in Texas. Before practicing law, I spent two decades in New York, managing diverse projects and navigating business and creative challenges in the film and nonprofit sectors.

With 20+ years in the real estate industry, David uses this experience to deliver multiple perspectives and solutions to his clients problems. The Law Offices of Murphy & Associates, PLLC was formed in 2015 with the goal of helping clients resolve traditional legal issues in a less conventional, more personal setting. He prides himself on being an accessible, knowledgeable partner for clients that uses a liberal sprinkling of humor to alleviate stress during high-pressure situations. It’s this friendly, family-oriented culture that lets them routinely achieve client goals and exceed expectations. David encourages clients to contact him with the small issues,...

Garrett L. Beach graduated magna cum laude from Abilene Christian University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. In 2016, Garrett graduated from Baylor Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor with a concentration in estate planning. Garrett is an accomplished attorney whose commitment to his clients is unwavering. He takes pride in investing the time and effort required to understand each of his client’s unique needs and goals. With a compassionate and personalized approach, Garrett ensures that his clients receive tailored advice and guidance every step of the way. After...

Thank you for considering our firm for your legal needs. I have decades of experience in handling significant lawsuits for businesses and individuals, including high-stakes disputes regarding extremely important contracts, real estate holdings, trusts, and probate matters. My experience also includes handling cases involving intentional fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. I have also successfully tried or settled numerous significant disputes over construction defects and contractor performance. Many of my clients have prosecuted affirmative claims, while other clients have requested help in defending against claims brought against them. My practice began with an international law firm in Houston where I...

After 25 years as a corporate attorney and executive, I am very familiar with all aspects of business law and helping businesses grow. In addition, I have been a professional musician for over 30 years and understand exactly the legal challenges that musicians face in the industry. Plus, I've been in the courtroom as well. Ultimately, when diplomacy fails, you have to be ready to fight and I am happy to go up against whoever your adversary may be. However, litigation is expensive and often unnecessary with the right advice. If you are looking for...

Mr. Anderson in a founding partner at the law offices of Anderson & Cummings that focuses his practice in the area of personal injury law. Seth successfully recovered the third-highest railroad injury verdict in Texas during 2009 and has been awarded an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell - an honor given to less than 1% of all trial lawyers in the United States. Mr. Cummings is also a lifetime member in the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, along with having been given the "Texas Super Lawyer®" award in 2013 and 2014. If you require the services of a proven personal...

A graduate of Tarleton State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, during which he was inducted as a Member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Hand Inn, Chad Allman founded Allman Law, a general practice firm, in 2007 with the intent of serving those in need. Having grown up in a large family, Chad easily relates to people, allowing him to be sensitive to his client’s needs. 

Mr. Bridge serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. A dedicated leader and experienced attorney, James has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success and overseeing its operations. James earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (TCU) and went on to graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as the President of the Student Bar Association and as the President of his legal fraternity. With a proven track record in litigation, James is a...

Mr. Tolbert has successfully represented businesses and individuals for over 30 years. He specialized in construction law and general business law. Mr. Tolbert has an active trial practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. As part of his trial practice, he has been the lead attorney in numerous mediations, trials, and arbitrations related to construction and other business disputes. He has effectively protected his clients’ interests when negotiating contracts and in resolving legal disputes that his individual and corporate clients experience. Mr. Tolbert is Board Certified in Texas Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization...

David Siegel has helped thousands of people obtain redress through our court system. He has over 30 years of experience advising businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, fiduciary duty and partnership litigation, liability suits, mass tort actions, consumer class actions, securities litigation, and bankruptcy litigation.

David’s cross-border work includes arguing on behalf of clients located in the Philippines and Latin America, among other regions. His successes include successfully representing thousands of agricultural workers in toxic pesticide litigation; successfully representing investors in arbitration claims against their investment advisers; successfully representing wrongful death claimants in a suit against a private prison company for...

My goal is make sure all individuals with legal problems have access to the legal help they need. I offer individuals straight-forward, flat-rate billing options at prices they can afford. No more surprise bills at the end of your representation. If you have a serious legal problem and are worried about having the funds to get help, let me work with you. We can arrange something to make us both happy.

I am not your typical attorney. My journey to the legal field was a strange one. After studying biochemistry and gene therapy, I decided the lab environment wasn't...

Gwendolyn Simpson is a native Houstonian and is a graduate of Baylor Law School. Licensed in 2007, Ms. Simpson founded a general practice civil firm and has been assisting clients with legal matters involving civil litigation, transactions, probate and personal injury ever since. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Simpson was the staff attorney to the Honorable Kathleen Hamilton in the 359th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, Texas. In 2012, she was voted in by the Board of Judges as a Master/Referee. In 2015, Ms. Simpson was tapped by Montgomery County to assist in the development and...

My law practice resides at the intersection of corporate finance, business law, and technology/IP. I serve as private counsel, advising clients about business strategy & financial opportunities. I frequently sit at the right-hand of company founders, CEOs and investors. My approach is bespoke - requiring me to help clients navigate specific legal issues in the moment while remaining mindful of the broader business landscape. I hold myself to a professional standard, centered around: attention detail, candid advice & running my law firm efficiently. In short, I solve difficult important problems with high-stakes outcomes.

A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, Mr. Broemer practices almost exclusively in the areas of Labor and Employment Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Litigation and Plan Design/Compliance issues, and Risk Management. Mr. Broemer represents primarily self-insuring employers, employee welfare benefit plans, third party administrators, plan reinsurers, and local government plans. Mr. Broemer is also a leading member of the ABA's Labor and Employment Law Section and Employee Benefits Committee ("ABA-EBC"), as well as a contributing member of Sub-Committees on Welfare Benefits Plans, Federal Civil Procedure, and ERISA Preemption. Mr. Broemer has served in the past as the Management Chair of...

A practicing trial attorney for over 40 years, Barry Deacon brings a unique perspective to his personal injury and business litigation cases. He has tried lawsuits as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants, which has given him the insights and experience needed to protect his clients’ interests and anticipate the other side’s legal strategies. Attorney Deacon has also jointly represented thousands of corn farmers from multiple states against a global biotech company that allowed an unapproved genetically modified corn seed trait to be introduced into a foreign market resulting in US corn exports to that country being rejected and turned away....

Matt Parks is a dedicated trial attorney who has experience in business and commercial litigation, admiralty & maritime, energy, and personal injury. Matt attended the University of Texas Law School where he worked at the Environmental Law Clinic and on the Texas Environmental Law Journal. Matt also worked as a law clerk for the Texas Railroad Commission and a summer associate for Enbridge Energy. These hands on work experiences helped Matt hone the skills litigation skills that client have come to rely on him for. After graduation, Matt joined a Texas based litigation boutique where he focused...

Houston employment attorney Melissa Moore is the founder of Moore & Associates, a law firm dedicated to advocating for the rights of employees. She is a confident advocate with 15+ years of experience under her belt, and she has obtained numerous favorable outcomes for clients. Ms. Moore has been included in H Texas Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Labor and Employment Attorneys for the past five years in a row, and she has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Edition of Texas Super Lawyers®.

Ms. Shannon A. Lang is a dedicated attorney with extensive experience in complex business and commercial litigation. Ms. Lang attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in both Sociology and Biology. Before attending law school, Ms. Lang earned Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Marshall University. In 2007, Ms. Lang graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law with her Juris Doctor. Upon graduating law school, Ms. Lang worked as a law clerk for Judge Nancy Friedman Atlas in the Southern District of Texas before joining Covington & Burling. Ms. Lang honed...

The Houston Business Lawyers can help with all your business related legal needs. We handle business formation, intellectual property law, oil and gas law, real estate law, and all corporate legal needs.

Attorney Caj Boatright grew up in Sweetwater, a small town in west Texas. He attended Southwestern University of Georgetown, and graduated cum laude with Honors as a double major in Political Science and History. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas Law School, where he also met and became friends with Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin. Following law school, Attorney Boatright worked for the largest firm in Fort Worth, where he handled cases related to all types of litigation and appellate matters. In 2006, he joined Kurt and Jason at their small firm, Arnold & Itkin...

At The Hudgens Law Firm P.C., our accomplished and professional staff work quickly to overcome every hurdle our clients face. Attorney Fredreck S. “Field” Hudgens has nearly two decades of experience in the areas of litigation, mediation and arbitration, real estate and construction law, construction defects, business and corporate law, and a variety of other legal fields. No matter the legal struggle that you face, Mr. Hudgens and his staff will use their thorough understanding of the law to protect your interests decisively.

Mr. Barchus is Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Barchus has extensive experience in the courtroom. He has obtained favorable verdicts and judgments for his clients in Harris, Jefferson, Tarrant and Bexar counties. No matter the type of litigation, he fights aggressively to obtain justice for his clients. Mr. Barchus has obtained substantial verdicts under DTPA, Fraud, Conversion and Breach of Contract causes of action, successfully defended clients accused of a litany of torts, argued many motions and hearings, has taken more than 50 depositions and has...

Eduardo Amesty is a seasoned attorney with over 23 years of combined experience representing clients in Venezuela and the U.S. in criminal cases, corporate and international arbitration cases. As a native of Venezuela, Eduardo is well-versed in the social culture, business protocols, and legal systems of Venezuela and across Latin America. With this knowledge, he serves as a bridge to his North American and international clients in navigating dual legal systems. Eduardo has bilingual fluency in speaking, writing, and translating English and Spanish. ...

William B. “Bill” Gammon was born in Virginia and moved to Texas as a young child when his father went to work for NASA. He attended High School in Clear Lake, Houston and then came to Austin during the 1960’s to complete his under graduate degree at The University of Texas. He ran several successful small businesses both in Austin and in Houston before deciding to attend Law School. He attended UT Law School in Austin and holds the record there for the fastest graduating student. He completed Law School in just twenty two months.

Bill began his solo practice here...

Louis Leichter practices administrative, health, and criminal law, focusing on the area of licensure and license defense. Mr. Leichter advises clients on disciplinary actions and misconduct allegations that may affect their professional licenses. Mr. Leichter also represents clients on related issues that are divergent from the receipt of a disciplinary order within a healthcare practice. Peer review and medical staff privileges, practitioner data bank disputes, network agreements, contract negotiations, and license renewal questionnaires are important to medical and other health care professionals who are involved in disciplinary action. Prior to starting a private practice, Mr. Leichter prosecuted criminal cases as an...

Hamp Skelton grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, now all in their mid-20s. Hamp has tried lawsuits in Texas for more than 40 years. He began his career at Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved back to to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He built a litigation section for that office, serving as partner in charge of litigation. His present...

Joseph Watts is an attorney and CEO at The Watts Law Firm, P.C. He has been practicing law in Houston, Texas for nearly 25 years. Before Joseph started practicing law, he was studying to be an attorney at Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating Joseph moved to Houston to start his dream career of being a lawyer. He has spent the past 25 years working within the justice system and along side other experienced attorney's. He continues to use the knowledge he has gained over the years everyday on every case.

My law firm was established in 1990, and I believe in giving customers personal attention. I work to answer your business questions so that you can better understand your rights and options. I am your Houston Business Attorney, Disputes, Litigation, Contracts. Convenient appointments are available to discuss your Business Law needs:

Business Ownership Divorce
Business and Employment Contracts
Collections
Commercial Real Estate Litigation
Confidentiality Agreements

Construction Disputes
Contract and Lease Negotiations
Conveyances and Deeds
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Before opening a law practice, Grover "Pete" Peters served in the military and then served as a healthcare executive. He now offers legal services in several practice areas including Aviation Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more.

Pete is a retired U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer and a former healthcare executive having served as a COO, CIO, and CEO of various healthcare organizations and systems across the United States. In addition to practicing law, Pete has extensive experience in business development. He regularly consults with providers and medical groups developing freestanding emergency departments and micro hospitals. In...

We are a Texas-based law firm with over thirty-three (33) years of experience providing professional legal services for Individuals and for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). We offer Attorney Consultations via Videoconferencing (Video Chat) or Phone, and Serve All of Texas. We also offer Attorney House Calls--In-Person Attorney Consultations at your Location in and Around Katy, Texas. Consultations can be scheduled at your office, home, or a public meeting facility convenient to you (e.g., at local libraries and courthouses). A nearby conference room is also available for in-person consultations. Please contact us to see how we can help with your...

Jamison’s practice focuses on Commercial Transactions & Litigation, Tax, and Asset Protection. Jamison has handled numerous commercial contract enforcement and collections cases, resulting in dozens of successful judgments, settlements, and awards. While working with H&R Block, Jamison advised hundreds of business clients on a wide array of tax matters and has represented his own clients in IRS controversy matters such as Audits, Offshore Voluntary Disclosures (OVDP), and Offers in Compromise. His experience in Tax and IRS controversy, contract disputes, and collections provides him with the ability to advise clients on asset protection strategies, entity formation, and wills and trusts.

Jamison graduated...

Law practice specializing in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, licensing, commercial leases, construction, real estate, business planning, entity formation, compliance issues, and litigation oversight. Additionally, I provide estate planning services.

Geoffrey Berg is a partner and founder of Berg Plummer Johnson & Raval, LLP. His areas of practice include Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, General Civil Litigation, Government/Private Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense. Geoff has handled every kind of case from representing corporations in complex multi-million dollar commercial disputes to employment matters, arguments over oilfield trade secrets, government and corporate investigations.