When a client refuses to pay for work you’ve completed, the consequences can be stressful and costly. Whether you’re a contractor, small business owner, service provider, or attorney, unpaid invoices impact your cash flow and disrupt operations. Fortunately, Texas law provides several tools to help you recover the money you’re owed.
This guide breaks down what steps to take, what rights you have under Texas law, and when it’s time to involve a business litigation attorney.
Succession planning for family-owned businesses is one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of running a successful enterprise. Whether your business is in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or a small Texas town, a clear plan ensures your company’s future remains stable and your legacy endures.
When Texas family businesses plan for succession, they typically face three key challenges: people, taxes, and cash. It’s also important to recognize that succession usually involves two separate decisions, who owns the company and who runs it. Those roles can overlap, but they don’t have to. A solid plan addresses both. Now, let’s look at how each of these issues can impact your family-owned business.
For many San Antonio families, estate planning is more than a financial strategy, it’s a way to protect loved ones, preserve hard-earned assets, and create peace of mind for the future. Whether you’re drafting your first will or updating an existing plan, knowing the advantages and potential challenges can help you make informed decisions that truly serve your family’s needs.
In this guide, you’ll learn the pros and cons of estate planning, the role of estate tax strategies, and why professional guidance is key to building a secure legacy in San Antonio.
Starting September 1, 2025, a new Texas law will change the rules for how and when shareholders can request access to company records.
If you’re a business owner, board member, or investor in a Texas corporation, these changes may impact your rights and responsibilities in a dispute.
As attorneys who handle complex business breakups (“business divorces”), we often see record requests and access become a flashpoint. One party wants transparency. The other is protective, or defensive, and that’s where the dispute begins.
A Legal Checklist for New Business Owners Starting a business is an exciting milestone, but figuring out what paperwork you need to file can feel confusing, especially if it’s your first time. One of the most common questions we hear from new business owners in San Antonio is: “Do I need a business license to get started?” The short answer?…
How Texas’s 2025 Corporate Governance Reforms Could Reshape Entity Selection Decisions For decades, limited liability companies (LLCs) have been the go-to entity for Texas businesses thanks to their flexible structure, simplified management, and favorable tax treatment. But recent legislative developments suggest that Texas lawmakers may be signaling a shift, encouraging businesses to take a closer look at the corporate entity…
Selling your business is a major milestone, but without the right legal documents, it can quickly become a complicated and costly process. Whether you’re preparing to exit a company you built from the ground up or you’re helping clients navigate a sale, it’s critical to have a solid legal foundation. At Clausewitz Reyes, our San Antonio business lawyers guide business…
San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., and is an increasingly attractive place to launch a business. Whether you’re starting a boutique on the North Side, opening a tech startup downtown, or bringing a food concept to Southtown, laying a solid legal foundation is essential to protecting your business and setting it up for long-term success.…
As a business owner in the Lone Star State, you’ve invested countless hours, resources, and passion into building your company. Yet, many entrepreneurs overlook a critical aspect of long-term business protection: comprehensive succession planning that addresses potential incapacitation or unexpected death. This oversight can lead to devastating consequences for your business, your employees, and your family. Texas-Specific Succession Planning Considerations…
