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Costa Anestos received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School in 2005, where he graded onto the Baylor Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Accounting from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California where he graduated magna cum lade. Prior to law school Costa worked at both Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young in the international tax and business consulting practice areas in Los Angeles, California. Costa's practice areas include business formation, business transaction, estate planning, asset protection planning, probate, real estate transaction, real estate litigation, business litigation and taxation. Costa is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association, and the Austin Young Lawyers Association. Costa is a member of the Texas State Bar real estate, probate, and trust law, and taxation sections. He previously served on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for VSA Arts of Texas, a non-profit organization with the goal of making the arts associable to all people.

Joey Leak has a diverse litigation and business practice, representing clients ranging from individuals and local companies to regional and national firms. His transactional practice includes general corporate and real estate matters, as well as private equity fund formation and offerings.. An experienced litigator, Joey is also able to assist his clients in a broad range of commercial matters, including those involving breach of contract, fraud, embezzlement, property disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, partnership disputes, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Black Law Firm PLLC always strives for Outstanding Advocacy, Utmost Integrity. That is the mantra that I, Devin Black, live by and the principals on which I built my firm.. For business owners, it is likely that your business in the largest investment you will ever make; more than your education or your mortgage. Black Law Firm assists companies, business owners, and individuals with various needs to help grow and/or protect their assets.. Business Services: Devin drafts and reviews bylaws, operating agreements, purchase-sale agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, employment handbooks, and so much more. I strive to ensure that everything your business needs we can provide. He also has experience with negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and helping navigate complex deals. And if litigation becomes a possibility, I use every tool in my toolbox to give you the best defense I possibly can.. Personal Services: Devin works with you personally to make sure that all of your wishes are honored with wills, powers of attorneys, living wills, DNRs, trusts and estate planning.

Chris L. Gilbert is a trial and business attorney who devotes his practice primarily to high-stakes, complex litigation. He uses state-of-the-art legal technology and jury expertise in the courtroom to put his clients in the best position to win at trial or on appeal.. He has litigated across the country in trial and appellate courts from New York to California, as well as multidistrict litigation panels, bankruptcy courts, the International Trade Commission, mediations and arbitrations. He mostly practices in the areas of business litigation, intellectual property, finance and oil and gas. Chris has substantial experience in the defense of patent infringement litigation brought by non-practicing entities (NPEs) in numerous venues, including the Eastern District of Texas.. Chris represents business owners and entrepreneurs in business transactions, governance and ventures. As a business attorney, Chris uses the skills he has developed in the courtroom to negotiate for and advise management and board members on corporate governance, transactions and protection of business assets. He routinely provides his expertise in negotiating the sale and purchase of businesses that are subject to litigation or material litigation risk.. Prior to starting Gilbert PC, Chris was a partner in three AmLaw 100 firms working out of those firms Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Dallas and Shanghai offices. Chris began his legal career in the prominent Nashville law firm Boult Cummings Conners & Berry PLC before returning to his home state of Texas.. Chris is a native Texan whose family settled in Texas in the 1860s. He is active in his local community and supports a number of charities devoted to human rights and conservation. Chris lectures and writes frequently on legal topics and has taught seminars and been a guest lecturer at universities in China.

Shiloh has represented the legal interests of businesses and creative professionals since 2002. A former police officer, Shiloh started his legal career as a litigation attorney at the premier law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP before becoming General Counsel and COO of a global telecom start-up, later starting his own business law practice. A Texas lawyer since 2008, Shiloh started practicing in 2002 after graduating from UCLA Law and is licensed in both Texas and California. Shiloh’s interest in data privacy law led him to become certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as both a Certified Information Privacy Professional, US (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Shiloh is a member of the Texas Bar College and serves as co-chair of the Austin Bar Association’s Corporate, Business & Tax Section.. Our clients are business owners and executives seeking legal help for a new or growing business, creative professionals launching a new project, and entrepreneurs who are joining, buying, or selling a business.. Our Austin business lawyers provide a variety of business law services used in the day-to-day management of a business, such as reviewing and drafting contracts, assisting in negotiations, general business legal advice, and risk assessment and mitigation, as well as raising capital and complying with securities laws and regulations. Our experienced business attorneys routinely advise new ventures, serve as outsourced counsel for existing companies, and assist with the resolution of many types of issues for business owners of all types. We establish a close relationship with our clients, and enjoy helping them meet their goals.. Typical Austin Start-up and New Business Legal ServicesWhile every new business is unique, here are a few examples of the legal services many new Austin businesses have asked us to provide:. Choice of Entity Counseling - We help clients choose the right type of entity for their new business.. Formation - We create and file paperwork correctly for our clients (much of our work for existing clients is fixing mistakes made during their formation process).. Company Agreements - We draft operating agreements, agreements among shareholders/members, partnership agreements, and associated buy/sell agreements and other documentation.. Financing Agreements - We draft secured and unsecured promissory notes, stock sale agreements, LLC membership purchase agreements, and other forms of investment documentation.. Commercial Lease Agreements - We draft, review, and negotiate short and long term commercial leases for both class A office, retail, and even freestanding flex space (a combination of manufacturing, warehouse, and office).. Employment Agreements - We draft a variety of employment agreements from hourly jobs to salaried positions.. NDA's and Non-Compete Agreements - We draft NDA's both for B2B inquiries and potential transactions, as well as those for employees who have access to client confidential information that include agreements not to compete.. Master Services Agreements - We draft new MSA's for businesses who need a template to use with repeat transactions that may refer to a separate Scope of Work or Statement of Services.. Strategic Counseling - Start-ups often need to just bounce ideas off their lawyer; one of our favorite things to do is to participate actively with clients who would like to add a legal mind to their brainstorming team.. Wage and Hour Counseling - Start-ups need to be careful to make sure they classify personnel properly and comply with the intricacies of the ever-changing FLSA rules (Fair Labor Standards Act) and depending on the state, local wage and hour regulations; businesses are free to be creative in how they provide compensation, so long as methods fall within guidelines.. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Compliance and Reporting - Start-ups from January 1, 2024 forward must report their Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) within 90-days of formation (within 30-days if forming after January 1, 2025). Companies in existence prior to January 1, 2024 have until January 1, 2025 to report. Our firm can review the requirements of the law and regulations with you and make this report on your behalf, as well as provide advice on data privacy compliance in the process.

Jacob K. Wooley is a skilled estate planning attorney and partner at Crain & Wooley. Mr. Wooley graduated from Mississippi College School of Law and is licensed to practice in Arkansas and Texas. His practice experience with businesses and families allows him to address a wide range of estate planning issues, including drafting wills, adminsteirng estates, contesting wills, and more. Jacob is focused on using his knowledge of the law to help the clients he represents develop comprehensive plans that give them peace of mind knowing their important affairs are in order.

Jeffry B. Foust, graduated from the Texas Wesleyan School of law.  He has practiced law in both Dallas and Tarrant County Courts, with extensive litigation experience at both District and Federal Court levels.  Jeffry B. Foust is duly admitted and licensed by the Supreme Cout of Texas to practice in all Courts in the State of Texas.

There is nothing more rewarding than working with my clients to assist them in important matters in their lives and businesses. I cannot think of any place I would rather be than fighting the good fight on behalf of my client. As the world gets more complicated and politicians run afoul with more legislation, my job is to assist and work tirelessly for my clients to navigate through these things. Planning, protecting, and advocating - that is why I love the practice of law! Any decent attorney cannot practice every area of law, and do it well. I realize this, and focus on only four core areas: Business Law (including formations, planning, contracts, collections, IP Issues, employment and litigation), Estate Planning & Probates (including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Asset Protection, Trusts and Probates), Real Estate Matters and Bankruptcy. While my office does not handle family law or criminal matters, I am always able to assist you with locating a competent attorney in those areas.