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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.

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.

Mr. Rocha was raised in Weslaco,
Texas. He moved to Houston
in 1990. Mr. Rocha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and a Bachelor
of Science in Chemical Engineering from Rice
University. Prior to practicing
law, he worked in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry as a project
engineer. He focused on process safety management and data management software
development. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of
Law. While in law school, Mr. Rocha was a member of Law Review, and he was a
member of the 2001 Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court National
Championship team.. Mr. Rocha practiced intellectual property litigation in the
Houston office of Jenkens &
Gilchrist P.C. His practice centered on disputes concerning patent infringement,
trademark opposition and cancellation, copyright infringement and trade secret
misappropriation.  In 2004, Mr. Rocha began his solo practice as principal
of The Rocha Law Firm, PLLC.  Mr. Rocha has an active practice providing
legal services to small business owners and entrepreneurs.  His areas of
practice include business formations, contract law, intellectual property and
civil litigation.. Mr. Rocha is a business lawyer.  This mean he  works with business owners with their legal needs during the
important times of change and adaptation in their business.  Business owners can expect their business lawyer to give legal
and consultative services during the business formation stage.  The pros and cons of each business structure
(Corporation, Limited Liability Company, General and Limited Partnerships etc.)
are discussed with the client so that the custom fit for each client’s need is
found.  In addition, clients typically
need help during the business operation stage. 
Mr. Rocha regularly serves as his clients' business lawyer by drafting or reviewing business
operation contracts (supplier, vendor, distribution, services contracts, goods
contracts).. Mr. Rocha has experience dealing with lawsuits related to breaches of
contract, real estate conflicts, trade secrets misappropriation and non-compete
clauses.  Mr. Rocha represents clients in lawsuits when they sue
individuals or companies as well as when his clients are sued by individuals
and companies.. Mr. Rocha currently sits on the Hispanic Business
Network Advisory Board.  He is a past
director of the Rice Engineering Alumni Board of Directors and served as the
chairman of the New Members committee.  He
is also a member of the Rice University Houston 2.0 steering committee. In
addition, he donates his time and service to local charities. He has also
participated in the BP MS150 bike ride from Houston to Austin in support of the National MS Society.

I earned my J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 1992. I started practicing with Alvin M. Rosenthal, one of the great lawyers in Houston's history. After several years of practicing together, Alvin retired and I grew the firm from a two lawyer shop to about a twenty person shop.. I have represented businesses ranging in size from one person start-up ventures to multi-national corporations employing hundreds of people in multiple countries. From 2005 through 2009, I was in-house counsel and chief operating officer of a multi-national corporation in the steel products industry. That in-house position really taught me how businesses work and what they actually need from their lawyers - both in-house and outside counsel.. In 2009, I started the The Weisblatt Law Firm, L.L.C. with the goal of creating a special law firm which could cater to a few clients and provide them the best in legal AND customer service.  I am very proud that the very first customer who hired me in 1992 was also the first customer of The Weisblatt Law Firm, L.L.C. continuing a many decades long relationship.I'm an avid bicycle rider, as well as a motorcycle buff, and have traveled to more than 30 countries.  I live with my dog Sunshine who thinks I am the very best lawyer in the world.

Justin Perryman is licensed in the States of Missouri, Texas and New York.  His practice concentrates on business and start-up law for small and medium sized businesses.  Justin has litigated hundreds of cases in State, Federal and Military Courts over the past two decades.  Justin's clients range from family farms, energy companies, investors, business professionals and families.  He has served in the Texas Army National Guard having deployed to the middle east and Afghanistan on multiple deployments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adrian Resendez prides himself in giving the utmost attention to his clients while communicating and counseling them effectively in their areas of need. Mr. Resendez will passionately represent his clients and prides himself on continuously learning and gaining experience that will make him a more effective attorney.. Mr. Resendez started The Resendez Law Firm, PLLC after receiving his law license from The Supreme Court of Texas in 2015. Mr. Resendez has worked for the Texas House of Representatives, several litigation firms, and technology consulting companies. Mr. Resendez prides himself in keeping up with the latest technological advancements, current events, and legislation.. Mr. Resendez enjoys volunteering and has done so for both legal and other opportunities. These include Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project, Worker’s Defense Project, and Phi Chi Theta’s Mentor program. Mr. Resendez’s hobbies include following his favorite sports teams, hanging out with his Shiba Inu, Tex, and traveling the world. Mr. Resendez is a member of the Austin Young Lawyer’s Association (AYLA).

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.