Not Just Your Business Lawyer.
Think Of Me As Your Business Doctor.
At my firm, Patricia M. Davis, Attorney at Law, I have been handling business law cases for more than 30 years, and I fully understand that your time is invaluable. Whereas other firms might have you take time off work just to sit in traffic for an hour to speak with them for five minutes, I am proud to say…
Any healthy relationship involves honest interactions and a respectable two-way street of questions and conversations. I, Patricia M. Davis, Attorney at Law, have always understood this important process and strive to continue it for all my years of practice. Without that feeling of connectivity and trust, positive case outcomes can be difficult to obtain and clients will not generally return…
As an experienced legal counselor, my firm offers business coaching to various sizes of companies. From experience, I know that running a business is hard work. With a business coach by your side, however, you can have a plan in place and an encouraging helper to guide you along. As a Houston business law attorney, I offer advice and guidance…
As a business owner, I realize how important your business is to you. When you own and operate a business, it is your life and livelihood. You want to do everything you can to safeguard it and prevent any unnecessary legal complications or issues from having a negative impact on your business operations. My firm and I are here to…
Are you planning on using a broker to buy a business? If you do decide to use a broker, are you also going need to hire an attorney to provide you with legal representation? The answer is yes, in no uncertain terms. Having a lawyer on your side will help prevent you being taken advantage of by the broker. You…
When starting a company, owners often think long and hard about their business name. After all, the right name can attract a number of customers and elevate their brand. Business owners will often do a search to see if anyone else is already using the name they have in mind. Once they feel they’re in the clear, these owners may…
Many well-meaning individuals have gone into business with friends, assuming that great friends will automatically make great business partners. This is often true, but even the best of friends cannot always predict the ups and downs of business ownership. So, as you begin your venture, remember, a written partnership agreement can go a long way toward saving businesses and friendships…
Starting a business with your family can be amazing, and amazingly difficult. Only one in three family businesses survive to the next generation. With those statistics, it is crucial to give your business every chance to succeed. Although you are not required by Texas law to have a written partnership agreement, drafting and signing one can give you and your…
While a sobering question, determining how your future might change if your business partner passes away can help you be proactive and make appropriate plans for your business and family. Many business owners, especially younger ones, assume that their business partner will be around for a long time. However, due to illness, accidents, and other circumstances, some find themselves dealing…
Yes! Employee handbooks are not just for companies with a large number of employees. Rather, they are invaluable resources for setting expectations and for providing legal protection should the employee choose to sue later on. While employee handbooks can contain a number of topics, they should cover at least the following: Company summary – This can include the history of…