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Our experienced Houston business attorneys & lawyers handle both transactional matters and litigation involving business and commercial disputes. The business attorneys found on UpCounsel offer a broad range of practice areas relevant to small businesses and their owners, including Business formation, Commercial transactions, Employment law, securities, litigation, contracts, taxes, intellectual property protection & litigation, and much more.
If you are looking for a top rated Houston business attorney that charges reasonable rates for quality work, you have come to the right place. The average business attorney in Houston for hire on UpCounsel has over 10 years of legal experience in a variety of business law related areas to best help you with your unique business legal matters.
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"UpCounsel gives me access to big-firm lawyers minus the big-firm price tag. I work with several attorneys on the platform and there are never surprises...I always receive quality legal work at competitive rates that larger firms simply cannot match."
"Every startup needs to know about UpCounsel. We found great attorneys at great prices and were able to focus our resources on improving our business instead of paying legal bills."
"Before UpCounsel it was hard for us to find the right lawyer with the right expertise for our business. UpCounsel solves those problems by being more affordable and helping us find the right lawyer in no time."
This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 58 reviews for Business Operations attorneys in Texas
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"Heather is very responsive and able to meet my requirements. I'd highly recommend her."
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Royse City,
TX,
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San Jose,
CA,
29 days ago
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"Thank you for your help!"
Markus M
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Dallas,
TX,
about 1 year ago
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"I had the pleasure of working with John Allen Waldrop during the recent sale of our business listing. His expertise and professionalism were evident from our very first interaction. John's deep understanding of the business landscape and his strategic approach to the sale process were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. I highly recommend John Allen Waldrop to anyone considering selling their business. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication are truly exceptional."
Sam M
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Houston,
TX,
over 1 year ago
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"Working with Mario was a great experience. He is efficient and professional. My project had many delays and Mario was always there willing to help and was very patient. Highly recommend!"
Steven K
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Austin,
TX,
over 1 year ago
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Jake M
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Magnolia,
TX,
over 1 year ago
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"Dean helped us prepare and obtain our 501(c)3 approval with the IRS. His knowledge, dedication, and patience with us was exemplary, and the process went off without complication. I cannot express how much of a help Dean was to us. He was always clear, communicative, and transparent through every step of the process. Cannot recommend him more highly."
John B
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Houston,
TX,
over 1 year ago
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"Jon has been very responsive and knowledgeable. He helped me understand several nuances that I was not aware of."
Ivelin I
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Austin,
TX,
over 2 years ago
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"He has a incredible wealth of information, things I'd never encountered before, and he wove the best into my project."
Mark R
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Kingsland,
TX,
over 2 years ago
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"Very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable."
Jay R
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Austin,
TX,
over 2 years ago
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"Was a pleasure to work with"
Anna G
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Kingsbury,
TX,
over 2 years ago
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"She is very prompt and clearly states what your options are when you contact her. I would certainly use her again."
Mary D
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Alpine,
TX,
over 2 years ago
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"Joslyn provided excellent service and advice. We would recommend her services and would use her in the future."
Arielle K
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Aubrey,
TX,
over 2 years ago
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"Great job and a pleasure to work with!"
Jeremy C
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Austin,
TX,
about 3 years ago
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"Working with Craig was a delight. He has a charming personality and made laugh. He will find the lowest cost option for your business’s legal needs. I had him draft operating agreements for two LLCs which readily did in a moment’s notice. I will be using him for all of my legal needs going forward."
William M
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Chicago,
IL,
about 3 years ago
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"Erin was so great to work with! I had never worked with an attorney and she was so approachable and down to Earth. We had a great conversation for her figure out my needs and didn’t try to talk me into doing anything extra. I look forward to working with her in the future!"
Lisette S
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Fort Worth,
TX,
about 3 years ago
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"Prompt and knowledgeable. Good attention to detail and clear communication."
Andrew W
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Melissa,
TX,
over 3 years ago
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"Awesome communication and super fast service."
Elizabeth L
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San Angelo,
TX,
over 3 years ago
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"A+++"
Kenneth H
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Corpus Christi,
TX,
over 3 years ago
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"Wonderful to deal with and look forward to working again together."
Safe A
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Frisco,
TX,
almost 4 years ago
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