Business Law

Business law: formation, contracts, transactions, and disputes.

For Texas business owners and individuals. Handled by an attorney who's also a CPA.

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Business formation and ownership

Choose a business structure and establish how ownership and management will work. I prepare formation and ownership documents that address decision-making, profits, and an owner's departure, taking the tax implications into account.

Contracts and agreements

I draft, review, and negotiate customer, vendor, service, and lease agreements. The work addresses payment, responsibilities, liability, termination, and what happens if either side fails to perform.

Buying or selling a business

I advise buyers and sellers from the letter of intent through closing. That includes what is being transferred, which obligations come with it, how the price is paid, and the tax consequences of the deal.

Business disputes

I represent clients pursuing claims and defending against them, including unpaid invoices, breach of contract, and disagreements between owners. I assess the agreements, financial records, and potential recovery or exposure, then pursue negotiation or litigation as the matter requires. I also negotiate payment terms and settlements with business creditors.

Why Ruiz Law

As an attorney and CPA, I consider the tax and financial consequences of the legal advice I give. In a transaction, that includes how the price is structured and which obligations transfer. In a dispute, it includes the amount at stake, the evidence, and the cost of pursuing or defending the claim.

Before starting Ruiz Law, I built a two-decade career in tax, finance, and law. I started in public accounting at PwC, went on to lead global tax for a software company, and served as general counsel of a publicly traded company.

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