Fredericksburg Business and Community Bank Lawyers

When looking for a business attorney in Fredericksburg, look for someone who handles business transactions, not just litigation or estates, and who understands local industries such as wineries, tourism, real estate and family-owned companies. Kennedy Sutherland LLP serves Fredericksburg and Gillespie County businesses. Managing partner Dub Sutherland is based in Fredericksburg and represents private companies, financial institutions, lenders and investment funds on formation, acquisitions and sales, financing, securities offerings, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. The full KS team supports his clients. Ask any attorney about experience with businesses like yours and how fees work. Fixed-fee packages available. Call 210.259.3885 for a quote.

Look for a firm that handles business transactions every day and will learn your company, your people and your contracts. Kennedy Sutherland LLP provides outsourced general counsel services to companies in Fredericksburg and across the Texas Hill Country. Managing partner Dub Sutherland is based in Fredericksburg and leads the firm's Hill Country practice, and the full KS team supports Hill Country clients from the firm's Texas offices. Dub represents established and start-up private companies, financial institutions, non-bank lenders and investment funds in day-to-day management, transactions, and all phases of the business life cycle. When choosing outside counsel, ask about the scope of work, how quickly requests are answered, and how projects are priced. Fixed-fee packages available. Call 210.259.3885 for a quote.

You are not legally required to hire a lawyer, but a winery or tasting room involves more legal steps than most small businesses. Common needs include choosing the entity and ownership structure, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission permits, federal TTB permits and label approvals, local zoning and health permits, real estate purchases or leases, vineyard and grape supply contracts, distribution agreements, event and venue contracts, employment documents, and investor agreements if partners are involved. Mistakes in permits or ownership disclosures can delay opening. A lawyer can map the steps, prepare the business documents, and coordinate with permit consultants. Kennedy Sutherland LLP helps Hill Country businesses with formation, contracts, real estate and financing.

Selling a Hill Country business usually starts with getting ready: cleaning up financial statements, contracts, leases, permits and corporate records, and talking with your CPA about tax. Many owners work with a business broker or adviser to value the business and find buyers. Once a buyer is found, the parties sign a letter of intent, the buyer performs due diligence, and lawyers negotiate the purchase agreement, including the price, how it is paid, any seller financing or earn-out, and the seller's promises and protections. Real estate, wineries, short-term rentals and ranch businesses can add specific issues. Kennedy Sutherland LLP represents sellers across the Texas Hill Country, with Dub Sutherland based in Fredericksburg and Jason Shoup based in Boerne.