The exponentially-expanding global marketplace, fostering innovations in everything from technology to management practices to idea processes, brings with it new challenges that make it imperative for businesses of every kind, no matter how large or small, to have a trusted, experienced legal advisor who understands your unique legal circumstances and who knows how to help you navigate the increasingly complex legal climate in the world of business.

In today's fast-paced business environment, where a single mouse-click can instantly transfer millions of dollars, a warehouse full of merchandise, or simply a copy of the latest best-selling novel, you and your fellow business owners might feel understandably overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude and speed of the transformation in virtually every aspect of doing business in the 21st century.

As an experienced Dallas Business Lawyer, I have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of both corporate and individual clients in a wide range of business law practice areas, including:

• Business (transactions and formation)
• Contracts (drafting, review)
• Franchise law for franchisors and franchisees (UFOC, negotiations, and franchise litigation)
• Business litigation (state and federal court)
• Intellectual property (patent, trademark, copyright)
• Real estate
• Bad faith insurance practices
• Business to business disputes
• Document review
• Buying and selling of businesses
• New business formation (corporation, limited liability companies and partnerships)
• Negotiations
• Commercial litigation
• Corporate law
• Small business
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Pensions and benefits
• Taxation
• Estate planning and probate

My Firm represents clients from several states and many different countries on Texas matters. We strive to maintain a close and individual relationship with our clients, and to meet our clients' needs efficiently and professionally. We regularly assist our clients in many different areas of the law by working on matters jointly with other firms, or by referrals. Our respected Dallas Business Lawyers are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in any area.

Texas Franchise Law Practice
With the affiliation of other companies, my Firm assists clients in franchise and distribution law. This includes franchisors and franchisees. Our expertise includes:

• UFOC:  We can assist you with the drafting and review of Uniform Franchise Offering Circular documents.
• Franchise agreements:  We can draft, review and negotiate franchise agreements. Common issues include royalty rates, territory and renewal times.
• Trademark license and distribution agreements
• Business method patent
• Commercial lease negotiation and review
• Business formation and business management agreements
• Area development agreements
• Distributorship agreements
• Exit strategies and end of franchise agreements
• Franchise litigation

Business/Civil Litigation
As skilled Dallas Business Attorneys, we provide counsel and litigation support for business disputes encountered by small- and mid-sized business, corporations, partnerships, stockholders, sole proprietorships, and other business entities. We aggressively pursue our clients' interests in and out of court. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of areas including the following:

• Franchise law
• Lawsuits
• Temporary restraining orders
• Injunctions
• Tortious interference with business practice and business relations
• Non-compete agreements
• Confidentiality agreements
• Slander
• Breach of contract /agreements
• Fraud
• Stockholder rights
• Theft of corporate or business assets involving paper
• Breach of state corporation or partnership act
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Officer and director liability

My office offers personalized service and affordable rates. We also have access to other attorneys and professionals so that we are able to assist clients with most of their legal and business needs.

If you or someone you know in Texas needs the assistance of an experienced Dallas Franchise and Business Lawyer, call Attorney David Leon today at 866-286-0146, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.