The Expertise and Services of Schwake Zielinski, LLP

serving small business and non-profits with cost effective legal advise


Start-up Services for For-Profits and Nonprofits

  • Counseling on entity formation
  • Drafting the appropriate organizing documents for the business entity:

    Sole proprietorships, Corporations, Limited-liability companies, General partnerships, Limited partnerships, Limited-liability partnerships, Nonprofit corporations, Nonprofit Associations; By laws, Minutes, Power of Attorney, and Resolutions
     
  • Tax exemptions for nonprofits
  • Charitable Solicitation Documents for Non-profits
  • Advising on business licensing issues
  • Drafting / Reviewing leases, agreements, and other contracts
  • Counseling on business plans
  • Counseling on compliance with federal, state, and local law and regulations

Legal Check-up Services for Existing Entities

  • Amendment/Restatement to Organizational Documents
  • Counseling on organizational structure/operation
  • Reviewing legal documents in use by your organization
  • Referral to accounting, legal, or business experts as needed
  • Liability analysis for your business
  • Dissolution of for-profit and nonprofit organizations
  • Tax considerations
  • Insurance needs
  • Employment needs, compensation and benefits, employee handbooks

General Counsel Program

with a Small Business Focus


The equivalent of a large business's "in-house" attorney, Schwake Zielinski, L.L.P. provides our small to mid-size business clients convenient access to a wealth of affordable legal advice and experience as their business's
general counsel.

 

As your General Counsel, we address all of your business's legal concerns, from determination of your business's appropriate legal structure (company, corporation, or partnership), to the numerous problems and questions that directly impact the day-to-day business operations. (such as drafting or reviewing contracts, labor law questions, liability avoidance, or compliance issues.)

 

This unique program becomes exceptionally attractive to our clients when they are involved in disputes resulting in litigation. We are always aware that cost is a constant worry for a small business, and our rates and billing methods are designed with your needs and concerns in mind.Prospective clients should contact our office for a no-cost consultation to evaluate your legal needs.

Attorneys in the firm are experienced in both the state and federal court procedure throughout Texas, including the various state and federal appellate courts. Following is a list of potential areas of business litigation which we can provide exceptional representation in:

 

  • Unfair trade practices
  • Commercial disputes
  • Violation of non-compete agreements
  • Breach of distribution agreements
  • Violation of indemnification agreements