Peters Kussmaul Crosier gives Addison businesses one firm for buying and selling companies, forming entities and raising early money, contract work as outside general counsel, and commercial litigation when a deal or a business relationship breaks down.
For a small town, Addison carries a heavy commercial load: office towers around Addison Circle and Belt Line Road, a long list of restaurants and hotels, and Addison Airport, a town-owned field built around business aviation. Restaurants and hotels bring partner agreements, supplier contracts and franchise questions, office-based companies need customer terms and owner agreements, and aviation businesses change hands with hangar leases and FAA approvals to sort out.
Industries We Serve in Addison
Restaurants and Bars
Partner and investor agreements, food and beverage supplier contracts, and selling or buying a restaurant. See hospitality.
Hotels
Reviewing a hotel brand's disclosure document, vendor and management contracts, and selling a hotel business. See franchise disclosure review.
Aviation Businesses
Customer and service contracts for repair shops, charter operators and aircraft dealers at Addison Airport, and the sale of those companies. See service and vendor agreements.
Office-Based Companies
Customer and vendor contracts, owner agreements and everyday legal questions for companies without in-house counsel. See outside general counsel.
How We Help Addison Businesses
Contracts and General Counsel Work
Franchise law for restaurant and hotel brands, vendor and service contracts and ongoing outside general counsel support.
Buying and Selling
Asset purchases, letters of intent, SBA-financed deals and franchise resales.
Entity Setup and Ownership
Operating agreements, entity selection and buy-sell agreements for partners and investors.
Business Disputes in Addison
All of Addison lies in Dallas County, so business lawsuits involving Addison companies are generally filed in the Dallas County district courts in downtown Dallas. Federal claims are heard in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question that isn't answered here? Call us at (817) 631-8842 or send a message.
Ask a QuestionOne partner in our Addison restaurant wants out. How is a buyout usually handled?
Start with the company agreement, since it may spell out a buyout price or process. If it's silent, the remaining partners negotiate a price, often paid partly over time, sign a release with the departing partner, and update any permits and loans that list the owners. See partner buyouts.
We're considering a hotel franchise in Addison. What should we read closely before signing?
The disclosure document's sections on fees, required renovations, the term and any protected territory, then the franchise agreement itself. Any financial performance figures the brand offers appear in Item 19, along with the assumptions behind them. See franchise disclosure document review.
Our Addison company signs a lot of customer contracts. Should we have our own standard terms?
Usually, because a form with your payment terms, liability limits and termination rights starts each negotiation from your position instead of the customer's. We draft the form and mark which terms can bend. See contracts.
Other Areas We Serve
- Plano
- Southlake
- Allen
- Arlington
- Carrollton
- Celina
- Colleyville
- Coppell
- Dallas
- Denton
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Frisco
- Garland
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Highland Park and University Park
- Irving
- Keller
- Lewisville
- Mansfield
- McKinney
- Prosper
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Weatherford
- Austin
- Bryan-College Station
- Houston
- Katy
- Midland-Odessa
- Round Rock
- San Antonio
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
What Sets Us Apart
At Peters Kussmaul Crosier PLLC, you aren’t just a number—you’re a valued partner. We take the time to understand your goals and challenges, working alongside you as trusted advisors to help navigate complexities and seize opportunities. Together, we ensure the success of your business ventures and build a foundation for long-term growth.
About Us
Our Practice Areas
- Business AcquisitionsWe represent buyers and sellers of Texas businesses, from the first letter of intent through closing and the handoff that follows.Learn More
- Startups, Entity Formation, and Venture CapitalWe help founders and owners form the right entity, set clear ownership terms, raise capital and keep their companies in good order as they grow.Learn More
- Business Counsel and ContractsWe act as outside counsel for established companies and handle the contracts a business signs every week, from vendor and customer agreements to franchise documents.Learn More
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute ResolutionWe resolve business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and trial, with a plan built around what the client needs from the outcome.Learn More
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