Business Attorneys Serving Austin, TX — Peters Kussmaul Crosier

Peters Kussmaul Crosier works with Austin founders, owners and investors on startup formation and fundraising, company acquisitions and sales, day-to-day contracts, and lawsuits between businesses. We set up a company's ownership, paper its customer and vendor deals, and handle the sale when that time comes.

As the state capital and home of the University of Texas at Austin, the city starts a steady stream of new companies. Its economy leans on software and computer services, consulting firms and health practitioners, with restaurants and the building trades growing alongside. For startups, the legal work centers on founder equity, early money and customer contracts; for established firms, it turns to partner agreements and, in time, a sale.

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Industries We Serve in Austin

Software and IT Services

Customer and subscription agreements, IP assignments from developers, and an eventual exit. See technology.

Venture-Backed Startups

Founder equity and vesting, SAFEs and priced rounds, and option grants for early hires. See startups and venture capital.

Consulting Firms

Client engagement terms, agreements among the partners, and a buyout when one of them leaves. See professional services.

Health Practitioners

PLLC formation for therapists, chiropractors and other licensed providers, and buying or selling a practice. See Texas PLLC formation.

How We Help Austin Businesses

Startups and Venture Financing

Forming the company, founder equity and vesting, SAFEs and priced rounds.

Acquisitions and Exits

Selling the company to an acquirer, buying a competitor and the due diligence in between.

Contracts and Outside Counsel

Licensing contracts for software and services, NDAs and general counsel support as the company grows.

Business Litigation

Trade secret claims, co-founder fiduciary duty disputes and contract suits.

Business Disputes in Austin

Most business cases from Austin are filed in the Travis County district courts downtown. The north Austin areas in Williamson County fall under that county's courts in Georgetown, and the small Hays County portion under the courts in San Marcos. In federal court, Austin is part of the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.

Frequently Asked Questions

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An investor sent our Austin startup a SAFE. Which terms should we check?

Start with the valuation cap, any discount, and whether it is a post-money SAFE, which changes how later SAFEs dilute the founders. Read any side letter granting pro rata rights closely too. See SAFEs and convertible notes.

We're opening an Austin physical therapy clinic with a partner. Should it be a PLLC?

Often, yes: a PLLC shields licensed owners from the business's debts, though not from their own professional mistakes. Whether one is required, and whether an unlicensed partner can own part of it, depends on your profession's licensing rules. See Texas PLLC formation.

Who should own the work our Austin consulting firm delivers to clients?

Clients expect to own the deliverables, while the firm wants to keep its methods, templates and tools. A common middle ground assigns the finished work to the client and licenses any firm materials built into it. See service and vendor agreements.

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.

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