Peters Kussmaul Crosier helps Garland owners buy and sell companies, form and restructure entities, negotiate supply and customer contracts, and pursue or defend commercial lawsuits. Much of that work is for companies that make, store or sell goods.
Manufacturing and distribution are Garland's top industry sectors, with plants and warehouses served by Interstates 30 and 635 and the President George Bush Turnpike. The city-owned electric utility has made Garland a location for data centers, while downtown, anchored by the Granville Arts Center, and the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline add retail, dining and entertainment. For manufacturers, the legal work centers on supply terms, equipment and the eventual sale of the company; for data centers, shops and restaurants, on construction, customer and vendor contracts.
Industries We Serve in Garland
Manufacturing and Distribution
Customer and supplier agreements, purchase order terms, and selling the company or buying a competitor. See manufacturing.
Data Centers
Customer agreements with uptime commitments, construction and equipment contracts, and investment in or sale of the operating company. See technology.
Destination Retail
Owner agreements, supplier terms, disclosure document review for franchised concepts, and store acquisitions and sales. See retail and consumer goods.
Dining and Entertainment
Partner agreements, event and vendor contracts, and changes in ownership of a restaurant or venue. See hospitality.
How We Help Garland Businesses
Exits and Acquisitions
Selling a business, earn-outs and buying a manufacturer or distributor.
Supply and Customer Contracts
Sales and distribution agreements, confidentiality agreements and outside general counsel work.
Formation and Restructuring
Entity conversions, new entities and buy-sell agreements for family-owned companies.
Commercial Disputes
Insurance claims after a loss, breach of contract and trade secret cases.
Business Disputes in Garland
Garland lies almost entirely in Dallas County, so its business cases are typically decided in the Dallas County district courts in Dallas; a few small pieces of the city fall in Collin and Rockwall counties. Federal cases from Garland generally go to 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 QuestionWe're buying a Garland machine shop. How do we confirm the equipment is what the seller says?
Check the seller's equipment list against an inspection, maintenance records and the depreciation schedule, then run UCC lien searches and review any equipment loans. The purchase agreement should require delivery free of liens, with lender releases at closing. See due diligence.
Our company is adding data center capacity in Garland. Which contracts come first?
Usually the construction and major equipment contracts, since their schedule and delay terms drive everything after them. Customer agreements follow, with uptime promises and liability limits the building and its power supply can support. See service and vendor agreements.
Can a Garland manufacturer require its customers to arbitrate disputes?
Yes, if the customer agrees, usually through an arbitration clause in signed terms and conditions or a supply agreement. Terms printed only on an invoice may not bind a customer that never accepted them, and arbitration carries its own costs. See arbitration and mediation.
Other Areas We Serve
- Plano
- Southlake
- Addison
- Allen
- Arlington
- Carrollton
- Celina
- Colleyville
- Coppell
- Dallas
- Denton
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Frisco
- 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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