Peters Kussmaul Crosier advises Katy-area businesses and owners on company purchases and sales, setting up new entities, supply and service contracts, and business litigation. That can mean forming a first company, buying an established one or getting a business ready for sale.
Katy grew up around a railroad stop and now sits on the Interstate 10 corridor west of Houston. Its main industries include distribution and warehousing, manufacturers serving the energy companies of the nearby Energy Corridor, testing labs and research firms, a growing construction trade, and health, fitness and supplement brands. The University of Houston at Katy and several hospital campuses are here too. That mix leads to supply contracts, construction payment disputes and acquisitions of local companies.
Industries We Serve in Katy
Testing Labs and R&D
Testing service agreements, limits on liability for reported results, and the purchase or sale of a lab. See professional services.
Distribution and Warehousing
Warehouse, carrier and customer agreements along Interstate 10, and acquisitions of distribution businesses. See logistics.
Builders and Contractors
Owner agreements and subcontracts, retainage and lien rights, and claims over late or unpaid work. See construction.
Supplement and Fitness Brands
Contract manufacturing and private-label terms, retail distribution, and buying or selling the brand. See retail and consumer goods.
How We Help Katy Businesses
Buying and Selling Businesses
Asset purchases, SBA-financed deals, seller financing and the closing itself.
Contracts and Outside Counsel
Service agreements for labs and contractors, distribution contracts and NDAs.
Formation and Ownership
Entity choice, company agreements and buy-sell terms among owners.
Business Litigation
Construction disputes, commercial lease disputes and breach of contract claims.
Business Disputes in Katy
Because Katy spans three counties, a business case may belong in the Harris County district courts in Houston, the Fort Bend County courts in Richmond or the Waller County courts in Hempstead, depending on the facts. All three counties sit in the federal Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ask a QuestionOur Katy shop builds equipment for energy customers. How do we limit our exposure if a unit fails in the field?
Through your sales terms: a written warranty that replaces implied warranties, a cap on damages, an exclusion of lost profits and downtime, and a set process for warranty claims. Make sure those terms, not the customer's purchase order, govern each sale. See manufacturing.
What should a Katy testing lab put in its customer agreements?
The scope of the testing and methods used, how samples are handled, and who may rely on the results. Most labs also cap liability, often at the fee for the work, and keep customer data confidential. See service and vendor agreements.
Our Katy supplement brand uses a contract manufacturer. What should that agreement cover?
Who owns the formulas and labels, the quality standards each batch must meet, minimum orders and pricing, and who pays for a recall. It should also bar the manufacturer from selling your formula to others. See sales and distribution contracts.
Other Areas We Serve
- Plano
- Southlake
- Addison
- 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
- 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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