Business Attorneys Serving Waco, TX — Peters Kussmaul Crosier

Peters Kussmaul Crosier represents Waco businesses and their owners in buying and selling companies, entity formation, contracts and business litigation. We work with founders setting up a first company, owners buying or selling an established business, and companies in disputes with partners, customers or vendors.

Waco's economy leans on manufacturing, health care and distribution along Interstate 35, and the city also has a growing community of startups and small businesses, supported by Baylor University's John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and the small business development center at McLennan Community College. For established companies, the legal work tends to center on supply and customer contracts, agreements among owners, and the sale of a family business when its founders are ready to step back. For new ventures, it starts with forming the company and putting the founders' deal in writing.

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Industries We Serve in Waco

Manufacturing

Supply and customer contracts, equipment and facility questions in a sale, and the purchase or sale of the company. See manufacturing.

Distribution and Logistics

Carrier, warehouse and distribution agreements for companies moving goods along I-35, and acquisitions of logistics businesses. See logistics.

Medical and Dental Practices

Forming the practice as a PLLC, partner and buy-in terms for the physicians or dentists, and practice sales. See health care.

Contractors

Contracts, change orders, payment disputes and lien claims for general contractors and subcontractors. See construction.

Startups and New Ventures

Choosing and forming the entity, founder agreements and vesting, and early outside money such as SAFEs. See startups and venture capital.

Small Businesses

Formation, agreements among the owners, customer and vendor contracts, and buying an established local business. See business entity formation.

How We Help Waco Businesses

Acquisitions and Sales

Buying a business, selling a business, asset purchases and partner buyouts when one owner wants out.

Startups and Formation

Business entity formation, operating agreements, SAFEs and convertible notes for early funding, and Texas PLLCs for medical and other licensed practices.

Contracts and Outside Counsel

Supply and distribution contracts, vendor agreements and outside general counsel work.

Business Litigation

Breach of contract, construction disputes, partnership disputes and other business litigation.

Business Disputes in Waco

Business lawsuits in Waco are usually filed in the McLennan County district courts at the county courthouse downtown. Federal cases go to the Western District of Texas, Waco Division. A good share of business cases in McLennan County end in a negotiated settlement or mediation, and we weigh that option from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does your litigation team take cases in McLennan County?

Yes. Drew T. Peters and our litigation team handle business cases in Waco, including breach of contract, partnership and construction disputes in the McLennan County courts.

What should a Waco manufacturer look for in a supply agreement?

Whether prices can move with material costs, any minimum volumes either side commits to, when goods count as delivered and accepted, warranty terms, a cap on damages, and the notice needed to end the deal. Our page on sales and distribution contracts goes into more detail.

We're starting a business in Waco. What should we set up first?

Usually the entity and a written agreement among the owners, then an EIN, a bank account and any state tax permits the business needs. With co-founders, settle early how ownership vests and what happens if someone leaves. See founder equity and vesting.

Can you handle a Waco acquisition financed with an SBA loan?

Yes. We represent buyers and sellers in SBA 7(a) acquisitions, from the letter of intent through the lender's closing requirements, including seller notes and the equity the buyer must bring. See SBA-financed acquisitions.

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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