Insights, Statutory Foundations, and Pitfalls—From a Board-Certified Oil & Gas Lawyer

What Is a Division Order?

Let’s kick things off with a simple question: What on earth is a division order? If you’re in the oil and gas industry in Texas (or just a curious cat), you’ve probably heard the term tossed around with the same frequency as “lease bonus” or “royalty check.” At its core, a division ord...

Funding Options for Buy/Sell Agreements—A Guide for Modern Business Professionals

Introduction: Building on the Buy/Sell Foundation

If you read our recent blog post about the critical importance of buy/sell agreements, you already appreciate how essential these contracts are for safeguarding your business’s continuity, your partners, and your legacy. Buy/sell agreements are truly one of the unsu...

A Guide for Navigating the Nuances of LLC Exits

Welcome, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business aficionados! Today, we embark on an intellectual adventure through one of the most consequential crossroads in business ownership: the sale of your Limited Liability Company (LLC). Whether you’re contemplating a strategic exit, hoping to hand the reins to a successor, or simply exploring your optio...

A Practical Guide for Real Estate Professionals

When buying, selling, or transferring real estate, one of the most important elements to consider is the warranty attached to the conveyance. For real estate professionals, understanding warranties is essential to protecting clients’ interests and ensuring smooth transactions. This article will walk you through what a warranty in real property conve...

From Historical Foundations to Contemporary Standards—Essential Knowledge for Practitioners

Introduction: What Is a Legal Description and Why Does It Matter?

A legal description is more than just a formality in the world of real estate—it is the definitive method by which the boundaries and location of real property are set out. Unlike a street address, which merely points to a spot on a map or ...

How the Right Questions Shape Outcomes and Unlock Success

Negotiation is a fundamental pillar in the world of business and enterprise leadership. Whether you are an entrepreneur building a startup, a manager leading a team, or a professional navigating partnerships and contracts, your ability to negotiate effectively is a key driver of progress. At its essence, negotiation is the art and science ...

A Guide for Professionals

If I may borrow a moment from your busy day, let me invite you to contemplate a humble yet mighty tool in the arsenal of every competent organization—the annual resolution. Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Another piece of paper to sign? Surely we have enough documentation, don’t we?” But humor me for a moment. As a college instructor who’s spent more time with l...

Understanding Definitions, State and Federal Requirements, and Corporate Structure

The establishment and operation of charitable organizations is a cornerstone of civil society, supporting everything from health and education to the arts and humanitarian relief. As professionals navigating this sphere—whether as legal advisors, corporate leaders, or prospective founders—it is essential to underst...

A Professional's Guide to Building Value and Deferring Taxes with Real Estate Investments

If you’ve ever thought of real estate as simply “bricks and mortar,” let me gently expand your horizons. Yes, real estate is tangible—you can touch it, walk through it, even marvel at the questionable wallpaper choices of prior owners—but as an investment vehicle, it’s also a powerhouse of financial opportun...

Driving Culture, in the Right Direction

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, managing a dynamic team, or just beginning your journey as a small business owner, today we spotlight a force more powerful than your latest productivity app: company culture. Before you file this under “soft skills I’ll get to after payroll,” let me assure you—intentional culture is as essential as your business plan...

Why Structured Annuities Are a Wise Choice for Settlement Recipients

Receiving a monetary settlement—perhaps from a personal injury case, wrongful death claim, or even a lottery win—can feel like both an opportunity and a challenge. The question arises: what is the best way to protect, grow, and utilize this newfound wealth? Among the many options, annuities stand out as a smart way to transform ...

Unlocking Financial Stability, Flexibility, and Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

Annuities are often thought of as retirement products for individuals seeking a stable post-career income stream. However, what many small business owners and entrepreneurs may not realize is that annuities can serve as powerful financial vehicles to support, protect, and even accelerate business growth. In this article...