San Antonio Business Law Attorney
Running a business in Texas means navigating a constant stream of legal decisions — from entity formation to contract negotiations to compliance questions. Most business owners need practical legal guidance that accounts for business reality, not just theoretical risk management.
Mathews Metyko brings an MBA and serial entrepreneurship background to every business law matter. He has started companies, negotiated deals, and managed vendor relationships from the business side. When he reviews your contracts or advises on a transaction, he is thinking like a business owner — not just a lawyer.
Business Law Services
- Business entity formation (LLC, Corporation, Partnership)
- Operating agreements and shareholder agreements
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
- Vendor and supplier agreements
- Employment agreements
- Business purchase and sale transactions
- Collections and debt recovery
- Business dispute resolution and litigation
Contract Review With Business Context
Not every contract clause matters equally. We focus our review on what actually creates risk: indemnification provisions, limitation-of-liability caps, payment terms, intellectual property assignments, termination clauses, and dispute resolution requirements. You get a plain-language assessment of what to accept, what to push back on, and why — not a 40-page memo cataloging every theoretical risk.
Starting a Business in Texas
Texas is one of the best states in the country for business formation — no state income tax, strong property rights, and a business-friendly legal environment. Choosing the right entity structure from the start protects your personal assets, optimizes your tax position, and sets up your governance structure correctly before disputes arise.
LLC or Corporation — which is better for my Texas business?
It depends on your specific circumstances — number of owners, fundraising plans, tax preferences, and management structure. LLCs offer flexibility and pass-through taxation. Corporations offer a more formal structure and may be preferable if you plan to raise outside investment. We can walk you through the tradeoffs in the context of your specific situation.
Do I really need a lawyer to review a contract?
Not always — but you should know what you're signing. The clauses that look like boilerplate often aren't. Indemnification provisions, automatic renewal terms, limitation-of-liability caps, and arbitration clauses can have significant consequences. A short contract review is far cheaper than litigation over a clause you didn't understand.