A business contract attorney for Houston-area owners and companies
The contract you sign today will speak for your business long after the handshake is forgotten. A family restaurant signing with a supplier, a contractor bringing on a subcontractor, a manufacturer selling abroad: each lives with the terms it accepts. We work with mom-and-pop businesses and established companies alike, and we explain every clause in plain words, so you sign with your eyes open. You deal directly with the lawyer who drafts your documents. Scope, roles and timeline are agreed before work begins. Call us before the next agreement lands on your desk.
Contract review lawyer in Texas: read it before you sign it
A contract drafted by the other side is written to protect the other side. Signed in a hurry, it can lock you into prices, penalties or renewals you never meant to accept. Our contract review reads what the agreement says, what it leaves out and how it could be turned against you, then redlines the draft with clear, reasoned changes you can put on the table.
Texas law also requires certain agreements to be in writing and signed to be enforceable, including real estate sales, leases longer than one year and agreements that cannot be performed within a year. Sales of goods for $500 or more generally need a signed writing as well. Send us the draft before you sign.
- Payment terms, price changes and late fees
- Delivery, acceptance and quality obligations
- Warranties, liability limits and indemnities
- Termination rights and automatic renewals
- Confidentiality and ownership of work
Drafting and negotiating commercial and supply agreements
Templates downloaded online rarely fit the deal in front of you, and the gaps tend to surface at the worst moment: a late shipment, an unpaid invoice, a partner who walks away. We draft from how your business truly runs, setting out who delivers what, when money moves and what happens when something goes wrong. Commercial, supply, distribution and service agreements, built around your deal.
At the negotiating table, preparation matters. Georges C. Nama, Esq. brings more than 25 years of work on oil and gas, mining, infrastructure and real estate transactions, and serves on three AIEN model-contract committees. Bring us your next negotiation early, while every term is still open.
Bilingual contract lawyer: French, English and Spanish
When the parties speak different languages, the same contract can quietly mean two different things, and nobody notices until there is a dispute. A translation that reads well may carry a different legal effect under another legal system. We draft and negotiate in English, French and Spanish, so you can discuss the substance with your lawyer directly instead of through an outside translator.
For bilingual and trilingual contracts, we state which language version controls if the texts differ and make sure every version carries the same obligations. That protects Spanish-speaking owners in Houston as much as companies dealing with partners in France, Africa or Latin America. Talk to us in the language you think in.
Governing law, arbitration and dispute resolution clauses
Most people skip the last page of a contract. That page often decides which law applies, which city hosts the dispute and how much a fight will cost. In Texas, a written agreement to arbitrate a present or future dispute is generally valid and enforceable. For transactions of at least $1 million, Texas law generally honors the parties’ written choice of law when the deal bears a reasonable relation to that place, subject to exceptions.
Across borders, arbitration is often chosen because the United States is a party to the New York Convention on foreign arbitral awards. We help you choose the governing law, forum, seat and language with care. Every situation depends on its facts, so let us look at yours before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a contract lawyer to review an agreement before I sign it?
You are not required to, but a review before signing is usually far less costly than a dispute afterward. A contract review lawyer can point out one-sided terms, missing protections and clauses that could be read against you, then suggest specific changes. Even a short supply agreement or lease can carry obligations that last for years, so it is worth knowing exactly what you are accepting.
Do you work with small businesses, or only with large companies?
Both. We work with small and family-owned businesses in The Woodlands, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, as well as with established companies and international groups. The approach is the same: we learn how your business works, agree on the scope before starting, and explain each term in plain language. You deal directly with the lawyer who drafts your documents.
Can you draft or negotiate a contract in French or Spanish?
Yes. Georges C. Nama, Esq. works in English, French and Spanish. We can draft a contract in one language, prepare a bilingual or trilingual version, and negotiate directly with the other side in their language. For multilingual contracts, we also address which language version controls if the texts ever differ, which is one of the most overlooked clauses in cross-border agreements.
What is a governing law clause, and why does it matter?
A governing law clause states which legal system will be used to interpret the contract. The same words can have different effects under Texas law, the law of another state or the law of another country. Choosing deliberately helps both sides understand their rights from the start. Texas law sets rules on when such a choice will be honored, so the clause should be drafted with care.
Should my contract include an arbitration clause?
It depends on the deal. Arbitration can offer privacy, a neutral forum and, for international contracts, awards that can be enforced across many countries under the New York Convention. It can also limit appeals and involve its own costs. Texas generally enforces written agreements to arbitrate. We explain the trade-offs so you can decide whether arbitration, court or another method fits your situation.
Where are you located?
Our main office is at 2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 500, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, convenient for clients across the Houston area. The firm also has offices in Huntsville, Texas, and in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Much of the work can be done by phone, video and email. Call +1 (832) 840-7266 to schedule a consultation.
Before you sign, call +1 (832) 840-7266 or book a consultation, and let us make sure your contract says exactly what you mean.
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