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Frequently Asked Questions about Business and Commercial Law

Q: What body of law governs a contract for the sale of goods?

A: A contract for the sale of goods is governed mainly by state law. Most states have adopted Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) as part of their state commercial law. Article 2 provides rules for all phases of a sales contract including formation, modification, performance, and available remedies in the case of a breach.

Q: What body of law governs a lease of goods?

A: A contract for the lease of goods is also primarily regulated by state law. However, most states have adopted Article 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code.

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Offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio

Central and South Texas Commercial Law Attorneys

Business Formation • Transactions • Litigation and Mediation

The business and corporate law attorneys of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. provide comprehensive legal solutions to small and large companies in South Texas, Central Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley. Our firm handles all aspects of commercial law, including business startup and dissolution, purchase and sales, mergers and acquisitions, and mediation and litigation of contract disputes.

Our business lawyers offer extensive credentials and experience in a full range of corporate law services, such as entity formation (LLC, LLP, C corp, S corp), buy-sell agreements and commercial transactions, shareholder negotiations and disputes, employment agreements and drafting of contracts. To discuss innovative solutions to your legal issue, contact the Central and South Texas commercial law attorneys of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C.

Business and Commercial Law - An Overview

Business law and commercial law are broad legal topics that encompass business, commerce, consumer transactions, and the formation and management of business entities. Some of the more important areas of commercial law include sales, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, and debtor and creditor law. Business law overlaps, but also includes the formation and management of business entities. An attorney with experience in business and commercial law can help you with all of your questions.

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The Sale, Lease, and Distribution of Goods

Contracts for the sale, lease, and/or distribution of goods are primarily governed by state law. However, most states have adopted the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") with regard to these topics. An attorney who is experienced with the UCC can help you with your questions.

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Secured Transactions and Negotiable Instruments

Secured transactions and negotiable instruments are two important areas of commercial and business law. In a secured transaction a borrower agrees that the lender may take collateral owned by the borrower should the borrower default on a loan. It is a way to secure a loan. A negotiable instrument is a writing that promises the payment of a fixed amount of money. Both of these areas are essential to modern business loans and everyday transactions. An attorney with experience in business and commercial law can help you with your secured transaction and/or negotiable instruments questions.

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Consumer Credit: Debtor and Creditor Laws

Credit allows people to promise to pay in the future in order to buy or borrow in the present. Credit is vital to our commerce system and is used every day by businesses and consumers. An understanding of the law governing credit is vital to protect your own interests, whether you are the creditor, a business owner, an entrepreneur, or a lending agency. An attorney with experience in debtor and creditor law can help you with all of your questions.

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The Formation and Management of Business Entities

The forming and managing of business entities are important areas of business and commercial law. There are a variety of common business organization forms. However, most businesses are well served by a variation of one of the four major organizational forms. These major forms include: (1) the sole proprietorship, (2) the partnership, (3) the limited liability company, and (4) the corporation. Each form has its specific advantages and pitfalls. A core focus on liability and tax implications should guide a new business owner in his or her selection. A business and commercial law attorney can help you select and manage the business form that is best for you.

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With offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio, the law firm of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., serves South Texas, Central Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley. We have many clients in Atascosa, Bastrop, Bexar, Brooks, Burnett, Cameron, Comal, Duval, Gillespie, Hays, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kendall, Live Oak, Nueces, Port Aransas, San Patricio, Starr, Travis, Uvalde, Webb, Williamson, and Wilson counties, including the communities of Alice, Brownsville, Del Rio, Edinburg, Fulton, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Rockport, and San Diego.

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