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Forming and maintaining a limited liability company (LLC) is one of the most effective ways to protect personal assets, establish clear ownership structures, and build a legally sound business. From drafting operating agreements to managing member changes, LLCs require thoughtful planning and ongoing legal support to function effectively.

 

Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas-based LLC lawyers work with business owners, entrepreneurs, and operators throughout Texas who are building, growing, and protecting their companies. Our clients are hands-on—they’re founders, partners, and professionals who want straightforward legal guidance built for real-world business challenges.

 

When we take on a matter, we bring clarity and direction. Whether you’re forming a new LLC, updating your operating agreement, or planning for a partner’s exit, we develop legal solutions that match your goals. We know what’s on the line—your time, your investment, and the future of your business—and we’re here to protect it.

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Entity Choice Shapes Tax Exposure and Liability

Selecting the wrong structure at inception can saddle owners with avoidable self-employment tax and expose personal assets to commercial liabilities. Texas offers a menu of options under the Business Organizations Code, including corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. Each carries different filing fees, governance rules, and investor disclosure obligations. By forecasting the company’s first five years of revenue, financing plans, and exit goals, counsel can match the business model to the entity type that delivers the lowest aggregate tax burden while preserving limited liability for managers and equity holders.

Texas Statutes Give Founders Precise Formation Roadmaps

A certificate of formation filed with the Secretary of State brings the entity into legal existence, but the statutory framework goes further. Chapter 3 of the Business Organizations Code outlines mandatory naming conventions, registered-agent designations, and initial governance statements that appear in public filings. Once the certificate is accepted, Chapter 21 for corporations and Chapter 101 for LLCs set default rules on voting thresholds, fiduciary duties, and distributions. By customizing these defaults in bylaws or a company agreement, founders can protect minority interests, impose buy-sell triggers, and prevent deadlocks before money or reputation is at stake.

Early Documentation Prevents Future Litigation Costs

Missing or boilerplate governance records often become Exhibit A in partnership and shareholder lawsuits. Drafting a detailed company agreement or set of bylaws at formation creates a single point of reference for capital calls, profit allocations, and managerial authority. This clarity reduces the need for costly forensic accounting later and satisfies lender due-diligence requests in debt or equity financings. Maintaining annual minutes, issuing membership certificates, and updating the Secretary of State when managers change demonstrates statutory compliance and helps pierce-the-veil challenges fail when creditors attempt to reach personal assets.

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Our Fort Worth LLC lawyers guide entrepreneurs through every stage of their new business

  • LLC Registration and Business Formation

Forming an LLC is a critical first step in protecting your personal assets and establishing a strong legal foundation for your business. Choosing the right entity type and structure can impact everything from taxes to liability and future growth. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers guide business owners through the formation process, from selecting the best entity to filing with the state and drafting essential documents.

  • Joint Ventures

Creating a joint venture through an LLC can be a smart way for businesses to collaborate while limiting liability and clearly defining each party’s role. A well-drafted operating agreement is essential to avoid misunderstandings and protect both sides. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients structure joint ventures that align with their goals and ensure the legal groundwork is solid from day one.

LLCs can be an ideal structure for partnerships, combining the flexibility of a partnership with the liability protection of a corporation. By clearly outlining roles, responsibilities, and profit sharing in an operating agreement, partners can avoid future disputes and protect their interests. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients form and manage LLCs that serve as strong foundations for successful business partnerships.

An operating agreement is the cornerstone of any LLC—it defines ownership, management authority, profit distribution, voting rights, and exit procedures. Without one, your business may be subject to default state laws that don’t reflect your intent. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers draft tailored operating agreements that protect your interests and provide long-term clarity for your business.

Clear internal procedures are critical to managing your LLC’s daily operations and decision-making processes. These include rules on member voting, meeting requirements, dispute resolution, and handling deadlocks. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help businesses define internal governance that meets their needs and aligns with Texas law.

  • Membership Changes

As businesses grow, it’s common to add or remove members, transfer ownership interests, or restructure internal roles. Without proper documentation, these changes can lead to confusion, disputes, or legal exposure. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients manage membership changes smoothly and in compliance with their operating agreement and state law.

  • Annual Compliance

Keeping your LLC in good standing requires more than just formation—it involves ongoing compliance with state filings, recordkeeping, and internal governance. Overlooking these obligations can lead to penalties or even loss of liability protection. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers provide proactive support to help business owners stay compliant and maintain a solid legal foundation year after year.

Planning for a member’s exit—whether through retirement, sale, or unexpected events—is key to protecting the business and remaining owners. A well-crafted buy-sell agreement outlines how ownership changes will be handled, reducing the risk of disputes and disruption. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients build exit strategies into their operating agreements to ensure smooth transitions and long-term stability.

Closing an LLC requires more than just stopping operations—it involves legal steps to properly wind down, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets. Mishandling the process can expose members to ongoing liability or tax issues. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers guide business owners through voluntary dissolution with a focus on compliance, clarity, and clean closure.

Our Fort Worth LLC lawyers guide entrepreneurs through every stage of their new business

  • LLC Registration and Business Formation

Forming an LLC is a critical first step in protecting your personal assets and establishing a strong legal foundation for your business. Choosing the right entity type and structure can impact everything from taxes to liability and future growth. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers guide business owners through the formation process, from selecting the best entity to filing with the state and drafting essential documents.

  • Joint Ventures

Creating a joint venture through an LLC can be a smart way for businesses to collaborate while limiting liability and clearly defining each party’s role. A well-drafted operating agreement is essential to avoid misunderstandings and protect both sides. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients structure joint ventures that align with their goals and ensure the legal groundwork is solid from day one.

LLCs can be an ideal structure for partnerships, combining the flexibility of a partnership with the liability protection of a corporation. By clearly outlining roles, responsibilities, and profit sharing in an operating agreement, partners can avoid future disputes and protect their interests. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients form and manage LLCs that serve as strong foundations for successful business partnerships.

An operating agreement is the cornerstone of any LLC—it defines ownership, management authority, profit distribution, voting rights, and exit procedures. Without one, your business may be subject to default state laws that don’t reflect your intent. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers draft tailored operating agreements that protect your interests and provide long-term clarity for your business.

Clear internal procedures are critical to managing your LLC’s daily operations and decision-making processes. These include rules on member voting, meeting requirements, dispute resolution, and handling deadlocks. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help businesses define internal governance that meets their needs and aligns with Texas law.

  • Membership Changes

As businesses grow, it’s common to add or remove members, transfer ownership interests, or restructure internal roles. Without proper documentation, these changes can lead to confusion, disputes, or legal exposure. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients manage membership changes smoothly and in compliance with their operating agreement and state law.

  • Annual Compliance

Keeping your LLC in good standing requires more than just formation—it involves ongoing compliance with state filings, recordkeeping, and internal governance. Overlooking these obligations can lead to penalties or even loss of liability protection. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers provide proactive support to help business owners stay compliant and maintain a solid legal foundation year after year.

Planning for a member’s exit—whether through retirement, sale, or unexpected events—is key to protecting the business and remaining owners. A well-crafted buy-sell agreement outlines how ownership changes will be handled, reducing the risk of disputes and disruption. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers help clients build exit strategies into their operating agreements to ensure smooth transitions and long-term stability.

Closing an LLC requires more than just stopping operations—it involves legal steps to properly wind down, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets. Mishandling the process can expose members to ongoing liability or tax issues. Our Fort-Worth business formation lawyers guide business owners through voluntary dissolution with a focus on compliance, clarity, and clean closure.

Frequently asked questions

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Forming a Texas LLC requires filing a Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Secretary of State, appointing a registered agent with a Texas address, drafting an operating agreement, obtaining an EIN from the IRS, and registering for state taxes if needed.

Online filings typically receive approval in 3 to 5 business days. Mailed filings take 2 to 3 weeks unless expedited.

Texas law does not require an operating agreement, but banks, lenders, and future investors will ask for one, and the document prevents member disputes by spelling out ownership, voting, and profit sharing.

Most Texas LLCs owe no state income tax but must file an annual franchise tax return with the Comptroller. Single-member LLCs are disregarded for federal tax unless the owner elects corporate status.

A Series LLC is a single entity that can create protected series, each with separate assets and liabilities. Real estate investors often choose a Series LLC to isolate risk, but lenders and title companies sometimes require traditional single-asset entities, so legal advice is critical.

Yes. Texas places no residency restrictions on members or managers, but the company must maintain a registered agent with a Texas address.

An LLC limits personal liability to amounts invested in the company, shielding personal assets from business debts and lawsuits, provided owners keep finances separate and avoid personal guarantees.

Conversion makes sense when the company seeks venture capital, plans an initial public offering, or needs multiple classes of stock for complex equity incentives.

A registered agent receives legal notices and must have a physical Texas address. An owner may serve, but many entrepreneurs hire a commercial agent to keep personal addresses off public filings.

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Roquemore Skierski serves as a trusted legal partner to businesses at every stage of growth. Our experienced business attorneys understand the complexities companies face and provide practical, strategic counsel to help navigate disputes and protect business interests.

We combine deep legal knowledge with a personalized approach, tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of each client. Our focus is on safeguarding your business and supporting long-term success in an increasingly competitive environment.

Our team helps business owners start strong and stay protected with clear operating agreements, compliant structures, and practical legal support. Whether you’re launching a new venture, managing member changes, or planning an exit, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Schedule a confidential consultation today and build your business on a solid legal foundation.
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While our business litigation attorneys are based in downtown Dallas, we proudly serve business owners in the Fort-Worth area, including in Colleyville, Keller, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Roanoke, Southlake, Trophy Club, and beyond. Whether your company is facing a contract dispute, partnership conflict, or other commercial challenge, we deliver strategic counsel and strong representation across the DFW Metroplex.

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