Houston Commercial Contract Attorneys
Business-Focused Counsel
Practical Legal Guidance for Commercial Contracts
Commercial contract services cover the full lifecycle of your business agreements—drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and managing everything from master service agreements to distribution, licensing, and supply contracts. Effective counsel ensures that every clause is clear, compliant, and aligned with your commercial objective. Engaging seasoned counsel early dramatically reduces risk and positions your company for sustainable growth.
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About B&T Attorneys
In-House Insight Meets Practical Deal-Making
Gil Melman is the founder and managing attorney of B&T Attorneys. He leverages over 32 years of experience, including high-profile roles in international law firms and as Chief Legal Officer in publicly traded corporations, to provide highly informed counsel. His unique in-house expertise allows him to swiftly identify real commercial risks, avoiding unnecessary legal complexities and costs.
He is more than a legal technician—he’s a strategic thinker who brings practical judgment, commercial awareness, and calm under pressure. He knows how to explain complexity in clear terms and works seamlessly with CEOs, CFOs, investors, and boards. Whether you’re closing a deal, solving a crisis, or scaling your business, Gil delivers seasoned legal advice grounded in real-world business experience
Comprehensive Legal Services Tailored for Your Business
Providing ongoing legal oversight, strategic risk management, and executive-level counsel across all operational and transactional matters—ensuring your legal needs are addressed before issues arise.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clear, enforceable contracts to protect your business interests.
Advising businesses on compliance with federal, Texas state, and local regulations, reducing exposure to fines and liabilities.
Creating customized partnership agreements, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Advising on entity selection (LLC, corporation, partnerships), handling formation filings, and structuring entities for optimal tax and operational efficiency.
Structuring, negotiating, and finalizing transactional agreements that are tailored to your specific goals and designed to minimize risk while supporting long-term success.
Guiding businesses through strategic acquisitions, mergers, due diligence processes, negotiations, and comprehensive documentation.
Structuring fundraising initiatives, drafting investment agreements, and ensuring full compliance with applicable securities regulations.
Who We Help
At B&T Attorneys, we typically serve the following clients:
- High-Growth Tech & SaaS – Lock in annual-recurring-revenue (ARR) agreements that scale with user counts and data-security needs.
- Manufacturing & Distribution – Navigate complex supply chains, multijurisdictional terms, and just-in-time delivery penalties.
- Professional Services – Clear scopes of work (SOWs) that reduce scope creep and preserve billable hours.
- Regulated Sectors (FinTech, Energy) – Clauses that align with industry standards and regulated sectors while keeping operations agile.
Why Choose Us
Reasons For Choosing B&T Attorneys
Unparalled Experience & Insight
Gil Melman’s three decades of transactional expertise ensures precise, commercially driven legal advice. His extensive in-house experience uniquely positions him to quickly understand your business risks and proactively address them.
Cost-Effective Transactional Legal Solutions
By quarterbacking your legal strategy, Gil coordinates directly with specialized experts in tax, environmental, labor, franchise, and other areas, significantly reducing costs and providing comprehensive, efficient counsel.
Proactive, Strategic Counsel to Avoid Litigation
Gil Melman emphasizes proactive transactional strategies designed to minimize litigation risks. By anticipating and addressing potential issues early, he helps clients avoid costly disputes and maintain smooth business operations.
Tailored Legal Strategy
At B&T Attorneys, we understand each business’s unique circumstances. We listen, assess, and develop customized legal strategies designed specifically for your objectives, ensuring alignment with your commercial goals.
Trusted & Proven Advisor
Gil Melman has built his reputation on transparency, strategic insight, and client-focused solutions. With extensive experience representing businesses at every growth stage, from innovative startups to large enterprises, Gil understands how to deliver successful transactional outcomes.
Proven Results
Our Commercial Contract Experience
Jeniffer Smith
CEO
Pamela Duncan
CEO
Steve Tailor
CFO
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Your legal needs are too critical to entrust to disconnected external counsel or standard template solutions. B&T Attorneys provides embedded, flexible, and strategic fractional general counsel services that empower your business to grow confidently.
Ready to transform every clause into a competitive advantage? Schedule a free consultation and discover how a smarter contract strategy can unlock revenue, reduce risk, and free your team to focus on growth.
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Houston, Texas
3700 Buffalo Speedway #1150, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: +(1) 713-304-2396