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 BT 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer for commercial contracts?
Yes. Commercial agreements carry real financial and operational consequences. A lawyer helps you avoid hidden risks and negotiate terms that truly support your business goals.
What happens if my commercial contract isn’t drafted clearly?
Ambiguous terms often lead to delays, disputes, or missed revenue. Clear drafting protects your position and reduces the chance of costly disagreements down the road.
Can your firm negotiate complex commercial contracts?
Absolutely. We handle MSAs, licensing, distribution, supply, and other commercial agreements. Our focus is clarity, risk reduction, and securing terms that work for your business—not the other side.
Can AI draft or review my commercial contracts?
AI can produce text, but it often misses industry-specific risks and commercial terms that matter in practice. A lawyer provides judgment, nuance, and negotiation strategy that AI cannot.
When should my business revisit or update a commercial contract?
Anytime your pricing, services, vendors, partners, or operational model changes. Regular review keeps your agreements aligned with your current business reality—not outdated assumptions.
Why Choose Us
Reasons For Choosing BT 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 BT 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.
What Our Clients Say
Sean - CEO & Co-Founder
Gil Melman has served as our outside council for several years. He has provided outstanding legal guidance and support for a broad range of our needs. Gil can be a bulldog when it comes to protecting our position. However, he is pragmatic with regard to business relationships and needs. I have led multi-billion dollar businesses at large corporations, and I can honestly say that Gil has provided us the best legal representation in my career. It has been my experience that most corporate lawyers see things in black and white. Gil advises on the black and white will also educating me on the aspects and mitigation strategy for the gray areas as well. This is extremely valuable because things usually end up in these gray areas, and I am better prepared.
Scott - President & Founder
Highly Recommend. We had a very complex purchase, included upfront and residual payments, in addition to stock allocations of different types. Gil did an amazing job of protecting us and catching all of the little details that we missed. When engaging in negotiations on terms, he had the right amount of force to get things done, but with a touch that kept everyone agreeable and into the deal. He utilized different levels of his team to make sure we were financially satisfied. We have used Gil for different projects and obviously he earned the trust for us to use him on our most important project. Thank you! Highly recommended for all levels of work, he is incredibly knowledgeable.
Chris - CFO
Gil Melman has served as our outside general counsel for the past year, and he and his team have been outstanding partners to our organization. They provide practical, business-minded advice across a wide range of matters and are a trusted resource for both our Board of Directors and senior executive team. Gil’s team is consistently efficient, responsive, and solution-oriented — true problem solvers rather than problem creators. We receive highly experienced legal guidance at reasonable rates that traditional law firms simply can’t match. I would wholeheartedly recommend Gil and his team to any company seeking exceptional outside general counsel services.
Talk to a Houston Commercial Contracts Attorney Today
Your legal needs are too critical to entrust to disconnected external counsel or standard template solutions. BT 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