Houston General Counsel Attorneys
Business-Focused Counsel
Legal Support Without the Overhead of a Full-Time Hire
General counsel services give businesses a trusted legal advisor to oversee compliance, manage risk, and support long-term growth. While once limited to large corporations with in-house legal teams, more small and mid-sized companies now rely on fractional general counsel—a cost-effective model that offers executive-level legal support on a flexible basis. Acting as an extension of your leadership team, your outside counsel proactively manages contracts, regulatory issues, and operational matters under a predictable flat fee or project-based structure.
As legal costs rise and the regulatory landscape becomes more complex, outsourced general counsel has become a smart, scalable business decision. At BT Attorneys, Gil Melman and his team focus exclusively on providing these services to protect your business interests.
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Fractional General Counsel for Growing Businesses
Fractional general counsel gives you ongoing legal support, without the cost of a full-time hire. Gil Melman works as an extension of your team, providing practical legal advice on contracts, compliance, governance, and more through a flexible monthly arrangement.
It’s smart, scalable legal protection that grows with your business.
About B&T Attorneys
Your Team of Business-Minded Legal Counsel
At the heart of BT Attorneys is Gil Melman, a seasoned general counsel with over three decades of experience, including senior roles as Chief Legal Officer for two publicly traded companies. Unlike traditional law firm attorneys who view business matters through a narrow legal lens, Gil brings a strategic, commercial mindset shaped by real-world executive leadership.
His business-first perspective, practical solutions, and team quarterbacking set him apart from other legal advisors in the field. Gil understands what it means to operate under budget constraints, regulatory pressure, and investor expectations—and he uses that insight to help clients grow with confidence.
Comprehensive Legal Services in Houston
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
We help fill the legal gaps that matter most:
- Startups past seed stage, scaling rapidly and entering new markets
- Private equity portfolio companies needing coordinated legal governance
- Family-owned businesses navigating succession or expansion
- Venture-backed tech companies seeking guidance on contracts, IP, or capital raising
- Manufacturers and logistics firms addressing compliance and vendor contracts
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.
Get Legal Clarity & Strategic Counsel—Without Big Law Costs
Whether you’re launching a startup, negotiating complex contracts, or planning a strategic acquisition, Gil and his team of lawyers and experts are ready to support your business goals with precision and efficiency.
If you’re ready to scale your business with smart legal protection and no surprises, let’s talk. Schedule a free consultation today to learn how BT Attorneys can serve as your Houston general counsel partner.
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Houston, Texas
3700 Buffalo Speedway #1150, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: +(1) 713-304-2396