Houston Corporate Fundraising Attorneys
Expert Counsel
Focused Legal Help for Corporate Fundraising
Raising capital reshapes a business—altering cap-table math, governance rights, and even board dynamics—so every term sheet, security class, and disclosure schedule must align with your strategic vision and today’s fast-shifting regulations.
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Our Corporate Fundraising Services
- Private Placements & Reg D / Reg A+ – draft private placement memoranda (PPMs), file Form D, and address blue-sky compliance.
- Seed, Series A–C Equity Rounds – negotiate term sheets, liquidation-preference waterfalls, pro-rata rights, and voting covenants.
- Convertible Notes & SAFEs – model cap-table dilution, conversion triggers, and discount/premium mechanics.
- Senior, Subordinated & Mezzanine Debt – paper loan agreements, inter-creditor arrangements, and lien-perfection steps.
- Crowdfunding & Community Rounds – guide Reg CF portal filings and post-close investor communications.
- Mission-Driven & Non-Profit Fundraising – handle charitable-solicitation registrations and 501(c)(3) compliance for hybrid or impact entities.
About B&T Attorneys
Meet Gil & the B&T Attorney Team
The team at Business & Transaction Attorneys, led by Gil Melman, specializes in transactional law, proactively guiding businesses in Houston through strategic agreements, compliance management, and optimal structuring.
Gil 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.
Gil’s commercially savvy approach ensures your transactions align not only with legal standards but also strategically with your business objectives. By pinpointing the practical implications of every transaction, he delivers focused and effective legal solutions tailored to your needs.
Comprehensive Legal Counsel Services in Houston
Advising on entity selection (LLC, corporation, partnerships), handling formation filings, and structuring entities for optimal tax and operational efficiency.
Advising on entity selection (LLC, corporation, partnerships), handling formation filings, and structuring entities for optimal tax and operational efficiency.
Advising businesses on compliance with federal, Texas state, and local regulations, reducing exposure to fines and liabilities.
Structuring fundraising initiatives, drafting investment agreements, and ensuring full compliance with applicable securities regulations.
Providing cost-effective, ongoing legal advisory services without the overhead of full-time counsel, tailored specifically to your operational needs.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clear, enforceable contracts to protect your business interests.
Guiding businesses through strategic acquisitions, mergers, due diligence processes, negotiations, and comprehensive documentation.
Creating customized partnership agreements, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Who We Help
Our Houston corporate fundraising services are ideal for:
- High-Growth Tech & SaaS scaling ARR and extending runway.
- Energy & Cleantech Ventures leveraging Houston’s innovation corridor.
- Founder-Led SMBs seeking expansion or management-buyout capital.
- Impact & Non-Profit Organizations blending charitable missions with revenue models
Our Results
Proven Business Transaction Experience
Jeniffer Smith
CEO
Pamela Duncan
CEO
Steve Tailor
CFO
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.
Ready to Raise Capital in Houston, Texas?
Your capital raise is too important for cookie-cutter term sheets or arm’s-length advisors. B&T Attorneys embeds alongside your leadership team, engineering a fundraising strategy—structure, documents, and disclosures—that protects valuation and speeds time-to-close.
Schedule a free consultation today and discover how disciplined legal counsel can strengthen your negotiating leverage, slash deal risk, and free your team to innovate.
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Houston, Texas
3700 Buffalo Speedway #1150, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: +(1) 713-304-2396