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The Law Offices of Alan Abergel, P.C. (“LOAA”) provides legal services for licensed professionals forming and operating Texas professional corporations and professional entities under the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC).
Attorney Alan Abergel is licensed by both the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of California.
The Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) governs corporations formed for the purpose of rendering licensed professional services. A professional corporation may be formed by one or more individuals who are legally authorized to provide the professional service for which the corporation is organized.
All shareholders, officers, and directors must be licensed or otherwise legally qualified to render the professional service, and the corporation may provide professional services only through duly licensed individuals.
Under the TBOC:
A professional corporation is a corporation formed to provide a professional service that requires a state license, permit, or registration.
A professional entity includes a professional corporation, professional association, or professional limited liability company.
A professional individual is an individual licensed to provide the professional service rendered by the entity.
A professional service includes services requiring state licensure, such as those provided by:
Architects
Attorneys
Certified Public Accountants
Dentists
Physicians
Public Accountants
Veterinarians
Under TBOC § 301.006, a professional entity may provide professional services only through owners, managerial officials, employees, or agents who are licensed in Texas to provide the same professional service.
Professional corporations and professional limited liability companies may be owned by authorized persons, including licensed individuals and certain professional organizations.
Under TBOC § 301.011, the issuance or sale of ownership interests in a professional entity to authorized persons is exempt from state securities laws, other than the TBOC. These transactions generally do not require approval from state securities regulators.
LOAA provides formation and compliance services for Texas professional corporations and professional entities, including:
Formation of Texas professional corporations for licensed professionals
Advice on compliance with the Texas Business Organizations Code
Corporate governance counseling
Drafting shareholder buy-sell agreements and ownership transfer agreements
Purchase, sale, and merger of professional corporations
Intellectual property protection, including trademarks and copyrights
LOAA also represents professional practices in:
Commercial real estate transactions for professional offices
Zoning and land use matters affecting professional practices
Leasing, purchase, and development of professional office properties
LOAA advises professional corporations on:
Ownership and shareholder structuring
Board governance and management structure
Regulatory compliance for licensed professionals
Succession planning and ownership transitions
LOAA provides transactional, corporate governance, compliance, and real estate legal services for professional corporations and professional practices.
“I engaged Alan to help me through the complexities of obtaining my Lenders License. He was very knowledgeable about the process and provided me with a high level of service. I worked quickly getting him all the information needed and he worked at my pace. He was responsive to e-mails and questions and followed up with the DFPI to make sure everything was filed correctly. I had read online that this process could take as long as 6 months however Alan completed the assignment in less than 3 I will be retaining his services in the future to ensure my company remains in compliance."
--Petroleum Realty Group Inc.
"I hired Alan to represent me as a mortgage broker before the California Department of Real Estate. I couldn't be more pleased with Alan's services from start to finish. Alan was clear and concise. Alan's communication throughout the process was professional. I received the results I hoped for. Thank you Alan. I'll definitely recommend you to ALL and use your services again in the future shall I need anything!"
-Anonymous
"Very helpful in assisting in obtaining an OCCC Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Finance License. Very knowledgeable in answering all questions the OCCC asked for on their questionnaire. Highly recommended and would re-hire for any future assistance regarding motor vehicle and finance business. God Bless!"
-Raul
