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These days you don’t just need an attorney. You need a Shield.
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Whether your needs include litigation, corporate transactions, tax or strategic planning, our attorneys have the depth of experience and resourcefulness to be your legal counsel of choice.
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Bridging Continents: Reflections from the DFW India Chamber of Commerce Banquet
I and others from Shields Legal recently had the privilege of attending the DFW India Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet—a gathering that was far more than a celebration of…
Choosing the Optimal Business Structure: Post-OB3 Tax Advantages of C Corporations, S Corporations, and Partnerships
This post builds on our previous analysis of Partnerships, S corporations, and Corporations (“C” corporations) following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OB3”). Many of our business clients…
Corporate Structures Regain the Advantage After OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA/OB3) materially reshapes entity-choice dynamics for business owners. In short, it favors Corporations (C Corps), supercharges the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) benefits, narrows SALT…
2025 Texas Estate and Trust Legislative Update: What You Need to Know
The 89th Texas Legislative Session delivered a series of targeted updates to estate, trust, and guardianship law. While not revolutionary, these changes are practical, strategic, and impactful for estate planners,…
Understanding Texas House Bill 40: Key Updates to Texas Business Court Authority
Less than a year after the Texas Business Court officially began accepting cases on September 1, 2024, the Texas legislature, through House Bill No. 40 (“HB 40”) made the first…
“One Big Beautiful Bill” UPDATE & High-Earner Haircuts
As the heat of the Big Beautiful Bill, simmers from its boiling passage, its immediate successes must be noted. Republicans did much of what they set out to do; they…
Webinar: Building Secure AI and Cyber Policies That Work in Texas
Live Webinar — September 10, 2024 · 2:00 PM CST Hosted by Shields Legal Group — proudly serving Texas businesses since 1991 The rules have changed. Between evolving cybersecurity threats,…
Overview of Shields Legal Group’s Growth to Exit® Process
As The Great Transfer of Wealth continues to unfold, Shields Legal is observing anecdotally that a growing number of business owners are opting to sell their companies rather than transition…
Planning for Success: Structuring First and Second Lien Credit Facilities
Introduction In today’s credit environment, we are seeing strong borrower demand for layered debt structures that combine first and second lien credit facilities. These structures offer flexibility and cost efficiency…
Structuring Effective Advisory Boards in Corporations and LLCs
Introduction Private companies (both corporations and limited liability companies) are increasingly turning to advisory boards to supplement internal leadership with external expertise. Unlike boards of directors, advisory boards are informal,…
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