As a dedicated business attorney in the Greater Houston area, I specialize in providing comprehensive legal services for small businesses involved in acquisitions and sales of businesses. Navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of both legal and commercial landscapes. My goal is to facilitate seamless transactions that align with your strategic objectives.
How I Help Clients Buy or Sell a Business: My Step-by-Step Plan
At Hubbs Law Group, I take a hands-on, practical approach to help you navigate the business sale or purchase process with confidence. Here’s what you can expect when we work together:
1. Discovery & Strategy Session
We start with a conversation about your goals. Are you buying or selling? What’s important to you? I’ll help you understand what’s typical, what’s risky, and what you may not have considered. We identify potential deal breakers early and talk through timing, structure, and next steps.
2. Document Review or Drafting
Whether you’re reviewing a Letter of Intent (LOI), preparing a purchase agreement, or negotiating seller financing terms, I draft and explain the documents in plain English. I make sure your interests are protected and that you’re not agreeing to anything that could haunt you later.
3. Due Diligence Guidance
For buyers, I guide you through what to look for—contracts, liabilities, taxes, employment issues, and more—so you don’t inherit a mess. For sellers, I help prepare the business for scrutiny and make sure your disclosures are strategic and complete.
4. Risk & Responsibility Breakdown
I walk you through what happens after the deal closes:
- What are you still responsible for?
- What happens if a customer sues after closing?
- How long are you on the hook?
We talk about post-closing support, handoff responsibilities, indemnity obligations, and how to limit surprises.
5. Seller Financing Protections
If part of the deal involves payments over time, I help structure it wisely—making sure it’s fair, enforceable, and backed by security where needed. I help both buyers and sellers understand the financial and legal risks and how to manage them.
6. Closing & Transition Planning
I stay involved through the closing to make sure nothing gets missed and everyone knows what happens next. I also help set up transition plans—whether it’s a short-term handoff or a longer advisory role.
Bottom Line: I don’t just “do the paperwork.” I help you see around corners, avoid traps, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Why I’m the Right Business Attorney to Help You Buy or Sell a Business
When you’re buying or selling a business, you need more than a contract—you need someone who sees the full picture.
I’m Deborah Hubbs, a business attorney who has also been a general counsel, an entrepreneur, and a trusted advisor in dozens of business sales and acquisitions. At Hubbs Law Group, I bring a rare combination of legal skill and hands-on business experience to guide clients through every phase of a transaction—before, during, and after the deal closes.
I’ve helped clients sell family-run shops and acquire multi-million dollar companies. I’ve been inside the boardroom and across the negotiation table. Because I’ve owned and operated businesses myself, I know what’s at stake—and how to protect it.
Clients rely on me to:
- Explain the deal clearly—I translate legal terms into everyday language so you understand what you’re signing.
- Flag what you might not know to ask—like tax consequences, contracts that may not transfer, or what happens to existing liabilities.
- Help you understand what happens after closing—including what you might still be responsible for, what happens if something goes wrong later, and how long those responsibilities last.
- Talk through seller financing—If part of the purchase price is paid over time, I help both buyers and sellers understand the risks, how to protect themselves, and what to include in the agreement to avoid problems.
- Set expectations for the transition—If you’re selling, how long should you stay involved? I’ll help you strike the right balance between being helpful and protecting your future. If you’re buying, we’ll talk about how much support you’ll need from the seller and how to build that into the deal.
I’m not a litigator. I don’t thrive on conflict—I help clients avoid it. My role is to help you walk away from the deal confident that you’ve protected your interests and planned for what comes next.
With extensive experience in Houston’s dynamic business environment, I am committed to providing personalized legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of small business owners. Whether you’re looking to acquire a new venture or sell your existing business, I offer the expertise and dedication necessary to achieve your goals.
If you’re preparing to buy or sell a business, I’m here to help you do it wisely, strategically, and with clarity. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn how I can assist you with your business acquisition or sale in the Greater Houston area.