Business Organizations and Transactions

Providing comprehensive legal counsel for the formation, governance, and operational requirements of Texas business entities.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

Business and Transactional Strategy.

Germer provides comprehensive legal assistance in the formation and organization of a diverse range of business structures. Our attorneys specialize in establishing the foundational requirements for for-profit and non-profit entities, ensuring each organization is structured to meet its specific commercial or professional objectives. We handle the technical formation of Corporations, General and Limited Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies, as well as specialized entities such as Professional Corporations (PC) and Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLC).

Beyond initial organization, the firm serves as a strategic resource for managing the contingencies that impact daily operations. We assist clients in navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, the sale and purchase of businesses, and both domestic and international business negotiations. Our attorneys provide disciplined counsel on contract drafting and review, ensuring that our clients are prepared for foreseeable operational events and unknown contingencies alike.

As a full-service firm, we offer the depth of experience required to support businesses at every level of complexity—from filing tax-exempt applications for 501(c)(3) organizations to structuring professional associations. By combining local Texas insight with a trial-ready perspective, we provide the steady legal oversight necessary to sustain and grow business interests in an evolving global market.

What We Handle

Key Capabilities

Class & Collective Actions

Representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare organizations in complex legal matters.

Commercial Disputes

Defending manufacturers and distributors in high-stakes product liability litigation.

General Tort Defense

Complex civil defense across state and federal courts throughout Texas and nationally.

Our People

Business and Transactional Strategy.

Meet the experienced trial lawyers and legal professionals who advocate for our clients across Texas. Browse our team members below by title to connect with the right counsel for your matter.

Principals
C. Scott Mann, Jr. | Beaumont Office
Charles W. Goehringer, Jr. | Beaumont Office
Christopher D. Leavins | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Gary W. Coker | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Guy N. Goodson | Beaumont Office
Scott C. Crutchfield | Beaumont Office
W. Paul Miller | Austin Office
Senior Trial Counsel
Juvie Cruz Cardenas | Houston Office
Laura O’Toole | Austin Office
Paul Hammer | Houston Office
Associates
Sarah Shumate-Connor | Austin Office
Trey French | Houston Office