Drywall Contract Lawyers for Abilene, Texas

I grew up in Beaumont, Texas. I attended Baylor University for college and the The University of Texas School of Law for law school. I gained extensive experience in many areas of transactional law through my former position as corporate counsel at National Western Life Insurance Company and my current position as an Associate at Nance & Simpson, LLP.

General Counsel for Construction and Related Legal Services - Although Phil specializes in construction-related law, Phil’s law practice areas include commercial, construction, contract, criminal, employment, ERISA, energy, environmental, OSHA, government, immigration, insurance, labor (EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.), personal injury, product liability, real estate, surety, utilities, and workers’ compensation, amongst others.

I offer flat/fixed fees rather than hourly work to help lower your legal costs and align our interests. I specialize in contract law and focus on making sure your contract is clear, protects your interests and meets your needs. You can expect fast, straightforward communication from me, making sure you understand every step. With my experience, you'll get a detailed review of your contract at a fair, fixed price, without any surprises. I have over 30 years of business and legal experience that I bring to your project. I graduated from The University of Texas School of Law with High Honors in 1993 and practiced at Texas' largest law firm. I have founded companies and so understand how to be helpful as both a lawyer and business owner.

Retired Dentist transitioned to Law, with a special interest in Commercial Real Estate, Startup businesses, Asset Purchase Agreements, and Employment Contracts. I love to help dentists and physicians with legal issues pertaining to licensing, credentialing, employment, and general business-legal questions.

Forest Hamilton is the founder of ContractsCounsel Law. He is a business and transactional attorney whose practice centers on the contracts companies and entrepreneurs rely on every day. He drafts, reviews, and negotiates operating agreements, asset and membership-interest purchase agreements, master services and supply agreements, NDAs, employment and contractor agreements, and commercial leases. Forest has handled many acquisitions of online businesses, including Amazon FBA brands, Shopify stores, and YouTube channels. He also advises on business formation, capital raising, commercial real estate, oil and gas matters, and estate planning. His clients range from first-time founders to established companies and investors across the U.S. and abroad. On every matter, Forest aims for a clear, practical document that protects the client’s position without creating friction in the deal. He began his career in commercial litigation in Florida and has advised businesses from Nashville since 2005. He is licensed in Tennessee, Florida, and Texas.

As a former corporate attorney at one of the world's premier global law firms and former in-house counsel at Texas Instruments, a Fortune 500 technology leader, I bring big-firm expertise and corporate-level sophistication to entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners who deserve the same quality legal support as the largest companies in the world. As a lawyer and startup founder with products currently being sold in national retail chains, I've spent my career at the intersection of complex business transactions, corporate law, and policy. I know how deals get done, where contracts go wrong, and how to protect businesses before problems arise. Now, I put that experience to work for founders and business owners who need practical, straightforward legal guidance without the intimidating price tag of a major law firm. Whether you're signing your first vendor contract, structuring a partnership, protecting your intellectual property, or navigating a business dispute, I translate the law into plain language so you can make confident decisions and focus on growing your business. What I bring to the table: - Complex commercial transactions experience at an AmLaw 100 firm - 7+ years as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 company - Deep understanding of how businesses actually operate day-to-day - Flat-fee, transparent pricing with no billing surprises - Fast turnaround and direct communication If you're building something, I want to help you protect it.

I am a Texas Board Certified specialist in Labor and Employment Law (since 2002) with nearly three decades of experience across private practice, Big Law, in-house counsel, and national civil rights litigation. I currently own and manage Jump Start Legal Justice Center, where I lead nationwide litigation for nonprofit domestic entities, defending free speech and constitutional rights, litigating Title VI and Title VII claims for professors, and representing individuals in No Fly list and watchlist challenges. For nearly a decade, I served as Civil Litigation Department Head at the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America (now MLFA), managing a nationwide team of up to 12 attorneys, paralegals, and interns. My docket included religious freedom and religious discrimination cases for Muslim, Jewish, and Native American clients; birthright citizenship challenges; and inmate rights litigation for meal and prayer accommodations. My employment law background includes senior roles at Littler Mendelson, Jackson Walker, Akin Gump, and Jackson Lewis, as well as serving as the Texas state expert for Thomson Reuters Practical Law. I have counseled corporations on wage/hour compliance, non-compete agreements, FMLA, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace investigations. I have first-chaired federal court jury trials and handled appeals across the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and D.C. Circuits. I also hold a Mediation Certification from the University of Houston and have served as an Associate Hearing Officer for the City of Dallas. I am a multiple-year Texas Super Lawyer (through 2026), Fellow of the Texas Bar College, and Fellow of the American Bar Association. I draft and review employment agreements, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, employee handbooks, independent contractor agreements, and settlement agreements. I also advise on nonprofit compliance, religious accommodations, and constitutional claims. Bar admissions: Texas (1996), U.S. Supreme Court, multiple Circuit Courts of Appeal, and federal district courts in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and Illinois (General Bar and Trial Bar).

Chase D. Lambert, Esq. is a distinguished commercial business litigation attorney with a profound academic background and extensive experience in both transactional and litigation legal realms. A graduate of Kansas State University, Chase holds a Dual Major in Entrepreneurship and Finance, accompanied by a Minor in Economics, reflecting a multifaceted understanding of business dynamics and economic principles. Continuing his academic journey, Chase pursued his legal education at Pepperdine Law, where he further honed his expertise with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship through the prestigious Palmer Institute for Entrepreneurship in the Law. This specialized training equipped him with a nuanced understanding of legal intricacies within entrepreneurial ventures, empowering him to offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of business clients. Throughout his career, Chase has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. With a diverse clientele spanning across various industries, he has successfully navigated complex legal landscapes, adeptly handling a myriad of transactional and litigation matters with precision and efficacy. With a strategic mindset and a passion for advocating on behalf of businesses, Chase is dedicated to delivering unparalleled legal representation characterized by diligence, integrity, and a results-driven approach. His legal acumen, coupled with his understanding of business dynamics, renders him a formidable asset for clients seeking proficient legal counsel in commercial litigation matters. Beyond his professional endeavors, Chase remains actively engaged in the legal community, continuously seeking opportunities to stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in commercial law. Committed to excellence in every aspect of his practice, he remains poised to provide comprehensive legal guidance and steadfast advocacy to businesses navigating the complexities of the legal landscape

I’m an experienced attorney offering practical, client-centered representation across contracts, estate planning (wills), and family law matters. I focus on clear communication, efficient strategy, and results that fit real life, not just the rulebook. Whether you need a straightforward document or steady advocacy through a difficult transition, I provide reliable guidance from start to finish.

Fahad Juneja is a transactional attorney with over 10 years of experience, admitted in California and Texas. His practice covers M&A, commercial contracts, and corporate governance, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and related transaction documents, NDAs, collaboration agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, and other commercial contracts. Fahad began his career in the private equity M&A group of a large law firm (Sidley), then moved in-house to Paramount Pictures, and later advised technology and manufacturing clients at a Bay Area boutique. He now maintains a solo practice, where he supports a primary client and advises fintech and other emerging companies on commercial, corporate, and strategic matters. Fahad's approach emphasizes efficient negotiation, thoughtful drafting, and practical risk allocation. He is available to support M&A transactions, ancillary transaction documents, contract drafting and review, and general corporate matters.