Business & Start-Up Legal Services

Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling a complex enterprise, Willey Law Firm provides legal and strategic guidance tailored to founders, business owners, and operators. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates law, tax, finance, and energy industry insight—equipping leaders to navigate risk, capitalize on opportunity, and build with confidence.

How We Help

  • → Entity formation & restructuring
  • → Contract drafting & negotiation
  • → Legal risk analysis & compliance
  • → Business sales and exits
  • → Startup advisory & investor readiness
  • → Hybrid nonprofit–enterprise structuring

Proven Results

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Advised a YC-backed startup (Caseflood.ai)

Helped secure Y Combinator acceptance

Helped a legal-tech startup gain Y Combinator acceptance with early strategic guidance, product insights, and legal structure advice—supporting a successful early-stage funding round.

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Business Formation & Exit Support

Closed a successful small business sale

Represented a Houston-based business from formation through sale, helping the owner maximize valuation, reduce liability, and exit profitably.

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High-Stakes Bankruptcy Litigation

Worked on a $1.2B national bankruptcy case

Represented unsecured creditors in the Wellpath bankruptcy—slowing proceedings to ensure transparency, protect claimants, and influence restructuring in a billion-dollar healthcare deal.

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Energy Industry Tax Savings

Saved $25,000+ for a commercial client

Achieved significant property tax savings for an energy industry business through targeted litigation—reducing overvaluation and preserving capital during a downturn.

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Nonprofit-to-Enterprise Strategy

Grew nonprofit to top 10% revenue nationally

Guided a social impact organization through nonprofit formation and enterprise strategy—resulting in millions raised and sustainable financial infrastructure.

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EOR Tax Strategy Publication

Predicted the resurgence of energy tax credits

Authored an article in the Texas Tax Lawyer that correctly forecasted the return of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) credits—demonstrating proactive legal and energy industry insight.

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Industries We Serve

  • Energy (including oil, gas, and renewables)
  • Technology & SaaS Startups
  • Commercial Real Estate & Development
  • Small Business & Professional Services
  • Mission-Driven Enterprises & Social Impact Ventures