Business Sale Attorney • Plano, Texas

Business Sale Attorney in Plano

By Alex Lubyansky · Managing Partner

Last updated April 28, 2026

Whether you are buying or selling, a business sale transaction demands experienced legal counsel. Our Plano business sale attorneys represent both buyers and sellers in business transfers across Technology, Corporate Headquarters, Finance, delivering the strategic guidance and personal attention that high-stakes transactions require.

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Selective M&A Practice

Personal Attention

Senior Counsel on Every Deal

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What We Do

Alex Lubyansky handles business sale transaction law work for buyers and sellers in Plano and across the country. Here is what that looks like:

Buy-side and sell-side legal representation for business sales
Purchase agreement drafting, review, and negotiation
Deal structuring for asset purchases and stock purchases
Due diligence management and risk assessment
Escrow, earnout, and contingent payment structuring
SBA loan coordination and lender-required documentation
Non-compete, employment, and transition agreement negotiation
Post-closing adjustments and dispute resolution

Who We Serve

We work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move:

Buyers and sellers in active business sale transactions
Business broker-referred clients who need transaction counsel
SBA-financed buyers and sellers needing compliant deal documentation
Partners buying out co-owners or selling their interest in a business
Entrepreneurs purchasing their first business
Business owners selling to employees, family members, or outside buyers

See If Your Deal Is a Fit

Tell us what you are working on. We respond within one business day.

Our Process

A structured, methodical approach to business sale transaction law

Transaction Assessment

We review the proposed deal, understand your objectives (whether buying or selling), and develop a legal strategy tailored to your specific transaction and timeline.

Deal Structuring

We structure the transaction to optimize risk allocation, tax treatment, and operational continuity, whether as an asset purchase, stock purchase, or membership interest transfer.

Due Diligence

Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky oversees legal due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities that directly inform the purchase agreement and deal terms.

Agreement Negotiation

We draft or negotiate the purchase agreement and all ancillary documents, ensuring every term reflects your interests and addresses the specific risks in your deal.

Closing Coordination

We manage the closing checklist, coordinate with lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel, and ensure all conditions are met for a timely and clean closing.

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What Happens After You Submit

We don't take every matter. Here is what happens when you reach out.

Personal Review (Within 24 Hours)

Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.

Fit Assessment

We evaluate whether your deal aligns with our practice. Not every matter is a fit, and we will tell you directly if it is not.

Initial Conversation

If there is alignment, Alex schedules a direct call to discuss your transaction, timeline, and objectives.

Clear Engagement Terms

Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.

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Alex Lubyansky handles every business sale transaction law engagement personally.

15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide. One attorney on every deal.

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We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.

Questions to Ask Any M&A Attorney Before Hiring

Use these before you call any firm, including ours.

1. "Who will actually handle my transaction?"

At many firms, a partner sells the work and a junior associate does it. Ask for the name of the attorney who will draft and negotiate your documents.

2. "How many M&A transactions has the lead attorney closed in the past 12 months?"

Volume indicates current, active deal experience, not just credentials from years ago.

3. "What is your experience with my deal size and industry?"

A $500K SBA acquisition and a $50M PE deal require different skill sets. Make sure the attorney has handled transactions similar to yours.

4. "Will you coordinate with my CPA, financial advisor, and broker?"

M&A transactions require a team. Your attorney should work with your other advisors, not in a silo.

5. "How do you handle post-closing disputes?"

Reps, warranties, and indemnification claims surface months after closing. Ask whether the firm handles post-closing litigation or refers it out.

6. "What is your fee structure, and what drives cost?"

Hourly, flat fee, or hybrid. Ask what factors increase legal costs so there are no surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Plano clients

What does a business sale attorney do?

A business sale attorney handles the legal side of buying or selling a business. This includes structuring the deal, conducting or managing due diligence, drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement, and coordinating the closing. At Acquisition Stars, Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky is personally involved in every transaction.

Do I need an attorney for a small business sale?

Yes. Even straightforward business sales involve purchase agreements, liability allocation, non-compete terms, and closing mechanics that carry real legal risk. The cost of experienced counsel is small compared to the cost of a poorly structured deal or a post-closing dispute that could have been prevented.

How much does a business sale attorney cost?

Legal fees depend on the size and complexity of the transaction. Acquisition Stars provides personal attention and 15+ years of M&A expertise with the managing partner on every deal. We discuss scope and structure during your initial engagement assessment.

Can you represent both the buyer and the seller?

No. Representing both sides in the same transaction creates a conflict of interest. We represent one party, either the buyer or the seller, and advocate exclusively for that client's interests throughout the deal.

How is Acquisition Stars different from a general business lawyer?

Our practice is focused exclusively on M&A transactions. Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky brings 15+ years of deal experience, which means we have seen and solved the issues that general practice attorneys encounter for the first time. You get specialized M&A counsel with the personal responsiveness of a boutique firm.

How do Texas non-compete laws affect business sale transaction law transactions?

Enforceable only if ancillary to or part of an otherwise enforceable agreement under the Texas Business & Commerce Code Section 15.50-15.52 (Covenants Not to Compete Act). The covenant must contain limitations as to time, geography, and scope that are reasonable and do not impose a greater restraint than necessary. Texas courts must reform (not void) overbroad covenants to make them enforceable. The "ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement" requirement typically means the non-compete must be connected to consideration such as stock options, proprietary information access, or a sale of business.

What are the Texas tax considerations for selling a business?

Texas has no corporate income tax and no personal income tax. The state imposes a Franchise (Margin) Tax on entities with total revenue exceeding $2.47 million (2024 threshold), at rates of 0.375% (retail/wholesale) or 0.75% (other). As a community property state, spousal consent is required for transfers of community property business assets. The no-income-tax environment significantly affects deal structuring.

Does Texas have a bulk sales law that affects business acquisitions?

Texas has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Texas Tax Code Section 111.020 permits the Comptroller to impose successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid franchise (margin) tax and sales tax. Buyers must request a tax clearance certificate before closing.

What can I expect during an initial consultation in Plano?

During your confidential initial consultation in Plano, we'll discuss your business sale transaction law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Texas, and outline a clear path forward. We'll explain our process, answer your questions, and determine if we're the right fit for your needs.

Do you work with companies outside of Plano?

Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Plano. Our managing partner handles business sale transaction law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.

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M&A Market: Plano & the Dallas Metro

Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing M&A markets in the nation, driven by corporate relocations (Toyota, Charles Schwab, Caterpillar) and a booming technology sector. The region's diversified economy spans financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and real estate. DFW's lower cost of living compared to coastal cities has attracted significant PE capital looking for value-priced acquisitions.

Top M&A Sectors Near Plano

Technology
Healthcare
Financial Services
Telecommunications
Real Estate & Construction

Deal Environment

Dallas deal flow has accelerated as Fortune 500 relocations bring their vendor ecosystems and create new acquisition opportunities. Competition for quality targets is increasing as more PE firms establish DFW offices.

Why Acquire in the Dallas Area

The DFW metroplex adds over 100,000 residents annually, creating organic growth for local businesses. Texas's no-income-tax environment and pro-business regulatory climate make it one of the most acquirer-friendly markets in the country.

Texas Legal Considerations

Texas enforces non-compete agreements if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in scope - but the Texas Business Organizations Code requires careful attention to entity conversion and merger filing procedures with the Secretary of State.

Local Market Context

Plano M&A Market

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA · MSA population 8.1M

MSA Population (2024)

8.1M

U.S. Census Bureau

Top Industry Concentration

1 financial services and insurance
2 technology services
3 energy and utilities

DFW is one of the fastest-growing US metros and has become a major corporate relocation destination for financial services, technology, and corporate headquarters. The metro's M&A market reflects the inflow of Fortune 500 headquarters and a robust middle market driven by technology services, financial services, and energy. Texas's favorable tax environment and business climate attract buyers and sellers across the country to transact here.

Major Plano Employers and Deal Anchors

AT&T
American Airlines
Texas Instruments
Southwest Airlines
Charles Schwab
Toyota North America

Transit and Logistics

DFW International Airport is among the top 5 busiest in the world by operations. Dallas is a major US freight and distribution hub, positioned at the nexus of I-35 and I-20 corridors.

Recent Plano Deal Signal (2024-2025)

Corporate headquarters relocations to DFW from California and the Northeast continued in 2024, generating integration-related M&A activity as transplanted firms restructured regional operations and pursued Texas-based acquisitions.

Source (accessed 2026-04-27)

Local Regulatory Notes for Business Sale Transaction Law

Texas has no state income tax and a relatively business-friendly regulatory environment. The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) oversees Blue Sky compliance for securities offerings.

Texas Legal Considerations for Business Sale Transaction Law

Non-Compete Laws

Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Franchise tax (margin tax) compliance is required. The Comptroller's office handles tax clearance certificates for asset purchases. Public Information Reports are required annually.

Key Texas Considerations

Texas has no corporate or personal income tax, making it one of the most favorable jurisdictions for structuring acquisitions, though the Franchise (Margin) Tax still applies as a gross-receipts-based tax
As a community property state, spousal consent is required for the sale of community property business interests, adding a required step in deal documentation
Texas's unique requirement that non-competes be "ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement" means buyers must carefully evaluate the enforceability of each non-compete in a target company's portfolio based on the underlying consideration

Texas Bar Authority

State Bar of Texas (mandatory unified bar). Unified/integrated bar. Membership required to practice law in Texas.

Bar association website

Texas Federal and Business Courts

Federal districts: N.D. Tex., S.D. Tex., E.D. Tex., W.D. Tex.

Business court: Texas Business Court (established 2024) Established by HB 19 signed in 2023; became operational September 1, 2024. Eleven divisions statewide, five divisions initially open. Concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in matters over $5 million including corporate governance, shareholder disputes, fiduciary claims, and state or federal securities law. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals serves as the dedicated appellate court, making Texas the first state with a dedicated business court appellate track.

Texas M&A Market Context

Texas is the second-largest U.S. M&A market, with Houston (energy), Dallas-Fort Worth (technology, financial services), and San Antonio as major deal-flow centers across all industry verticals.

Recent Texas Legislative Changes (2024-2025)

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Watchpoints

Common Plano Business Sale Transaction Law Pitfalls

These are the items we see derail business sale transaction law transactions in the Plano market. Each one is rooted in current statutory law, recent legislative changes, or recurring patterns from the deals Alex has handled.

Recent Texas statutory change buyers and sellers miss

State statute

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Texas non-compete enforcement and earn-out exposure

State legal framework

Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.

"Sign a weak LOI, and you'll spend months watching your deal terms erode."
Alex Lubyansky · Alex LinkedIn Published (Notion library)

Plano local regulatory exposure

Local regulatory

Texas has no state income tax and a relatively business-friendly regulatory environment. The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) oversees Blue Sky compliance for securities offerings.

Texas regulatory framework attorneys flag at LOI

State statute

Securities regulated by Texas State Securities Board (ssb.texas.gov). Texas follows the Texas Securities Act (Tex. Gov't Code Title 12); Blue Sky notice filings required for Reg D. Texas enforces non-competes only if part of an otherwise enforceable agreement and supported by adequate consideration (Tex. Bus. Com. Code sec. 15.50).