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Austin Business, Estate & Trusts, Trademark, Elder Care, and Real Estate Attorneys

Protecting Your Legacy and Business in the Heart of Texas

Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, blending a thriving tech industry, vibrant music culture, and strong entrepreneurial spirit. From the innovative energy of the Silicon Hills and the start-ups of the Domain to the historic Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin, the city attracts professionals, families, and business owners seeking opportunity. Neighborhoods like Downtown, East Austin, and South Congress, along with expanding communities such as West Lake Hills and Bee Cave, reflect this dynamic growth — and with it comes the need for experienced legal counsel. Our Austin attorneys provide strategic guidance in business law, real estate transactions and litigation, estate planning and trusts, elder law, mediation, and trademark protection, helping clients protect assets, resolve disputes, and achieve their goals in one of Texas’s most dynamic legal markets.

Austin Legal Services

At the Law Offices of Shann M. Chaudhry, Esq., PLLC, our Austin attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel to help clients protect assets, manage risk, and resolve disputes in both their personal and professional lives. We serve a diverse client base — from entrepreneurs launching startups to families securing their legacies — with deep experience across a wide range of practice areas.

Our Business Law practice helps Austin companies at every stage, from business planning and entity formation to complex contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and “bet-the-business” litigation. In Real Estate Law, we guide clients through acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction, community association matters, and real estate litigation, as well as oil and gas issues unique to Texas.

We also provide sophisticated Estate & Trust services — including estate planning, asset protection, multigenerational wealth strategies, charitable giving, estate administration, and fiduciary litigation — tailored to both immediate needs and long-term goals. Our Trademark practice safeguards your intellectual property through clearance searches, registration, portfolio management, and enforcement actions.

For clients seeking collaborative solutions, our Mediation services offer a structured, confidential environment to resolve business, real estate, family, and probate disputes outside of court. In Elder Law, we assist with long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, special needs trusts, and other strategies to protect both assets and dignity.

From the heart of Austin, we combine more than 15 years of legal experience with a practical, client-focused approach — ensuring that whether your challenge is in the boardroom, the courtroom, or at your kitchen table, you have a trusted legal partner by your side.

All Legal Services Offered

Austin Business Law

Business Planning

  • Entity Selection and Design

  • Business Tax Planning and Advice

  • Texas Limited Liability Companies

  • Texas Series Limited Liability Companies

  • Limited Partnerships

  • Joint Venture Agreements

  • Corporations

  • Buy–Sell Agreements

  • Exit Planning & Succession

Contract Preparation, Negotiation & Review

  • Business Contract Preparation, Negotiation & Review

  • Franchise Agreements

  • Asset Purchase Agreements

  • Stock Purchase Agreements

  • Customer Service Agreements

  • Independent Contractor Agreements

  • Wholesale and Retail Agreements

  • Salesperson Agreements

  • Non-Compete Agreements

  • Confidentiality Agreements

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements

  • End User Agreements

  • Licensing Agreements

  • Business Loan Documents

  • Deferred Compensation Agreements

Business Litigation

  • State & Federal Litigation

  • ADR: Arbitration & Mediation

  • Business Owner Disputes

  • “Bet the Business” Litigation

  • Breach of Contract

  • Fraud

  • Violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

  • Specific Performance

  • Temporary Restraining Orders & Injunctions

  • Trademark Enforcement & Defense

Austin Estates & Trusts

Estate Planning Services

  • Last Will & Testament

  • Revocable Living Trust

  • Advanced Estate Planning

  • HIPAA Release

  • Directive to Physician

  • Selection of Guardian

  • Non-Probate Asset Planning

  • Client Care Program

Asset Protection

  • Domestic Asset Protection Trust

  • Offshore Asset Protection Trust

  • Domestic Asset Protection Entities

  • Offshore Asset Protection Entities

Estate & Gift Tax Planning

  • Pre-Marital & Post-Marital Agreements

  • Resident Tax Planning

  • Non-Resident Tax Planning

  • Family Limited Partnerships

  • Irrevocable Trusts

  • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)

  • Client Care Program

Multigenerational Wealth

  • Dynasty Trusts

  • Premium Finance Life Insurance Trust

  • Private Foundations

  • Home Office Services

Retirement

  • Retirement Planning

  • Retirement Trusts

  • SECURE Act Compliant Retirement Trusts

  • Charitable Retirement Trusts

Charitable Giving

  • Non-Profit Corporations

  • Unincorporated Non-Profit Associations

  • Public Charities

  • Community Foundations

  • Charitable Trusts

Estate & Trust Administration Services

  • Probate Estate Administration

  • Intestate Estate Administration

  • Estate Tax Compliance

  • Power of Attorney

  • Lifetime Trust Administration

  • Post-Mortem Trust Administration

  • Trustee Services

Fiduciary Litigation

  • Federal & State Representation

  • Trustee Representation

  • Beneficiary Representation

  • Trust Protector Representation

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty

  • Fraudulent Transfers

Post-Mortem Planning

  • Post-Mortem Estate Planning

  • Post-Mortem Estate Tax Planning

  • Post-Mortem Personal Trust Income Tax Planning

Austin Real Estate Law

Acquisitions, Dispositions & Leasing

  • Commercial Real Estate

  • Residential Real Estate

  • Letters of Intent

  • Purchase & Sale Agreements

  • Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements

  • Due Diligence Support

  • Real Estate Closings

  • Landlord Representation

  • Tenant Representation

  • Ground Leases

  • Office Leases

  • Retail Leases

  • Industrial Leases

  • Build-to-Suit Leases

Real Estate Litigation

  • Breach of Contract

  • Fraud

  • Violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices

  • Failure to Disclose

  • Specific Performance

  • Receiverships

  • Foreclosure of Liens

  • Zoning & Spot Zoning

  • Wrongful Annexation

  • Local Government Administrative Hearings

  • Municipal Litigation

  • Oil & Gas Litigation

  • Community Association Litigation

  • Construction Defect Litigation

Oil & Gas

  • Assignment of Mineral and/or Royalty Interests

  • Seismic Permits

  • Lease Option and Acreage Selection Agreements

  • Oil and Gas Leases

  • Pooling and Unitization Agreements

  • Division Orders and Transfer Orders

  • Review of Delay Rentals and Royalty Payments

  • Resolution of Royalty Disputes

  • Surface Use Agreements

  • Lease Access and Surface Damage Disputes for Pipeline and Road Easements

  • Operator Compliance with Lease and Regulatory Requirements

  • Operator Compliance with Implied Lease Covenants

  • Resolution of Lease Termination Disputes

Construction

  • General Contractor Representation

  • Subcontractor Representation

  • Supplier Representation

  • Landowner Representation

  • Residential Projects

  • Commercial Projects

  • Federal, Public & Government Projects

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Liens & Notices

  • Miller Act Claims

  • Bond Claims

Community Association Law

  • Homeowners Associations & Condominium Owners Associations

  • Individuals Against Associations

  • Negotiations with Associations

  • Breach of Restrictive Covenant Enforcement

  • Arbitrary, Capricious & Discriminatory Enforcement

  • Negotiate & Review Payment Plans

  • Wrongful Foreclosure

Finance

  • Lender Representation

  • Borrower Representation

  • Construction Loans

  • Term Loans

  • Bridge Loans

Austin Elder Law

Long-Term Care & Disability Planning

  • Asset Protection

  • Trusts to Fund Care

  • Life Estates

  • Disability Planning

  • Admissions Contract Review

Medicaid & Eligibility Planning

  • Medicaid Planning Strategies

  • Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs)

  • Qualified Income Trusts (Miller Trusts)

  • Look-Back Period Navigation (Texas: 60 months)

Special Needs Trusts

  • Self-Funded Special Needs Trusts

  • Third-Party Special Needs Trusts

  • Pooled Trusts Option for Texas Families

Estate Preservation & Legal Tools

  • Lady Bird Deeds (Enhanced Life Estate Deeds)

  • Living Wills, Medical & Financial Powers of Attorney

  • HIPAA Authorizations

Austin Mediation Services

Civil & Commercial Mediation

  • Contract Disputes

  • Partnership Disputes

  • Business Dissolutions

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty

  • Shareholder Disputes

Construction Mediation

  • Contractor/Subcontractor Disputes

  • Construction Defect Claims

  • Delay & Performance Issues

  • Payment Disputes

  • Mechanic’s Liens

Real Estate Mediation

  • Purchase & Sale Agreement Disputes

  • Lease Disputes

  • Boundary & Easement Disputes

  • Homeowners Association Conflicts

Family & Probate Mediation

  • Will Contests

  • Trust Disputes

  • Beneficiary Disputes

  • Guardianship Matters

  • Elder Care Disputes

Austin Trademark Services

Trademark Clearance & Registration

  • Comprehensive Trademark Searches

  • Trademark Availability Opinions

  • U.S. Trademark Applications

  • State Trademark Registrations

  • International Trademark Filings

Trademark Protection & Enforcement

  • Cease-and-Desist Letters

  • Opposition Proceedings

  • Cancellation Proceedings

  • Trademark Infringement Litigation

  • Counterfeit Goods Enforcement

Trademark Portfolio Management

  • Monitoring & Renewal Services

  • Trademark Assignment & Licensing Agreements

  • Recordation of Ownership Changes

  • Expansion into New Markets

Brand Strategy & Consultation

  • Brand Development Advice

  • Trademark Use Guidelines

  • Product & Service Name Selection Assistance

  • Rebranding Strategies

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Austin & Travis County Courthouses

Travis County Courthouse

  • 1000 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701

  • Civil, criminal, family, and probate courts

Austin Municipal Court (Main Location)

  • 6800 Burleson Rd., Bldg 310, Suite 175, Austin, TX 78744

  • Handles traffic, juvenile, and city ordinance matters

U.S. District Court—Western District of Texas

  • 501 W. 5th St., Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78701

  • Federal trial court venue for the region

Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas

  • Price Daniel Sr. Building, 209 W. 14th St., Austin, TX 78701

  • Handles criminal and civil appeals in this district

Supreme Court of Texas / Court of Criminal Appeals

  • Supreme Court Building, 201 W. 14th St., Austin, TX 78701

  • Highest appellate authority in Texas (civil & criminal)

Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse

1000 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
Civil, criminal, family, and probate courts

Austin Municipal Court (Main Location)

6800 Burleson Rd, Building 310, Suite 175, Austin, TX 78744

U.S. District Court – Western District of Texas (Austin)

501 W 5th St, Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78701

Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas

Price Daniel Sr. Building, 209 W 14th St, Austin, TX 78701

Supreme Court of Texas / Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Supreme Court Building, 201 W 14th St, Austin, TX 78701

Austin Office

3800 North Lamar Boulevard
Central Suite 200
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 537-2211
Meetings with Attorneys are by Appointment Only

Opened in February 2020, our law firm’s Austin office provides representation to the Austin Community in the Firm’s core practices: Business, Estates & Trusts, and Real Estate. Our practitioners provide trial counsel, strategic guidance, legal representation and business advice to individuals and companies in industries that drive growth in Austin and across Texas. The Austin office is centrally located, situated adjacent to downtown, on N. Lamar between Mopac & 35.