Business owners in Tyler, TX need legal structures that protect the company, reduce personal risk, and support long-term growth. The Goodson Firm P.C. advises business owners on entity formation, governance, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, asset protection, and business succession planning.
Attorney Leigh Hunt Goodson coordinates business decisions with the owner’s estate and wealth plan so the company, personal assets, and family interests work together. The goal is practical legal guidance that helps prevent disputes, clarify ownership responsibilities, and prepare the business for future transitions.
Estate planning solutions tailored to your life, family, and goals.
We help you choose the right business entity—LLC, Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship—based on your specific circumstances, liability concerns, and tax situation. The structure you select at the beginning affects everything from personal liability protection to tax treatment and operational flexibility.
Operating agreements and bylaws establish clear rules for how your business operates and how ownership interests are managed. These documents prevent misunderstandings among owners and provide a roadmap for decision-making and dispute resolution.
Without a clear succession plan, a business faces serious disruption when an owner retires, passes away, or becomes unable to work. We help you document your intentions, implement structures that support a smooth transition, and protect both your business and your family’s financial future.
Strategic business structuring and proper legal documentation help shield personal assets from business liabilities and creditors. This protection is essential for any business owner concerned about risk exposure.
When multiple owners are involved, buy-sell agreements establish clear terms for what happens if an owner wants to exit, becomes disabled, or passes away. These agreements prevent disputes and ensure the business can continue operating smoothly.
Your business doesn’t exist in isolation—it’s intertwined with your personal finances, family structure, and overall estate plan. We address how business succession coordinates with your broader wealth and estate planning strategy.
We begin by learning about your business model, ownership structure, growth trajectory, and concerns. This discovery conversation ensures we fully understand your situation before recommending any strategy.
Based on what we learn, we identify where your current structure may leave you vulnerable, what protective measures make sense, and how business planning should coordinate with your personal estate plan.
We present clear options and recommendations tailored to your business and goals. We explain the implications of each approach so you can make informed decisions.
Once you’ve approved your strategy, we handle the documentation, filings, and coordination needed to get everything in place. You stay informed throughout, but we manage the execution.
Business circumstances change. We’re available to answer questions, advise on decisions, and adjust your legal structure if your business evolves or your goals shift.
Ms. Leigh Goodson was fabulous in giving me advice for my father's situation. She was a wealth of knowledge and recommendations. We will be using her for further estate planning.
Leigh prepared estate documents for myself and my husband, and she did a fantastic job. Everyone at her office was friendly and easy to work with. The process was quick and easy, and we feel so much better knowing our affairs are in order. If anyone needs any estate planning help, I would 100% recommend Leigh and her office!
I knew from my experience working with attorneys for over 30 years that with a blended family my husband and I needed professional estate planning. Ms. Goodson provided us with excellent options and did a very thorough explanation of the pros and cons of each of them. She offered non-judgmental opinions and legal information about the equitable division of our blended families small estate. We chose to go with the more expensive trust option because it would be a simpler and less expensive probate for our children who almost all live out of state. She and her assistant made extra efforts to accommodate our schedule and the entire process was quickly completed. We highly recommend The Goodson Firm. P.C. for your estate planning and probate legal services.
Leigh Goodson is a professional attorney. She is available to clients and is responsive in urgent and standard matters. Her expertise has been very helpful. Highly recommend, The Goodson Firm.
Leigh Goodson is the attorney I trust to take care of my clients, friends, and family. She knows the law and works with her clients to make sure their priorities are addressed appropriately.
The right time to protect your legacy is before you need to. Schedule a confidential consultation and take the first step toward protecting everything you have built and the people who matter most.
Locations in Tyler, Dallas, Plano, & Bee Cave, Texas
