$ 400-425 per hour
Terry Louise Traveland
About Terry
Biography
Terry has significant experience working with entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them start and grow their businesses. She provides practical, legal advice to clients who want to acquire a business or franchise, start their own business or sell one. Terry advises on all aspects of starting a business - business formation and planning, business succession planning, employment issues, drafting documents necessary for running and protecting the business, hiring and firing employees and independent contractors, intellectual property, collections, commercial property leases and purchases, business loans and financing, and acquiring and selling a business. She also provides advice and counsel to non-profit corporations with respect to obtaining tax-free status and other corporate matters. She is a volunteer attorney at the Collin County Small Business Development Center where she teaches classes on the Legal Aspects of Starting and Running a Business to entrepreneurs.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
30%
32 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
32 years | 1,500 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
32 years | 900 cases
Mergers and Acquisitions
20%
32 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Offices of Terry Louise Traveland
P.O. Box 865057, Plano, TX, 75086
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Franchising
Posted by Thomas | November 10, 2010 | Franchising
Terry is worth every dime.
As a new small business owner I did not fully comprehend all of the steps necessary to purchase a franchise and start my business. Terry is not only a very competent attorney; she will take the time necessary to explain the process to you. She was very through, efficient and timely. If there was a...
Terry Louise Traveland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Traveland has helped me on a couple of occasions regarding contracts and business formations for my own firm. She is knowledgeable and truly interested in helping to find appropriate solutions for your problems. I'm thankful that she is my colleague. I will definitely refer friends and family to Attorney Traveland."
"Ms. Traveland is intelligent and focused in representing her clients. She is able to spot and remedy issues at the drop of a hat and works tirelessly to ensure that her clients are able to conduct their business more and worry about the legal side less. I endorse this attorney."
"Terry is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Ms. Traveland has a great reputation in the community."
"Ms. Traveland has an excellent reputation in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer for her particular skill in the area of business law."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Traveland as an excellent advisor for businesses. Not only is she knowledgeable, she has the highest professional reputation."
"From the first time I worked with Terry, it was evident she truly cares about her clients and wants them to succeed. Terry is very knowledgeable about the law, and she has the ability to know what her clients really need. Terry is an excellent attorney, and I highly recommend her."
"Terry Traveland is a wonderful attorney with a broad understanding of contracts and a sophisticated knowledge of working with complex entities like LLCs, partnerships, and corporations. Not only does she understand the complexities involved in formation of these entities, but she understands and counsels clients on the potential pitfalls and benefits of going with different entity types and corporate management structures. She is the type of lawyer young lawyers go to for advice. I highly recommend and strongly endorse Terry Traveland."
"I endorse attorney Terry Traveland. She is a well respected business attorney. Highly recommended."
"I endorse Terry and recommend her for anyone needing advice or representation on any type of corporate matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great asset to the legal community!"
"I endorse Terry Traveland. She is a fantastic, reliable attorney who knows the law and excels at helping clients. Terry is highly knowledgeable of business law including corporations, contracts, and M&A. I recommend Terry to help you with your legal needs."
"Terry is an outstanding lawyer. She is knowledgeable, diligent, and a pleasure to work with. I not only endorse her, but recommend her."
"Terry and I have worked on several legal matters involving commercial real estate and business law. She is very knowledgeable, quick to respond, and a pleasure to work with. I endorse Terry as she is an extremely good attorney."
"I highly endorse Terry's work ethic and work quality. I have had the opportunity to work alongside Terry on numerous matters and have always walked away impressed with her attention to detail as well as attention to larger client needs. There is no other attorney I know that has become such a trusted advisor to their clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer 2025, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas
2012
Networker of the Year, Team Networking
2012
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas
2010
Networker of the Year, Team Networking
2007
Networker of the Year, Team Networking
2006
Networker of the Year, Team Networking
2001
Technologist of the Year - Legal, Texas Technology Magazine
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Traveland Law, PLLC
2006 - 2013
CEO, Chocolate Prescription, LLC
2001 - 2008
Partner, Traveland & Jiongo, PLLC
1999 - 2001
Associate, Patton Boggs LLP
1996 - 1999
Associate, Jones Day
1994 - 1995
Associate, Baker & McKenzie, LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
Texas Lawyers GroupMember
2014 - Present
Texas Business Lawyers GroupMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Business Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Dallas Swing Dance SocietyGeneral Counsel, Secretary & Treasurer
2005 - Present
Team NetworkingMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Trademark Dispute
Successful
Acquisition of Food Company
Successful Acquisition
Real Estate Acquisition
Successful
501(c)(6) Designation
Successful
501(c)(3) Designation
Successful
Education
1993
Baylor University
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2015
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Employment Law for Small Businesses
2015
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Starting a Business
2014
Getting Down to Business
Employment Law Traps for the Unwary
2014
Class taught quarterly
Legal Aspects of Running a Business
2014
Class taught every 3rd Wed. of the Month
Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
2014
Business Meeting
Hire an Employee or Independent Contractor?
2013
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
2013
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Running a Business
2012
Panel Discussion
Small Business Best Practices
2012
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
2012
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Running a Business
2012
Business Meeting
Intellectual Property for Small Businesses
2011
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
2011
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Running a Business
2010
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
2010
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Running a Business
2009
Texas Two Step Business Building Conference
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
2009
Collin County Small Business Development Center
Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
Publications
1993
Baylor Law Review
US v. Alvarez-Machain: The Price of an Aggressive War on Drugs
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What kind of Lawyer/Law firm should I hire for a tech startup?
16 Sep 2015
Q&A
Is an employee of a company supposed to sign a "Stock Power and Assignment Separate from Certficate" ?
16 Apr 2015
Q&A
I have 3 years left on my business lease. I am an LLC, and have just found out that I am personally responsible for the lease.
23 Jan 2010