About Johnathon

Practice Areas

Banyan Law provides flat-fee legal counsel for Texas businesses at every stage — from formation through growth and exit. We handle the contracts, structures, and transactions that keep businesses moving, with a focus on practical guidance over th

6 years | 100 cases

33%

Construction and Development 10%

We advise real estate developers on legal documentation supporting ground-up development — construction loan agreements, contractor agreements, development joint ventures, and disposition documentation.

5 years | 25 cases

10%

Landlord or Tenant 10%

Whether you're a landlord protecting your asset or a tenant protecting your business, the lease terms you agree to today govern your relationship for years. We draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, amendments, and renewals — making sure

4 years | 50 cases

10%

Real Estate 10%

Commercial real estate transactions move fast and the documents are unforgiving. We review and negotiate purchase contracts, commercial leases, and due diligence packages for investors, buyers, and tenants —with an understanding of the investment

4 years | 75 cases

10%

Banking 5%

We advise businesses and investors on lending arrangements and financial documentation — including loan agreements, credit facilities, guarantees, and related transaction documents. Experience drawn from institutional finance work at leading nati

3 years | 20 cases

Contracts and Agreements 5%

Clear, enforceable contracts are the foundation of every successful business relationship. We draft, review, and negotiate a full range of commercial agreements — vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, licensing arrangements, and more. Flat

6 years | 100 cases

Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Choosing the right entity structure protects your assets, minimizes your tax burden, and positions your business for growth. We handle entity formation, operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements, and the tax elections most formation se

5 years | 100 cases

Debt and Lending Agreements 5%

We prepare and review promissory notes, loan agreements, security agreements, personal guarantees, and seller financing documents for private lenders, borrowers, and real estate investors. Every document is drafted to protect your position from d

5 years | 50 cases

Limited Liability Company (LLC) 5%

The LLC is the most flexible and tax-efficient structure for most Texas businesses and investors. We handle single and multi-member LLC formation, custom operating agreements, membership transfers, and the tax elections that determine how your bu

6 years | 50 cases

Mergers and Acquisitions 5%

Buying or selling a business is one of the most consequential transactions you'll undertake. We guide buyers and sellers through letters of intent, asset and stock purchase agreements, due diligence review, and closing documentation — with flat-f

5 years | 10 cases

Residential Real Estate 5%

Residential real estate transactions in Texas, Tennessee, and New York handled with flat-fee transparency. We review purchase and sale contracts, identify risks before closing, and advise buyers and sellers on legal implications

5 years | 25 cases

Project Finance 1%

4 years | 35 cases

Tax 1%

Tax consequences don't wait until April. We bring dedicated tax counsel — including a Tax LLM from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law — into every transaction and structure decision. We advise on entity selection, deal tax structuring, exit plan

6 years | 100 cases