Boyer Law Firm PLLC | Dallas, TX 75226

A BOUTIQUE

LAW FIRM

Focused on serving clients regarding business transactions,

real estate, and related legal areas.

3100 Commerce Street #41 Dallas, TX 75226

PRACTICE

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*Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

My practice is focused on providing general counsel services for businesses and real estate law.

GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES

Entity Formation and Corporate Governance

I can help guide you in forming your entity as well as navigate the requirements of corporate governance. Having thorough documentation from the beginning is imperative to protect your interests and set you up for success.

Draft and file certificates of formation.
Draft operating agreements and corporate by-laws.
Draft board resolutions and minutes for meetings of board of directors.

Business Transactions

Business transactions are the lifeblood of any company. I have experience drafting and negotiating a variety of transactions.

Supply and purchasing agreements.
Professional services agreements.
Software/technology licenses and Software-as-a-Service (“Saas”) Agreements.
Mergers and acquisitions.

Employee Matters

As your business expands and you hire more employees, it is imperative that you comply with regulations as well as protect yourself in an ever-litigious environment.

Draft employee and independent contractor agreements.
Draft and advise on employee handbooks and policies.
Draft employee separation agreements.
Ensure policies comply with state and federal regulations such as Fair Labor Standards Act and
Texas Payday Act.

REAL ESTATE

I represent both businesses and individual investors in real estate.

Negotiate and draft commercial leases.
Negotiate and draft purchase agreements.
Curative title solutions.

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FIRM VALUES

My values and approach to the practice of law can best be summed up with three words: Diligent, Ardent, Resolute. From the way I respond to emails to the way of negotiating with opposing counsel; these values drive my practice. Adhering to these values enables me to deliver optimal service and serve clients well.

dil·i·gent – having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.

ar·dent – enthusiastic or passionate.

res·o·lute – admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

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ATTORNEY PROFILE

H. JAY BOYER

Mr. Boyer grew up in Round Rock, Texas and received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. After teaching middle school for a few years, he attended Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

Mr. Boyer began his legal career in business litigation at the firm of Collins, Basinger, and Pullman, PC in Dallas, Texas. There he learned the value of taking a pragmatic and business-oriented approach. The experience also provided an education in the contract provisions most frequently litigated.

After working in law firms for a few years, Mr. Boyer went in-house and served as General Counsel for a software company in Dallas, TX. In this role he used his knowledge of frequently litigated deal points to aid his client with business transactions. This position also expanded his experience to other aspects of law such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and employment law.

After working as General Counsel, Mr. Boyer started his own firm providing legal services to small and medium sized companies. With over a decade of experience, Mr. Boyer has the knowledge and expertise to quickly diagnose the needs of a company and prescribe the most efficient means of achieving a solution.

ADMISSIONS

State Bar of Texas
Business Law Section, Member

United States District Court, Northern District of Texas

EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, May 2008

Order of the Coif
Dean’s List (Top 25% of class or section), Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007
SMU Law Review Association, Articles Editor
Academic Skills Assistance Program, Tutor- Civil Procedure

University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, May 1994

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