Corporate Law
We offer counsel for a wide range of corporate dealings, working closely with you to understand your business, inside and out. Through a collaborative relationship, we devise a plan designed to accommodate all of your needs.
Our attorneys are able to provide legal advice and defense in corporate matters such as:

- Business formation, including corporations, LLCs and others
- Business financing
- Real estate and other business transactions
- Lease agreements
- Buy/sell agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Employment agreements
- Due diligence
- Contracts and contract disputes

Joe Benavides
Associate Attorney
Before joining the Firm, Joe worked as a Constituent Liaison and Travel Aide in the Office of Senator Judith Zaffirini. Joe practices in Civil Litigation, Import/Export and Transportation Law, Corporate Law, Labor and Employment Law, Real Estate Law, and Education Law.

Michelle Bartley
Of Counsel
Michelle has over 29 years of experience in general civil litigation, education law, employment law, and government entity defense. She focuses on complex litigation, particularly construction defect and commercial disputes.

Tony Resendez
Senior Attorney
Tony has over 25 years of experience in school law, public finance, employment law, and governmental relations. He serves as the leader of the San Antonio office and has served as lead general counsel for many school districts.
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Lisa M. Paul
Partner Attorney
Lisa is a resolute litigator with over 29 years of experience in the areas of employment law, school law, and contractual proceedings. She provides outstanding value to her clients, representing them in various administrative hearings and providing professional advice regarding personnel and school operational issues. Prior to joining JCA Law, Lisa represented the City of Laredo as the First Assistant City Attorney, focusing on providing legal advice to various city departments including the Airport, Utilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Community Development, Library, Planning and Zoning, Risk Management, and Transit.