José’s practice focuses on all aspects of business law including general commercial matters, entity selection and formation, finance, exit strategies, negotiating, and documenting and closing stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions. José is fluent in English and Spanish.

A Houston native, José received a Bachelor of History degree from Clemson University and earned his Juris Doctorate with Honors from South Texas College of Law. Prior to joining Rapp & Krock, José spent 10 years as an international business development and sales consultant for various oil and gas companies. His practice includes:

• • Entity selection, formation, governance
  • Employment/independent contract agreements, construction documents, building & equipment leases, master services agreements, and intellectual property protection
  • Develop strategies for corporate reorganizations and restructurings
  • Develop capital strategies for start up and existing companies and advise investors on risk of investments
  • Prepare & negotiate securities and disclosures including convertible notes, security purchases, private placement memorandums, and subscription agreements
  • Negotiate and draft documents in residential or commercial real estate sales, purchases, or developments
  • Assist with property inspection, leasing, purchase, and disposition
  • Advise companies employment compliance & discrimination laws to proactively protect their business
  • Advise companies in non-competes, disclosures, intellectual property assignments, compensation plans and termination rights