Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Houston, TX
Since 1997, our firm has prioritized listening to clients and delivering practical, effective legal advice at competitive rates. With over 22 years of experience, Jonathan D. Sykes combines a 16-year corporate career in oil & gas, environmental, and real estate industries with legal expertise to address complex client needs. Our practice spans estate planning, bankruptcy, family law, real estate, and business law, serving Houston and surrounding Texas counties.Jonathan holds an MBA and Juris Doctorate, served as Houston Northwest Bar Association President, and maintains federal court admissions across three Texas districts. We emphasize holistic legal strategies to minimize unintended consequences while offering mediation services with an 80% case settlement rate.
Services
Bankruptcy Law
Corporate Law
Family Law
Guardianship
Mediation
Real Estate Law
Wills and Probate
Small Business Law
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 22+ years of combined legal and corporate industry experience
- Admitted to practice in three federal court districts
- 80% mediation case settlement rate for efficient dispute resolution
- Former oil & gas executive with business operations expertise
- Serving Harris, Waller, Montgomery, and Fort Bend counties since 1997
Services
Bankruptcy Law
We guide individuals and businesses through Chapter 7, 13, and 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Our practice addresses credit card debt, medical bills, foreclosure deficiencies, and business reorganizations while ensuring compliance with post-2005 federal regulations. Clients receive strategic counsel to protect assets from collection actions and obtain financial fresh starts.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, support enforcement, paternity determinations, and prenuptial agreements. We prioritize clients' parental rights and financial interests while navigating complex emotional and legal challenges associated with family relationship changes and child welfare matters.
Guardianship
We assist families in establishing legal guardianship for incapacitated adults or minors requiring care. Our services include evaluating appropriate guardianship types, preparing court documentation, and advising on alternatives to full guardianship. We help clients navigate Texas-specific requirements for obtaining court-authorized decision-making authority over personal and financial matters.
Mediation Services
With over 80% case settlement success, we provide neutral mediation services for diverse legal disputes. Our experienced mediator facilitates negotiations between parties to achieve mutually acceptable resolutions outside court. Services cover business conflicts, family law matters, and civil disputes at transparent hourly rates.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, contract disputes, title issues, and eviction proceedings. Our practice includes boundary dispute resolution, deed transfers, foreclosure defense, and HOA formation. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in protecting property rights and fulfilling transactional requirements under Texas law.
People
Jonathan D. Sykes
Attorney & Founder
With 22+ years of legal experience, Jonathan D. Sykes combines corporate sector expertise with comprehensive legal knowledge. Former oil & gas executive and Houston Northwest Bar Association President, he holds MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees. Specializing in multi-jurisdictional legal strategy, he serves Texas clients in bankruptcy, family law, and business matters.
Questions
What bankruptcy options are available for Texas residents?
We handle Chapter 7, 13, and 12 bankruptcies for individuals and Chapter 7/11 for businesses, helping clients eliminate or restructure debt under current Texas laws.
How does guardianship work in Texas?
We guide clients through establishing guardianship for incapacitated adults or minors, evaluating legal requirements and less restrictive alternatives per Texas statutes.
What family law services do you offer?
Our practice covers divorce, child custody, support enforcement, paternity, adoption, and prenuptial agreements with a focus on protecting client interests.
Can you assist with small business legal needs?
We provide entity formation, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and compliance guidance for Texas small businesses across various industries.
What real estate legal services are available?
We handle purchase/sale contracts, title disputes, evictions, commercial lease negotiations, and foreclosure defense for residential and business properties.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, with an 80% success rate, we mediate diverse cases at $300 per party per half-day session, promoting cost-effective dispute resolution.
