Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Katy, TX
Levin & Atwood was founded in 1998 by Stuart Ian Levin and John H. Atwood to provide high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals in Katy, West Houston, and Fort Bend County. Our firm specializes in business law, estate planning, family law, probate, real estate, and guardianship, offering proactive solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With decades of combined experience, our five attorneys prioritize transparency, avoiding hidden fees while fostering collaboration between legal advisors, financial planners, and other professionals to support long-term client success.We maintain corporate records, prepare annual meetings, and act as registered agents for business clients, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our team serves clients across Texas, including Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Fulshear, and Columbus, combining local expertise with comprehensive legal knowledge.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Divorce Representation
Real Estate Law
Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in Texas legal practice.
- Our attorneys provide proactive solutions without hidden fees.
- We maintain corporate compliance for businesses through annual services.
- Our team combines expertise in business, family law, and estate planning.
- We serve clients across Katy, Houston, and Fort Bend County.
Services
Business Law
Levin & Atwood provides comprehensive business law services including entity formation, contract negotiation, and corporate compliance. We assist businesses with shareholder agreements, buy-sell arrangements, and annual maintenance services. Our attorneys help companies navigate legal challenges while maintaining cost-effective solutions tailored to their specific industry needs.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while coordinating with financial advisors to minimize tax implications. We help clients protect assets and create customized plans for family members, ensuring documents remain current with life changes and evolving legal requirements in Texas.
Divorce Representation
Karen Taylor, with over 30 years of experience, guides clients through divorce proceedings focusing on child custody and asset protection. We offer mediation services and transparent retainer processes, handling temporary orders, discovery, and court hearings to achieve favorable outcomes for families in transition.
Real Estate Law
We assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions including contract drafting, title transfers, and lease agreements. Our attorneys represent buyers, sellers, and investors in navigating closing documents, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution for both individual and corporate property matters.
Guardianship
Our firm establishes legal guardianships for adults with disabilities or incapacities, enabling family members to make critical decisions regarding healthcare and finances. We guide clients through court appointments and document preparation to ensure proper legal authority for managing loved ones' affairs.
People
Stuart Ian Levin
Attorney
Stuart Levin co-founded Levin & Atwood in 1998 after practicing law in Katy. He specializes in business law, corporate transactions, and real estate, bringing decades of experience in guiding businesses through formation and operational challenges.
John H. Atwood
Attorney
John Atwood established the firm's reputation for quality legal services. He focuses on business law, contract negotiations, and corporate compliance, leveraging extensive experience in representing Texas businesses across various industries and development stages.
Karen Taylor
Attorney
Karen Taylor has practiced family law since 1989, specializing in divorce representation and mediation. With over 30 years of experience, she helps clients navigate custody issues, asset protection, and family law litigation in Fort Bend County.
Ashley Atwood
Attorney
Ashley Atwood handles business maintenance services, estate planning, and real estate transactions. She manages corporate compliance for business clients and provides legal counsel on wills, trusts, and property matters in Katy and surrounding areas.
Questions
Where is Levin & Atwood located?
We are located at 20501 Katy Freeway, Ste 217, Katy, TX, in the Nottingham Country Building across from Outback Steakhouse.
How do I start a business in Texas?
Our attorneys help select appropriate business entities, file formation documents, and create operational agreements to establish your Texas business legally and effectively.
Can you review contracts before meetings?
Yes, we recommend pre-reviewing lengthy agreements like leases. A retainer agreement is required before attorneys review documents to ensure legal representation.
What divorce services do you offer?
Karen Taylor provides full-service divorce representation including mediation, custody arrangements, asset division, and court proceedings with transparent retainer processes and personalized guidance.
How long does a Texas divorce take?
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period. Uncontested divorces typically complete within 75 days, while contested cases may take 1.5-2 years depending on court schedules and negotiation progress.
What is a guardianship?
Guardianships allow family members to make legal decisions for incapacitated adults. Our attorneys assist with court appointments and documentation to manage healthcare, finances, and property matters.
