Texas PLLC Formation lawyer
At The Law Office of Nathaniel Gilbert, PLLC, we assist licensed professionals throughout Texas in creating Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs) that offer strong liability protection and adhere to state regulations. Based in San Antonio and serving clients throughout Houston, Dallas, Austin, Amarillo, Fort Worth, and beyond, Nathaniel Gilbert offers tailored legal services to ensure your professional practice is structured for security and growth.
Whether you’re a physician, lawyer, architect, or other licensed specialist, forming a PLLC is often a legal requirement and a smart decision for protecting your practice and personal assets.
Our PLLC Formation Services in Texas
Our PLLC formation services are specifically designed for professionals who need more than a generic business setup. We offer detailed, legally compliant formation assistance that aligns with the unique demands of your licensed profession. Our services include:
- Filing the correct Certificate of Formation for a PLLC with the Texas Secretary of State
- Drafting your custom Operating Agreement with PLLC-specific provisions, as well as Buy-Sell Agreements and corporate governance documents
- Ensuring your PLLC’s stated professional purpose is accurately and legally defined
- Advising on membership restrictions and professional limited liability company specific regulations
Let Attorney Nate Gilbert manage every detail so you can focus on serving your clients or patients without legal distractions.
What Sets a PLLC Apart from an LLC?
Formation, Purpose, and Protection
A Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) shares many structural similarities with a standard LLC, but it is legally distinct and tailored to professionals offering licensed services. Some key differences include the following:
- Purpose Statement: The PLLC must be explicitly formed to provide a licensed professional service, such as medical care, legal counsel, or engineering.
- Certificate of Formation: A different form is used from that of a general LLC, with stricter requirements around the stated business purpose and Manager Designations.
- Operating Agreement: While similar to an LLC’s agreement, a PLLC’s document includes specific provisions limiting ownership and management to licensed professionals within the same field, as well as restrictions on individual practice oversight and control.
The Benefit of Forming a PLLC in Texas
Forming a PLLC in Texas provides licensed professionals with legal protections and ensures compliance with specific Texas regulations. The most significant advantage is malpractice liability protection, where members of a PLLC are not personally liable for the malpractice or professional negligence of other members, as outlined in the Texas Business Organizations Code. This protection can be especially beneficial for those in high-risk fields such as healthcare, law, and engineering. In addition to liability protection, many professional licensing boards in Texas require that individuals offering regulated services do so through a PLLC. Establishing the correct entity from the start not only meets these legal requirements but also enhances the credibility and professionalism of your practice. Whether you’re forming a new practice or converting an existing LLC, a PLLC helps clearly define your services as professional in nature and demonstrates a strong commitment to compliance and client trust.
Do I Need a PLLC?
If you are a licensed professional in Texas, forming a PLLC may be legally required or strongly advised. Consider a PLLC if you:
- Are starting a solo or group professional practice (medical, legal, accounting, etc.)
- Need liability protection from the actions of other partners in your field
- Must meet state or licensing board regulations for your entity structure
- Are converting an LLC to a PLLC
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PLLC Formation Comparison
Working With Attorney Nate Gilbert
Work with one, highly experienced attorney, from start to finish on your project
Flat rate packages, established up front; That will always be your only payment!
Reach out directly to your attorney; One-on-one access to your attorney during your representation
Know you matter and won’t fall through the cracks– We don’t take on more clients than we can adequately serve at any time
Other Larger Firms
Chance of being passed around from senior partner, to associate, to another associate, or paralegal
Hourly rates, unknown fees or other surprises on your final bill – Every phone call has a ticking clock that you’re being charged for
Calling the main office line, leaving a message; Someone other than your attorney returning your phone call, or no one at all
Larger firms must take as many clients as possible, and there is a risk of your matter getting lost in the crowd
PLLC Formation Pricing
PLLC vs. LLC in texas
If I want an entity for my professional company, what is the difference between a PLLC and and LLC? Is it just more expensive?
Both LLCs and PLLCs shield Members and Managers from liabilities of the entity. In other words, in a properly run and maintained company, the debts and obligations of the LLC are not transferred automatically to the Members or Managers of the entity. PLLCs in Texas offer malpractice protection to individual practitioners; the malpractice of one practitioner may impart on the PLLC itself, but not on the other professional Members or Managers. Click here to read more about “PLLC vs LLC” comparisons and consideration.
Texas PLLC Formation
$1,200
Operating Agreement Drafting: Custom drafted PLLC Operating Agreement for your company
Filing your PLLC with the Texas Secretary of State: drafting and filing of the necessary paperwork with the Secretary of State including your Certificate of Formation and any Assumed Name Certificates for trade names and DBA’s
Memorandum on Liability for PLLCs in Texas: A letter from your attorney discussing the common pitfalls of liability in running a PLLC in Texas
Meeting with your attorney on running your business: We will sit down with you, go over the details of the Operating Agreement and Corporate Governance documents drafted for your company, show you how to use them, and help run your company for years to come – This is, according to our clients, the most valuable part of the PLLC formation package
Corporate Governance documents for your PLLC
State Filing Fee of $300 Not Included
Start Your Texas PLLC with Confidence
If you’re a licensed professional ready to launch or reorganize your practice, a Texas PLLC may be the right move. Contact The Law Office of Nathaniel Gilbert, PLLC to schedule your consultation and receive tailored legal support throughout your PLLC formation process.
With offices in San Antonio and services across Houston, Dallas, Austin, Amarillo, and Fort Worth, we are prepared to help you build a legally sound and future-ready professional entity.