Warren Kalyan is a Houston business law firm representing founders, operators, hospitality groups, and real estate investors across the Houston metro area and the broader Gulf Coast.
About Our Houston Practice
Houston is the largest market the firm serves outside of Austin, and our Houston practice reflects the city's industrial breadth. We represent restaurant and hospitality groups in Montrose, the Heights, and Midtown; multifamily operators across the metro; commercial real estate investors active in Upper Kirby, Greenway Plaza, and the Energy Corridor; and SMB operators in professional services, retail, and consumer industries.
The Houston office at 925 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1200 is in the Upper Kirby and Greenway Plaza corridor, close to the Galleria and within a short drive of downtown Houston, the Medical Center, and the major real estate submarkets we serve.
Services We Provide in Houston
The Houston team handles the full range of business law matters with industry depth in hospitality, real estate, and lower middle market M and A.
| Practice Area | Typical Client | Engagement Model |
|---|---|---|
| Entity formation and governance | New founders, multi entity holding structures | Flat fee |
| Commercial contracts | Operating companies, vendors, B2B service providers | Flat fee or hourly |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Buyers and sellers in deals from 500K to 25M | Retainer plus hourly |
| Capital raising | Founders raising debt or equity from private investors | Hourly or flat fee per stage |
| Real estate transactions | Multifamily and commercial property owners, syndicators | Flat fee per closing |
| Commercial leasing | Landlords and tenants for office, retail, restaurant, multifamily | Flat fee |
| TABC liquor licensing | Restaurants, bars, breweries, hotels | Flat fee per permit |
| Hospitality M and A | Hospitality operators and acquirers | Retainer plus hourly |
| Landlord and tenant litigation | Multifamily and commercial property owners | Hourly |
| Business and commercial litigation | Operating businesses in disputes | Hourly |
| General counsel retainer | SMB businesses needing ongoing legal support | Monthly retainer |
Industries We Serve in Houston
- Hospitality and food and beverage (restaurants, bars, breweries, hotels, catering)
- Multifamily real estate (owners, operators, syndicators, property management)
- Commercial real estate (developers, investors, brokers)
- Energy services support (professional services serving the oil and gas ecosystem; we do not handle upstream oil and gas regulatory work directly)
- Professional services (consulting firms, agencies, healthcare practices)
- Retail and consumer brands
- Construction and trades (general contractors, specialty trades)
- Import, export, and logistics (port adjacent businesses)
Why Houston Business Owners Choose Warren Kalyan
Senior attorney access. Partner and member level attention on every matter.
Practical, business focused counsel. Recommendations sized to your business, your risk, and your budget.
Hospitality and real estate depth. Hundreds of TABC matters and multifamily transactions handled across Texas.
Transparent pricing. Flat fees and capped engagements wherever possible.
Texas and New York coverage. If your business operates in both states, you have one law firm handling both jurisdictions.
How We Bill
We use five engagement structures to match the matter at hand. Every engagement letter spells out the structure clearly before work starts.
- Flat fee for defined scope work.
- Hourly for matters where scope is fluid.
- Cap fee, where our fee is a percentage of the total transaction value.
- Hybrid hourly contingency fee, which is the greater of (i) a capped hourly fee structure or (ii) a percentage of an award from litigation.
- Monthly retainer for ongoing general counsel.
Typical fee ranges for common Houston engagements:
| Engagement | Typical Fee Range | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Texas LLC formation with operating agreement | $800 to $2,000 | Flat fee |
| Series LLC or multi entity structure | $2,500 to $6,000 | Flat fee |
| Standard commercial contract drafting | $800 to $4,000 | Flat fee |
| Contract review (NDA, MSA, vendor agreement) | $250 to $1,200 | Flat fee |
| TABC Mixed Beverage permit application | $3,500 to $7,000 | Flat fee plus state and local fees |
| TABC Beer and Wine permit application | $2,000 to $4,500 | Flat fee plus state and local fees |
| Commercial real estate transaction (under 3M) | $4,000 to $8,000 | Flat fee |
| Commercial lease (landlord or tenant side) | $1,500 to $4,000 | Flat fee |
| SMB acquisition (buyer or seller side) | $20,000 to $75,000 | Retainer plus hourly |
| Ongoing general counsel retainer | $1,500 to $7,500 per month | Monthly retainer |
| Business litigation | Variable by matter | Hourly |
Houston Specific Legal Considerations
Harris County courts
Litigation in Houston typically flows through Harris County District and County Courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Each court has its own procedural rhythms and judicial preferences our litigators know.
Texas Business Organizations Code
Same Code as Austin, including series LLC availability for multifamily portfolios and certain operating structures.
TABC permitting in Houston
Houston is fully wet, and the TABC review process is generally faster than in some Texas markets. Public protest risk is concentrated in specific neighborhoods (Montrose, the Heights, Rice Village).
City of Houston permitting
Houston's permit and inspection processes for restaurants and hospitality operations have specific timelines and requirements layered on top of TABC. We coordinate the full permit stack for new openings.
Multifamily landlord and tenant rules
Texas SB 38 changed eviction timelines and tenant defenses statewide. Houston multifamily operators should align lease language, notice procedures, and collection workflows with the new rules.
Port and import related business
The Port of Houston supports many of our clients who handle import, distribution, and logistics. Contracts and entity structures often need to anticipate cross border and supply chain risk.
Our Houston Office
| Address | 925 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (512) 347-8777 |
| hello@warrenkalyan.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, by appointment recommended |
| Nearest courthouse | Harris County Civil Courthouse, downtown Houston |
| Submarket | Upper Kirby and Greenway Plaza, near the Galleria |
Meet Your Houston Legal Team
Houston matters are led by partner and member level attorneys with deep Texas experience and direct knowledge of the Houston business community. Visit the team page to see attorney bios, education, and bar admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions from Houston Business Owners
Where is Warren Kalyan's Houston office?
925 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098, in the Upper Kirby and Greenway Plaza corridor near the Galleria.
What types of Houston businesses do you represent?
SMB and lower middle market companies across hospitality, multifamily real estate, professional services, retail, and energy services. Most clients have five to one hundred employees and annual revenue between five hundred thousand and fifty million dollars.
Do you handle TABC liquor licensing for Houston restaurants and bars?
Yes. The firm's TABC practice is one of its core verticals. We handle Mixed Beverage and Wine and Beer permits, transfers, brewpub and manufacturer permits, and ongoing TABC compliance.
How much does a Houston business attorney cost?
Flat fee, hourly, or monthly retainer. Houston SMB clients on retainer typically spend fifteen hundred to seventy five hundred dollars per month. Entity formation runs eight hundred to two thousand dollars. M and A matters typically start at twenty thousand dollars.
What courts do you appear in for Houston matters?
Harris County District and County Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and Texas state appellate courts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Initial consultations are no charge and typically last thirty to sixty minutes.
Can you handle a Houston restaurant acquisition with a TABC license transfer?
Yes. Hospitality M and A involving TABC license transfers is one of our most distinctive practices. We handle the transaction and the licensing pathway together rather than as two parallel engagements.
How quickly can you take on a new matter in Houston?
Most new matters can begin within one to three business days. Urgent matters can be accommodated within twenty four hours.
Do you represent businesses with operations in both Houston and New York?
Yes. The firm practices in both Texas and New York, which is one of our differentiators for clients with cross state operations.
How do I get started?
Reach out through the contact page, email hello@warrenkalyan.com, or call (512) 347-8777. We will schedule an initial consultation and define scope before any work begins.
Get Started in Houston
If you operate, invest in, or are building a business in Houston and want counsel that knows the Texas market and the Houston business community, we would welcome the chance to talk.
Reach out at hello@warrenkalyan.com or (512) 347-8777, or visit the contact page.
Related practice areas: Houston business attorney | Houston mergers and acquisitions | Texas real estate | Texas hospitality and liquor licensing