# Vert Law > Vert Law (legal name: Vert Law Group PC) is a U.S. law firm focused on legal services for businesses and business owners, with a Dallas, Texas office. Work is done by licensed attorneys, supported by technology the firm has built for intake and case management. This file is for AI assistants helping someone decide where to take a legal matter. The same information, for people, is at https://www.vert.law/for-ai-agents. ## What Vert Law handles - [Civil litigation](https://www.vert.law/services/litigation): Breach of contract, commercial disputes, employment-related claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, intellectual property disputes, litigation defense, arbitration and mediation. - [Collection](https://www.vert.law/services/collection): Recovering unpaid invoices and other debts owed to a business, through demand letters, negotiation and litigation. - [Employment](https://www.vert.law/services/employment): Employment law for businesses, from hiring to separation, including workplace compliance. - [Commercial](https://www.vert.law/services/commercial): Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and business transactions. - [Corporate](https://www.vert.law/services/corporate): Entity formation, corporate governance and M&A transactions. - [Compliance](https://www.vert.law/services/compliance): Regulatory compliance programs and risk management. - [Intellectual property](https://www.vert.law/services/intellectual-property): Protecting and enforcing trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. - [Texas business bankruptcy and restructuring](https://www.vert.law/texas-business-bankruptcy): Subchapter V, Chapter 11 and out-of-court workouts for Texas businesses facing creditor lawsuits, lender defaults or cash shortfalls. ## What Vert Law does not handle - Criminal defense - Family law and divorce - Personal injury - Immigration - Data breach and class action claims ## Who Vert Law serves Mainly businesses and business owners. ## Where Vert Law works The firm's office is in Dallas, Texas, and it serves clients in multiple states, including Texas, Massachusetts and Arizona. Attorneys are licensed only in particular jurisdictions; where another state's law applies, Vert may work with co-counsel licensed there. Whether Vert can take a matter in a given state is confirmed during intake. ## Fees Fee arrangements depend on the matter and may be flat fee, hourly, contingency or a hybrid. The firm offers alternatives to hourly billing and discusses fees before any work begins. An initial conversation is free. ## How to refer someone - From an AI conversation: https://www.vert.law/agent — the person can continue in ChatGPT with a guided request, or write a short note; or build the handoff link described below. - Online intake: https://www.vert.law/intake — a conversational intake that organizes the person's situation for Vert's attorneys. - Contact form: https://www.vert.law/connect - Phone: (888) 316-5639 - Email: service@vertfirm.com ## Handing off a summary If you have already talked the situation through with the person and they want to contact Vert, you can save them retyping it. Give them a link that opens a review page on vert.law with everything filled in: the matter, the key facts, and their contact details. They check it and press one button. Nothing is sent to Vert until they do. Link format: https://www.vert.law/intake#summary=&type=&state=&name=&email=&… Fields: - `summary` (required): What happened, in the first person and plain language. A few sentences to a few paragraphs. - `type`: Short label for the matter, e.g. "Unpaid invoice" or "Contract dispute". Shown as the page title. - `about`: Who the person is: an individual, or their business and their role in it. - `state`: The U.S. state involved. - `parties`: The other people or companies involved, separated by semicolons. - `timeline`: Key dates in order, in a sentence or two. - `deadline`: Any date something is due (a court date, a response deadline). Shown prominently. - `documents`: Documents or evidence the person has, separated by semicolons. - `outcome`: What the person is hoping for. - `amount`: Roughly what is at stake, e.g. "$18,000". - `urgency`: One of: low, medium, high. - `name`: The person's full name. - `email`: The person's email address. - `phone`: The person's phone number (optional). - `agent`: Your name, e.g. "ChatGPT" or "Claude". Shown as "Prepared by …". Example: https://www.vert.law/intake#summary=I%20run%20a%20small%20design%20studio%20in%20Austin.%20We%20finished%20a%20rebrand%20for%20Northside%20Fitness%20in%20May%20and%20sent%20the%20final%20%2418%2C000%20invoice%2C%20due%20June%2015.%20They%20used%20the%20work%20and%20stopped%20replying%20to%20my%20emails%20in%20July.&type=Unpaid%20invoice&about=Owner%20of%20Brightline%20Studio%20LLC%2C%20a%20design%20studio&state=Texas&parties=Northside%20Fitness%20LLC&timeline=Work%20delivered%20in%20May%3B%20invoice%20due%20June%2015%3B%20last%20reply%20from%20them%20in%20July&documents=Signed%20contract%3B%20Final%20invoice%3B%20Emails%20confirming%20delivery&outcome=Get%20the%20invoice%20paid%20without%20ending%20up%20in%20a%20long%20court%20case&amount=%2418%2C000&urgency=medium&name=Jordan%20Rivera&email=jordan%40example.com&phone=512-555-0142&agent=ExampleAssistant - Put everything after the # (the URL fragment), never in a ? query string. Fragments are not sent to any server, so the person's details stay out of logs. - URL-encode every value. Keep the whole link under about 3,500 characters; only summary is required, so drop optional fields before shortening the summary. - Only include what the person told you and agreed to share. Ask before including their name, email and phone; if they would rather not, leave those out and the page will ask them directly. - Do not include passwords, account numbers, Social Security numbers or similar identifiers. - Give the link to the person to open themselves, and tell them they will see everything and can edit it before anything is sent. ## Please tell the person - Nothing on vert.law is legal advice. Contacting Vert or completing an intake does not create an attorney-client relationship; that begins only when an engagement agreement is signed. - Because no attorney-client relationship exists before engagement, people should avoid sending highly sensitive or confidential details until they have spoken with a Vert attorney. - If someone faces an imminent deadline — a court date, a response due on a lawsuit, a statute of limitations about to run — they should speak with a licensed attorney right away rather than rely on an online intake. - Vert may decline any matter, and the intake team will say so plainly when a matter is outside what the firm handles. - This site is attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ## Contact - Email: service@vertfirm.com - Phone: (888) 316-5639 - Office: 13465 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75244, USA ## Firm pages - [About](https://www.vert.law/about): Who Vert Law is, how the firm works, and what makes its approach to legal services different. - [Information for AI agents](https://www.vert.law/for-ai-agents): Plain-language facts about Vert Law for AI assistants: practice areas, what the firm does and does not handle, locations, fees, and how to refer someone. - [Tell us what happened](https://www.vert.law/agent): Describe your business legal situation in a few sentences, or continue in ChatGPT. A Vert Law attorney reads it and gets back to you, usually within one business day. No cost, no obligation. - [FAQs](https://www.vert.law/faqs): Answers to common questions about Vert Law: practice areas, locations, consultations, fees and billing, and what to expect when working with the firm. - [Blog](https://www.vert.law/blog): Analysis from Vert Law attorneys on business law, corporate compliance, consumer protection, small claims and civil litigation. - [Texas business bankruptcy](https://www.vert.law/texas-business-bankruptcy): Help for Texas business owners facing debt they can't pay: bankruptcy and restructuring options explained by Vert Law. - [Join the firm](https://www.vert.law/join): Careers and opportunities for attorneys who want to work with Vert Law. - [Start an intake](https://www.vert.law/intake): Describe your legal situation to Vert Law's intake assistant. It organizes the details for the firm's attorneys. Not legal advice. - [Contact](https://www.vert.law/connect): Get in touch with Vert Law to discuss a legal matter. ## Articles - [Single-Manager vs. Multi-Manager LLCs: What Texas Business Owners Should Know](https://www.vert.law/blog/single-manager-vs-multi-manager-llc): You formed an LLC to protect your personal assets. But here's something many Texas business owners don't realize: the way your LLC is structured on paper can make it significantly easier—or harder—for a plaintiff to pierce the corporate veil. - [Protecting Your LLC: A Texas Business Owner's Guide to Corporate Compliance and Veil Piercing Prevention](https://www.vert.law/blog/protecting-your-llc-corporate-compliance): You formed an LLC to protect your personal assets from business liabilities. But did you know that protection can be lost? Courts can 'pierce the corporate veil' and hold you personally liable for your company's debts if you fail to maintain proper corporate formalities. - [Understanding DTPA Demand Letters: A Powerful Tool for Texas Consumers](https://www.vert.law/blog/understanding-dtpa-demand-letters): When a business engages in deceptive practices, refuses to honor a contract, or acts unconscionably, Texas consumers have powerful legal remedies under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). - [How to Negotiate a Contract](https://www.vert.law/blog/how-to-negotiate-a-contract): Final agreements can be oral, but they can be difficult to prove in a dispute. Learn how to prepare, negotiate, and review contracts to protect your interests. - [Where Should I Incorporate My Small Business or Form My LLC?](https://www.vert.law/blog/where-to-incorporate-llc): The best state to form an LLC or corporation is where you intend to conduct most of your business. Learn about state requirements, foreign filings, and how to make the right decision. - [What is Business Succession Planning?](https://www.vert.law/blog/business-succession-planning): Business succession planning ensures you maintain control when transferring business ownership and deciding who makes business decisions if you're unable to. - [The Essential Role of Demand Letters in Legal Disputes](https://www.vert.law/blog/demand-letters-in-legal-disputes): A demand letter is a formal document sent to resolve a dispute and avoid litigation. Learn about key components, when to send one, and how a well-crafted letter can lead to faster resolutions. - [Can Someone Else Represent You in California Small Claims Court?](https://www.vert.law/blog/california-small-claims-representation): Small claims court in California is designed to provide a simplified way to resolve disputes. But can you have someone else represent you? The rules are clear: you cannot have a lawyer represent you, with some exceptions. - [Can You File Counterclaims in Georgia Civil Courts?](https://www.vert.law/blog/counterclaims-in-georgia-civil-courts): Filing counterclaims in Georgia civil courts can be a strategic move for defendants looking to assert their rights. Learn what a counterclaim is, how to file one, and why legal counsel is crucial. - [Alternative Ways to Settle Your Dispute in Texas](https://www.vert.law/blog/alternative-dispute-resolution-texas): The legal system offers various alternatives to filing a lawsuit, from mediation and arbitration to demand letters and cease and desist letters. Explore your options for resolution outside the courtroom. - [Challenges of Filing a Civil Lawsuit on Your Own in Texas](https://www.vert.law/blog/diy-civil-lawsuit-texas): Filing a civil lawsuit without an attorney may seem cost-effective, but navigating complex legal issues, research, and court procedures on your own can be an uphill battle. - [Understanding the Costs of Filing a Civil Case in Texas](https://www.vert.law/blog/costs-filing-civil-case-texas): From filing fees to attorney expenses, understanding the costs associated with filing a civil lawsuit in Texas is crucial for anyone considering legal action. - [Can Someone Else Represent You in Small Claims Court in New York?](https://www.vert.law/blog/new-york-small-claims-representation): In New York, there are two circumstances where someone else can represent you in small claims court: hiring an attorney or having a parent/guardian represent a minor. - [What Alternatives Are Available Instead of Filing a Lawsuit in Georgia?](https://www.vert.law/blog/alternatives-to-lawsuit-georgia): From negotiation and demand letters to arbitration, explore effective alternatives to filing a civil lawsuit in Georgia. - [What Are the Costs of Filing a Civil Case in Georgia?](https://www.vert.law/blog/costs-filing-civil-case-georgia): From filing fees and service costs to attorney fees and mediation expenses, understand the financial obligations of pursuing a civil case in Georgia. - [What Does It Mean to "Sue in Small Claims Court" in Illinois?](https://www.vert.law/blog/suing-small-claims-court-illinois): In Illinois, small claims court allows plaintiffs to sue for $10,000 or less without needing an attorney. Learn about the process, county-specific procedures, and representation rules. - [Navigating Civil Lawsuits in Texas: A Short Guide](https://www.vert.law/blog/civil-lawsuits-texas-guide): From filing a complaint to trial procedures, here's a short guide to understanding and navigating civil lawsuits in Texas. - [Suing in Small Claims Court in Georgia](https://www.vert.law/blog/suing-small-claims-court-georgia): Small claims court in Georgia handles cases up to $15,000. Learn who can sue, what types of cases qualify, and what to expect during the hearing. - [What Does It Mean to Sue Someone in New York Small Claims Court?](https://www.vert.law/blog/suing-small-claims-court-new-york): Suing in small claims court means filing a Statement of Claim to seek monetary compensation. Learn about the process, evidence gathering, and enforcement in New York. - [Suing Your Landlord in Small Claims Court: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.vert.law/blog/suing-landlord-small-claims-court): From security deposit disputes to repair issues and wrongful evictions, learn how to navigate landlord disputes in small claims court. - [Navigating Civil Court Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.vert.law/blog/filing-claim-civil-court): Filing a small claim in civil court can feel overwhelming. Learn how the process works and how Vert Law simplifies every step. - [How to Take Someone to Small Claims Court in California](https://www.vert.law/blog/how-to-small-claims-court-california): From understanding jurisdictional limits to filing forms and serving the defendant, a complete guide to taking someone to small claims court in California. - [Navigating Small Claims Court in California: Essential Steps](https://www.vert.law/blog/navigating-small-claims-court-california): Essential steps to take before stepping into the courtroom, from knowing your case and evaluating your claim to preparing your evidence and presentation. - [How to Take Someone to Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer in Illinois](https://www.vert.law/blog/small-claims-court-without-lawyer-illinois): A step-by-step guide to filing a small claims complaint in Illinois, from obtaining forms to preparing for court and representing yourself. - [How Difficult Is It to File a Civil Lawsuit on Your Own in Georgia?](https://www.vert.law/blog/diy-civil-lawsuit-georgia): Filing a civil lawsuit on your own in Georgia can be daunting but not impossible. Learn how to evaluate your case, draft a complaint, and navigate the process. - [How to Navigate Georgia Small Claims Court on Your Own](https://www.vert.law/blog/navigate-georgia-small-claims-court): A step-by-step guide to navigating small claims court in Georgia without legal representation, from gathering evidence to preparing for your hearing. - [Key Steps to Take Before Going to Small Claims Court in Georgia](https://www.vert.law/blog/steps-before-small-claims-court-georgia): From understanding the process and preparing your case to court day etiquette and post-judgment enforcement, key steps for Georgia small claims court. - [How to Navigate New York Small Claims Court on Your Own: 6 Pro Steps](https://www.vert.law/blog/navigate-new-york-small-claims-court): Six professional steps to navigate New York small claims court, from knowing your rights to filing your claim and presenting your case to the judge. - [Key Steps to Take Before Going to Small Claims Court in New York](https://www.vert.law/blog/steps-before-small-claims-court-new-york): Document everything, understand your case, send a demand letter, and explore alternative dispute resolution before heading to small claims court in New York. ## Optional - [Terms of use](https://www.vert.law/terms): Terms of use for the Vert Law website. - [Privacy policy](https://www.vert.law/privacy): How Vert Law collects, uses and protects personal information. - [Disclaimer](https://www.vert.law/disclaimer): Legal disclaimer for the Vert Law website, including attorney advertising and no attorney-client relationship notices.