Experienced Franchise Attorney & Business Lawyer for Growing Businesses

Effortlessly incorporate legal expertise into your business. Protect your brand, manage risk, and drive growth with a trusted legal partner.

"Elena’s accessibility and proactive approach have been game-changers for my business. With her guidance, we’ve shifted from reacting to issues to proactively streamlining operations and minimizing risk. Her support in drafting contracts and handling employee matters has been invaluable for HASfit Elite Personal Training. She truly cares about our success and is always there when we need her."

"Elena Sullivan with Endereza Law has been a pleasure to work with in launching our franchise. As a knowledgeable and diligent attorney, she simplifies even the most complex legal matters. Her prompt responses and clear communication have given us confidence at every step. Her commitment to high professional standards makes her an outstanding legal partner. If you need a reliable franchise attorney, I highly recommend her!"

"Working with Elena at Endereza Law while buying a franchise was an excellent experience. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and deep expertise in franchise law made a significant impact. She explains complex documents clearly and offers meaningful advice that adds real value. Her courteous approach made every interaction seamless. I highly recommend Elena to anyone needing expert franchise guidance."

Our Approach

At Endereza Law, we are dedicated to being your on-demand strategic legal partner, helping you manage your company's legal risks efficiently and effectively.

Elena Villaseñor Sullivan is the managing member of Endereza Law. She provides executive-level leadership, general counsel, and legal operations management to support your company’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategies. Whether you are a start-up navigating the complexities of business law or an established company seeking thoughtful legal guidance, Endereza Law is here to help. Elena is more than a lawyer—she is a partner in your success. Let her handle the legal heavy lifting so you can focus on growing your business. Learn more about why you might need general counsel services.

Our Services

Endereza Law will help you assess your company’s legal needs and tailor a risk-based solution. We can manage your legal operations, contracts, litigation, marketing compliance, and corporate governance, as well as provide day-to-day legal advice.

Experience

Endereza Law is owned and operated by Elena Villaseñor Sullivan, who brings over 20 years of legal and compliance expertise to the table. Elena’s journey from a tenacious commercial litigator to a Fortune 500 executive and then general counsel for a franchisor equips her with a unique strategic perspective. Her extensive experience across various practice areas, industries, and organizations ensures that clients receive informed and practical guidance tailored to their specific needs.

In The News

Elena is regularly recognized as a top-rated lawyer and business leader. Scene in S.A. selected Elena as a 2024 Outstanding Woman in the Law and as a 2021 and 2022 Best Lawyer in San Antonio. From 2010 – 2017, Elena was selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star by Thompson Reuters, which was published in Texas Monthly. Elena has also been featured in the San Antonio Lawyer and Attorney at Law-San Antonio.

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Elena is an active member of various legal bar associations and serves on boards of non-profit charitable organizations. She is also a San Antonio North Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lab and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Leadership San Antonio alumn.