What if your lawyer actually understood your business?
We work with businesses and franchises who want attorneys that are part of the team – to protect your brand, manage risk, and help your business grow without draining your budget.
Serving Businesses, Franchisors & Franchisees
You're Not Alone –
and You're Not Behind
Running a business is hard enough without feeling like you need a law degree, too. At Endereza Law, we meet you where you are — with clear, judgment-free legal support that helps you move forward with confidence.
We’ve heard it all:
"I'm tired of pretending I understand all this legal stuff." "I feel like a small fish when I talk to big law firms." "I just want a lawyer who gets how my business actually works."
You’re not overreacting. You’re not underprepared. You’re just ready for a legal partner who sees the big picture — and helps you build something that lasts.
Legal Services that Grow with You
We offer practical, business-aligned legal services for entrepreneurs, franchisors, franchisees, and growing companies — all delivered with clarity, care, and a deep respect for your time and budget.
Franchise Law
Whether you’re building a franchise system or investing in one, we help you navigate FDDs, agreements, compliance, and disputes – with a strategy built for your side of the table.
- Franchisors: Build and Scale with Confidence
- Franchisees: Protect Your Investment from Day One
Business Law
From formation to expansion, we offer clear, practical legal guidance to support your growth and protect what you’re building.
- Corporate Governance/Board Guidance
- Regulatory Compliance and Filings
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Internal Policies and Employee Matters
Employment law
Manage your workforce with confidence — from hiring to handbooks to navigating sensitive issues such as harassment investigations.
Regulatory Compliance
Stay ahead of evolving regulations, including data privacy and industry-specific rules, so your growth isn’t slowed by surprises.
Business Litigation
When disputes arise, we protect your business with bold, business-minded litigation — in court or across the table.
Fractional General Counsel
Ongoing legal strategy, support, and risk management — tailored to your business and delivered for a predictable monthly fee.
Our Approach
Practical. Predictable. Personal.
At Endereza Law, we don’t believe in billable-hour surprises or legal jargon that makes you feel small. We believe in:
- Transparent pricing that fits your needs – whether hourly, flat-fee, or subscription-based when it makes sense
- Clear, actionable advice that aligns with your business goals
- A relationship-first mindset — because your lawyer should feel like part of your team
Led by Elena Villaseñor Sullivan, a former in-house counsel and nationally recognized franchise attorney, we bring real-world experience and business-savvy legal strategy to every client relationship.
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 to the Super Lawyer Rising Star list 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.
Endereza Law, PLLC Recognized by Chambers & Partners for Excellence in Franchising Law
Endereza Law, PLLC is proud to announce its recognition by
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Elena Villaseñor Sullivan for Expertise in Legal Services
Marquis Who’s Who has selected Elena Villaseñor Sullivan as an
Tell Us Where You're Headed
We'll help you get there with a legal strategy that supports every step of your growth.
