Len’s expertise has been showcased in reputable media platforms such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Law Insider. He is a sought-after speaker for podcasts and educational gatherings, delivering insights on crucial subjects including family businesses, financial planning, and legacy protection. If you’re interested in having Len Garza contribute to your media outlet, speak at an event, or join a podcast, please contact us.
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to pause and share a message that’s at the heart of what we do at Garza Business & Estate Law: gratitude. This time of
Are you leaving your corporate job to start your own business? Before you celebrate the freedom of entrepreneurship, you need to be aware of the hidden legal risks that could derail your plans before they even begin. Many professionals overlook the fact that old employment agreements—sometimes signed years ago—can still bind them with non-competes, non-solicitation clauses, and overreaching confidentiality provisions. These restrictions can prevent you from working in your chosen industry, soliciting clients, or even using knowledge and methods you developed during your career.
A Trust Protector is the failsafe your estate plan needs. Learn how this powerful role can prevent trustee mismanagement, protect family unity, and adapt your trust when life throws a curveball. Affluent families: your legacy deserves more than just documents.
Thinking of investing in real estate with a friend or partner? Discover the hidden risks that can derail your deal—from handshake agreements to tax traps—and how to protect your investment and relationship with the right legal strategy.
Think Selling Your Business Is as Simple as Finding a Buyer? Think Again. If you’re a business owner thinking about selling, you’re probably asking yourself: “Do I really need an
SEO Blog Extract: Protecting Your Wealth from Lawsuits
As a high-net-worth business owner, your financial success puts a target on your back. From frivolous lawsuits to personal liability claims, your wealth is always at risk. The most common mistake entrepreneurs make? Waiting until a lawsuit hits before thinking about asset protection. By then, it’s too late—and attempting to “move” or “hide” assets can lead to devastating legal consequences, including fraud allegations and even criminal charges.
Real asset protection isn’t about secrecy—it’s about smart, proactive planning. That means setting up legally sound structures before a threat arises. Tools like irrevocable trusts, family limited partnerships, and strategically designed LLCs can safeguard your assets when implemented properly. But timing is everything. Once legal trouble starts brewing, many asset protection moves become not only ineffective but illegal.
Many business owners fall for last-minute strategies or offshore schemes peddled by unqualified advisors, putting everything—business, wealth, even personal freedom—on the line. The truth? Courts can and will unravel rushed or fraudulent asset transfers.
To truly protect your wealth, you need early action and expert guidance. Working with a seasoned wealth protection attorney can ensure your plan is compliant, effective, and court-resistant.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. The smartest move you can make is to structure your wealth legally and strategically—before lawsuits, creditors, or disputes ever emerge. Preserve what you’ve built. Talk to an expert today.
Selling your business? A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Learn how this powerful financial tool helps protect your valuation, speeds up due diligence, and prevents post-sale disputes. Don’t go to market without it.
Len sits down with LA’s very own KTLA to discuss the obligations companies have to accommodate worker safety concerns. Go To Article.
During this webinar, Attorney Len Garza engages in a discussion with Entrepreneur magazine about five important tasks to consider including in your pre-launch business to-do list. Go To Webinar
