WELCOME TO VELA | WOOD We are a boutique corporate law firm with a local feel and a global impact. We focus our practice in the areas of M&A, Private Equity, Fund Representation, and Venture Transactions.
We provide a full suite of services to our clients. With a flexible billing model that focuses on relationships, not time, we seek to enable our clients to fulfill their personal and professional goals. We thrive on turning an initial consultation into a successful, long-term relationship.
Our Practice Areas
M&A & Corporate Law
Need help restructuring your entity, cleaning up your cap table, or getting your corporate governance in order? It’s not as hard as it seems. Let us walk you through it. Read More
Startups
VW represents hundreds of startups all over the world. Our vision and goal is to be the best startup firm in Texas, plain and simple. Read More
Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds
VW represents all manner of private equity funds, from venture capital to family offices. Fundraising and deploying capital can be complex, but we’re here to make it easy. Read More
Fantasy Sports and Gaming Law
From full season fantasy leagues to daily fantasy sports to eight liners to amusement machines, we’ve got you covered. Read More
Sports and Entertainment
Whether you’re a current or former athlete, or a growing sports startup, we’ve got the playbook you need. Read More
Commercial Real Estate Law
Vela Wood has a wealth of experience representing all parties in real estate transactions, including, buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords and investors. Read More
Check Out These
Resources
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VW Podcast
Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, we have a podcast for you. We’ll walk you through the legal side of things and share our experiences counseling hundreds of startups. Listen Now
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Venture Glossary
Our Venture Glossary will be your new best friend. It features over 500 terms that are common parlance in the startup world, from Accelerated Vesting to Zombie. Visit Site
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Venture Deals YIR
To provide analysis on early-stage venture financing in North Texas, we created an audit of the capital raises we facilitated in 2016. See Reports
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Startup Central
With several entrepreneurs in our ranks, we understand what goes into building a business. It’s much more than turning an idea into revenues. It takes preparation, planning, sacrifice, and adaptability. See More
Meet Our Attorneys
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Kevin Vela
Partner
Kevin is the managing partner at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of M&A, venture financing, and fund formation. Read More
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“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”
— Marcus AureliusRadney Wood
Partner
Radney is a named partner at Vela Wood. He divides his practice between commercial litigation and general corporate matters, concentrating on partnership disputes, corporate governance, venture financing, and contract negotiations. Read More
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Carr Staley
Partner
Carr is a partner at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions and investment activities. Read More
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Lindsey Altmeyer
Associate
Lindsey is an associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice in the areas of venture financing, securities exemptions, and general corporate governance. Read More
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Lara Bubalo Manor
Senior Associate
Lara is a senior associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and private placements. Read More
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“Learn from others whom have walked the path before you, but be smart enough to know when to cut your own trail”
– Narciso Rodriguez
Caroline R. Fabacher
Associate
Caroline is an associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice in the areas of entity formation, capital raises, corporate governance, and daily fantasy sports regulations. Read More
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“A lot of people give up just before they’re about to make it. You never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one.” – Chuck Norris
Nic O’Brien
Associate
Nic is an associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, commercial and technology transactions, and general corporate governance. Read More
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Juan Ramos
Associate
Juan is an associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of fund formation, M&A, real estate transactions, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Read More
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Jeff Villalobos
Associate
Jeff is an associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property, technology commercialization, privacy, advertising, and corporate transactional matters. Read More
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Jenny Young
Senior Associate
Jenny is a senior associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice on employment law and general corporate matters. Read More
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Zach Jones
Senior Associate
Zach is a senior associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice on tax disputes with government authorities and complicated business transactions. Read More
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“Curiosity is the spark behind the spark of every great idea. The future belongs to the curious.”
– Unknown
Blake Hart
Of Counsel
Blake is Of Counsel at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice on contract drafting, review, and negotiation on behalf of sports and entertainment individuals and enterprises. Read More
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Lacey Shrum
Senior Counsel
Lacey is Senior Counsel at Vela Wood. She implements blockchain and smart contract solutions in securities compliance. Read More
Latest Blog Posts
The Hidden Cost Of Accelerators
December 6, 2018
Accelerators are popping up all over the place. And I’m not sure that this is a good thing. Typically, an accelerator provides a little cash for a little equity, and some guidance or advisory services for a little more equity. Some … Read More
Believe In The Value Of Your Product
December 6, 2018
I ran into a client this morning who told me about a difficult negotiation he’s currently having with a critical customer. The customer represents a significant portion of his startup’s revenues, but servicing the contract is so cumbersome that it … Read More
Beware Of Your First Investor
November 20, 2018
We’re well aware of how critical it is for a startup to raise capital. I’ve yet to see a startup that can generate revenues without raising capital. This is the same for just about all small businesses besides service businesses. … Read More