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Jess Bailey

Jess Bailey

Bailey Law Firm PLLC
  • Business Law, Real Estate Law
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Biography

Unparalleled Transactional and Compliance Counsel -
I feel a responsibility to serve not only as an advocate, but also as an educator to my clients. I stress the importance of building a team of trusted advisors, an attorney being just one member of that team. I offer clients a unique combination of high quality legal services in multiple areas of transactional & compliance law including: business general counsel, banking & finance, compliance plans, contract & agreement drafting & negotiation, energy law, entity formation & restructuring, healthcare law, international law, mergers & acquisitions, business succession planning, real estate transactions & finance.

Connecting Ambitions With Accomplishments -
I provide reliable and efficient legal support using my down-to-earth, informed approach. My ability to bring together parties with diverse interests and common goals has proven vital to domestic and international clients alike. The success of my clients is the benchmark of my success.

My Commitment -
- Optimize Deal Structure
- Maximize & Protect Transactional Value
- Minimize Exposure to Risk & Liability

Giving Back -
Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (TAEP) - Director
Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Director & General Counsel
Alliance of North Houston Chamber of Commerce (ANHOC) - Designated Member Representative for ICC
Lone Star College System Paralegal Program - Advisory Board
Operation Pets Alive (OPA) - Advisory Board

Education
Nova Southeastern University
M.S. (2010) | Coastal Zone Mgmt & Marine Env. Science
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Honors: Certificate of Appreciation: Divison of Student Affairs
Activities: Study Abroad: Galapagos Islands, Ecuqdor. Galapagos Islands Ecology Studies.
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South Texas College of Law
J.D. (2009) | Real Estate, Environmental, Contracts, Transactional
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Activities: Member of Environmental Law Society 06-09 Member of Animal Law Society 06-09 V.P. Animal Law Society 06-08 Member of Delta Theta Phi 08-09
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University of Missouri - St. Louis
B.S. (2003) | Business Administration
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Honors: Honors: Beta Beta Beta – National Biological Honor Society Alpha Mu Alpha – International Honorary Marketing Society Dean’s List – Spring 2002 Study Abroad: Guyana, South America.
Activities: Tropical Ecology Field Studies. Spring 2001 Vienna, Austria. International Business Study Tour. Summer 2002
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Professional Experience
President, Owner & Attorney
Bailey Law Firm
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Speaking Engagements
Panelist: Navigating the ETA Landscape, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference
Rice Graduate School of Business
The Art of Persuasion: Building Trust to Achieve Your Goals in Every Conversation, FENG Conference | Financial Executives Networking Group
M&A Deal Structuring, Due Diligence & Ways To Mitigate Your Risk, M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE - CHICAGO
Panelist: Does Your Business Have a BAIL Team?, THE US SPACE, SBA HOUSTON, UH SBDC
(Keynote Speaker) Sculpting Success: The Interplay of Change Leadership and Change Management in M&A, M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE
Panelist: M&A Deal Structuring, Due Diligence & Ways To Mitigate Your Risk, M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE
Panelist: Mothers, Motivation & Communication, WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE SUMMIT
Unlocking Successful Negotiations with Private Equity: The Trust Advantage, BLACKMORECONNECTS VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Effective Communication in Business: Strategies for Success, VOICES OF WOMEN SUMMIT
Buy to Build Success: M&A Excellence with Relentless Principles, ENTREPRENEURS ROCKET FUEL WEB SUMMIT
Adding Value in M&A Transactions, BLACKMORE CONNECTS VIRTUAL EVENT
Harmonizing Success: Mastering Conflict Resolution for CPAs, SPRING ACCOUNTING EXPO | Texas Society of CPAs
Changing the Course-Navigating Higher Ed Disputes and Resolutions, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | Master's in College Student Affairs Program
Leading & Managing Hybrid Teams, FENG CPE WEBINAR | Financial Executives Networking Group
Successful Succession Strategies, COLLIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION VIRTUAL EVENT
Leadership: Connecting the Dots, SPRING ACCOUNTING EXPO | Texas Society of CPAs
Leadership Through Transition, CPE BY THE SEA CONFERENCE | Texas Society of CPAs
Negotiating to Close the Deal, CFO/CONTROLLERS CONFERENCE | Texas Society of CPAs
Getting Your Legal House In Order, BACK TO WORK WEBINAR
PE Fund Formation & Management, FENG CPE WEBINAR | Financial Executives Networking Group
Adding Value in M&A Transactions, CALVETTI FERGUSON | INTERNAL CPE EVENT
(Keynote Speaker) Commercial Real Estate PE Fund Structure, FENG REAL ESTATE SIG MEETING CPE | Financial Executives Networking Group
FASB Revenue Recognition Rulings Impact on Bank Covenants, ALLEGIANCE BANK | INTERNAL LUNCH & LEARN
Advising Small Business Start Ups and Larger Companies: Ethical Considerations, STCL CLE ETHICS FRIDAYS
Civil Liability Exposure For The Non-Profit Director/Officer, HOUSTON BAR | LAWYERS TO THE RESCUE PART DEUX
Negotiations 101, ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE | TAEP
Goal Oriented Representation, REGISTER REAL ESTATE ADVISORS (RREA)
TREC Reform, Appraisal Reform & Transfer Taxes, HIREBA LEGAL UPDATE CONFERENCE
Appraisal Reform, Brokers & Property Management, HIREBA LEGAL UPDATE CONFERENCE
Awards
Power Partners Award
Inc. Magazine
Pinnacle Award
Better Business Bureau
Award for Excellence
Better Business Bureau
Leadership in Action: ‘Setting Clear Goals’ Among Secrets of Success for Attorney Jess Bailey
Houston CityBook
Dynamic Women of Houston
Modern Luxury Magazine
Pinnacle Award
Better Business Bureau
Most Admired CEO
Houston Business Journal
Dynamic Women of Houston
Modern Luxury Magazine
Best of The Woodlands: Law Office
The Woodlands Award Program
Power Lawyer
New York Times
Top Women's Attorney
Super Lawyers - Texas Rising Stars
Pinnacle Award
Better Business Bureau
Award for Excellence
Better Business Bureau
Top Women's Attorney-Texas Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Dynamic Women of Houston
Modern Luxury Magazine
Pinnacle Award
Better Business Bureau
Award for Excellence
Better Business Bureau
Top Women's Attorney-Texas Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Pinnacle Award
Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce
Dynamic Women of Houston
Modern Luxury Magazine
Award for Excellence
Better Business Bureau
Power Players
Modern Luxury Magazine
Award of Excellence
Better Business Bureau
Presented to Bailey Law Firm
Award of Excellence
Better Business Bureau
Awarded to Bailey Law Firm
President's Award
Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce
Professional Associations
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
Member
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The College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
Current
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Greater Houston Partnership (GHP)
Member
Current
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Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (TAEP)
Director
Current
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Alliance of North Houston Chamber of Commerce (ANHOC)
Member Representative for ICC
Current
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Lone Star College System Paralegal Program
Advisory Board
Current
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Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce (HICC)
Member
- Current
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fees available for most services.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Principal Office
2203 Timberloch Place
Suite 215
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Toll-Free: (832) 510-2900
Downtown Houston
808 Travis Street
Suite 400
Houston, TX 77002
Toll-Free: (832) 510-2900