Ringel & Brymer, PLLC

Ringel & Brymer, PLLC A dynamic general-practice law office serving Bastrop County, Travis County, central Texas and the community!

We offer estate, probate, business, civil, criminal legal services and more!

09/01/2026

Before You Sign: Contract Review for Bastrop Businesses

A handshake and a good reputation only go so far. For Bastrop businesses, the details in a contract often decide whether a deal protects you—or creates problems later.

A professional contract review looks for unclear payment terms, one-sided cancellation language, personal guarantees, missing deadlines, and clauses that shift risk onto your business. Catching those issues before you sign can save time, money, and stress.

Whether you are hiring a vendor, taking on a new client, leasing space, or partnering with another company, a second set of experienced eyes is worth it.

Ringel & Brymer is a local place to go in Bastrop County for practical contract review and business legal guidance.

Questions about an agreement sitting on your desk? Reach out.

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08/28/2026

Thank you for taking the time to write a thorough review!

08/27/2026

POV: You’re having a terrible day at the office… then your supportive coworker slides through… 😂🔥 Henrietta is the most supportive, servant leader minded, office manger we have been blessed with …who is so dynamic she can also be spicy, fun and get fired up if the needed!

Crazy (but true) fact: Before we moved into our downtown Bastrop office on December 6, 2024, we actually DID have an office fire at our previous Bastrop location! The Bastrop Fire Department was incredible. 👏

One of our paralegals unfortunately got carbon monoxide poisoning while being a hero and saving a dog from the burning building… what a story! 😲

Looking back, now we can laugh — everything worked out, we got a beautiful new office, and the dog was fine.

The fire starter did get fired - the irony!

So you can take this as legal advice from Ringel & Brymer, PLLC - DO NOT START OFFICE FIRES!

🔥 That’s also common sense 🙄

What’s the wildest thing that’s ever happened at your workplace? 👇

08/25/2026

Buying or selling property in Texas? One of the most common sources of later lawsuits is what the seller didn’t say.

Texas law generally requires sellers to disclose known material defects that a buyer wouldn’t reasonably discover on their own. Hiding or minimizing serious issues—foundation problems, prior flooding, unpermitted work, boundary disputes—can lead to claims for fraud or fraudulent nondisclosure.

Key points that matter: • Silence can be as actionable as a false statement when there’s a duty to speak

• “As-is” language does not automatically protect a seller who actively conceals known defects

• Buyers who discover problems after closing may still have remedies, including rescission or damages

Whether you’re a buyer who feels something was hidden or a seller facing a claim, the details of what was known, when it was known, and what was disclosed usually decide the case.

Questions about a real estate dispute or disclosure issue? We’re here to talk through it.

Thank you 🙏 for recognizing James Ringel awesome work! He is a great attorney and we appreciate every 5 star review that...
08/20/2026

Thank you 🙏 for recognizing James Ringel awesome work! He is a great attorney and we appreciate every 5 star review that you take the time to leave!

08/18/2026

Your LLC is not you.

That’s the whole reason most people form one.
Under Texas law, a single-member LLC is a separate legal entity from its owner.

It can own property, enter contracts, sue, and be sued in its own name. You generally are not personally on the hook for the company’s debts or lawsuits.

The protection only works if you treat the LLC like its own thing:

• Separate bank account
• Contracts in the LLC’s name
• Consistent records

Mixing the two can create real problems later.
Questions about entity structure or liability protection? We’re here to help.

Happy Birthday to our amazing Office Manager Henrietta !!! You keep the whole office running, you are the Mother Hen and...
08/13/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing Office Manager Henrietta !!! You keep the whole office running, you are the Mother Hen and we appreciate you! Great birthday lunch LongHorn Steakhouse !

08/12/2026

Here’s a useful estate planning fact many people in Bastrop County don’t realize: Under Texas law, a will written entirely in your own handwriting (called a holographic will) can be legally valid—even without witnesses or a notary.
While this option exists, relying on a handwritten will alone can create problems for your family later. Handwriting can be challenged, important details may be missing, and the probate process can become more complicated and expensive than necessary.
Clear, properly prepared estate planning documents—such as a formal last will and testament, powers of attorney, and other protective tools—help ensure your wishes are followed, reduce stress on your loved ones, and can make the process smoother after you’re gone.
Whether you need a simple will, want to review existing documents, or are ready to create a full estate plan, local guidance matters.
Ringel & Brymer helps individuals and families in Bastrop County with practical estate planning solutions designed to protect what matters most.
Ready to get started or have questions about your current plan? Reach out today.
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08/12/2026

There’s always a new case coming in Ringel & Brymer | General Counsel | Legal Services ! Marsha Renee is our newest paralegal and we just love having her here to help us handle the caseload!

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08/08/2026

Thank you so much for the appreciation and great 5 star Google review! Thank you!

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715 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX
78602

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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