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Juan Manuel Alcala, Business Attorney in Austin, Texas

Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and Environmental

PartneratFoley & Lardner LLP

Austin, TX

Practicing business in Austin since 2000.

26+
Years practicing
1
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Juan Manuel Alcala is a partner based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Juan has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.

Based in
Austin, TX
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Business · Energy · Environmental
  • Handles Business, Energy, and Environmental matters from Austin, TX.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Juan Manuel Alcala: Juan Manuel Alcala is a partner based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Juan has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Juan Manuel Alcala

Juan concentrates on business, energy, environmental, international, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Juan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Austin, Texas

Juan takes business matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Energy cases in Austin, Texas

Juan takes energy matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Austin, Texas

Juan takes environmental matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

International cases in Austin, Texas

Juan takes international matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Austin, Texas

Juan takes litigation matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Juan Manuel Alcala — Over 26 years of Texas business experience

Juan Manuel Alcala is a partner based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Juan has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.

Mr. Juan Manuel Alcala is a lawyer practicing international, litigation: commercial, oil & gas and 1 other area of law. Juan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years. Juan practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Austin, TX.

Juan's approach to business cases

Mr. Juan Manuel Alcala is a lawyer practicing international, litigation: commercial, oil & gas and 1 other area of law. Juan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years. Juan practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Austin, TX.

The kind of cases Juan takes

Juan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and environmental matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Juan Manuel Alcala's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Texas School of Law

    J.D. · 1999

  • Yale University

    B.A. · 1996

Jurisdictions

Juan's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    2000 · ACTIVE

Juan studied at J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Juan completed J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Juan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Juan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of Texas Austin Young Lawyers Association Hispanic Bar Association U

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  • -Mexico Bar Association

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Locations

Juan Manuel Alcala's office in Austin

Juan's primary office is at 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 3000, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Foley & Lardner LLP

600 Congress Avenue, Suite 3000

Austin, TX 78701

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Hiring guide

How to hire Juan Manuel Alcala — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Juan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Juan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Juan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Juan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Austin, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Juan

Juan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Juan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Juan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Juan Manuel Alcala

  • How much does it cost to hire Juan for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Juan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Juan offer a free consultation?

    Juan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Juan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Juan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Juan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Juan take my case if I'm outside Austin?

    Juan is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Juan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Juan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Juan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Juan accepting new business clients right now?

    Juan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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