Rhonda S. Jolley, Business Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Real Estate
San Antonio, TX
Practicing business in San Antonio since 1982.
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- Years practicing
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Rhonda S. Jolley is an attorney based in San Antonio, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Rhonda has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Branscomb Law.
- Based in
- San Antonio, TEXAS
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Business · Real Estate
- Handles Business and Real Estate matters from San Antonio, TEXAS.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).
About Rhonda S. Jolley: Rhonda S. Jolley is an attorney based in San Antonio, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Rhonda has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Branscomb Law.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Rhonda takes on
Rhonda concentrates on business and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rhonda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in San Antonio, Texas
Rhonda takes business matters in San Antonio, 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 Rhonda agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in San Antonio, Texas
Rhonda takes real estate matters in San Antonio, 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 Rhonda agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Rhonda S. Jolley — business lawyer in San Antonio
Rhonda S. Jolley is an attorney based in San Antonio, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Rhonda has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Branscomb Law.
Rhonda Jolley is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Group. Her law practice centers primarily on commercial real estate and the most current topic of water law. Having previously owned her own practice in Hondo, Texas, and having been a joint owner of Medina County Abstract Company, Inc., she has a varied background in a broad range of general business, residential real estate, commercial leasing and real estate litigation matters.
Rhonda is active in State Bar CLE Programming having been a member of the Planning Committee and Co-Chair of various seminars including the Advanced Real Estate Drafting Seminar, the Advanced Real Estate Seminar and the Changing Faces of Water Rights in Texas Seminar. She is a frequent speaker at all of these seminars. She has been a facility member at the South Texas College of Law Real Estate Law Conference and the University of Texas Mortgage Lending Institute. Rhonda also served on the State Bar’s Real Estate Forms Committee. Rhonda has helped draft and complete the Water Section of the State Bar Real Estate Forms Manual.
As head of the firm’s Water Law Section, she leads the client efforts to handle the purchase and sale of both groundwater and surface water rights, groundwater development, joint use and water sharing agreements throughout the State of Texas. Rhonda and her team have particular experience in matters related to the regional groundwater conservation districts including the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Additionally, several of our lawyers act as counsel to groundwater conservation districts. Branscomb’s water law team has experience in transferring and amending surface water rights, as well as working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Our team also has experience related to obtaining water supplies for real estate development and industrial use and reserving and preserving value of water rights connected to real estate.
EducationB.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1978
J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1982
Member, San Antonio Bar Association
Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Member and past Chairperson, State Bar Water Committee
Member, Medina County Bar Association
Member, Kendall County Bar Association
Advisor of the Executive Committee, Kendall County Bar Association
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking, Finance Law and Real Estate Law Thompson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers 2003-2004, 2006-2015 Recipient of the David Weatherbee “Workhorse” Award from the State Bar of Texas, for her contribution to the State Bar CLE Programs
Member, Board of Hill Country Family Services in Boerne, Texas
PersonalRhonda and her husband, Grady Jolley, a shareholder with Branscomb PC live in Boerne, Texas and have four adult children.
Working with Rhonda on a business matter
Rhonda Jolley is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Group. Her law practice centers primarily on commercial real estate and the most current topic of water law. Having previously owned her own practice in Hondo, Texas, and having been a joint owner of Medina County Abstract Company, Inc., she has a varied background in a broad range of general business, residential real estate, commercial leasing…
Who Rhonda represents
Rhonda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and real estate matters in San Antonio and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Abilene Christian University
BA · 1978
Jurisdictions
Rhonda's state bar admissions
Texas
1982 · ACTIVE
Rhonda studied at BA in Abilene Christian University.
Law school and academic background
Rhonda completed BA in Abilene Christian University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rhonda runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Rhonda has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Loan Documentation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil & Gas Lending
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Project Financing
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer 2003-2004, 2006-2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer in America for Banking, Finance, & Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State Bar of Texas David Weatherbee “Workhorse” Award
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Loan Documentation (2026).
Locations
Rhonda S. Jolley's office in San Antonio
Rhonda's primary office is at 4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 206, San Antonio, Texas, 78249. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Rhonda S. Jolley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rhonda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rhonda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rhonda'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; Rhonda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Antonio, 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 Rhonda
Rhonda 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. Rhonda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rhonda'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 Rhonda S. Jolley
How much does it cost to hire Rhonda for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rhonda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rhonda offer a free consultation?
Rhonda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rhonda's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Rhonda'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. Rhonda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rhonda take my case if I'm outside San Antonio?
Rhonda 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 — Rhonda 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 Rhonda?
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. Rhonda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rhonda accepting new business clients right now?
Rhonda'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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