NXT Step Legal — Plan. Build. Protect.

Experienced counsel.
Practical solutions.
Thoughtful representation.

From business transactions and commercial real estate to estate planning, NXT Step Legal provides experienced representation shaped by the priorities of the people and businesses we serve.

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A CLEAR WAY FORWARD

Legal advice built around your goals.

Important legal decisions call for more than well-drafted documents. We combine experienced legal judgment with a clear understanding of your objectives, providing practical advice for your business, your property, and your family.

WHAT WE DO

Legal services for
important decisions.

Focused legal counsel, with attention to the goals and interests behind every matter.

01 /

Business &
Transactions

Counsel for business formation, acquisitions and sales, contracts, corporate governance, and the decisions that shape a company’s future.

02 /

Commercial
Real Estate

Guidance on commercial purchases, sales, leases, and financing, with close attention to risk, deal terms, and your investment objectives.

03 /

Estate
Planning

Thoughtful estate planning tailored to your circumstances, your priorities, and the people you want to provide for.

OUR APPROACH

Attention to the details.
Perspective on the bigger picture.

Every matter has its own priorities, risks, and opportunities. We take the time to understand yours, explain your options clearly, and provide candid, practical advice that supports informed decisions.

Experienced judgment. Straightforward answers. Thoughtful representation.

Portrait of Kristen Fleischman

J.D. · The University of Texas School of Law
B.S./B.A., Finance, magna cum laude · UNLV

THE ATTORNEY

Meet Kristen
Fleischman.

Senior Attorney

Kristen Fleischman is a transactional attorney who works with business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and families as they navigate important decisions and plan for the future. Her practice focuses on business and corporate transactions, commercial real estate, and estate planning. She is licensed to practice law in Texas.

A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, Kristen began her legal career in the Houston office of Thompson & Knight (now Holland & Knight). With more than a decade of experience and an undergraduate background in finance, she brings both legal and business perspectives to her work, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions.

Kristen believes that good legal representation starts with understanding the people behind the matter. She takes the time to learn what her clients are working toward, explain the practical implications of their decisions, and develop solutions that reflect their individual goals and priorities.

Whether she’s helping a business owner navigate an acquisition, advising on a real estate transaction, or working with a family on an estate plan, Kristen strives to make the legal process feel approachable, collaborative, and clear.

LET'S CONNECT

Let’s discuss
your next step.

Whether you are preparing for a transaction, reviewing a commercial real estate matter, or making plans for your family, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help.