Some firms offer legal opinions. We offer clarity, strategy, and a working relationship grounded in trust. At Farley Law, you’re not handed off to a rotating cast of associates. You work directly with seasoned counsel who understands your business, your market, and the regulatory forces shaping your world. Our clients include community banks, fintechs, business owners, and nonprofit leaders who prefer an advisor who can think three moves ahead without speaking in riddles.
We believe working with an attorney should feel reassuring, not stressful. Every call, every deliverable, every deadline is designed to give you confidence, not confusion.
Legal work shouldn’t be mysterious. Client assurance is our commitment to making your experience straightforward, accurate, and anchored in practical next steps.
You get direct access to an attorney. Most questions can be explored effectively on a brief call.
We translate complex legal and regulatory issues into guidance you can act on. No smoke. No mirrors. No guessing.
If we can’t give you the complete answer at that moment, you receive a prompt follow-up that ties up the loose ends.
Every conversation points toward action with resolutions that protect your institution, your business, and your future.
Banking & Corporate Law, Founder
Brent brings years of experience helping banks, fintechs, and businesses build legally sound foundations, from structuring bank–fintech partnerships to developing lending programs to guiding regulatory filings and new product launches.
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When he’s not advising institutions, Brent can be found playing music, participating in soccer, enjoying outdoor activities with family, and rock climbing.
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Banking & Corporate Law, Senior Counsel
Ian spent the bulk of his career at First United Bank, where he was the top legal and compliance official, assisting the bank with all legal, operational and regulatory matters. Ian also spent time at a fintech, where he helped navigate the complex regulatory environment affecting emerging financial services companies, including developing compliant algorithmic lending systems, launching consumer-facing products and strengthening bank partnerships.
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Our clients share a common thread: they’re building something meaningful and want to have a long-term positive impact in their communities.
Institutions committed to strengthening their communities through disciplined compliance, smart growth, and practical innovation.
Companies who want to create enduring positive change at scale for their customers and are currently navigating formation challenges, licensing, product development, compliance frameworks, and bank partnerships.
Leaders who want to build businesses that endure, create income and jobs, give back to their communities, and are supported by solid structures, clean contracts, and long-term strategy.
Organizations with missions that outlast their founders, seeking legal guidance that honors their impact.
Your time matters. Your compliance calendar matters. Your business milestones matter.
If a project isn’t completed within the agreed timeframe, we provide a complimentary business strategy consultation (a $2,000+ value). It’s our way of showing that your trust is worth more than a timestamp.
You get big-firm expertise without big-firm bureaucracy. We provide continuity, personal attention, and a cost structure that respects your budget and your intelligence. You’ll never wonder who is actually working on your matter.
Our pricing is straightforward. We carefully scope projects with you at the outset and set expectations on invoicing and results before beginning work. If new complexities arise, you hear about them immediately, not on an invoice after the fact. That means more communication and fewer surprises.
We have Texas roots and a national footprint. Our Austin and Boise offices sit in two of the country’s most dynamic markets, enabling us to serve clients across all 50 states with the steadiness of seasoned counsel and the vision of emerging cities.
Integrity. Say it, do it, stand behind it.