B. Raphael Sonsino, Business Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Contracts, and Employment · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratPulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP
San Antonio, TX
Practicing business in San Antonio since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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B. Raphael Sonsino is a partner based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Employment. B. has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Antonio, TX
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Business · Contracts · Employment
- Handles Business, Contracts, and Employment matters from San Antonio, TX.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About B. Raphael Sonsino: B. Raphael Sonsino is a partner based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Employment. B. has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by B. Raphael Sonsino
B. concentrates on business, contracts, employment, international, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case B. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Business cases in San Antonio, Texas
B. 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 B. agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in San Antonio, Texas
B. takes contracts 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 B. agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in San Antonio, Texas
B. takes employment 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 B. agrees to represent you.
International cases in San Antonio, Texas
B. takes international 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 B. agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in San Antonio, Texas
B. takes m&a 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 B. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About B. Raphael Sonsino — Over 45 years of Texas business experience
B. Raphael Sonsino is a partner based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Employment. B. has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Sonsino represents businesses of all sizes, from the budding entrepreneur needing to set up an entity to well-established operations. Mr. Sonsino’s clients encompass a broad range of industries including manufacturing, health care, personal service, telecommunications, retail, energy, and information technology. Mr. Sonsino often serves as outside General Counsel for his clients, providing all of the services an in-house counsel would provide without the ongoing expense burden.
He began his law career in 1981 as in-house counsel for Tesoro Petroleum, based in San Antonio, and then as in-house counsel for the Southwest Division of Tenneco Oil Company, also in San Antonio. After a stint with the downtown San Antonio law firm of McCamish, Ingram, Martin & Brown, Mr. Sonsino established a solo law practice in 1987, practicing on his own and subsequently with this wife, Kerry, until 2007, when he merged his practice with Pulman, Cappuccio & Pullen, LLP.
In addition to his law career, Mr. Sonsino has been active in the business sector, having established or participated in a number of ventures, including an asphalt manufacturing and distribution company, an automated test equipment company for the aviation industry, and a signage manufacturing company. In 2000, Mr. Sonsino founded, and served as General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President of Administration for Kintera, Inc. (formerly, NASDAQ: KNTA), a leading provider of software as a service to the nonprofit industry, until the company relocated to San Diego, California. Kintera later went public and was purchased by a competitor.
Mr. Sonsino was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and enjoys meeting and representing people from all walks of life and different cultures. Having been raised in a French-speaking home, Mr. Sonsino has an affinity for foreign languages and speaks, with varying degrees of proficiency, French, Hebrew, Spanish, and Italian. He has served over the years on various boards and committees of civic and religious organizations, including the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, the Eleanor Kolitz Academy, San Antonio Little Theatre, the Jewish Campus of San Antonio, and others. He has received the President’s Award from the Jewish Federation of San Antonio.
Both in 2006 and 2012, Mr. Sonsino was voted by his peers to “San Antonio’s Best Lawyer’s List,” Scene in SA Monthly.
B.'s approach to business cases
Mr. Sonsino represents businesses of all sizes, from the budding entrepreneur needing to set up an entity to well-established operations. Mr. Sonsino’s clients encompass a broad range of industries including manufacturing, health care, personal service, telecommunications, retail, energy, and information technology. Mr. Sonsino often serves as outside General Counsel for his clients, providing…
Clients B. works with
B. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, contracts, and employment matters in San Antonio and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
B. Raphael Sonsino's legal education and bar admissions
University of Texas at Austin
J.D. · 1981
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. Phi · 1978
Jurisdictions
B.'s state bar admissions
Texas
1981 · ACTIVE
B. studied at J.D. in University of Texas at Austin and B.A. Phi in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
B. completed J.D. in University of Texas at Austin and B.A. Phi in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice B. runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of B. Raphael Sonsino
B. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
B.'s professional memberships and bar associations
San Antonio Bar Association (Member, Natural Resources Committee, 1981—) State Bar of Texas
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Locations
B. Raphael Sonsino's office in San Antonio
B.'s primary office is at 2161 N.W. Military Highway, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX, 78213-1844. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP
2161 N.W. Military Highway, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78213-1844
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Client reviews of B. Raphael Sonsino — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire B. Raphael Sonsino — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with B. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
B. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'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; B. 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 B.
B. 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. B. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
B.'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 B. Raphael Sonsino
How much does it cost to hire B. for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. B. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does B. offer a free consultation?
B. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check B.'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. B. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can B. take my case if I'm outside San Antonio?
B. 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 — B. 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 B.?
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. B. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is B. accepting new business clients right now?
B.'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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