Tiffanie Clausewitz
Fostering Strategic Partnerships
By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran
Originally from Alice, Texas, and a proud alumna of Texas A&M, Tiffanie Clausewitz’s path to law was anything but conventional. Initially pursuing different professional interests, the compelling role of law in shaping societal structures eventually captivated her, inspiring her transition into the legal field.
Following her graduation from St. Mary’s Law School, her career in law began to take shape. Working as a briefing attorney for Catherine Stone, the Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals, marked a pivotal point in her career. This transformative experience in an all-woman appellate court provided Tiffanie with strong female mentors, shaping her professional ethos and her commitment to fostering supportive environments within the legal community.
With over 15 years of legal practice behind her, Tiffanie founded her own firm five years ago, joined by her now-partner Shellie Reyes. Specializing in business law, their practice encompasses both litigation and corporate transactional work. Tiffanie explains, “We offer a comprehensive portfolio of services, aiding businesses from their inception in setting up policies and procedures to navigating complex litigation scenarios.” The firm’s expertise extends across business litigation, general counsel, corporate and transactional, labor and employment, and estate planning and probate services.
As a woman-owned firm, Tiffanie and Shellie bring unique insights to the table, advocating a full-service general counsel model. They pride themselves on their intimate work with businesses, establishing and maintaining robust legal and operational frameworks. Their personalized approach to dispute resolution provides the tailored support that larger firms may not offer.
Partnership is foundational to their practice. Tiffanie believes that closely integrating with client teams to set goals, prioritize actions, and strategize decisions is essential. This deep collaboration builds trust, which is pivotal for the firm’s ability to navigate clients through informed and protective business decisions. Tiffanie notes a positive by-product of this approach is the close relationships she and her colleagues develop with their clients.
“The firm’s involvement with clients goes beyond mere transactional interactions,” Tiffanie states. “We invest significant time in understanding the nuances of our clients’ businesses, their market objectives, and strategic decisions.” This deep knowledge is particularly valuable when disputes arise, allowing the firm to provide precise and beneficial advice.
Tiffanie and Shellie’s firm primarily serves small to medium-sized, privately held companies that need more in-house legal resources. The complexity of business law demands thorough knowledge and expertise. “Our firm provides essential support in various legal domains, from company formation to the intricacies of contract law, ensuring that all legal bases are covered comprehensively,” Tiffanie remarks.
They also handle outsourcing for specialized legal issues to external experts, ensuring that clients receive the best advice and support across all aspects of business law. Moreover, the firm assists businesses in drafting and enforcing policies and contracts, offering extensive corporate transactional assistance and representing them in litigation and dispute resolution.
Community involvement is a crucial component of their work ethic. Tiffanie, a past President of the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association, the founding director of the LEAD Academy, a leadership development program for women attorneys, and the first board chair of Alegría Women’s Chorus of San Antonio, is committed to empowering women in both the legal and arts communities. Shellie’s participation on boards of literacy and education programs such as Project Transformation Rio Texas and San Antonio Youth Literacy reflects the firm’s mission to contribute positively to societal development.
Tiffanie emphasizes the importance of selecting an attorney based on both professional skills and personal trust. Through strategic partnerships, comprehensive legal services, and robust community engagement, Tiffanie Clausewitz has built a law practice adept at managing the complexities of business law while fostering enduring relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
Clausewitz Reyes, PLLC
210.762.6422
clausewitzreyes.com
2722 West Bitters Road, Suite 110
San Antonio, Texas 78248
