About the Firm
Business Law From a Business Perspective
The Law Office of Ian M. Angkiangco was founded to provide entrepreneurs and businesses with practical legal counsel grounded in an understanding of how businesses actually operate.
Ian’s professional background extends beyond traditional legal practice. His experience includes corporate operations, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, financial technology, banking and financial services, contract management, licensing, corporate governance, and commercial real estate matters.
That experience shapes the firm’s approach today: understand the business, identify the legal and regulatory considerations, and provide clear guidance that supports informed business decisions.
Formation • Contracts • FinTech & Finance • Commercial Real Estate • Corporate Counsel • Compliance
Serving Businesses Throughout Texas
Meet Ian
Ian M. Angkiangco, JD
Attorney at Law
Ian M. Angkiangco is a Texas-licensed attorney whose practice focuses on business and transactional matters.
His professional experience spans nearly two decades of work involving business operations, contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, licensing, commercial real estate, and financial technology. His background includes serving as General Counsel for a financial technology company, where his responsibilities have included enterprise compliance, advising executive leadership on regulatory matters, overseeing contract lifecycle management, and addressing legal and regulatory considerations involving payments, lending, and digital banking products.
That background gives Ian a perspective that extends beyond reviewing legal documents. He understands that legal decisions exist within the larger realities of running a business—operations, growth, risk, regulatory requirements, commercial relationships, and long-term strategy.
Experience Built Around Business
Financial Technology, Banking & Finance
Ian’s experience includes serving as General Counsel for a financial technology company and addressing legal and regulatory matters involving payments, lending, digital banking products, commercial agreements, and financial-services operations.
His experience working within the industry informs his practical approach to financial technology, banking, finance, and related business matters.
Corporate & General Counsel
Ian has advised executive leadership on legal and operational matters involving contracts, corporate governance, compliance, policies, business relationships, and day-to-day corporate needs.
That experience shapes IMA’s approach to providing practical outside general counsel to businesses that need ongoing legal support.
Compliance & Corporate Regulation
Ian’s background includes developing regulatory and compliance strategies, evaluating regulatory exposure, developing internal policies and procedures, and advising on licensing and operational requirements.
His experience includes regulatory considerations affecting businesses operating across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
Commercial Transactions & Real Estate
Earlier in his career, Ian worked with a portfolio involving more than 150 engagements and 200 properties and participated in transactional matters involving the sale of more than $60 million in commercial and enterprise real estate assets.
His work included purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, contract and lease summaries, property matters, legal documentation, and corporate records.
Education & Professional Background
University of Dayton School of Law
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Juris Doctor
University of San Diego
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Paralegal Certification
California Baptist University
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Why Ian Founded IMA
Practical Counsel for the Business Behind the Legal Matter
After years of working inside businesses and alongside executive teams, Ian founded The Law Office of Ian M. Angkiangco to bring that experience directly to entrepreneurs and business owners.
IMA is built around a straightforward idea: businesses need legal counsel that understands both the legal issue and the business decision behind it.
Whether a client is forming a company, negotiating an important agreement, navigating financial technology or regulatory requirements, entering a commercial transaction, or seeking ongoing corporate counsel, the firm’s approach is centered on practical guidance and an understanding of the client’s business objectives.
A Texas Business Law Practice
The Law Office of Ian M. Angkiangco works with entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses throughout Texas.
The firm provides counsel in:
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Business Formation & Startups
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Business Contracts
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Financial Technology, Banking & Finance
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Commercial Real Estate
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Corporate & Ongoing Counsel
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Compliance & Corporate Regulation
Serving businesses throughout Texas, including Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.