For more than 25 years, Mr. Belt (JD, University of Texas Law School, 1972) has operated a commercial law practice in Austin as a solo practitioner, focusing on business contracts and litigation. Before establishing his Austin practice, Mr. Belt practiced in Geneva and Paris. Mr. Belt has taught business law at the University of Texas Law School and business studies at Austin Community College. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Belt assists startups and other businesses in raising venture capital, locally and internationally.