Startups & Founders

The legal foundation founders actually need — clean formation, fair founder terms, protected IP and investor-ready documents, with fixed fees wherever the work is well defined.

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Overview

A solid foundation from day one

Most startup legal problems trace back to something skipped at the beginning — a missing founder agreement, IP that was never assigned to the company, or a cap table that got messy fast. We help founders get the foundations right early, when it's cheap and simple, so the hard conversations later are easy ones.

From choosing a structure to your first raise, we translate legal risk into plain business terms and price defined work up front. Many founders keep us close on a light retainer for contracts, hiring and the questions that come up as you scale.

Relevant Practice Areas

Where we help most

The areas startups and founders clients call on most often.

Corporate & Commercial

Formation, founder and shareholder agreements, SAFEs, priced rounds and investor documents. Learn more →

Intellectual Property

IP assignments, trademarks and licensing so the company owns what it builds. Learn more →

Employment

Offer letters, contractor agreements, equity grants and IP-protective onboarding for early hires. Learn more →

FAQ

Good to know

What legal documents do we need before raising money?

Typically clean formation documents, founder and IP assignment agreements, and a tidy cap table. We help get these in order so a round doesn't stall on due diligence.

Can you help with a SAFE or convertible note?

Yes. We advise on SAFEs, convertible notes and priced rounds, and prepare the company-side documents so you can move quickly with investors.

Do you offer fixed fees for early-stage work?

For well-defined work like formation, founder agreements and standard fundraising documents we quote a fixed fee up front, so there are no hourly surprises.

Counsel for Startups & Founders

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