Startup & Venture Law

Build it right from day one. Incorporation, clean equity and investor-ready paperwork so you can raise, hire and scale without legal landmines — at founder-friendly fixed fees.

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Overview

Legal foundations for founders

The legal choices you make in the first year — how you incorporate, how founders split equity, how you take that first check — quietly decide how easy your next raise will be. We set startups up the way investors expect, so diligence is a formality and not a fire drill.

We price the early-stage essentials as founder-friendly fixed fees, and many companies keep us on a light retainer for the day-to-day questions that come with growing fast.

What we handle

Typical matters include:

Incorporation (Delaware C-Corp or LLC)
Founder agreements, equity splits and vesting
SAFEs, convertible notes and priced rounds
Stock option plans and equity grants
IP assignment, contractor and employment templates

Founder Fixed Fee

from $800

agreed up front

Free 30-minute consultation
Investor-ready setup
Clean cap table
Light retainer available

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How We Help

From incorporation to your next round

The legal partner that grows with your startup.

Incorporate & Structure

The right entity, founder agreements and vesting from day one — a clean foundation that won't scare off investors.

Raise Capital

SAFEs, convertible notes and priced rounds handled cleanly, keeping your cap table tidy and your round moving.

Hire & Protect

Option plans, IP assignment and employment templates so your team, equity and intellectual property are locked down.

FAQ

Good to know

Should I incorporate as an LLC or a C-Corp?

If you plan to raise venture capital, a Delaware C-Corp is usually the expected structure. If you're bootstrapping, an LLC may fit better. We recommend the right choice for your funding plans.

How should founders split equity and vesting?

We help you agree fair equity splits with standard vesting — typically a four-year schedule with a one-year cliff — so a co-founder departure doesn't derail the company or a future round.

Can you help with a SAFE or seed round?

Yes. We handle SAFEs, convertible notes and priced seed rounds on founder-friendly fixed fees, and make sure your cap table stays clean and investor-ready.

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