High-End Legal Services

We charge a competitive hourly rate, and bill monthly.  We ask new clients to provide a small retainer (usually an estimate of one month’s fees).  We will consider a flat fee engagement or a fee cap in limited circumstances.  We are used to working with cash-strapped startup companies, as well as clients who have a strict legal budget.  We will help you identify what you really need, and work with you to keep your legal expenses within your budget.

That depends on your idea.  Have you invented something that is patentable?  If you think the answer is “yes” then you should start with a good patent lawyer (if you do not know one, call us for a referral).  If your business does not involve patentable intellectual property, then you should start with a corporate lawyer who can guide you through (i) choice of entity; (ii) entity formation; (iii) founders’ shares issuance; (iv) standard confidentiality agreements; and (v) any other business documents that will be needed.  There are a lot of things to consider when starting a business, including governance, equity ownership, tax issues, protection of proprietary information, employment and contractor issues, website and other data privacy issues, and funding solutions.  We can guide you through the process of setting up your business for success.

Yes we do.  Clients often come to us for the first time when they are ready to sell their business.  We specialize in transactions involving intellectual property as a core part of the target business, though we work with all types of businesses.  We also offer a friendlier, less-expensive option for small business owners who would prefer not to work with a large law firm.  No transaction is too small or too big for us, and we have extensive experience working with all types of opposing counsel, both in the U.S. and abroad.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a business, call us for advice about how to prepare for a smooth and efficient transaction.  

We strongly recommend that anyone who is raising money from investors seek advice from a securities lawyer before contacting any prospective investors.  The securities laws are complex and changing, and there are both federal and state laws that apply to any sale of securities.  The term “securities” includes stock, membership interest in an LLC, promissory notes, and any instrument that is convertible into stock or other equity interest.  Unless a securities offering is handled carefully, you risk violating the law and creating a possible right of rescission in favor of your investors, or even a state or federal action against you.  We regularly advise our clients about all types of securities offerings and securities law compliance.