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Corporate & Business Law

Entity structuring, governance, and commercial agreements built to support founders and companies from launch through expansion.

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OVERVIEW

Getting the structure right at the start.

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Early choices about entity type, ownership, and founder terms dictate what a company can do later: whether that is bringing in investors, hiring, expanding into new states, or selling the business. Fixing structural mistakes later is almost always more expensive and complicated than getting them right at the beginning.

We structure entities and draft foundational agreements with your next stage of growth in mind, then stay on as outside counsel to handle the commercial contracts and corporate housekeeping that arise along the way. Most of our clients rely on us the same way they would in-house counsel, knowing our legal advice is tailored strictly to their commercial objectives.

Day to day, that means operating agreements and state filings on one side, and customer and vendor contracts on the other.

BY THE NUMBERS

334KNew business entities formed in Delaware in 2025 alone.Source: Delaware Division of Corporations

$339BInvested in U.S. startups by venture capital in 2025, across 16,709 deals.Source: PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor

1,029Venture-backed U.S. startups acquired in 2025, in deals worth $140.7 billion.Source: PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor

43.5%Share of U.S. economic activity (GDP) generated by small businesses.Source: SBA

CLIENTS

Who we work with

Businesses at any stage, from brand-new ventures to mature enterprises ready to expand.

Founders & StartupsNew ventures establishing their entity structures and initial funding rounds.

Family-Owned BusinessesOwner-led companies and the families behind them.

Technology & AI CompaniesSoftware and AI businesses launching products in fast-moving markets.

Healthcare EntitiesMedical practices and healthcare businesses with specialized regulatory and privacy needs.

Creative & Media CompaniesStudios, agencies, and content businesses centered on creative and intellectual property.

Holding Companies & InvestorsEntities that own and invest in other businesses.

CAPABILITIES

What we handle

Corporate and governance

Formation, ownership, and the ongoing life of the company.

Commercial contracts

Drafting, review, and negotiation of business agreements.

Entity formation and structureChoice of entity and state of formation for LLCs, corporations, and professional entities, in coordination with tax advisors, as well as registration in multiple states.

Client agreementsMaster services agreements, statements of work, order forms, and online terms that set scope, payment, and limits on liability.

Operating and shareholder agreementsRules governing voting, ownership transfers, and clear procedures for handling partner disagreements or departures.

Vendor and supplier contractsReview, markup, and negotiation of incoming vendor, technology, and service provider contracts to manage risk and protect business continuity before signing.

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Governance and corporate maintenanceBoard and member consents, minutes, annual filings, and good standing, along with federal and state ownership reporting rules.

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Confidentiality and IP termsNDAs, IP assignments, and licensing terms to secure ownership of your work product and protect proprietary assets.

Founder and equity mattersManaging founder shares, profits interests, and simple equity allocations while keeping ownership records clear and organized from the start.

Employment and contractor agreementsOffer letters, independent contractor agreements, and confidentiality agreements drafted to comply with shifting state employment and non-compete laws.

FTC and consumer protection complianceAdvisory on marketing claims, subscription and negative option billing rules, online disclosures, and consumer review standards to align commercial operations with federal requirements.

Partnerships and joint venturesReferral, reseller, affiliate, and co-marketing agreements designed to structure clear revenue-sharing and commercial partnerships between businesses.

Entity dissolution and wind-downsOrderly legal wind-downs, owner exit agreements, and formal state dissolutions when business strategies change or partnerships conclude.

Data and privacy termsDPAs, business associate agreements (BAAs), and vendor privacy disclosures structured to protect proprietary data and ensure compliance with state and federal privacy standards.

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