Startups

The heart of Barham & Maucere LLC’s practice is centered around the needs facing startups and other early-stage businesses. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the need for expert legal counsel that understands the unique challenges facing startups and their founders. We provide comprehensive, full service representation for startups, from company formation to corporate governance, from intellectual property to contracts. If it comes across the desk at your startup, we offer innovative advice and sophisticated legal services that grow with your company.

We also offer legal services for the investors and venture fund managers that regularly invest in startup companies. There are unique and often burdensome legal issues surrounding raising money and investing that money into startups. Our experienced startup practice group attorneys are equipped to help you navigate these complex and high-risk waters.

A few of the startup services we offer include:

  • Formation of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Other Entities

  • Corporate governance

  • Shareholder issues

  • Founders agreements

  • Private Placement Securities Offerings

  • Executive Compensation

  • Stock and Option Incentive Plans, IRC 409A

  • Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secret Protection, and Licensing

  • Joint Ventures

  • Acquisitions

  • SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Term Sheets

  • Contracts

  • Website Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies & Cybersecurity Policies

  • Litigation for Startups

  • Employment Matters

  • Intellectual Property

  • Crypto, NFT, and other cutting edge legal issues affecting startup and technology companies.

Practice Group Members: Scott Maucere, Dan Barham, Kelly Agee.