Strategic Legal Agreements for Every Stage of Business
Agreements
Every business relationship of consequence requires a well-drafted agreement. A contract isn’t a formality — it’s the document that determines rights and obligations when the relationship is strained, when a party underperforms, or when someone wants out. The agreement you sign on the way in determines your options on the way out.
Most contract problems don’t arise from dishonesty. They arise from two parties who thought they understood the same deal — and didn’t — because the document didn’t say what either of them assumed. A non-compete that isn’t enforceable in the jurisdiction where the employee works. An IP assignment clause that doesn’t actually transfer ownership. A limitation of liability provision that doesn’t address the specific type of loss that materializes. A dispute resolution clause that forces arbitration in an inconvenient state.
Agreements That Safeguard and Empower Your Business
We draft and negotiate master service agreements, software licenses, SaaS terms, API agreements, technology development contracts, NDAs, SAFE agreements, convertible notes, term sheets, shareholder agreements, co-founder arrangements, and IP licensing agreements. Each requires precision on the terms that matter most for that specific relationship.
For software and technology agreements: who owns the custom code? What happens to your data if the SaaS provider is acquired or goes bankrupt? Does the “perpetual license” survive termination of the agreement? For licensing agreements: are audit rights included? What quality control is required for trademark licenses? Can the licensee sublicense? For startup agreements: what do the SAFE terms mean in a future financing scenario? Have the economic consequences of the cap and discount been modeled?
What We Offer
We draft and negotiate agreements for startups, growth-stage companies, and established businesses in Texas, DC, Colorado, and California, with affiliated counsel nationally. The focus is on identifying the specific risks relevant to your business and addressing them — not producing a document that looks complete but misses what actually matters.
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