Practice Areas
Our clients are as diverse as the entrepreneurial landscape itself.
We proudly serve many clients, from entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses to established corporations.
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Embarking on the journey of launching a new venture.
Navigating intricate legal challenges.
Seeking strategic guidance for growth initiatives.
Areas of Practice
Formation, Organization & Conversion
Navigating the initial stages of your startup journey is crucial, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're deciding on the best corporate structure for your venture, such as LLC or corporation, or considering conversion options, Rise Attorneys will provide expert counsel tailored to your unique situation. We'll help you strategically structure your initial cap tables, ensuring a solid foundation for future growth. With our guidance, you can make informed decisions that set the stage for success.
Capital Raising
Securing funding is a pivotal milestone for any startup, and we understand the uncertainty involved in navigating the fundraising landscape. From friends and family rounds to engagements with angel investors, micro VCs, and large venture capital firms, we offer comprehensive counsel to help you navigate the intricacies of financing your company. With our extensive experience negotiating various funding instruments, including SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Series Seed & Series A Deals, we'll provide the expertise and support you need to attract the right investors and fuel your growth.
Outside General Counsel
As your trusted legal advisor, we’re here to support you in all aspects of your business operations. Whether you're registering trademarks, structuring equity incentives for new hires, negotiating agreements with partners, or resolving founder disputes, we provide strategic guidance and practical solutions to address your unique needs. Think of us as your consigliere, ready to provide expert advice and assistance whenever you need it, ensuring that your business operates smoothly and efficiently.
Exit Events & Aquisitions
Preparing for exit events and acquisitions requires careful planning and execution, and we are here to guide you through the process. Whether you're acquiring a competitor or vendor, or considering selling your company, we offer seasoned counsel to help you navigate the complexities of M&A transactions. With experience on both the buyer and seller sides of deals, including transactions totaling over $300,000,000, Rise Attorneys will provide strategic advice and negotiation support to maximize value and ensure a smooth transition for your business
What We Do
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We assist clients in reviewing their pitch decks and structuring deal terms that will attract seasoned investors. Investors at this stage are angels, friends and family, and micro venture capital. We advise clients to use SAFEs or convertible notes for these investments due to the ability to close quickly at a low cost.
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Our clients often get questions from their investors on books and records of the company and the status of their investment. Our role is to help founders navigate these questions correctly and provide the proper information to keep all sides on the same page.
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Equity financings backed by venture capitalists can be a stressful and strenuous process. Negotiating term sheets, responding to constant due diligence requests, and reviewing definitive documents can be daunting to anyone - especially people who are running a business. Our experienced team assists clients through this process and can tell you what terms are market and which terms are not.
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Preparing for exit events and acquisitions requires careful planning and execution, and we are here to guide you through the process. Whether you're acquiring a competitor or vendor, or considering selling your company, we offer seasoned counsel to help you navigate the complexities of M&A transactions.
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Commercial agreements are at the heart of any company. These agreements govern the relationships with your users, vendors, and partners. Our team is experienced at drafting terms of service, privacy policies, SaaS agreements, development agreements, master service agreements, pilot agreements, and many more. Since we understand our clients’ needs deeply we can tailor the agreements to fit those needs.
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Team building is essential for any emerging growth company. We help clients bring on employees, contractors, and advisors. We help our clients think through whom to hire, when, and for how much. We also assist clients when a relationship does not work out and help them properly offboard personnel and minimize risk.
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Cap tables (i.e. records of company ownership) can be complex for founders to navigate as their company grows. Understanding how much of their company is sold through various fundraising rounds, hires, and investors’ rights is something every founder should know. We assist our clients through pro forma modeling as well as informing them of what is market in terms of ownership grants. We also assist our clients with different vesting schedules for their team to ensure proper alignment.
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A key employee goes rogue and shares information with a competitor. An investor sends a demand letter for repayment of their investment. The CEO of the company gets into a bad car accident. You receive a nastygram regarding infringement of intellectual property. We have helped clients navigate situations like these for years through trusted counsel.
Together, let's rise to unprecedented levels of success.
Our Approach
We are your strategic legal advisors, and we strive to be your trusted partners in your business journey.
Most of our clients work with us from formation through exit.
By prioritizing communication, collaboration, and ongoing partnership, we ensure that we're fully aligned with your goals and objectives and can provide you with optimum counsel as your company grows. This proactive approach allows us to develop a deeper understanding of your unique needs and challenges, paving the way for greater success.
