Legal Services for Startups
Nicole MossCampbell & Riggs, P.C.
April 8, 2014
Challenges of Working with Startups
• Confusion• Self-Lawyering• Mystery of Legal System
Corporate Formation: Process
• Clear Process• Communication• Strong Team
Process - Formations
• Term Sheet• Solve Issues Early
Corporate Formation: Process
• Dividing Equity• Protecting Equity
Strong Legal Teams Can Help
• Beyond Service• Education• Network• Feedback
Internal Team
• Allocating Resources• Communication• Efficiency
Process – Equity Funding
• Friends & Family• Angel• Venture
Process – Debt Funding
• Credit Cards• Bank Loans• Private Loans
Process – Employment-Related
• Employee, Contractor Agreements• Confidentiality• Comp Plan
Process – Regulatory Filings
• Sales Tax• Restaurants• Licensing
Process - Contracts
• Confidentiality• License• Purchaser• Privacy
Q & A
Nicole MossCampbell & Riggs, P.C.
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