Practice areas

Scope, timelines, fees, and exclusions

Each matter begins with a written scope, a timeline, and a fee model that matches deliverables.

Practice area

Corporate

Governance, financings, M&A, and commercial contracting with disciplined closing checklists.

Who it's for

Founders, boards, and investors needing deal-stable documents.

Common scenarios
  • Seed through Series C equity and SAFEs with U.S. investors.
  • Strategic M&A (sell-side $10M-$150M enterprise value).
  • Board and founder alignment on protective provisions.
Timeline

Financings: first draft in 48 hours; M&A LOI redlines within 24 hours; closings 2-6 weeks depending on diligence.

Fee model

Fixed for term sheets and template builds; blended rates for negotiations; success kicker only on client request.

Docs needed
  • Cap table.
  • Existing charter and bylaws.
  • Latest investor rights and voting agreements.
What we don't do
  • No tax opinions.
  • No broker-dealer services.
  • No offshore entity formations.
Practice area

Technology & Data

AI/ML licensing, DPAs, SLAs, and cybersecurity response plans focused on contract risk.

Who it's for

SaaS, AI, and data businesses negotiating with enterprises.

Common scenarios
  • Enterprise MSA and SOW stack with security exhibits.
  • AI model licensing and content usage permissions.
  • Data processing and cross-border transfer assessments.
Timeline

MSA/DPA first-pass redline in 72 hours; security questionnaire coordination within 3 business days.

Fee model

Playbook build-out fixed fee; volume-based subscription for recurring negotiations.

Docs needed
  • Current MSA/SOW.
  • Privacy policy and subprocessor list.
  • Security posture (SOC2/ISO).
What we don't do
  • No consumer class action defense.
  • No patent prosecution.
  • No pure IT implementation services.
Practice area

Intellectual Property

Trademark strategy, inbound/outbound licensing, and IP diligence that supports financings and exits.

Who it's for

Brands and product teams protecting names, code, and licensing value.

Common scenarios
  • Trademark clearance and filings for U.S. classes 9, 35, 42.
  • Product licensing and OEM agreements.
  • IP ownership clean-up ahead of financing or sale.
Timeline

Clearance opinions in 5 business days; filing packages in 7; licensing redlines within 3 business days.

Fee model

Flat fees for searches and filings; capped fees for licensing; hourly for diligence sprints.

Docs needed
  • Prior marks and specimens.
  • Existing assignments and employment IP clauses.
  • Licensing history and royalty reports.
What we don't do
  • No patent drafting.
  • No copyright litigation.
  • No customs enforcement.
Practice area

Litigation & Investigations

Early case assessment, motion practice, and negotiation to resolve disputes aligned with business outcomes.

Who it's for

Operators facing commercial disputes who want settlement paths and trial readiness.

Common scenarios
  • Commercial contract disputes in New York state and federal courts.
  • Partner and founder separations.
  • Pre-suit investigations and demands.
Timeline

Case assessment memo in 10 days; motion to dismiss strategy in 20 days; mediation prep within 30 days.

Fee model

Hourly with phased budgets; success fees on settlement by request; mediation prep fixed per matter.

Docs needed
  • Executed agreements and amendments.
  • Key correspondence.
  • Timeline of facts and parties.
What we don't do
  • No personal injury matters.
  • No criminal defense.
  • No class actions.
Practice area

Real Estate

Commercial leasing, acquisitions, and financing support with clear diligence artifacts.

Who it's for

Office and retail tenants or owners negotiating leases and acquisitions in NYC metro.

Common scenarios
  • Long-term office leases in Class A properties.
  • Retail build-outs with timeline protections.
  • Acquisition diligence for mixed-use assets.
Timeline

LOI redlines in 48 hours; lease markups in 5 business days; diligence reports within 2 weeks.

Fee model

Flat fees for standard leases; capped for acquisitions; hourly for disputes.

Docs needed
  • Draft lease or LOI.
  • Plans and specs.
  • Existing estoppels or SNDA where applicable.
What we don't do
  • No residential closings.
  • No landlord-side property management.
  • No eviction proceedings.