The Startup Law Blog is an informational resource authored by attorneys at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S., a Seattle‑based corporate and tax law firm. Our goal is to help founders understand the legal milestones they’ll encounter as their businesses grow. The attorneys at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. provide the services described below. If you’d like more information or to discuss your specific needs, please get in touch via our consultation page or schedule a consultation.
Comprehensive Startup Services Provided by Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.
In addition to the services highlighted below, our startup and emerging company lawyers offer a full suite of legal services to help companies grow from inception to exit. These services include:
- Company formation and equity structuring
- Debt and equity financings, including convertible notes, SAFEs and preferred stock offerings
- Stock options, stock awards and other forms of equity compensation
- Corporate governance
- Federal and state securities law compliance
- Licensing and commercial transactions, including software licenses, terms of service, distributor and supply agreements, and intellectual property transactions
- Privacy policies and compliance
- Employee and independent contractor agreements
- Mergers and acquisitions and acqui-hire transactions
- Tax planning and cap table management
- Support during due diligence processes
- Formation of investment funds and special purpose entities