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Legal for profit-driven, bootstrapped founders.

Because not everyone needs to raise a trillion dollars. We turn dusty stacks of paper into sleek, execution-ready legal frameworks.

Skip the bloated billable hours and the chatbot-generated, flimsy contracts.

We get you battle-tested, ready-to-execute legal frameworks designed to speed up your sales cycle and protect your ownership equity. Enterprise-grade protection without the unpredictable retainer fees.

0.05%

of startups are VC-funded — yet the entire legal industry caters exclusively to them.

Meanwhile, bootstrapped, solo, and self-funded founders are the ones actually building profitable, sustainable businesses from day one. You deserve enterprise-grade protection.

Get it done · Docs only

Clear pricing. No handholding.

For the founder who wants attorney-drafted frameworks but is happy to follow the instructions and file it themselves. You just need the documents to close the deal and stay compliant.

Automated LLC Formation

Self-serve portal access. Battle-tested Operating Agreement, Member Consents, step-by-step video guides on filing your state docs, and instructions to pull your own EIN for free.

$500 flat fee
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Essential Web Terms

The required minimum to launch. A standard Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for your landing page, delivered instantly.

$500 flat fee
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Worker Essentials

The two documents you need to start delegating: a rock-solid Mutual NDA and a standard Independent Contractor Agreement to protect your IP.

$500 flat fee
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Same-Day Contract Redline

Need a quick set of eyes on a vendor agreement or NDA? Submit it to the portal and get attorney redlines back within 24 hours.

$500 flat fee
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Done-for-you · Custom docs

When you need our attorneys on the drafting.

For founders who need complex compliance or want our attorneys to handle the exact drafting based on their unique business model.

Worker Onboard Package

$1,750

Protect your IP and correctly classify your workers. Privacy Agreements, NDAs, Independent Contractor Agreements, and Employment Agreements.

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Workplace Compliance Package

$2,000

Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and up to 5 standard operating policies.

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Product Compliance Package

$2,500

Master Services Agreement (MSA) or Master Subscription Agreement (MPA), bills of lading, and a comprehensive review of your online product flow.

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Formation Package — LLCs

$1,200

Properly protected limited liability with the exact operating agreement and tax designation architecture your company needs. Plus state fees.

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Formation Package — Corporations

$2,500

Exit-ready architecture from day one. Delaware C-Corp setup, bylaws, board consents, and founder stock issuance. Plus state fees.

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Online Terms Package

$1,500

Website Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Consents, Disclaimers, and Cookie Consent language.

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Trust + LLC Package

$4,500

Basic, iron-clad wealth protection for the affluent founder.

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Legal Memo

$1,250

Want to document a specific risk? Formal legal insight in a highly researched, up-to-5-page legal memo.

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Loan Documents

$1,800

Compliant, rapid-response strategic paper — promissory notes and security agreements.

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Privacy Compliance Review

$3,000

Deep-dive audit for state privacy laws, GDPR, or CCPA compliance.

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Fortress Lite

$5,000

Complete operational governance and intercompany agreements for pre-existing Trust, HoldCo, and OpCo structures. Includes 8 custom policies, renewed operating agreements, and updated member consents to solidify your asset protection.

Protect Your Fortress

Exit-Readiness Audit

$10,000

Full-spectrum legal and compliance audit to clean up your cap table, contracts, and data room before a raise or acquisition. Direct attorney remediation to fix governance gaps and protect your company valuation during buyer due diligence.

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About the team

We are real attorneys who understand the startup trenches.

Not a lead-gen mill. Not a chatbot. Operators-turned-counsel who know what it takes to close the deal and stay protected.

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Daphne V. Pierre, Esq.

Founding Attorney

Licensed in NM Pierre LLC

A startup operator turned attorney who has lived in the trenches. Focused on founder-friendly frameworks that close deals and protect equity.

Experience

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Need more? Check out our combos

Bundled protection for bigger moves.

Legal Launch

$7,000

Combines the Product Compliance Package, Worker Onboard Package, and Online Terms Package, plus a 1-hour strategic call with an attorney.

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Most complete

Legacy Fortress

$15,000

Combines two Formation Products and a Trust + LLC package, plus comprehensive call support with an attorney.

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Fractional Chief Legal Officer

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For seven- and eight-figure founders who need high-quality, ongoing legal strategy and execution at a fraction of the price of an in-house GC. 12-month commitment.

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Frequently asked questions

The honest answers.

Does buying a document package create an attorney-client relationship?

Buying a "Docs Only" flat-fee package constitutes a limited-scope engagement. We provide customized, professional legal templates based on your intake form, but we are not acting as your general counsel on retainer. If you need ongoing legal advice, you can upgrade to our Fractional CLO packages.

How long does it take to get my documents?

Speed is our priority. Once you complete the intake form and check out via Stripe, our attorneys review your answers and deliver your custom, ready-to-sign documents via email within 3 to 5 business days.

What if I need custom edits after I receive the documents?

Our flat-fee "Docs Only" packages include delivery of the final documents based on your intake form. If your business model requires complex, custom negotiation or multiple rounds of revisions, we offer hourly consulting add-ons or strategic call packages to handle those unique needs.

Can't I just use LegalZoom or ChatGPT?

AI and cheap online templates are great for generating words, but they do not understand legal strategy, IP protection, or compliance loopholes. A bad contract is worse than no contract because it gives you a false sense of security. Our documents are drafted and battle-tested by actual attorneys who know how startup litigation actually works.

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