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I will draft a startup founders agreement with vesting and equity protection
Licensed US Attorney, Startup, Corporate and Equity Law Expert
I am Patrick W. Murphy, a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar No. #001475) with extensive experience in corporate law, startup structuring, and business contracts. I specialize in protecting founders, securin...
About this Gig
Protect your startups most valuable asset: its founding team.
As a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar No. #001475), I specialize in drafting bulletproof Startup Founders Agreements. A poorly structured partnership can lead to catastrophic equity disputes, loss of IP, and uninvestable cap tables.
I provide premium, investor-ready legal drafting that protects your equity, defines clear responsibilities, and safeguards your company's future.
What this gig covers:
- Equity allocation and ownership percentages
- Vesting schedules (Time-based, Milestone, Cliff provisions)
- Intellectual Property (IP) assignment to the company
- Roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority
- Dispute resolution and exit strategies
Why choose me?
You are not just getting a template; you are hiring a verified U.S. Attorney who understands exactly what venture capitalists and angel investors look for in your corporate structure.
Send me a message with your business details to get started with a legally binding, meticulously crafted founders agreement.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
Target country:
United States
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FAQ
Is this agreement valid in my state?
Yes, I draft these agreements using standard corporate legal principles that are applicable and enforceable across all 50 U.S. states.
Does this contract include IP assignment?
Yes, all packages include clauses ensuring that intellectual property created by founders is properly assigned to the startup.
How does the vesting schedule work?
Vesting ensures founders earn their equity over time (typically 4 years with a 1-year cliff). I will customize this to your specific needs.
Can you handle complex or unequal equity splits?
Absolutely. I can draft agreements reflecting unequal ownership, specialized voting rights, or capital contribution disparities.
Why do I need a licensed attorney for this?
Generic templates often lack critical protections like deadlock resolution and reverse vesting, which can cost you your company during a dispute.
