Hey we're a startup law firm

built for founders, by founders.

We’ve lived your journey. That's why we go beyond advising and move you forward with clear, practical counsel.

Hey we're a startup law firm built for founders, by founders.

We’ve lived your journey. That's why we go beyond advising and move you forward with clear, practical counsel.

Our Expertise

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In Client Fundraises

Testimonials

  • "James gets you. Legal advice is so much more valuable when it comes from someone who’s also been in the trenches."

    Dan Li

    CEO, Shypyard (Acquired)

  • "James made our Series A as seamless as possible and was crucial throughout each step of the fundraise. He was sharp, responsive, and kept us focused on what really mattered."

    Tim Silk

    COO, American AI Logistics

  • "James was a steady hand through some of our biggest transitions, including our seed round and key team changes. He kept us focused, decisive, and moving forward."

    Madeline Hung

    CEO, Castle

  • "If you want to get things done, James is your guy. I met him as a counterparty in a negotiation and called him immediately after we signed the docs to get him on my side next time."

    John Nordin

    Managing Partner, J Ventures

  • "James is an incredible lawyer and a true thought partner, he’s supported me from my time as a startup exec to now running my own consulting agency. He’s the first person I call in critical or delicate situations — my business wouldn’t be where it is today without him!"

    Kristin Chen

    Advisor, Former-CEO and CPO

  • "James gets you. Legal advice is so much more valuable when it comes from someone who’s also been in the trenches."

    Dan Li

    CEO, Shypyard (Acquired)

  • "James made our Series A as seamless as possible and was crucial throughout each step of the fundraise. He was sharp, responsive, and kept us focused on what really mattered."

    Tim Silk

    COO, American AI Logistics

  • "James was a steady hand through some of our biggest transitions, including our seed round and key team changes. He kept us focused, decisive, and moving forward."

    Madeline Hung

    CEO, Castle

  • "If you want to get things done, James is your guy. I met him as a counterparty in a negotiation and called him immediately after we signed the docs to get him on my side next time."

    John Nordin

    Managing Partner, J Ventures

  • "James is an incredible lawyer and a true thought partner, he’s supported me from my time as a startup exec to now running my own consulting agency. He’s the first person I call in critical or delicate situations — my business wouldn’t be where it is today without him!"

    Kristin Chen

    Advisor, Former-CEO and CPO

Meet James

James is a startup lawyer and VC-backed founder.

He’s practiced at Orrick, built at Atrium, and counseled at Lime. He founded Inkly, a legal tech startup, then led AI & Innovation at Latham. He holds a JD from NYU Law and lives in LA with his wife and their pug, Wonton.

He’s practiced at Orrick, built at Atrium, and counseled at Lime. He founded Inkly, a legal tech startup, then led AI & Innovation at Latham. He holds a JD from NYU Law and lives in LA with his wife and their pug, Wonton.

Meet James

James is a startup lawyer and VC-backed founder.

He’s practiced at Orrick, built at Atrium, and counseled at Lime. He founded Inkly, a legal tech startup, then led AI & Innovation at Latham. He holds a JD from NYU Law and lives in LA with his wife and their pug, Wonton.

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How It Works

One trusted partner for all your legal needs.

One trusted partner for all your legal needs.

First, we talk.

Bring me any legal question: from fundraising to day-to-day startup matters. I’ll advise on strategy, scope, and pricing.

First, we talk.

Bring me any legal question: from fundraising to day-to-day startup matters. I’ll advise on strategy, scope, and pricing.

First, we talk.

Bring me any legal question: from fundraising to day-to-day startup matters. I’ll advise on strategy, scope, and pricing.

Then, we move.

If it’s within my wheelhouse (corporate, financing, equity, employment, commercial), I’ll handle it directly — with efficient execution.

Then, we move.

If it’s within my wheelhouse (corporate, financing, equity, employment, commercial), I’ll handle it directly — with efficient execution.

Then, we move.

If it’s within my wheelhouse (corporate, financing, equity, employment, commercial), I’ll handle it directly — with efficient execution.

If needed, I connect.

For specialized matters (like patents, litigation, or complex tax), I’ll tap my trusted network. You get the right expertise, without the hassle.

If needed, I connect.

For specialized matters (like patents, litigation, or complex tax), I’ll tap my trusted network. You get the right expertise, without the hassle.

If needed, I connect.

For specialized matters (like patents, litigation, or complex tax), I’ll tap my trusted network. You get the right expertise, without the hassle.

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So are we. Likewise.

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You’re building the future.
So are we. Likewise.

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©2025 Likewise Law

You’re building the future. So are we. Likewise.

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©2025 Likewise Law