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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.
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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
"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
"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.