Fractional General Counsel

Outside Counsel for Startups

Founder-stage legal guidance from formation through early growth and fundraising.

Early-stage founders make legal decisions with lasting consequences long before they can hire in-house. Thienel Law serves as outside counsel for startups, providing the senior judgment those decisions deserve.

Legal foundations for founders

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Equity and early agreements

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Preparing to raise

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Talk through your situation with a senior attorney

Business, tax, and estate matters rarely sit in one box. Get integrated counsel from a firm that sees how they connect.