FAQs
What is The Startup Lawyer?
I am a startup lawyer, but “The Startup Lawyer” is this blog. The Startup Lawyer is my creative outlet and also a great way to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and other startup ecosystem participants.
Who writes The Startup Lawyer?
Ryan Roberts. Click here from some background information about me or here for my standard lawyer bio.
What topics will The Startup Lawyer cover?
I’ll write about the legal issues involved in a startup’s lifecycle, including incorporation, funding, stock options, venture capital, etc. Sometimes I’ll write a “non-legal” post but it usually involves a entrepreneurial lesson I’ve either learned on my own or via one of my clients. I’ll also selectively write about startup events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since my office is in Southlake (right between Dallas and Fort Worth).
Why are you in Dallas and not Boston? or the San Francisco Bay Area?
After living in (downtown) Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, I moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2003. Basically, I met this really nice girl at USC and was lucky enough to marry her. She’s a Texan and I didn’t read the fine print in the Texas marriage contract that requires a move to Texas as soon as possible after marriage. I’m still getting used to Texas, but I don’t have any plans to return to California.
Are your clients only in Texas?
I have clients across the country and a few overseas.
What legal stuff do you do for startups?
I handle transactional work for startups, including:
- Incorporation
- Founders’ Agreements
- Stock Options
- Convertible Note Seed Financings
- Preferred Stock Seed Financings
- Venture Capital Financings
- Corporate Partnering
- Licensing
- Consulting Agreements
- Nondisclosure Agreements
Can I contact you about representing my startup?
Yes. Email is the preferred method since I usually can’t answer my phone line. (rr@ryanrobertslaw.com)
What do you do when you aren’t working?
In my free time, I like to spend time with my family (I’m a VIP at Chuck E. Cheese), play golf, and watch sports.
Who designed your blog?
Dave Onkels. I highly recommend him.
About the Author
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer and represents technology companies through all phases of the startup process, including incorporation, seed & venture financings, and exit transactions. Click here to learn more about his practice.
