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Legal Counsel for Startups, Innovators, and Emerging Growth Companies

At Crowley Law LLC, we provide forward-thinking legal solutions tailored for technology innovators. Our team helps startups and emerging growth companies protect intellectual property, structure strategic agreements, navigate regulatory frameworks, and secure investor-ready deals. From initial formation to growth-stage funding and commercial expansion, we ensure your technology business is legally protected and positioned to scale efficiently.

Who We Serve

We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, and executives across the technology sector, including:

  • Software & SaaS Companies – From cloud-based platforms to enterprise and subscription services, we guide companies in protecting IP and structuring growth.

  • AI and Data-Driven Ventures – Supporting teams building predictive analytics, proprietary algorithms, and innovative AI-powered products.

  • Digital Services & E-Commerce – Advising online platforms, mobile app developers, and consumer/B2B technology businesses.

  • Privacy & Compliance-Focused Startups – Helping companies address data security, GDPR/CCPA obligations, and evolving regulatory challenges.

Legal Services for Your Technology

Our tailored legal solutions for technology companies are designed to anticipate challenges, accelerate growth, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry standards. We help tech innovators protect intellectual property, negotiate agreements, and secure funding to scale their businesses effectively.

What We Offer

  • Company Formation & Structuring

    We help founders choose the right entity, draft governance documents, and structure equity arrangements to establish a strong foundation for growth.

  • Intellectual Property Strategy & Protection

    We protect core technology assets, including software, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, while ensuring IP ownership and enforcement strategies are clear.

  • Licensing Agreements & Collaborations

    Our team negotiates software licensing, development partnerships, and strategic collaborations with clients, vendors, and research institutions.

  • Fundraising & Financial Strategy
    Assistance is provided from early stage (seed / pre-seed) to more mature financings.we assist with convertible notes, SAFEs, equity structuring, and investor negotiations to help secure capital efficiently.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

    We advise on data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), cybersecurity obligations, and industry-specific compliance challenges to mitigate legal and operational risk.

  • Contracts, Agreements & Operational Legal Support
    Drafting and negotiation of agreements (NDAs, vendor/supply/manufacturing, consultant contracts), contract review and risk allocation in operational relationships.
  • M&A, Exits & Transactions

    We support acquisitions, joint ventures, and technology transfers with a focus on protecting intellectual property and maximizing business value.

  • Dispute Resolution

    We handle disputes involving IP, contracts, and technology agreements with the goal of preserving value and safeguarding your interests.

 
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Our Process

Our process is centered on anticipating challenges before they arise, with a forward-thinking legal strategy that evolves alongside your technology. We help you focus on building and scaling, while we handle the legal, regulatory, and contractual complexities that come with growth.

From formation to expansion, our approach protects your innovations, ensures compliance, and provides the legal foundation needed to achieve your milestones.

  • Discovery – Understand your technology, roadmap, and regulatory landscape. Conduct a full risk assessment of IP, agreements, and compliance.
  • Risk Mapping – Identify potential IP gaps, contractual obligations, and partnership risks, and develop mitigation strategies tailored to your venture.
  • Strategy & Priorities – Prioritize actions to protect value and enable milestones, integrating ongoing monitoring and early-stage risk mitigation.
  • Execution – Draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements. Provide project management to keep your timelines on track and legal risks under control.
  • Ongoing Counsel – Continuous support to monitor risks, update boards, and maintain compliance as your company scales.

Representative Matters

I’ve been working with Phil for a very long time; it’s been a great experience working with him. He restructured the company altogether from the get-go. He’s astounding. He comes at law from a very detailed perspective and a very business-oriented perspective I hadn’t encountered before. [A] focus on taxes and exit strategies is an obvious thing for a startup company to think through, but it was not obvious to me that we would be thinking about these things this early on. He’s just a really good attorney.
Chris Marshall CEO of Research Stage Biotech Company
Phil brings decades of big company executive experience combined with an entrepreneurial ability to think outside the box.
John PennettEntrepreneur, Technology Innovator and Investor, Professional Venture Capitalist
Phil responded to me quickly, identifying a variety of risk scenarios to consider and he turned over his recommended red-lined contract in a matter of hours. Ever since then, I rely on him as a consummate legal resource and trusted advisor.
Leigh Ann SoltysiakSilverleaf Consulting, Commercialization Strategy Consultant, Consumer Tech & Health Wellness
Phil Crowley has been extremely helpful in providing quick and thoughtful counsel regarding our business needs. Highly recommend his services.
Tor AldenFormer CEO & Principal of a High-Technology Design Engineering Firm
Phil has been a trusted advisor to our company as we have expanded into the US market. His extensive legal and business experience has proven invaluable to the company. A great sounding board for practical, strategic advice, Phil is always one of the first people we turn to.
Alex KellyPresident and Co-Founder of Ireland-based software-as-a-service company
Phil helped me assess and modify a complex Master Services Agreement from a client. I found Phil to be very thorough and pragmatic, and the MSA was agreed to quickly.
Lori LonczakPresident, Strategic Marketing, Bio & Health Tech Products

Our representative matters highlight the depth of experience and proven results we bring to technology clients. Over the years, our team has successfully guided software companies, AI ventures, and tech innovators through high-value transactions, strategic negotiations, and complex licensing agreements.

These examples demonstrate not only our legal expertise, but also our ability to understand emerging technologies, anticipate regulatory challenges, and deliver outcomes that protect innovation and drive growth:

  • Represented an innovative diagnostics company in a seven-figure follow-on equity financing.
  • Represented a biotech company with patented technology in negotiations with a major biopharma company.
  • Represented a biotech company in the eight-figure sale of a patent estate with complex contingent payout features.
  • Represented a biotechnology company in negotiating multiple licenses with the National Institutes of Health and several major research universities.
  • Represented consultants to the life sciences industry in contracts with emerging medical products companies.
 

Common Founder Questions

Launching and scaling a technology company involves more than just innovation. It requires navigating a complex legal and regulatory environment. From protecting your codebase to securing investor confidence, tech founders face questions that can shape the long-term trajectory of their business. Here are some of the key issues we help address:

  • How do we protect proprietary algorithms and software IP?

  • What licensing terms should we prioritize with technology partners?

  • Which corporate structure best positions us for future fundraising?

  • How do we ensure regulatory compliance for data privacy and cybersecurity?

  • What agreements do we need with clients, vendors, and collaborators before launching?

For Universities & Research Labs

Academic institutions and research labs play a central role in bringing transformative technologies to market. We help bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization, ensuring that technology transfer, licensing, and collaborative agreements are structured to advance research while safeguarding institutional interests. Our support includes:

  • Tech transfer support: Exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements

  • Sponsored research agreements: IP ownership, publications, and diligence

  • Conflict management: Consulting, equity, and founder roles aligned with policies

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Why Choose Us

We understand that technology startups face unique legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges. At Crowley Law LLC, we provide proactive legal counsel that helps you anticipate risks, protect your intellectual property, navigate data privacy and compliance issues, and close investor-ready deals. Our goal is to position your company for scalable growth and long-term success.

Here’s why founders and executives choose to work with us:

  • Deep experience in technology and innovation
    Our founder, Phillip P. Crowley, leads a team with decades of expertise advising startups and established companies on intellectual property, venture financings, and strategic deals. We understand the technology landscape, from SaaS and AI ventures to IoT and cybersecurity.
  • Comprehensive legal support at every stage
    From company formation and governance to fundraising, licensing, regulatory compliance, and M&A, we provide end-to-end guidance. We help you anticipate risks, structure agreements, and execute transactions efficiently.
  • Proven track record of high-value outcomes
    We’ve guided companies through seven-figure equity financings, eight-figure patent estate sales, and multiple licensing deals with leading universities. Our results reflect a commitment to reducing risk while enabling growth.
  • Risk-focused, founder-first approach
    We tailor our counsel to your business, helping you mitigate risk, navigate complex regulatory pathways, and make informed decisions. We act as your strategic partner, not just your lawyers.
  • Access to specialized networks
    Beyond our in-house expertise, we collaborate with patent attorneys, regulatory consultants, and technical specialists to ensure you have the right support for every aspect of your venture.
  • Trusted for complex disputes and transactions
    We handle complex business and commercial litigation when it arises, focusing on protecting your interests and finding solutions that preserve value.

 

Learn how Crowley Law LLC can provide solutions for technology companies and proactive legal counsel at every stage of your venture.

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