Founders Deserve a Better Legal Solution

So we decided to build it.
Most startups are tired of dealing
with old-school lawyers who don’t
understand modern business.
We get it. We’re founders too.
So we understand how difficult it
can be to trust and empower others at
this stage in your business.
That's why we disrupted the traditional
legal model to give you better access
to the legal counsel you deserve.
Most startups are tired of dealing
with old-school lawyers who don’t
understand modern business.
We get it. We’re founders too.
So we understand how difficult it
can be to trust and empower others at
this stage in your business.
That's why we disrupted the traditional
legal model to give you better access
to the legal counsel you deserve.
Unlimited Communication
Have as many conversations as necessary with your corporate counsel to make decisions confidently.
All-inclusive legal work
Stop questioning if you should send something to your attorney or wing it because you’re worried about the budget.

Hear what clients have to say:

“@VirtualCounsel is also strategic in terms of helping us to think about our risks in a different way, and some of those other risks and opportunities that I may not be thinking of . . .

They help me manage downside, think through opportunities in detail, organize our employees, and structure everything in a smart and effective way.”
Enough is enough!

Made for startups by startup founders

We’ve been on the ground level of enough startups to know that the traditional way of interacting with legal is not ideal. So, we decided to shatter the traditional law firm model and revolutionize the way businesses interact with their corporate counsel.
As a virtual law firm, we embrace the spirit of creating efficiency AND company culture in an almost entirely remote environment.
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Meet the humans behind @VirtualCounsel

The majority of the team is based in San Diego, CA and we often spend time in the office face-to-face, but we also value the freedom to work from anywhere in the world!
CEO | Founder
Daniel Goodrich

Digital-forward corporate startup attorney. USD Law Alum. Recovering New Yorker.

Managing Attorney
Quin Revel

Organizational mastermind behind @VC Legal Team. USD Law Alum. Representing @VC on the East Coast.

Of Counsel
Tony Mauriello

Senior advisor to @VC Deals Team. General Counsel of YC-backed LegalTech startup. Duke Law Alum. USD Law Professor. Recovering Big Law transactional counsel.

Associate Attorney
Hayden Hargrove

@VC Deals Team lead. Emerging companies and venture capital advisor. USD Law Alum. Health and fitness enthusiast.

Legal Assistant
Luis Barrios

LegalOps specialist. Client relations and strategic planning expert. International footballer.

What our clients are saying

Hover over our clients below to listen to what they have to say about us.
“A Godsend”

"I am able to talk to someone on the @VC team at any point in time using Slack (which is what I use for my business) and get the answers I need about legal without being on this crazy, on the clock, hourly billing cycle that the traditional lawyers use."

Alex Fairman
,
Co-Founder, Logos
"Recommend to any startup or growing business."

“I’m a huge fan of @VirtualCounsel because I’ve seen how cost-effective they are, how quickly they work, and how closely they work with me, as a small team, to make sure I get what I need done.”

Brendan Kennedy
,
Founder & CEO, NxTSTOP
"We see them as a partner and an internal team."

"I honestly have had the best experience working with @VirtualCounsel. Not just the predictability of payments, but more so the level of service has been above and beyond any service-based company I have ever worked with."

Christian Chasmer
,
Co-Founder & COO, Vessel Health
"Absolute gamechanger."

“@VirtualCounsel is also strategic in terms of helping us to think about our risks in a different way, and some of those other things that I may not think of… they help me manage downside, think through things in detail, manage things with employees/team, and structure everything in smart and effective way.”

James Hodges
,
CEO & Co-Founder, Amphibian Capital
"Affordable and super easy"

“@VirtualCounsel made it super affordable and super easy and they did it in a quick manner as well. Thank you for making my life so much easier.”

Kim Roach
,
Founder, Kim Roach Collective
"Culturally they're a fit."

“@VirtualCounsel has seen it and done everything with us… We’ve undergone acquisition, share buybacks, very very complex legal agreements with Fortune100 and Fortune10 companies… They’ve done an incredible job.”

Matthew Geller
,
Co-Founder & CEO, CovalentCreative
"I will never go anywhere else."

"I can actually talk to them . . . they're not stuck up attorneys who you can't really have a conversation with. I actually ENJOY talking with my legal team!"

Michael Supina
,
CEO, Motiv Mktg
“I would use them in any company I start, in perpetuity.”

“@VC came in at a really critical time. They actually ended up serving as a role of sales enablement by being a partner that can react quickly and get us the right kind of agreements in place with big enterprises.”

Sean Ring
,
Co-Founder, Fulcrum
"They saved me $15,000."

“After setting up my LLC, almost immediately I was being sued by somebody. But, I had @VirtualCounsel there, they were prepared, I sent the problem to them, from that point on they took care of it – and they saved me $15,000. It was easy. I loved it.”

Sergio Maldonado
,
CEO, Undaunted
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Understanding Startup Financing

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Navigating Equity Compensation

Equity compensation isn't just a benefit; it's a partnership between a startup and its most valuable asset—its people. But how do startups use it effectively without getting lost in the legal and financial labyrinth?

The Current Fundraising and Venture Capital Climate

In a shifting venture capital landscape marked by investor caution and a focus on sustainable growth, early-stage tech startups must navigate 2024 with robust business plans and a strong data strategy to attract funding, particularly in high-interest sectors like Artificial Intelligence.

Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

These are the essentials of the Corporate Transparency Act. Learn how to file your Beneficial Ownership Interest report with our easy-to-follow guide, tailored for both existing businesses and new entities.

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