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Building Companies

Build a strong legal foundation for long-term growth

Vest Counsel helps founders form, structure, and govern companies built to last, and stays on as outside general counsel as the business grows.

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Service Areas

  • Entity Formation

    Choosing and forming the right entity, with documents that match how the business will actually operate.

  • Founder Arrangements

    Founder agreements, equity splits, vesting, and role definition from the start.

  • Governance and Equity

    Board and governance structures, equity arrangements, and ownership documentation.

  • Operating Agreements

    LLC operating agreements and shareholder arrangements tailored to the company.

  • Outside General Counsel

    Ongoing legal support for companies that need counsel without an in-house team.

Resources for Building Companies

The Vest Library includes practical guides and playbooks written for founders building companies. Browse the Building Companies collection.

Related Practice Areas

Many matters touch more than one practice area. Vest Counsel also advises clients across these related areas.