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I will draft founder equity stock agreements with vesting
US Attorney for Startups and Founders
Darby Coffman Allen, licensed U.S. Attorney Bar No. 24073838. I provide founders and entrepreneurs with professionally drafted, custom legal documents essential for launching, funding, and scaling a b...
About this Gig
Misaligned founder equity is a primary reason startups fail. Protect your company and your co-founders with professionally structured equity and vesting agreements.
As a licensed U.S. attorney, I will draft clear, comprehensive, and enforceable founder stock agreements. These documents formalize ownership, implement a standard vesting schedule to ensure long-term commitment, and define what happens if a founder leaves. This is a critical step to prevent future disputes and demonstrate stability to investors.
My process ensures:
Clarity: Defines share amounts, purchase price, and vesting terms to eliminate ambiguity.
Protection: Includes provisions for acceleration, termination, and share repurchase to protect all parties.
Compliance: Drafted by a U.S. lawyer to be legally sound and ready for your corporate records.
Don't leave your company's most valuable assetits equityto chance. Formalize your founder relationships from the start.
Select a package to properly document your founder equity.
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FAQ
What is a "standard" vesting schedule?
The most common and investor-expected schedule is a 4-year vesting period with a 1-year "cliff." This means you must remain with the company for one year to receive the first 25% of your shares. The remaining shares then typically vest monthly over the next three years.
What is an 83(b) election and why is it important?
An 83(b) election allows a founder to pay taxes on the value of their stock at the time of grant (when the value is low) rather than when it vests (when the value could be much higher). Filing it within 30 days of the grant is critical to avoid significant tax liabilities. My packages include the fo
Can you customize the vesting schedule?
Yes. While the standard schedule is highly recommended, I can customize the agreements to reflect different vesting periods, cliffs, or acceleration triggers based on your specific needs, which we will confirm in the requirements.
Do we need these agreements if we're all friends?
Yes, absolutely. Business circumstances change. These agreements are not about a lack of trust; they are about professional clarity and creating a predictable, fair framework that protects everyone's interests, including the company's, should circumstances change.
Is the price per founder?
The packages are structured for one, two, or up to four founders. The Basic package covers one founder, Standard covers two, and Premium covers up to four, providing a cost-effective solution for founding teams.
