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I will write your founder stock vesting and cliff agreement
Licensed US Attorney Expert Startup Equity Founder Agreements
I am James T. Wada, a licensed US Attorney (Bar #001720) specializing in startup law, founder equity, and corporate structuring. With deep expertise in the startup ecosystem, I protect founders and ea...
About this Gig
Welcome. I am James T. Wada, a Licensed US Attorney (Bar #001720).
Granting stock to co-founders without a strict vesting and cliff agreement is the most dangerous mistake a new business can make. A Cliff Agreement ensures that founders must earn their equity through time and dedication, protecting the business from early departures.
What This Gig Covers:
- Drafting of strict Stock Vesting Schedules
- Precise "Cliff" implementation (Time-based or Milestone-based)
- Company Repurchase Rights
- Protections against unauthorized stock transfers
- Shareholder dispute mitigation clauses
As a licensed US attorney, I draft these documents to meet the rigorous standards expected by institutional investors and accelerators. Every clause is designed to protect the business entity and the founders who remain committed to the project.
Make a professional legal investment in your startup today. Review the packages, select the one that matches your number of founders, and place your order. Your document will be drafted with legal precision.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
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Commercial
Document type:
Service agreement
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Founders agreement
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Please note that there is no screening process for this service. We recommend that you message the freelancer and check all necessary details before placing your order. Pro freelancers in this category have gone through a vetting process. You can find more details here.
FAQ
Can we use milestone-based cliffs instead of time?
Yes, the Standard and Premium packages allow for custom performance-based or revenue-based milestones.
What happens if a founder leaves before the cliff?
They leave with 0% equity. Their shares are returned to the company, protecting the active founders.
Is this document legally binding?
Yes, once signed by all parties, it is a legally binding contract drafted by a licensed US attorney.
Can this be used for early employees too?
Yes, the framework can be adapted for early key employees who are receiving stock compensation.
