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David P. Horne, Attorney at Law

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We design, build and manage
the legal infrastructure for your business.

Practice Areas

Formation of Corporations and Limited Liability Companies

Are you forming a corporation or limited liability company? We'll help you create the entity that is best for your business.

Granting Stock Options and Structuring Equity Compensation Plans

We have deep experience with the complex rules relating to stock options and other types of equity compensation plans.

Raising Capital for Your Business and Financing Options

We will discuss with you the possible structures for funding your company considering the stage of development of your business.

Securities Law Compliance

We provide legal counsel to entrepreneurs, startup companies and established businesses in connection with various securities and related transactions.

Employment and Consulting Agreements

Whether you are joining or leaving a company, or hiring a developer or consultant, it's important that the terms be formalized in a written contract.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales

The process for merging, buying or selling a business involves different many legal considerations that impact the structure, risks and outcome of the merger, acquisition or sale.

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The legal infrastructure for your business is critical to your success as an entrepreneur or a growing company. You need an experienced advisor on your team.

We advise founders, executives, directors and investors in startup companies and established businesses.

If you’re an entrepreneur starting a company from scratch or already have a growing business, we guide you through the maze of decisions and documents.

We counsel regarding choice of legal entity (corporation, limited liability company or another form) and state of formation (California, Delaware or another state).

We help structure the formal relationships among founders and key employees or consultants, including equity ownership, director and officer roles, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, invention assignments and confidentiality (nondisclosure) agreements.

When you raise capital for your business, we advise on investment structures and terms and prepare the necessary documentation. We prepare and implement programs to grant stock options or other equity incentives to employees. We prepare and file the required notices in compliance with federal and state securities law. We advise officers and directors of companies regarding the necessary procedures for successful corporate governance and operations.

If you’re buying or selling a business, we structure the transaction to help you achieve maximum success and manage legal risk.

Finally, if you have started any of these projects without good legal advice, we know how to pick up the pieces and continue the work. If you have questions about any of these issues, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

We design, build and manage the legal infrastructure for your business.

“David Horne has been an immense help in the start of my business. He has helped me network with contacts needed to develop the company by providing valuable introductions and has been extremely helpful with legal instructions. I’m very lucky to have found David. If you’re looking for someone to help you with your startup, look no further. David’s the best!”
Startup Founder
San Francisco, CA

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