Startup Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA

Building a successful business requires more than a great idea, as it demands strategic legal guidance from attorneys who understand the challenges of modern commerce. At Spengler & Agans, we provide comprehensive legal services to entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and established businesses throughout North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Whether you’re launching your first venture or managing an expanding enterprise, we deliver practical legal solutions that protect your interests and support your growth objectives.

Comprehensive Legal Services for Every Stage of Business

Our firm represents businesses across industries and at every stage of development. We assist startups with entity formation, helping entrepreneurs choose the optimal corporate structure, whether LLC, corporation, partnership, or another arrangement, based on liability protection, tax considerations, and operational goals. We draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and partnership documents that establish clear governance frameworks and prevent future disputes.

For growing companies, we provide guidance on capital raising strategies, including equity financing, debt instruments, and securities compliance. Our attorneys structure investment transactions that balance investor expectations with founder control, ensuring your business secures necessary funding without sacrificing its strategic vision. We also counsel clients on employment matters, including executive compensation arrangements, equity incentive plans, and employment agreements that attract and retain top talent.

Protecting Your Business Assets and Interests

Commercial transactions are the backbone of business success, and our attorneys negotiate and draft contracts that advance your objectives while minimizing risk exposure. From vendor agreements and customer contracts to licensing arrangements and distribution agreements, we ensure your business relationships rest on solid legal foundations. We conduct thorough contract reviews, identifying potential pitfalls before they become costly problems.

Intellectual property and trade secrets protection is another critical component of our business law practice. We help clients secure trademarks, address copyright issues, and implement confidentiality agreements that safeguard proprietary information and competitive advantages. Our team also advises on technology transactions, software licensing, and data privacy compliance, essential concerns for modern businesses operating in digital environments.

Strategic Counsel When Disputes Arise

Despite best efforts, business disputes occasionally emerge. Our litigation experience strengthens our transactional practice, enabling us to draft agreements with enforcement in mind and anticipate potential conflicts. When disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, we provide vigorous representation in breach-of-contract claims, partnership dissolution matters, and other commercial litigation.

We also assist businesses in addressing regulatory compliance challenges, helping clients understand and satisfy legal obligations specific to their industries and operational locations.

Your Accessible, Responsive Startup Lawyers in Philadelphia

At Spengler & Agans, we recognize that entrepreneurs and business owners need legal counsel that keeps pace with their priorities and needs. Based in Philadelphia with a strong presence across Pennsylvania and North Carolina, we provide accessible representation that aligns with your business timeline. Our attorneys invest time understanding your industry, competitive landscape, and strategic goals, delivering advice that supports informed decision-making rather than simply checking legal boxes.

Contact our startup and business law attorneys at 610-778-2034 to discuss how we can help your venture succeed.