Navigate legal terrain with confidence.
Practical guidance for building your business.
Tailored solutions - personally handled and fully explained.
Cartographer Business Law is a boutique law firm that serves as a partner for your business needs throughout the life cycle of your business. We're more than just attorneys - we become part of your team. We'll be by your side from formation through growth, fundraising, scaling, and exit. We don’t just handle transactions, we build relationships, offering the candid insight and strategic guidance businesses need to succeed in the long term.
Our firm and practice is built on trust, communication, and deep involvement. We go beyond just legal documents to help founders and business owners navigate the complexities of ownership, management, scaling, and exit, while also addressing the personal and emotional demands of entrepreneurship. We aim to ensure that every every decision aligns with our clients’ unique goals and values, putting your business first.
Cartographer Business Law brings expertise in a wide range of industries, from software development, life sciences, biotechnology, AI, SaaS, fintech, web3.0, and blockchain, where unique challenges demand innovative, experienced counsel. When you engage us, you also get access to a collaborative and a trusted network of external attorneys to provide the same comprehensive service as a full-practice firm—without unnecessary billables or overhead.
A different kind of legal experience - one that cares as much about your business as you do.
OUR CLIENTS
What's next for your business?
Whether you're scaling up, raising funds, or entering new markets, we help businesses navigate the legal side of growth with confidence.
Start your journey off on the right foot with help from us.
Move forward with clarity and structure — we’ll help you scale smart and stay protected.
“Growth should be exciting—not overwhelming. I’ve seen how the right legal structure can turn chaos into momentum, and I’m here to make sure our clients grow on solid ground.”
Meghan Pratschler
Founding Partner
LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES
We handle the legal
so you can focus on the vision.
Start strong with the right foundation.
Helping founders choose the right entity, set up ownership arrangements, and start off with clean, scalable documentation.
- Choose the best entity type for your goals (LLC, corporation, etc.)
- Set up founder equity, operating agreements, and bylaws
- Avoid common early-stage legal pitfalls
Make every deal work for you.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the full range of business contracts—from client agreements to vendor deals to NDAs.
- Draft and negotiate client, vendor, and partnership agreements
- Create templates that scale with your business
- Spot red flags before they become real problems
Keep your company clean and compliant.
Guidance on how to run your company responsibly and efficiently—board structure, cap tables, equity grants, and compliance.
- Manage your cap table, board actions, and company records
- Navigate internal governance with clarity
- Set up systems that grow with your business
Raise capital or close the deal with confidence.
Support through early-stage financing, equity raises, and buying or selling businesses, with a focus on clean diligence and practical dealmaking.
- Prepare for venture capital or angel investment
- Support through acquisitions, sales, or reorganizations
- Stay transaction-ready with clean, investor-friendly docs
Protect what makes your business unique.
Helping companies protect their brand, data, and innovations—including licensing, IP strategy, AI-related legal issues, and privacy compliance.
- Structure and negotiate licensing, SaaS, and IP agreements
- Advise on data privacy, AI use, and emerging tech risks
- Build value through smart IP and brand strategy