Guidance through local, state, and federal requirements so nothing slips through the cracks.
Helping protect your business interests with custom-drafted employment and contractor agreements that address the unique needs of your business.
Clear explanations on the murky waters of intellectual property, including what to do to protect it, how it works, and who owns it when.
Know from the very beginning how decisions will be made, and how profits and responsibilities are shared among business owners.
Get aligned early with clear ownership terms and founder roles that reduce risk down the road.
Getting your business off the ground requires more than just a good idea — it takes the right legal foundation. Cartographer Business Law helps founders choose the right entity, draft operating agreements and bylaws, protect intellectual property, navigate early hiring, and ensure regulatory compliance from day one. Whether you’re launching solo or with co-founders, we provide clear, strategic guidance so you can build with confidence and avoid costly missteps later.
Choosing the right entity type, structuring founder relationships, and protecting early IP can feel overwhelming — we break it down clearly so you can make confident, informed choices.
From day one, we help you build a legal foundation that supports future fundraising, growth, and exits — avoiding costly mistakes that come from short-term thinking.
As startup founders ourselves, we understand the what entrepreneurs experience. We work with founders who wear multiple hats and move quickly, so our services are efficient, practical, and aligned with real-world startup timelines and budgets.
Every operating agreement, founder arrangement, and IP assignment we draft is tailored to your business’s specific needs, goals, and dynamics — not pulled from a template library.
