Trusted Legal Counsel for Space, AI, and Deep Tech Pioneers.

Space is hard.

So is the law that governs it.

We can help.

Who we are

LINTON is a boutique law firm specializing in providing strategic legal support to companies operating at the edge of innovation—in space, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies shaping the future. With a deep understanding of complex regulatory systems, dual-use technologies, and commercial growth strategy, we serve as trusted legal partners to the founders, operators, and investors driving transformative change.

Who we help

Whether you’re building satellites, deploying AI models, or designing next-gen propulsion, we help you translate breakthrough ideas into operational, fundable, and compliant companies.

Founders & Startups
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Practice Areas

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  • Flexible, on-demand legal expertise that scales with your company’s evolving needs, ensuring proactive and cost-effective legal solutions.

  • Employment policies, compliance, manage risk

    Hiring, terminations, and investigations

  • FCC & NOAA licensing strategy & authorizations

    ITAR & EAR export control compliance

    Workplace Safety & Health

    Security clearances

  • FAR/DFARS compliance

    SBIR/STTR & OTA contract support

    Strategic positioning with government priorities

  • Term sheets & SAFEs

    Data rooms & due diligence

  • AI governance & liability

    Lunar and orbital governance

  • Entity formation & governance documents

    Board & shareholder matters

    Equity management

  • NDAs, MSAs, collaboration agreements

    IP strategy

    Technology licensing

    Government Contracts Data Rights

  • Risk management & business strategy

    Regulatory trends & market entry

    Brand & market positioning

  • Dispute resolution

    Demand letters

    Commercial and administrative trials

Our approach is practical, responsive, and deeply informed by experience across government, startups, and the space national security ecosystem. We’re not just here to identify legal risks—we’re here to help you move fast, build boldly, and stay compliant.

The Team

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    Matthew Linton

    FOUNDER / ATTORNEY

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    Alena Amundson

    OF COUNSEL / PRACTICE MANAGER

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    Alice

    OFFICE DOG

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