Strategic counsel for innovators at the edge of Earth and beyond.
Space Law & Policy
Fractional General Counsel
Regulatory & Risk Strategy
Employment Law
Compliance
Intellectual Property
National Security
Safety & Health
Government Contracts
Startup & Corporate Counsel
Commercial Transactions
AI & Emerging Technology
Risk Intelligence, Crisis Tested, Reasonable Rates
The Bridge Between Agility and Accountability
Having lived on both ends of the spectrum—from lean startup to entrenched bureaucracy—I bridge the gap. I help clients move fast without breaking things that matter: statutory compliance, national security obligations, and mission continuity. Whether scaling a venture or shoring up enterprise risk, I offer grounded, business-first counsel.
From Zero to Launch: Building Legal for Space
I know what it means to build from scratch. Standing up a legal function in a fast-moving space company means designing scalable contracting systems, establishing compliance in the absence of precedent, and earning the trust of engineers, investors, and regulators alike. I’ve lived the early-stage chaos—translating risk into action, not paralysis.
Navigating Crisis at Scale
In an emergency, legal advice must be decisive and practical. I led the legal response for a major U.S. government contractor during the COVID-19 pandemic—interpreting evolving federal guidance, protecting workforce safety, and keeping mission-critical operations running. I bring calm, experienced crisis judgment when the stakes are highest.
Trusted and Experienced
Linton Space Law & Strategy is a boutique law firm and business advisory built for the modern space era. I founded this firm to bring strategic, technically fluent legal counsel to the frontlines of space innovation, shaped by my experience as chief legal officer at a cutting-edge space defense startup and leading pandemic response at a major national security contractor. I deliver practical, forward-looking guidance grounded in the complex web of space law, regulation, and policy.
Launch Smarter: Why Flat-Rate Fractional General Counsel Is a Strategic Asset for Space Startups
Built for Founders, Ready for Scale
Founders and leaders of space startups need counsel who can move at startup speed, anticipate complex regulatory challenges, and support key decisions with confidence. Fractional GC services are purpose-built for this environment — helping you stay focused on technical execution and business growth while ensuring your legal foundation keeps pace.
Legal Strategy for a Regulated, High-Stakes Industry
Hiring a full-time general counsel is a major commitment — and for most early-stage space ventures, it’s impractical. Yet operating without experienced legal support in a highly regulated, mission-critical sector like space can expose your company to serious risk. From export controls and national security reviews to government contracting rules and intellectual property protections, success in this industry demands legal guidance grounded in both technical fluency and policy expertise.
A fractional general counsel delivers precisely that — targeted, on-demand support from a senior attorney with experience in commercial law, national security, and the operational realities of space companies.
Predictable Costs, Strategic Value
With a flat monthly fee aligned to your company’s growth stage, fractional GC services offer you reliable access to experienced legal counsel — without the unpredictability of hourly billing or the overhead of a full-time hire. Whether you’re applying for regulatory licenses, negotiating vendor and partner agreements, securing data rights, or preparing for your first DoD contract, fractional legal support gives you the inside knowledge of an in-house lawyer with the flexibility of external counsel.
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