Founders & Startups
Launch-ready legal foundations for emerging space, AI, and deep tech companies.
Risk Intelligence, Crisis Tested
The Bridge Between Agility and Accountability
Having lived on both ends of the spectrum—from lean startup to entrenched bureaucracy—Linton bridges the gap. We help clients move fast without breaking things that matter. Whether scaling a venture or shoring up enterprise risk, we offer grounded, business-first counsel.
From Zero to Launch: Building Legal for Space and Deep Tech
We 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. We’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. Linton 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. We bring calm, experienced crisis judgment when the stakes are highest.
Launch Smarter: Why Flat-Rate Outside 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. Outside 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, outside 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.