---
title: Free Legal Resources for Business Owners | Turley Law
description: Checklists, templates and plain-English guides on contracts, entity formation and compliance, written by a practicing attorney rather than a marketing team.
image: https://turleylaw.com/hubfs/turley-law-og-default.jpg
---

[Skip to main content](https://turleylaw.com/resources#main-content)

[Turley Law](https://turleylaw.com/)

[Home](https://turleylaw.com/)

[Services](https://turleylaw.com/services)

[**SaaS & Software Contracts**MSAs, subscription agreements, terms of service](https://turleylaw.com/services/saas-contracts) [**Startup Financing**SAFEs, convertible notes, priced rounds](https://turleylaw.com/services/startup-financing) [**Outside General Counsel**Monthly retainer — the flagship](https://turleylaw.com/services/outside-general-counsel) [**Entity Formation**C-corps, LLCs, operating agreements](https://turleylaw.com/services/entity-formation) [**Data Privacy & Security**DPAs, GDPR, SOC 2 readiness](https://turleylaw.com/services/data-privacy) [**Civil Litigation**Contract disputes, CT & NY courts](https://turleylaw.com/services/civil-litigation)

Licensed CT · NY · MA 200+ contracts negotiated In practice since 2022 [Book a Consultation — $50 →](https://turleylaw.com/consultation#book)

[About](https://turleylaw.com/about) [Blog](https://turleylaw.com/blog) [Resources](https://turleylaw.com/corporate-manual) [Contact](https://turleylaw.com/#contact) [(203) 404-3000](tel:+12034043000) [Book a Consultation](https://turleylaw.com/consultation#book)

[Home](https://turleylaw.com/) [Services](https://turleylaw.com/services) [About](https://turleylaw.com/about) [Blog](https://turleylaw.com/blog) [Resources](https://turleylaw.com/corporate-manual) [Contact](https://turleylaw.com/#contact) [Book a Consultation](https://turleylaw.com/consultation#book) [(203) 404-3000](tel:+12034043000)

RESOURCES

# Legal Resources for Founders

Contracts, checklists, and guides built for SaaS companies. Free. No retainer required.

---

FEATURED

FREE TEMPLATE

## Mutual NDA Template

A non-disclosure agreement you can actually use

A plain-English mutual NDA drafted by a practicing attorney. Use it for early conversations with partners, vendors, and contractors — and read the included notes so you understand what you are signing.

[Get the NDA Template](https://turleylaw.com/nda)

---

DOWNLOAD

## Free Guides & Templates

### SaaS Founder’s Legal Checklist

10 documents you need before your seed round. Certificate, bylaws, vesting, IP, SAFE — covered.

[Download the Checklist](https://turleylaw.com/saas-checklist)

### Founder’s Legal Checklist

15 things your startup needs to get right before they become very expensive mistakes.

[Download](https://turleylaw.com/lead-magnet)

### NDA Template

A plain-English mutual NDA drafted by a practicing attorney. Redline-ready.

[Download the NDA](https://turleylaw.com/nda)

### Data Privacy Guide

What the CTDPA means for your business and how to comply before enforcement catches up.

[Download](https://turleylaw.com/lead-magnet)

### Independent Contractor Agreement

IP assignment, 1099 classification, termination — drafted for SaaS founders hiring engineers.

[Download](https://turleylaw.com/ic-agreement)

---

RATHER TALK THAN READ?

## Book a $50 Consultation

No retainer. No obligation. Just a conversation about your business and what it needs next.

[BOOK A CONSULTATION — $50](https://turleylaw.com/consultation#book)

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by downloading these materials. Turley Law PLLC — 63 Wall St 1B, Madison, CT 06443 — (203) 404-3000

Turley Law

Legal infrastructure for the companies building what's next. 63 Wall St 1B, Madison, CT 06443 · Serving CT, NY, and MA.

**Accepting new clients**

#### // Services

- [SaaS Contracts](https://turleylaw.com/services/saas-contracts)
- [Startup Financing](https://turleylaw.com/services/startup-financing)
- [Outside General Counsel](https://turleylaw.com/services/outside-general-counsel)
- [Entity Formation](https://turleylaw.com/services/entity-formation)
- [Data Privacy](https://turleylaw.com/services/data-privacy)
- [Civil Litigation](https://turleylaw.com/services/civil-litigation)

#### // Firm

- [About Blake](https://turleylaw.com/about)
- [Blog](https://turleylaw.com/blog)
- [Free Resources](https://turleylaw.com/corporate-manual)
- [Client Portal](https://clients.clio.com/login)
- [Legal Notices](https://turleylaw.com/disclaimer)

#### // Reach Out

- [hello@turleylaw.com](mailto:hello@turleylaw.com)
- [(203) 404-3000](tel:2034043000)
- [Book a Consultation](https://turleylaw.com/consultation#book)

Attorney Advertising. This website is intended solely for the purpose of attorney advertising and for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and viewing this website's content does not constitute or establish, an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when you have hired Turley Law PLLC and signed an engagement letter. The results of all client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter; past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes. Do not send confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been established. This communication is made by Turley Law PLLC, 63 Wall St 1B, Madison, CT 06443. Blake Turley, Esq., responsible attorney.

 Licensed: Nationwide · Litigation: CT, NY & MA  
 © 2026 Turley Law PLLC

 This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) apply.

## Get Started

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.

## One Good Legal Tip

Join business owners and attorneys who get one plain-English legal tip at a time. No fluff. Just one thing you can use.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.

[(203) 404-3000](tel:+12034043000) [Consultation — $50](https://turleylaw.com/consultation#book)

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BreadcrumbList",
  "itemListElement" : [ {
    "@type" : "ListItem",
    "item" : "https://turleylaw.com",
    "name" : "Home",
    "position" : 1
  }, {
    "@type" : "ListItem",
    "item" : "https://turleylaw.com/resources",
    "name" : "Resources",
    "position" : 2
  } ]
}
```

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#organization",
  "@type" : "Organization",
  "address" : {
    "@type" : "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry" : "US",
    "addressLocality" : "Madison",
    "addressRegion" : "CT",
    "postalCode" : "06443",
    "streetAddress" : "63 Wall Street, Suite 1B"
  },
  "contactPoint" : {
    "@type" : "ContactPoint",
    "areaServed" : [ "US" ],
    "availableLanguage" : "English",
    "contactType" : "customer service",
    "email" : "hello@turleylaw.com",
    "telephone" : "+1-203-404-3000"
  },
  "email" : "hello@turleylaw.com",
  "founder" : {
    "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#attorney",
    "@type" : "Person",
    "jobTitle" : "Managing Attorney",
    "name" : "Blake Turley",
    "url" : "https://blaketurley.com"
  },
  "image" : "https://turleylaw.com/hubfs/turley-law-logo.png",
  "logo" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 60,
    "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/hubfs/turley-law-logo.png",
    "width" : 300
  },
  "name" : "Turley Law PLLC",
  "sameAs" : [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/turley-law-pllc", "https://linkedin.com/in/blaketurley", "https://www.youtube.com/@blaketurley", "https://www.facebook.com/TurleyLaw", "https://x.com/Turley_Law" ],
  "telephone" : "+1-203-404-3000",
  "url" : "https://turleylaw.com"
}
```

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#legalservice",
  "@type" : "LegalService",
  "address" : [ {
    "@type" : "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry" : "US",
    "addressLocality" : "Madison",
    "addressRegion" : "CT",
    "postalCode" : "06443",
    "streetAddress" : "63 Wall Street, Suite 1B"
  }, {
    "@type" : "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry" : "US",
    "addressLocality" : "New York",
    "addressRegion" : "NY",
    "streetAddress" : "295 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor"
  } ],
  "areaServed" : [ {
    "@type" : "State",
    "name" : "Connecticut"
  }, {
    "@type" : "State",
    "name" : "New York"
  }, {
    "@type" : "State",
    "name" : "Massachusetts"
  }, {
    "@type" : "City",
    "name" : "New Haven"
  }, {
    "@type" : "City",
    "name" : "New York City"
  }, {
    "@type" : "City",
    "name" : "Boston"
  } ],
  "description" : "Business and technology law for small and mid-sized companies: contracts and SaaS agreements, trademarks and IP, corporate and deals, employer-side employment, and outside general counsel. Clients nationwide; attorney admitted in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.",
  "email" : "hello@turleylaw.com",
  "faxNumber" : "+1-475-466-9001",
  "founder" : {
    "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#attorney",
    "@type" : "Person"
  },
  "geo" : {
    "@type" : "GeoCoordinates",
    "latitude" : 41.2795,
    "longitude" : -72.5984
  },
  "hasOfferCatalog" : {
    "@type" : "OfferCatalog",
    "itemListElement" : [ {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Business & Corporate Law",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/business-corporate-law"
      }
    }, {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Intellectual Property",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/intellectual-property"
      }
    }, {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Technology & Data",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/technology-data"
      }
    }, {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Employment Law",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/employment-law"
      }
    }, {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Litigation & Disputes",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/litigation-disputes"
      }
    }, {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Outside General Counsel",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/outside-general-counsel"
      }
    }, {
      "@type" : "Offer",
      "itemOffered" : {
        "@type" : "Service",
        "name" : "Business Audits",
        "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/business-audits"
      }
    } ],
    "name" : "Practice areas"
  },
  "image" : "https://turleylaw.com/hubfs/turley-law-logo.png",
  "knowsAbout" : [ "Business & Corporate Law", "Intellectual Property", "Technology & Data", "Employment Law", "Litigation & Disputes", "Outside General Counsel", "Business Audits" ],
  "location" : [ {
    "@type" : "Place",
    "address" : {
      "@type" : "PostalAddress",
      "addressCountry" : "US",
      "addressLocality" : "Madison",
      "addressRegion" : "CT",
      "postalCode" : "06443",
      "streetAddress" : "63 Wall Street, Suite 1B"
    },
    "name" : "Turley Law PLLC — Madison"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Place",
    "address" : {
      "@type" : "PostalAddress",
      "addressCountry" : "US",
      "addressLocality" : "New York",
      "addressRegion" : "NY",
      "streetAddress" : "295 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor"
    },
    "name" : "Turley Law PLLC — New York"
  } ],
  "logo" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "url" : "https://turleylaw.com/hubfs/turley-law-logo.png"
  },
  "name" : "Turley Law PLLC",
  "openingHoursSpecification" : [ {
    "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification",
    "closes" : "17:00",
    "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ],
    "opens" : "09:00"
  } ],
  "parentOrganization" : {
    "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#organization"
  },
  "serviceType" : [ "Business & Corporate Law", "Intellectual Property", "Technology & Data", "Employment Law", "Litigation & Disputes", "Outside General Counsel", "Business Audits" ],
  "telephone" : "+1-203-404-3000",
  "url" : "https://turleylaw.com"
}
```

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#attorney",
  "@type" : "Person",
  "alumniOf" : [ {
    "@type" : "CollegeOrUniversity",
    "name" : "American University"
  }, {
    "@type" : "CollegeOrUniversity",
    "name" : "Sacred Heart University"
  } ],
  "hasCredential" : [ {
    "@type" : "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
    "credentialCategory" : "degree",
    "name" : "JD/MIA",
    "recognizedBy" : {
      "@type" : "CollegeOrUniversity",
      "name" : "American University"
    }
  }, {
    "@type" : "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
    "credentialCategory" : "Bar Admission",
    "recognizedBy" : {
      "@type" : "State",
      "name" : "Connecticut"
    }
  }, {
    "@type" : "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
    "credentialCategory" : "Bar Admission",
    "recognizedBy" : {
      "@type" : "State",
      "name" : "New York"
    }
  }, {
    "@type" : "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
    "credentialCategory" : "Bar Admission",
    "recognizedBy" : {
      "@type" : "State",
      "name" : "Massachusetts"
    }
  }, {
    "@type" : "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
    "credentialCategory" : "Bar Admission",
    "recognizedBy" : {
      "@type" : "GovernmentOrganization",
      "name" : "United States District Court for the District of Connecticut"
    }
  } ],
  "jobTitle" : "Managing Attorney",
  "knowsAbout" : [ "Business & Corporate Law", "Intellectual Property", "Technology & Data", "Employment Law", "Litigation & Disputes", "Outside General Counsel", "Business Audits" ],
  "name" : "Blake Turley",
  "worksFor" : {
    "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#legalservice"
  }
}
```

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@id" : "https://turleylaw.com/#localbusiness",
  "@type" : "LocalBusiness",
  "address" : {
    "@type" : "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry" : "US",
    "addressLocality" : "Madison",
    "addressRegion" : "CT",
    "postalCode" : "06443",
    "streetAddress" : "63 Wall Street, Suite 1B"
  },
  "areaServed" : [ {
    "@type" : "State",
    "name" : "Connecticut"
  }, {
    "@type" : "State",
    "name" : "New York"
  }, {
    "@type" : "State",
    "name" : "Massachusetts"
  }, {
    "@type" : "City",
    "name" : "New Haven"
  }, {
    "@type" : "City",
    "name" : "New York City"
  }, {
    "@type" : "City",
    "name" : "Boston"
  } ],
  "email" : "hello@turleylaw.com",
  "faxNumber" : "+1-475-466-9001",
  "geo" : {
    "@type" : "GeoCoordinates",
    "latitude" : 41.2795,
    "longitude" : -72.5984
  },
  "image" : "https://turleylaw.com/hubfs/turley-law-logo.png",
  "name" : "Turley Law PLLC",
  "openingHoursSpecification" : [ {
    "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification",
    "closes" : "17:00",
    "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ],
    "opens" : "09:00"
  } ],
  "sameAs" : [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/turley-law-pllc", "https://linkedin.com/in/blaketurley", "https://www.youtube.com/@blaketurley", "https://www.facebook.com/TurleyLaw", "https://x.com/Turley_Law" ],
  "telephone" : "+1-203-404-3000",
  "url" : "https://turleylaw.com"
}
```