Legal Counsel That Moves atBusiness Speed.
Contracts, corporate structure, financing, IP protection, and litigation for startups and growing companies across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
What We Do Best
Full-service business counsel built for companies that move fast. Every engagement starts with understanding the business -- then applying the law.
Outside General Counsel
Dedicated legal support on a predictable monthly retainer. Direct access to a senior attorney who knows the business. Contract review, employment guidance, corporate governance, and strategic advice -- without the overhead of in-house counsel.
SaaS & Software Contracts
MSAs, subscription agreements, terms of service, API contracts, and enterprise deals. Contracts that protect the company without killing the sale. Both vendor-side and customer-side.
Business Law
The legal foundation for growing companies. Contract drafting, commercial agreements, corporate governance, and day-to-day business counsel for companies from formation through exit.
Technology Agreements
MSAs, vendor contracts, software licensing, and integration agreements for tech companies.
Entity Formation
LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, Delaware formation, operating agreements, and corporate governance.
Startup Financing
SAFEs, convertible notes, priced equity rounds, and cap table management from first check to Series A.
Data Privacy & Security
Privacy policies, DPAs, SOC 2 readiness, GDPR/CCPA compliance, and security documentation.
IP & Licensing
Software licensing, open source compliance, IP assignments, trademark strategy, and trade secrets.
Regulatory Compliance
Employment policies, multi-state compliance, corporate filings, and privacy regulations.
Civil Litigation
Contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, business torts, and commercial litigation in CT, NY, and MA.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Asset purchases, stock acquisitions, acqui-hires, due diligence, and exit strategies.
Built for Business
States Licensed (CT, NY, MA)
Average Response Time
Practice Areas
Business-Focused
Why Growing Companies Choose Turley Law
DIY / Templates
Low Cost, High Risk- Generic one-size-fits-all contracts
- No one to call when things go wrong
- Cheap upfront, expensive when it fails
- Fine for simple, low-stakes situations
- No strategic business guidance
Turley Law
Right-Sized Counsel- Custom agreements for your situation
- Direct access to senior attorney
- Fixed fees -- know costs upfront
- Tech fluency + legal expertise
- Business strategy meets legal counsel
BigLaw
$500-1,000+/hr- Junior associates do the work
- Partner reviews (at partner rates)
- Unpredictable monthly bills
- Deep bench for complex matters
- Re-explain your business every time
Legal Counsel That Understands Your Business
Most business attorneys practice law. Few understand how businesses actually operate -- the pressure to ship, the investor timeline, the enterprise deal that needs to close this quarter.
What's Different Here
- Business Context First -- Every legal recommendation starts with understanding the business objective. The law serves the strategy, not the other way around.
- Technical Fluency -- SaaS architectures, API integrations, data flows, and deployment models aren't abstract concepts. They're understood and factored into legal advice.
- Responsive by Default -- Same-day responses. Fast contract turnaround. Because deals don't wait for lawyers.
- Transparent Pricing -- Fixed fees for defined scope. Monthly retainers for ongoing work. No surprises.
Transactions & Matters We Close
A representative sample of the work done every month for clients across all three states.
Commercial Contracts
- SaaS Subscription Agreements
- Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
- API & Data Sharing Agreements
- Enterprise License Deals
- Vendor & Procurement Contracts
- Terms of Service & Privacy Policies
Corporate & Equity
- LLC & Corporation Formation
- SAFE Notes & Convertible Instruments
- Series Seed / Series A Rounds
- Stock Option Plans (409A)
- Operating Agreements & Bylaws
- Founder & Shareholder Agreements
IP & Privacy
- Software Licensing Agreements
- Open Source Compliance
- IP Assignment & Work-for-Hire
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Privacy Policy & CCPA/GDPR
- SOC 2 Readiness Documentation
M&A & Disputes
- Asset & Stock Acquisitions
- Due Diligence Support
- LOIs & Term Sheets
- Contract Disputes & Breach Claims
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
- Business Tort Litigation
Industries We Serve
SaaS & Cloud Software
Subscription agreements, enterprise deals, API contracts, and platform terms for cloud-first companies.
Startups & Venture-Backed
Formation, financing, equity compensation, and the legal infrastructure to scale from seed to Series A+.
Data & AI Companies
Privacy compliance, data licensing, AI governance, and the regulatory landscape for data-driven businesses.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
Platform terms, seller agreements, payment processing, and consumer protection compliance.
Health Tech & Digital Health
HIPAA compliance, BAAs, telehealth regulations, and health data privacy requirements.
Professional Services
Client agreements, partnership structures, non-competes, and regulatory compliance for service businesses.
One Firm. Three States. Full Coverage.
Licensed in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts -- handling both transactional and litigation matters across all three jurisdictions.
Why Tri-State Matters
- Multi-State Operations -- One attorney who understands all three states' requirements instead of coordinating between firms
- Employment Law Variations -- Paid leave, non-competes, and classification rules differ dramatically between CT, NY, and MA
- Court Access -- State and federal court representation across the region when disputes arise
- Entity Strategy -- Delaware formation with home-state qualification. Registered agent coordination. Annual compliance.
Whether the business operates in one state or all three, having counsel who can handle the full picture eliminates coordination overhead and conflicting advice.
Getting Started Is Simple
Schedule a Call
15-minute consultation to discuss the situation and determine if there's a fit.
Get a Proposal
Clear scope, fixed pricing, and timeline. No surprises. No hourly billing guesswork.
Work Begins
Engagement starts immediately. Direct communication. Fast turnaround on deliverables.
Your Attorney on Call
Retainer or project-based. Either way, responsive counsel when the business needs it.
Free Initial Consultation
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss the situation, ask questions, and determine if there's a mutual fit.
What to expect:
- Honest assessment of the situation and options
- Clear explanation of how the firm can help (or can't -- and who else might)
- Transparent pricing for the recommended scope of work
- No pressure, no obligation, no billable time for the initial call
Book directly: Schedule online or call (203) 404-3000.
Services FAQ
Get answers to common questions about our legal services.
Primarily startups, SaaS companies, tech businesses, and growing SMBs. Clients range from solo founders incorporating for the first time to established companies with complex commercial contracts and multi-state operations. The common thread is businesses that need practical, responsive legal counsel without BigLaw overhead.
Three key differences: (1) Direct access -- work directly with a senior attorney, not a junior associate. (2) Fixed pricing -- know what you'll pay before the work starts. No hourly billing surprises. (3) Speed -- same-day responses, fast turnaround, and practical advice oriented toward business outcomes rather than billable hours.
Attorney Blake Turley is licensed in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. This covers transactional matters (contracts, corporate, financing) and litigation in all three states, including state and federal courts across the tri-state region.
Most work is done on a fixed-fee or monthly retainer basis. Fixed fees for defined projects (contract drafting, entity formation, transaction support). Monthly retainers for ongoing outside general counsel relationships. Hourly billing is available when scope is truly unpredictable (typically litigation). Pricing is always discussed upfront before any work begins.
Outside general counsel (OGC) is an ongoing relationship -- a monthly retainer that covers day-to-day legal needs: contract review, employment questions, corporate governance, vendor negotiations. Think of it as having an in-house lawyer without the full-time salary. Project-based work covers specific engagements: entity formation, financing round, M&A transaction, or a particular contract negotiation.
For transactional matters (contracts, corporate, IP, privacy), geography is flexible -- many clients operate nationally or globally. For litigation, the practice covers state and federal courts in CT, NY, and MA. For matters in other jurisdictions, coordination with trusted local counsel is available.
Most engagements begin within 24-48 hours of agreement on scope and terms. Urgent matters (closing deadlines, time-sensitive contracts, emergency disputes) are accommodated whenever possible. The initial consultation is typically scheduled within a day or two.
Any stage. Pre-revenue founders need entity formation and founder agreements. Early-stage companies need contracts and financing support. Growth-stage companies need ongoing counsel, employment policies, and compliance. Mature companies need M&A support and complex transactions. The engagement scales with the business.
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