EmergingCompanies
Taylor English’s unique model allows us to be an efficient and responsive partner. As a value-driven and entrepreneurial law firm, our team members bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge and background to support all of your legal needs. Our firm includes attorneys with decades of experience in private equity, venture capital investments, start-ups, intellectual property and more.
Services
With an eye on your business outcomes and goals, we serve as a strategic advisor to help you achieve long-term success through the following services:
- Corporate Structure
- Data Security and Privacy
- Employment
- Intellectual Property
Emerging Company Support
We provide nimble and holistic guidance to emerging companies across all phases, including launch, funding, growth, acquisition and sales. Entrepreneurs seek our insights on a range of aspects, from early-stage formation, seed and angel rounds of equity financing to IP protection and employee compensation. For later stage growth company clients, we counsel on venture capital and private equity/debt transactions, tax credit financing and strategic acquisitions.
Insights
Insight
Michael Melfi Speaks on NIL Panel
May 25th, 2023
Taylor English partner Michael Melfi spoke on a name, image, likeness (NIL) panel at the 2023 Midwest Growth Capital Symposium for the…
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Don’t Wait Too Long to File for a Patent
May 17th, 2023
As a patent lawyer, I was excited to come across a Wall Street Journal article the other day about patent strategies, but the title -…
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Meta Reportedly Expects EU Order to Halt Data Transfers to US
May 11th, 2023
Meta’s quarterly SEC filings show a company bracing for impact. The EU is widely expected to find Meta/Facebook in violation of the EU’s…
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The Tax Benefits of Qualified Small Business Stock for Start-Up Founders
May 9th, 2023
As a founder of a start-up, you know that raising capital and structuring the sale of your company are important factors in building a…
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Unlocking Success in the Legal Industry: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Lawyers
May 2nd, 2023
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a book written by Stephen R. Covey, has been one of the most influential self-help books for…
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Leveraging Equity Compensation to Build a Strong Team in Early Stage Companies
April 25th, 2023
Equity compensation is a common tool for early stage companies looking to attract and retain top talent while preserving cash. Equity…
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Regulation A+: The New Alternative to IPOs for Small Businesses
April 18th, 2023
Can you have your cake and eat it too when it comes to fundraising? Some who work with Regulation A+ (Reg A+) believe it is an attractive…
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Preserving Your Legacy: Effective Estate Planning Techniques for High Net Worth Individuals
April 11th, 2023
Estate planning is an essential part of financial planning for high net worth individuals. When it comes to estate planning, the primary…
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The Power of Deliberate Practice to Create Success: Jesse Itzler’s 18-Minute Formula for Skill Development
April 4th, 2023
“If you can practice 18 minutes a day, in one year you’ll be a world-class expert, and in two years you’ll be a master.” This is the…
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Delaware’s Annual Franchise Tax: A Guide to Calculating and Paying for Businesses
March 28th, 2023
Many startups are coached to form their corporation in the State of Delaware. The reasons for doing so generally include Delaware’s…
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Taylor English Duma LLP was built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value. The firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys throughout the United States. Together, our attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English clients run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies to middle market businesses to start ups and entrepreneurs. The firm is the Georgia law firm member of GGI Global Alliance AG, the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms, giving our clients access to a trusted stable of high-quality professional services organizations around the globe.