Sutter Law, P.C.

Sutter Law, P.C. Transparency, Clarity, and Simplicity! Sutter Law was founded in 2011 by Eric Milliken. At Sutter Law, we provide a full array of business law services.

Our corporate and commercial law practice supports clients in company formation, structuring, founder matters, venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, general securities, intellectual property, corporate compliance, risk management, startup law, technology law, privacy practices and labor law. We represent clients in a number of industries including software and

hardware development, licensing, digital media, publishing, FinTech, financial services, commercial real estate, private investment, family offices, SaaS, influencer marketing, green technology, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and blockchain. Our areas of practice are:

M & A Transaction
Business Formation
Employment Law and Compliance
Shareholder Agreements
Privacy Compliance
Venture Capital
Contract Negotiation
Licensing Agreement
Startup Law
Founder Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property Law
Business Financing

We also represent various ‘brick and mortar’ areas of law ranging from bakeries and restaurants to cosmetics and outdoor sports. Our clients include all manner of businesses ranging from early-stage ventures to enterprise and we are proud to offer our services to a diverse spectrum of companies and businesspersons. We offer a free consultation with an experienced Business Law Attorney. Confidentiality is ensured and professionalism is a given. We advise companies on incorporation, employment, angel and venture capital financing, stock purchase agreements, employee equity plans, intellectual property protection, licensing, joint venture agreements, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). https://sutterlegal.com/

We are hiring! Are you a California Licensed Attorney with 3 years of experience? Or do you know one looking to work wit...
08/22/2026

We are hiring! Are you a California Licensed Attorney with 3 years of experience? Or do you know one looking to work with a firm that values work-like balance and who wants to thrive in a place where their voice will be valued in shaping how we grow together?

We want you to love practicing law! Seriously.

We are a close-knit team looking for an experienced attorney to join us! Apply today https://www.indeed.com/job/business-and-corporate-attorney-f564df46ba13a688

➡️ Imagine this: You are a founder whose business relationship falls apart. You now find your ownership in the company h...
08/07/2026

➡️ Imagine this: You are a founder whose business relationship falls apart. You now find your ownership in the company has been wiped out, canceled, or reallocated without your permission. Do you have a claim that would hold up in court? What rights do you have as a former founder? Check out Tyler's blog post to learn more https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

Give Sutter a call today so that our team of Attorneys can guide you and potentially prevent a high-stakes legal battle from even happening.

Phone: 1-415-341-2888

Email: [email protected]

Sutter welcomes Mariya to the family as our new Office Manager, where she oversees the firm’s daily operations and helps...
06/30/2026

Sutter welcomes Mariya to the family as our new Office Manager, where she oversees the firm’s daily operations and helps keep everything running efficiently behind the scenes. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Monterey Bay and has a wealth of experience. Mariya is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Stop by our Orinda Office and say hello to Mariya!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 415-341-2888
Address: 51 Moraga Way, Suite 2, Orinda CA 94563

Your Startup is up and running, and now it is time to register your business. With so many constant new laws, regulation...
06/27/2026

Your Startup is up and running, and now it is time to register your business. With so many constant new laws, regulations, and obligations – including a requirement to register as a foreign entity conducting business within a new state or territory, it can be overwhelming. Let our experienced team of attorneys support you so that you can focus on what you do best: building your business!

Learn more about registering your business in our most recent blog post by our very own attorney Shirley Roberson https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

We see so many new businesses being born and once in a while find one that turns our heads. Sutter has exciting news for...
06/26/2026

We see so many new businesses being born and once in a while find one that turns our heads. Sutter has exciting news for Early Stage B2B Founders. Let us introduce you to our friend Kirubakaran Athmanathan with Traction Beast! A Go-to-Market stack that finds you the right customers, does the research, and writes your drafts. You just open your computer, review and click send on the messages it lines up. Turn hours of busy legwork into minutes. We've arranged a special discount for you.

Enter promo code "SUTTER" for 50% off for 6 months

https://tractionbeast.com/

"I'll pay them in equity!"  Founders and early employees frequently work for “free” or for sweat equity, viewing their u...
04/24/2026

"I'll pay them in equity!" Founders and early employees frequently work for “free” or for sweat equity, viewing their unpaid labor as a badge of honor or a necessary bridge to a seed round. But, this team player mentality is actually a legal time bomb waiting to explode.

Many founders believe that if a team member agrees to work for free in the early stages of a startup, that agreement is a binding contract. Under California law, this is a fallacy. Minimum wage and overtime protections are non-waivable statutory rights. Even if a co-founder signs a document stating they are happy to work for equity alone, that agreement is void as a matter of law.

Contact Sutter Law today if you are involved in a founder dispute and believe you need legal assistance navigating with the complexities of wages, and check out Tyler Smith's Blog Post on this exact topic on our website https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

Meet Shirley Roberson, Sutter's own Associate Attorney. Shirley comes to us from a Seattle-based firm focused on consume...
04/18/2026

Meet Shirley Roberson, Sutter's own Associate Attorney. Shirley comes to us from a Seattle-based firm focused on consumer and commercial bankruptcies. Shirley also has background in media law firm (IP licensing, artists, etc), cutting edge media, VR , and Augmented Reality. Her passions are reading, ice hockey, and making businesses grow so owners can focus on the business and not the legal stuff.

Reach out to Shirley today for your legal needs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 415-341-2888

It only took you half an hour to read and understand the terms of the contract completely. Then why did it take your att...
04/17/2026

It only took you half an hour to read and understand the terms of the contract completely. Then why did it take your attorney more than two hours to review the agreement and make a few changes? This week take a peek inside the mind of an attorney as they review a legal document.

Shirley Roberson shares insights this week into why you need the eyes of an attorney on your legal documents on her blog post. https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

Sutter Law will go over your documents with confidence and expertise. Reach out to Shirley today for your own peace of mind.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 415-341-2888

Address

51 Moraga Way Suite #2
San Fransisco, CA
94563

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+14153412888

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