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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/

Attention all early stage startups! A question we are often asked is: "Why do I  need a business attorney?" If you are g...
10/01/2026

Attention all early stage startups! A question we are often asked is: "Why do I need a business attorney?" If you are getting ready to hire your first W2 employee, launching a website, or even getting ready to register your entity, you need a business attorney to protect your equity and protect YOU! Find out why in Shirley Roberson's blog post and reach out to one of our experienced attorneys for a free consultation today. Let us take care of the legalities while you focus on your business!

Check out our blogs here: https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

Roughly 65% of high-potential startups fail due to Founder Disputes. Sutter knows the ins and outs of startups! We can a...
09/21/2026

Roughly 65% of high-potential startups fail due to Founder Disputes. Sutter knows the ins and outs of startups! We can anticipate founders' needs and are here to guide and protect the companies they have given hundreds of late night hours building! We want the individual founders within the company to be protected and the company to thrive even if a member leaves. Let Sutter set you up for success and avoid costly founders’ disputes in the first place. Check out the article by Habeeb Syed and reach out to Sutter today!

https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

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

Social Media Brand Marketing: A hot topic, that when done wrong can lead to big fines and damage to the company brand. D...
09/18/2026

Social Media Brand Marketing: A hot topic, that when done wrong can lead to big fines and damage to the company brand. Did you know that Influencers cannot endorse products they haven't actually tried or that a company might require an influencer to verbally state "Paid Ad" within the first five seconds of a video?

With so many tight regulations, Social Media Influencers have a lot to manage! To learn more, check out Shirley Roberson's Article https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/ and reach out to Shirley at Sutter today.

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

Every problem has a solution, and Every challenge has an opportunity. What if you could find everything you need to run ...
09/06/2026

Every problem has a solution, and Every challenge has an opportunity. What if you could find everything you need to run a company all in one place? Well, you are in luck because we found Every.

Sutter is pleased to announce our partnership with Every, an all-in-one back office built for founders.

Every helps founders run their business with confidence. From incorporation to banking, payroll, benefits, bookkeeping, and taxes, everything you need is in one place—so you can spend more time on what matters most. It is designed to be quick, simple, and stress-free so you can focus on building your company.

We have your business's legal needs handles at Sutter. But what about the rest? Book a time with Every to learn more https://lnkd.in/gBCbRP5f

Let's face it. Most of us using AI for work do not know if we are doing this legally. What if Generative AI just stole s...
09/05/2026

Let's face it. Most of us using AI for work do not know if we are doing this legally. What if Generative AI just stole someone else's trademark and I used it for my logo? Or even worse, what if someone else is damaging my brand identity by their use of AI? You need to protect your trademerk and also be sure you are not harming someone else’s! That is why we are here. Reach out to Sutter and let us handle your trademark in the era or AI.

Read more about this in Boyana Bounkova's article and reach out to Boyana today

https://sutterlegal.com/business-law-blog/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 415-341-2888

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/

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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