Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Malibu, CA
The Malibu Lawyer is a preeminent law firm dedicated to helping clients grow successful businesses through strategic legal counsel. We specialize in transactional business law, creative contract drafting, and corporate strategy, serving startups, late-stage ventures, and established companies. Our client-first approach prioritizes collaboration, integrating technology to enhance efficiency and transparency. With a focus on sustainable revenue generation and milestone achievement, we act as strategic team members rather than traditional attorneys. Founding Attorney Ian Roven combines expertise in business, real estate, and entertainment law with a background as a licensed real-estate broker.Our services span entity formation, contract negotiation, mergers & acquisitions, and business incubation, supported by a commitment to predictable pricing models and long-term client relationships. We emphasize proactive legal guidance to prevent issues before they arise, operating on principles of responsiveness, reliability, and continual improvement. The firm's Malibu roots and community involvement strengthen our understanding of local market dynamics while serving clients globally.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Legal Subscriptions
Corporate Strategy
Contract Drafting
Entity Formation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Entrepreneurship Support
Real Estate Transactions
Idea Incubation
Highlights and features
- We offer 3+ years of Super Lawyers-rated legal expertise in business and real estate law
- Our dual expertise includes California real estate brokerage and legal representation
- We provide predictable pricing through legal subscription models
- Our team combines law practice with entrepreneurship incubation experience
- We integrate technology for efficient client collaboration and document management
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Proactive legal approach
Personalized service
Expertise in business law
Modern methods
Strategic partnerships
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business law services including entity formation, contract drafting, and corporate strategy. Our attorneys help clients choose optimal business structures, protect assets, and navigate regulatory compliance. With expertise in mergers & acquisitions and ownership disputes, we support companies from formation through exit strategies while maintaining focus on sustainable growth and risk mitigation.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice combines legal expertise with practical brokerage experience. We handle commercial lease negotiations, property transactions, and asset management while leveraging founder Ian Roven's background as a licensed real estate broker. Services include contract review, LLC formation, and dispute resolution, emphasizing quick transaction completion with minimal risk for residential and commercial clients.
Legal Subscriptions
We offer predictable legal pricing through subscription models tailored to business needs. Packages range from $500/month Carbon Beach (2 hours) to $2000/month Zuma Beach (8 hours), including contract review, strategy sessions, and customized drafting. This model promotes long-term relationships while providing cost certainty for ongoing legal support and proactive issue prevention.
Entrepreneurship Support
Our entrepreneurship services guide ideas from concept to viable businesses through our Business Idea Gauntlet and incubation programs. We assist with product-market fit, strategic partnerships, and scaling while offering legal protections through NDAs and entity formation. The three-month program connects startups with industry experts and provides operational frameworks for sustainable growth in competitive markets.
Contract Drafting
We specialize in creating customized, enforceable contracts tailored to specific business needs. Our services include drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements with emphasis on clarity and dispute prevention. Using proven templates adapted to client requirements, we protect intellectual property, define partnership terms, and ensure contractual provisions align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
People
Ian Roven
Founding Attorney
Ian Roven is a Super Lawyers-rated transactional attorney and licensed real estate broker with expertise in business law, entertainment law, and real estate transactions. A Malibu native and former competitive gamer, he combines legal acumen with practical business strategy as Chairperson of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce.
Jun Heng
Business Strategist
Jun Heng brings corporate strategy expertise from Singaporean startup and military leadership experiences. As Director of Business Development at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, he focuses on organizational excellence and business growth strategies while leveraging cross-cultural insights from his international background.
Questions
Why hire a business lawyer?
A business lawyer protects your assets through proper entity formation, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance while providing strategic guidance to help your business grow sustainably.
What makes The Malibu Lawyer different?
We combine legal expertise with entrepreneurship support and subscription pricing models, offering proactive legal guidance rather than just reactive problem-solving.
Do you serve clients outside Malibu?
While based in Malibu, we serve clients throughout Los Angeles County, California, and globally through virtual consultations and remote legal representation.
How do your legal subscriptions work?
Our subscription plans provide predictable monthly pricing with prepaid hours for ongoing legal support, including contract review, strategy sessions, and customized drafting services.
Can you help with startup idea validation?
Yes, our Business Idea Gauntlet service helps test concept viability, develop business models, and prepare for market entry with confidentiality protections through NDAs.
