Business Details
Your Partner in Business Legal Solutions
At McGovern Law, we combine legal acumen with practical business knowledge to deliver exceptional legal services tailored to entrepreneurs and businesses. Our mission is to advocate for clients by providing informed legal guidance and strategic planning that empowers them to achieve their objectives. With a focus on corporate law, securities law, and tax law, we serve as outside general counsel or project-specific legal counsel for routine and complex legal needs. Our startup guidance spans entity formation to exit strategies, including equity incentive plans and investor capital financing. We offer comprehensive dispute resolution services through mediation, arbitration, and litigation.Our team brings firsthand experience in starting and running businesses, enabling us to understand the financial and operational challenges clients face. We prioritize accessibility, responsiveness, and value-based fee structures to ensure legal services remain affordable and aligned with client needs. By leveraging technology, we streamline processes and enhance communication to deliver efficient legal support. Our commitment to building strong, long-lasting relationships drives our personalized approach to every client interaction.
Services
General Counsel
Startup Guidance
Business Disputes
Corporate Governance
Securities Law
Highlights and features
- We offer competitive rates without compromising quality legal representation.
- Our value-based fee structures align with client budgetary needs.
- We provide prompt responsiveness to urgent legal inquiries.
- We maintain accessible legal support with direct team communication.
- We deliver personalized attention tailored to unique business goals.
What people say
Exceptional support
Timely responses
Successful outcomes
Practical legal advice
Tactful negotiation abilities
Services
General Counsel
Our general counsel services provide ongoing legal support tailored to business needs. We advise on compliance, risk management, contract negotiation, and employment matters while becoming an integral part of your team. Our proactive legal guidance allows businesses to focus on core operations with confidence.
Startup Guidance
We offer comprehensive legal services for startups through every growth stage. From entity formation to exit strategies, we assist with fundraising, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and merger/acquisition processes. Our tailored guidance helps startups navigate legal challenges while protecting their innovations.
Business Disputes
Our business dispute services include mediation, arbitration, and litigation representation. We resolve contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and securities litigation while minimizing operational disruption. Our strategic approach prioritizes early resolution through negotiation while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Corporate Governance
We provide corporate governance frameworks that ensure accountability and regulatory compliance. Our services include board composition guidance, compliance audits, and transactional support for mergers and acquisitions. We help businesses establish structures that promote ethical decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Securities Law
Our securities law practice covers compliance, investor capital financing, and litigation defense. We assist businesses with regulatory requirements, private placement memoranda, and dispute resolution related to securities transactions while protecting client interests during regulatory investigations.
People
Michael McGovern
Founding Partner
Former corporate law attorney at national firm; specializes in business, securities, and tax law. Brings practical entrepreneurial experience to client representation while leading McGovern Law's strategic direction.
Jeff Darby
Partner
Over 20 years advising small and mid-sized businesses on entity formation, contract negotiation, and employment law. Provides tailored legal solutions focused on Austin business community needs.
Caroline Fabacher
Senior Associate
Represents startups and growth-stage companies with diverse legal needs. Combines entrepreneurial background with transactional expertise to support client business objectives.
Nicole Swartz
Trademark Attorney
Specializes in trademark protection strategies for entrepreneurs and public companies. Manages US and international trademark registration and enforcement programs.
Roberto Carlos Rondero de Mosier
Of Counsel
Provides strategic counsel to emerging businesses and investors. Leverages extensive startup sector experience to deliver practical legal guidance for growth-oriented clients.
Questions
What areas of law does McGovern Law specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, securities law, tax law, startup guidance, business disputes, and corporate governance for businesses and entrepreneurs.
How does McGovern Law handle startup legal needs?
We provide comprehensive support through entity formation, fundraising, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and exit strategies tailored to startup growth cycles.
What makes McGovern Law different from other firms?
Our combination of legal expertise with practical business experience enables personalized, cost-effective solutions focused on client success rather than billable hours.
Do you offer flexible payment arrangements?
Yes, we provide value-based fee structures customized to client needs, including competitive rates and billing arrangements aligned with business budgets.
How quickly can I get legal assistance?
We prioritize prompt responsiveness with direct team access, ensuring timely legal guidance for urgent business matters and inquiries.
Can you help with international business matters?
Yes, our services include cross-border transactions, international trademark protection, and global regulatory compliance support for businesses operating worldwide.
