Business Legal Services
START A BUSINESS
Choose and set up the right legal structure for your company from day one, with ownership and governance designed to match how your business will actually operate.
Legal work here is handled as flat-fee, defined projects based on the decisions your business needs, so scope and cost are clear before work begins.
PRE-FORMATION STRATEGY
Optional early-stage guidance for founders who want to design ownership, control, and exit structure before formation.
This is useful if you want to resolve key decisions in advance or align multiple founders before documentation begins. If you already know your structure, you can proceed directly to formation and the intake will confirm the correct configuration.
Entity Selection Consultation — $495
Determines the appropriate entity structure (LLC, corporation, or nonprofit) based on ownership, tax posture, and long-term plans.
Founder Alignment Workshop — $1,295
Defines ownership, authority, vesting, and exit structure before formation so those decisions are resolved before documentation begins.
$1,000 credit applied toward formation if engaged within 60 days.
LLC FORMATION
LLC formation structured around ownership and governance decisions, with increasing complexity based on how control, ownership, and future changes are handled.
These options reflect different ownership and control structures. You do not need to determine the correct tier in advance. Your responses during intake are used to route the formation to the appropriate structure before work begins.
Solo Owner LLC — $995
Single owner with full control and no shared governance.
Multi-Owner LLC (Stable Ownership) — $1,495
Co-founders share ownership, with decisions resolved by majority vote.
Multi-Owner LLC with Vesting or Planned Changes — $1,895
Includes vesting, staged ownership, or planned partner additions.
Deadlock & Exit Structure — $2,395
Equal or shared control with defined mechanisms to resolve disputes or force a buyout.
Investor or Board Structure — $2,895
Outside investment or layered governance separating control from ownership percentage.
Start formation and the intake will determine the correct structure based on your answers.
CORPORATION FORMATION
Corporate formation services for closely held companies with increasing shareholder and governance complexity.
Pricing is finalized before launch. Intake and scoping are available now, with final structure determined before work begins.
Single-Shareholder Corporation — $___
Solo founder with full control.
Multi-Shareholder (Stable Ownership) — $___
Shares issued at formation with majority decision-making.
Corporation with Vesting or Future Issuance — $___
Vesting, staged equity, or future share issuances.
Deadlock Risk & Binding Resolution — $___
Structures requiring defined resolution mechanisms.
Investor or Layered Governance — $___
Preferred shares, protective provisions, or board-based control.
NONPROFIT FORMATION
Nonprofit formation services for organizations forming under New York law, including 501(c)(3) applications where applicable.
Pricing is finalized before launch. Intake and scoping are available now, with final structure determined before work begins.
State Nonprofit Formation — $___
New York nonprofit with required governance structure.
Nonprofit Formation (501(c)(3) — 1023-EZ Eligible) — $___
Streamlined federal tax-exempt recognition.
Nonprofit Formation (501(c)(3) — Full Application) — $___
Full IRS application with detailed narrative and supporting documentation.
HIRING AND WORKING WITH PEOPLE
Employment and independent contractor documentation for founders and small businesses under New York law, delivered as defined flat-fee projects.
Engagements are structured based on role type, compensation structure, and termination design. If you’re not sure which document fits, the intake will confirm the appropriate structure before drafting begins.
EMPLOYMENT DESIGN
Optional design session for founders who want to define compensation, equity, and termination structure before drafting.
This is useful where compensation or ownership is not yet finalized or where multiple components (salary, bonus, equity, severance) need to be coordinated in advance.
Employment Structure Workshop — $795
Guided session to define compensation, equity, bonus structure, restrictions, and termination mechanics before drafting begins, resulting in a term sheet.
$600 credited if drafting is engaged.
HIRING DOCUMENTATION
Short-form documents used to onboard employees and establish baseline role, compensation, and policy terms.
Use these where terms are straightforward and governed primarily by company policies rather than a fully negotiated agreement.
Non-Executive Offer Letter — $795
Establishes role, work schedule, classification, compensation, and employment terms subject to company policies and conditions.
Executive Offer Letter — $795
Designed for executive hires with compensation, bonus eligibility, benefits, and work location defined at the outset.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Full agreements defining compensation, ownership, and termination structure.
Use these where compensation includes equity, restrictive covenants, or defined severance and termination mechanics.
Employment Agreement — $1,895
Defines role, compensation and equity participation, benefits, intellectual property ownership, termination and severance structure, and company policy integration.
Executive Employment Agreement — $2,850
Defines executive compensation (including bonus and equity), benefits and indemnification, intellectual property ownership, restrictive covenants, termination and severance (including change-in-control), dispute resolution, and tax and company policy integration.
EMPLOYEE IP & CONFIDENTIALITY
Agreements ensuring the company owns work product and protects confidential information.
Employee Confidentiality & Proprietary Rights Agreement — $___
Assigns ownership of inventions, code, designs, and other work product while protecting confidential business information.
INDEPENDENT WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Agreements governing relationships with non-employee service providers.
Independent Contractor Agreement — $995
Defines scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, and confidentiality for contractor relationships.
Start here and the intake will route you to the correct document and structure based on your role, compensation, and ownership inputs.
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BUSINESS CONTRACT REVIEW & REVISION
Review and revision of business contracts under New York law for founders and small businesses, delivered as defined flat-fee projects tied to one agreement or one coordinated transaction.
Each engagement is scoped based on document length and structure. If you’re not sure where your agreement fits, the intake will confirm the appropriate service before work begins.
Quick Contract Check — $495
Focused review of a short agreement (typically under ~2 pages) with a live discussion of key issues and practical implications. No redline or written memorandum included.
Single Contract Review (Analysis Only) — $1,495
Structured analysis of one agreement to identify obligations, legal risks, and practical considerations before signing, typically for agreements under ~25–30 pages.
Single Contract Revision (Redlines & Changes) — $2,050
Targeted redlines and proposed revisions to one agreement, with explanation of changes. Includes drafting, but not negotiation with the counterparty.
Integrated Transaction Review — $2,625
Coordinated review of a small set of related agreements (typically 2–4 documents, ~50 pages total) to assess how they operate together and identify structural risks.
Integrated Transaction Revision — $3,995
Coordinated redlines across a small set of related agreements to align terms and ensure the documents function consistently within the transaction.
If your documents fall outside these ranges, scope will be confirmed after intake and pricing finalized before work begins.
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BUSINESS CONTRACT DRAFTING
Custom business agreements drafted under New York law to define relationships, allocate risk, and support enforceability.
Engagements are structured based on the type of relationship and the legal terms required. If you’re not sure which agreement fits, the intake will confirm the appropriate structure before drafting begins.
BUSINESS AGREEMENTS
Core agreements governing day-to-day relationships between businesses and service providers.
Use these where services, deliverables, and payment terms need to be clearly defined and enforceable.
Vendor or Services Agreement — $___
Defines service relationships between businesses, including scope, payment terms, performance standards, risk allocation, and termination structure.
CONFIDENTIALITY & TECHNOLOGY
Agreements protecting confidential information and governing technology, platforms, and digital services.
Use these where information sharing, platform use, or software delivery requires defined rights, restrictions, and risk allocation.
Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) — $495
Protects confidential business information in employment, vendor, partnership, or investor discussions.
Website Terms of Use & Privacy Policy — $___
Establishes website rules, user conduct standards, data collection practices, and core platform risk protections.
Software / SaaS Agreement — $___
Governs the provision of software or online services, including licensing rights, subscription terms, service levels, and risk allocation.
If your situation involves multiple agreements or a more complex structure, scope will be confirmed after intake and pricing finalized before work begins.
→ Start Contract Drafting
OPERATING AGREEMENTS & BUSINESS GOVERNANCE
Drafting and documentation to define company ownership, governance rules, and internal decision-making as businesses operate, grow, and change.
Engagements here are structured based on ownership, control, and the type of governance work required. If you’re not sure which document or structure fits, the intake will confirm the appropriate scope before work begins.
GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS
Core agreements that define ownership, control, and how decisions are made as companies grow and change.
Use these where the company needs to establish or formalize governance structure, ownership rights, voting rules, or transfer mechanics.
Operating Agreement (by ownership structure) — $700–$2,420
Defines LLC ownership rights, management authority, and internal governance structure, with pricing based on ownership structure and governance complexity.
• Single Owner — $700
• Multi-Owner (Stable Ownership) — $990
• With Vesting or Planned Ownership Changes — $1,395
• Deadlock & Exit Structure — $1,890
• Investor or Board Structure — $2,420
Corporate Bylaws — $___
Establishes corporate governance procedures, voting authority, and decision-making rules for how the corporation operates.
Shareholder Agreement (by ownership structure) — $___
Defines shareholder rights, transfer restrictions, voting control, exit mechanics, and dispute resolution, with pricing based on ownership structure and governance complexity.
• Stable Ownership — $___
• With Vesting or Ownership Changes — $___
• Deadlock & Exit Structure — $___
• Investor or Control Structure — $___
Buy-Sell Agreement — $___
Governs ownership transfers among owners, including valuation methods and buyout procedures.
GOVERNANCE ACTIONS
Documentation used to record company decisions and maintain accurate ownership and governance records.
Use these where the company’s structure already exists but needs to be updated, documented, or maintained correctly.
Board Consent or Shareholder Consent — $___
Documents company decisions in writing without requiring a formal meeting.
Operating Agreement Amendment — $___
Updates ownership, authority, or governance provisions in an existing LLC operating agreement.
Corporate Bylaw Amendment — $___
Updates governance rules or ownership structure in corporate bylaws.
Ownership Record & Cap Table Documentation — $___
Prepares or corrects internal records reflecting company ownership, authority, and capitalization.
If your matter involves multiple governance documents, layered ownership changes, or a larger restructuring, scope will be confirmed after intake and pricing finalized before work begins.
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BUYOUTS & BUSINESS SALES
Documentation for business sales, acquisitions, and ownership transfers under New York law, including asset and equity transactions.
Work in this category is structured around transaction type and deal complexity. Because transaction terms vary significantly, scope is determined after initial structuring and pricing is finalized before drafting begins.
TRANSACTION STRUCTURING
Optional upfront guidance to determine deal structure and required documentation before drafting begins.
This is used to evaluate the transaction, confirm the appropriate structure, and define the agreements required before moving into drafting.
Transaction Structuring Consultation — $___
Evaluates a proposed purchase, sale, or ownership transfer to determine whether the transaction should proceed as an asset sale, equity sale, or internal transfer.
Fee credited if drafting is engaged within 30 days.
INTERNAL OWNERSHIP CHANGES
Agreements used when ownership is reorganized within an existing company, including buyouts, admissions, and internal transfers.
Use these where ownership is changing within the company rather than through a third-party acquisition.
Owner Buyout / Partner Exit — $___
Governs the departure of an owner and the transfer or redemption of their ownership interest.
New Owner or Investor Admission — $___
Provides for issuance of new ownership interests to a founder, partner, employee, or investor, including equity purchase and related ownership adjustments.
Ownership Transfer Between Owners — $___
Transfers ownership interests between existing founders, partners, or investors.
BUSINESS PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENTS
Core agreements used to buy or sell a business through asset or equity transactions.
These matters vary based on deal size, structure, and risk allocation. Engagement begins with transaction structuring, after which scope is confirmed and pricing is finalized before drafting.
Asset Purchase Agreement — Scoped after Transaction Structuring
Governs the purchase or sale of business assets, including allocation of liabilities and operational transition.
Stock / Share Purchase Agreement — Scoped after Transaction Structuring
Defines the purchase or sale of corporate shares between buyers and sellers.
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Scoped after Transaction Structuring
Governs the transfer of ownership interests in a limited liability company.
Start with transaction structuring and we’ll define the correct deal structure, required agreements, and drafting scope before work begins.
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Subscription Services
Optional monthly subscriptions for founders and small businesses who want regular access to their attorney and early guidance to determine whether and how issues should become defined projects.
Subscriptions provide ongoing access and pricing advantages, while all substantive legal work continues to be handled as separately scoped flat-fee engagements.
SUBSCRIPTION TIERS
Monthly plans that adjust pricing, access, and responsiveness based on your company’s needs.
Launch — $250 / month
5% off most flat-fee services and access for occasional legal questions.
Builder (Most Popular) — $500 / month
10% off most flat-fee services with regular guidance and check-ins.
Scaler — $895 / month
15% off most flat-fee services for companies with recurring legal needs.
Operator — $1,595 / month
25% off most flat-fee services with highest priority access and responsiveness.
Discounts apply to the quoted project price at intake. Defined project work remains separately scoped and priced.
WHAT SUBSCRIPTIONS INCLUDE
Ongoing access for short calls or emails to discuss legal questions, risks, and next steps, so issues can be addressed early without opening a new project each time.
WHAT SUBSCRIPTIONS DO NOT INCLUDE
Drafting, revisions, and other written work are handled as separate flat-fee projects, and live counterparty negotiation is separately scoped and billed hourly.
Subscriptions may be canceled at any time.
Subscriptions are designed to support ongoing decision-making and early guidance, not to replace defined project work.
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Business Planning Lawyer
About Jackling Law PLLC
Jackling Law PLLC is built around a structured approach to legal work.
Most legal services are organized around documents or billed time. That model leaves scope unclear, pricing unpredictable, and key decisions buried inside the drafting process.
This practice works differently.
Each engagement starts by identifying the legal consequences that matter: who has authority, how ownership works, how risk is allocated, and what happens if things change or break down.
Those decisions are defined first. The work required to implement them is then scoped and priced as a contained project.
You are paying for a defined legal structure, not open-ended ambiguity.
That structure is what allows flat fees to remain predictable and why the resulting documents are internally consistent and built for real-world use, not just completion.
If a matter shifts beyond that structure into negotiation or adversarial work, it is handled separately so the underlying legal framework remains clear and intact.
Business Planning Legal Team
Meet the team
Jackling Law PLLC is intentionally structured as a solo practice so every matter is handled with consistent judgment from initial scoping through implementation. Clients work directly with Joey on every engagement, with no internal handoffs or shifting points of contact. That continuity supports clear scope and consistent legal work as your business evolves.