Business Details
Your Trusted Business Law Partners
McGovern Law, PLLC merges legal acumen with practical business knowledge to deliver exceptional legal services. Our mission is to advocate for clients by providing informed guidance and strategic planning in corporate law, securities law, and tax law. With a client-focused approach, we serve businesses, investors, and industry professionals in Austin, Texas, and globally. Our team combines extensive experience in corporate, securities, and tax law with firsthand knowledge of startup and business operations.We prioritize accessibility, responsiveness, and cost-effective solutions, offering competitive rates and value-based fee structures. Our commitment to leveraging technology enhances service efficiency while maintaining personalized attention to support sustainable business growth.
Services
General Counsel
Startup Guidance
Business Disputes
Intellectual Property
Tax Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Securities Regulation
Contract Negotiation
Corporate Governance
International Transactions
Highlights and features
- We provide competitive pricing without compromising legal expertise.
- Our value-based fee structures align with client budgetary needs.
- We prioritize prompt responsiveness to client inquiries and concerns.
- We offer accessible legal support with direct team communication.
- We combine legal experience with firsthand business operations knowledge.
What people say
Exceptional support
Best securities attorney
Knowledgeable and diligent
Saved company from takeover
White-glove service
Services
General Counsel
Our general counsel services address routine and complex legal needs for corporations, including securities law compliance and tax strategy. We provide ongoing legal support for governance, risk management, and transactional matters. Our practical business experience ensures solutions that align with operational goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Startup Guidance
We offer tailored legal strategies for startups through every growth stage, from entity formation to exit planning. Our services include equity incentive plans, investor financing, and M&A guidance. We help emerging companies navigate regulatory requirements while protecting intellectual property and fostering investor relationships.
Business Disputes
Our dispute resolution services cover mediation, arbitration, and litigation for business conflicts. We represent clients in contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and regulatory challenges. Our approach prioritizes efficient resolution while protecting client interests through strategic legal advocacy.
Intellectual Property
We provide comprehensive trademark protection services for domestic and international brands. Our practice includes trademark registration, enforcement, and licensing agreements. We help businesses safeguard their intellectual property assets while navigating complex brand protection strategies.
Tax Compliance
Our tax law services focus on compliance, planning, and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals. We assist with tax-efficient structuring, IRS representation, and cross-border tax issues. Our expertise ensures clients meet regulatory requirements while optimizing their tax positions.
People
Michael McGovern
Founding Partner
Former corporate law attorney at a nationally recognized firm, Michael leads McGovern Law with expertise in corporate, securities, and tax law. He combines legal acumen with startup experience to serve businesses and investors globally.
Jeff Darby
Partner
With 20+ years in business law, Jeff specializes in entity formation, contract negotiation, and employment law compliance. He provides strategic counsel to Austin-based small and mid-sized businesses across various industries.
Caroline Fabacher
Senior Associate
Caroline represents startups and investors with a focus on growth-stage companies. Her practice includes corporate transactions, investor relations, and compliance matters for technology and emerging businesses.
Nicole Swartz
Trademark Attorney
Nicole specializes in trademark registration and brand protection strategies. She assists entrepreneurs and public companies with domestic and international trademark enforcement and licensing agreements.
Roberto Carlos Rondero de Mosier
Of Counsel
RC provides counsel to emerging businesses and investors, leveraging extensive startup sector experience. His guidance focuses on business formation, funding strategies, and growth-stage legal challenges.
Questions
What practice areas does McGovern Law specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, securities law, tax law, business disputes, intellectual property, and startup guidance for businesses and investors.
Do you serve clients outside Austin, Texas?
Yes, we serve businesses and entrepreneurs in Austin, Texas, and provide legal counsel to clients worldwide through virtual consultations and representation.
What payment options are available?
We offer competitive rates and value-based fee structures tailored to client needs, including flexible billing arrangements for startups and established businesses.
Are emergency legal services available?
While we maintain regular business hours, we prioritize urgent client matters and provide timely guidance through scheduled consultations.
How does the firm handle investor capital financing?
Our team manages investor financing from start to finish, including documentation, compliance, and negotiation to ensure successful funding rounds for emerging companies.
Reviews (1)
Joel Canfield
Nov 03, 2023
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Mike McGovern and his team have been one of our key success factors in taking our concept through execution. Their toolbox that we value so highly includes solid temperaments, measured sound advice, an efficient approach and engaging personalities. Regardless of our size relative to other clients, Mike McGovern has always been accessible and made us a priority in his practice. McGovern Law is driven by a desire to get deals done, rather than collect billable hours. Theyre one of the good ones.
