Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Counsel for Start-ups and Growing Businesses
Swiggart & Agin, LLC was founded in 1999 to provide specialized legal counsel for start-ups, growing businesses, investors, and fellow attorneys. Our practice focuses on corporate formation, intellectual property protection, and complex transactions including debt and equity investments, mergers & acquisitions, and licensing agreements. We represent clients in trademark and copyright registration and enforcement, while also resolving business disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Our team brings decades of experience in technology licensing, internet law, and startup financing, having served as general counsel for prominent technology companies. We maintain active roles in legal education, having authored publications and delivered presentations on corporate law and e-commerce at national and international forums.Our attorneys hold leadership positions in professional organizations and have received recognition as Massachusetts Super Lawyers with the highest peer ratings for legal ability and ethics. We support entrepreneurship through founding roles in organizations like the Princeton Entrepreneurs Network and Beacon Angels investment group. Our practice combines transactional expertise with practical business counsel to help companies navigate legal challenges while achieving growth objectives. Located in Woburn, Massachusetts, we serve as local or referral counsel to attorneys across diverse industries. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful client outcomes and ongoing contributions to legal scholarship.
Services
Start-up Legal Services
Intellectual Property Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trademark Registration
Business Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience representing start-ups and technology companies.
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in legal and entrepreneurial organizations.
- We combine transactional expertise with practical business counsel.
- Our team has received Super Lawyer recognition and top peer ratings.
- We serve as local or referral counsel to attorneys nationwide.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
Services
Start-up Legal Services
We provide comprehensive legal support for emerging companies, including business formation, governance, and financing. Our services help start-ups establish proper legal foundations while addressing intellectual property protection and growth strategies. With deep expertise in technology sectors, we guide entrepreneurs through regulatory requirements and investment transactions.
Intellectual Property Protection
Our practice includes trademark and copyright registration, licensing agreements, and enforcement actions. We help clients protect creative works and brand assets through strategic counsel and litigation. With experience in technology licensing and internet law, we address modern IP challenges across digital platforms and traditional media.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We facilitate corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and equity investments. Our services cover due diligence, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth business transitions. We represent buyers, sellers, and investors in structuring deals that maximize value while minimizing legal risks.
Trademark Registration
We assist clients with trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement strategies. Our services include USPTO applications, opposition proceedings, and licensing agreements. We help businesses protect brand identities through comprehensive trademark portfolios and enforcement actions against infringement.
Business Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in commercial disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our practice covers contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and business torts. We focus on achieving practical solutions while protecting client interests in court proceedings and settlement negotiations.
People
William F. Swiggart
Attorney & Founding Partner
William F. Swiggart is a Massachusetts-based attorney specializing in corporate law and intellectual property. A Princeton University graduate and former Bitstream Inc. General Counsel, he has been named a Super Lawyer multiple times. He founded the Princeton Entrepreneurs Network and Beacon Angels investment group, combining legal expertise with entrepreneurial support.
Questions
What legal services do you offer for start-up companies?
We provide comprehensive legal counsel for start-ups including corporate formation, intellectual property protection, and financing transactions. Our services help entrepreneurs navigate legal requirements while supporting business growth.
How do you handle intellectual property matters?
We specialize in trademark and copyright registration, licensing agreements, and enforcement actions. Our team protects clients' IP assets through strategic counsel and litigation when necessary.
Can you assist with business mergers and acquisitions?
Yes, we facilitate M&A transactions with expertise in due diligence, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Our goal is to ensure smooth transitions while protecting client interests.
Do you work with other law firms as referral counsel?
We regularly serve as local or referral counsel to attorneys nationwide, providing specialized expertise in corporate law and complex transactions while maintaining collaborative relationships.
