Business Details
Trusted Business Law Services in San Jose
DPA Law PC provides specialized business law services tailored to startups, private companies, and entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of transactional legal experience, our firm delivers efficient, practical guidance without the overhead of traditional big law firms. We focus on core areas such as business entity formation, contract drafting, equity compensation, and mergers and acquisitions. Our team prioritizes client education, offering technical expertise and market insights derived from handling thousands of similar transactions.We specialize in navigating complex legal frameworks for technology companies, professional practices, and small to medium-sized businesses across Silicon Valley. Our services extend to pre-transaction planning, due diligence, and tax-efficient structuring for business sales and reorganizations.
Services
Business Asset Sales
Stock Purchase Agreements
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Equity Compensation Plans
Entity Formation
Due Diligence Services
Pre-Transaction Planning
Tax-Efficient Structuring
Business Reorganizations
SAFE Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of business legal transactional experience.
- We provide specialized guidance for startups and private companies.
- Our team delivers efficient legal solutions without big law overhead.
- We handle complex transactions ranging from $200,000 to $18,000,000.
- Our practice covers Silicon Valley's key industries including tech and professional services.
Services
Business Asset Sales
We represent buyers and sellers in structuring business asset sales, ensuring proper allocation of liabilities and tax implications. Our experience covers transactions ranging from $200,000 to $18,000,000 across diverse industries including technology, professional practices, and retail. We handle due diligence, contract negotiations, and closing documentation.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Our firm specializes in drafting and negotiating complex B2B contracts including SaaS agreements, professional services contracts, and partnership agreements. We identify critical risk provisions and negotiate fair terms while maintaining business relationships. This includes employment agreements, NDAs, and intellectual property protection documents.
Entity Formation
We guide clients through selecting and forming appropriate business entities including C-corporations, S corporations, and LLCs. Our services cover state selection, preparation of governing documents, and compliance with federal and state regulations for both startups and established businesses.
Equity Compensation Plans
We structure comprehensive equity compensation plans for startups and private companies, including restricted stock agreements, stock options, and vesting provisions. Our services help businesses attract and retain talent while maintaining compliance with securities laws and tax regulations.
Due Diligence Services
We conduct thorough due diligence for business transactions, examining corporate records, financial statements, employment contracts, and intellectual property documentation. Our process identifies potential risks and facilitates smooth transaction closings while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
People
Andrew J. Piunti
Principal Attorney
Andrew (Drew) Piunti brings over 25 years of business legal transactional experience to counseling startups and private companies. He specializes in business transactions, equity financing, and corporate governance for technology and professional service firms.
Kelly Raftery
Kelly Raftery provides legal support in business transactions and corporate matters. With extensive experience in contract negotiations and entity formation, she assists clients in navigating complex legal frameworks for business growth and compliance.
Questions
What types of business transactions do you handle?
We handle business asset sales, stock purchases, mergers, and reorganizations for companies ranging from $200,000 to $18,000,000 in transaction value.
Do you work with technology startups?
Yes, we specialize in representing technology startups with entity formation, equity compensation, SAFE agreements, and venture capital financing across Silicon Valley.
Can you help with business contract negotiations?
We draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B contracts including SaaS agreements, professional services contracts, and partnership agreements with a focus on risk allocation.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Jose and Silicon Valley businesses but represent clients throughout California and nationally for certain transactional matters.
How do you handle business succession planning?
We assist with succession planning through entity reorganizations, stock repurchase agreements, and tax-efficient structuring for family-owned and closely held businesses.
Do you work with established private companies?
Yes, we support established SMBs with contract drafting, employment agreements, business sales, and corporate governance matters for companies employing half the US workforce.
