Lawyer for SAFE Note

I am a Lawyer/CPA/Technology Startup Advisor/Executive with experience in global corporate law and finance, startup finance, accounting, technology, and business operations with a focus on startups of all kinds and non-profits. I have worked at a large international finance law firm, one of the Big Four Accounting firms, technology startups and non-profits. I help startups and non-profits get organized, get funded, and get going. I've seen all the mistakes made (often more than once), and so I can help you learn from, rather than repeat, history. I know all the insider rules, so you end up getting a fair start and a fair deal, rather than getting taken advantage of (whether an entrepreneur or an investor). My expertise includes: - organization of corporations | organizations of llcs | non-profits and dealing with the IRS - splitting equity | founder structure | founder equity | founder disputes - startup valuation | pitch decks and forecasts | raising capital | finding angel investors, accelerators and venture investors - SAFEs | convertible notes | preferred stock | restricted stock | stock options | 409A - Advisors - setting up cyber-secure business operations - trademarks | patents | intellectual property - employment law - cyber liability and ecommerce including privacy policies and terms of service - accounting and tax - litigation management References: https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/tjlovejr#reviews LION: LinkedIn Open Networker / connect with me at tlove@tjlovejr.com

Having overseen over $1.2 billion in transaction value, we are able to provide top-tier service at affordable rates, with much more personalized attention and fast turnarounds. After working for a AM Law Top 100 firm, I started my own firm and have been lucky enough to represent numerous conglomerates (FOX, Endeavor, etc.), promising startups, small businesses and private individuals. Our areas of expertise - Business Formations and Operating Agreements; Capital Raises and Debt Financing; Commercial Transactions; M&A; Real Estate; Intellectual Property; Employment and Hiring; Outside General Counsel; Corporate Agreements and Governance; Litigation and Dispute Resolution. We have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Marketwatch, Yahoo Finance, Variety, Business Insider, Los Angeles Magazine, the LA Times, and others. We are driven by an unwavering commitment to our clients, going above and beyond to deliver results.

Hello, I can help you with this project. I’m a semi-retired, long-time US attorney with substantial experience in business and corporate law. I help startups and small businesses prepare and file the documents necessary to set up corporations or LLCs.

Protect what matters most — with clarity, care, and flat-rate planning. Protecting your family and your future shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming. My practice is built on the idea that strong legal planning can be simple, strategic, and empowering. I work with clients who want peace of mind — not just paperwork — through estate plans that truly fit their goals, families, and businesses. I focus on estate planning, asset protection, and business succession, helping individuals and entrepreneurs organize their assets, reduce risk, and prepare for every stage of life. Whether you’re setting up your first living trust, shielding your business from liability, or updating an existing estate plan, you’ll receive clear guidance, fixed-fee pricing, and responsive support from start to finish. Each plan I design is tailored to your real-world priorities: preserving wealth, avoiding unnecessary taxes and probate, and ensuring the people you love are protected when it matters most. My goal is simple — to make sure everything you’ve built stays safe, secure, and exactly where you intend it to go. Other services: --Simple wills and powers of attorney --Living trusts for small estates --Buy-sell agreements for family businesses --Service Agreements (consulting, marketing, software, design, etc.) --Independent Contractor Agreements --Employment contracts and offer letters --Non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreements --Employee handbooks or HR policy updates --Termination or severance agreements --NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) --Partnership or Joint Venture Agreements --Sales or Vendor Contracts --Licensing or IP Agreements --LLC or S-Corp formation filings --Operating Agreements / Shareholder Agreements --Founder or Investor Agreements --Bylaws and Minutes templates --Registered agent setup guidance --Commercial lease drafting or review --Residential lease review --Purchase & sale agreements --Short-term rental (Airbnb) contracts --Property management agreements

Brad Adams is the founder of Adams Outside GC, PLLC, a legal consulting firm providing fractional General Counsel services to businesses across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Brad offers practical, business-minded legal support to help companies navigate complex legal issues, minimize risk, and focus on growth. Brad’s practice spans both business law and employment law, with a focus on delivering real-world solutions tailored to each client’s needs. He regularly advises companies on legal compliance, drafts and negotiates contracts, supports clients with collections and dispute resolution, and helps businesses manage day-to-day legal and HR matters. His employment law experience includes drafting policies and agreements, conducting internal investigations, delivering compliance training, guiding employers through regulatory challenges and responding to administrative complaints. Brad has represented employers of all sizes—ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies—in a wide variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, solar energy, and technology. In addition to this broad experience, Brad has developed significant expertise in worker classification issues, particularly in the gig economy. He has worked with businesses using independent contractor models to help them navigate the legal and operational complexities unique to non-traditional workforces. Brad’s guidance helps clients reduce misclassification risk and design more sustainable, compliant contractor arrangements that support operational flexibility. His published work on this topic has appeared in Bloomberg Law’s Daily Labor Report, and he is a valuable resource for companies working within this rapidly evolving space. Prior to founding Adams Outside GC, Brad served as General Counsel for Meraki Installers LLC, where he managed the company’s legal, compliance, and HR functions. He previously practiced at top national and regional law firms, including Littler Mendelson, P.C., where he spent over a decade focusing exclusively on employment law as both an associate and shareholder. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Atlanta office of Powell Goldstein LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner) and the Mobile, Alabama office of McDowell Knight Roedder & Sledge, LLC. Prior to joining Meraki, Brad worked in the Pensacola, Florida office of Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon. Brad is licensed in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, and was a Board-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law through the Florida Bar from June 2021 through May 2026. He earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was recognized for excellence in legal writing. He also holds a B.A. with honors and distinction from the University of the South (Sewanee). Brad is a speaker and published author on employment law topics and compliance strategy, contributing to Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and regional HR and legal conferences. For additional information, please visit adamsoutsidegc.com

NYC based attorney of over 15 years in NY & CT who specializes in entertainment transactional law. 10 years as a general/in-house counsel in 2 entertainment companies and former indie film company executive as well as a creative professional (actress, singer, writer, model, blogger, podcast host/producer and beauty ambassador). Also have over 5 years of court appearance experience in various practice areas including foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, personal injury (plaintiff), immigration, consumer debt, etc.

Business and Transaction focused attorney with 25+ years of experience in matters ranging from real estate and land use, energy and oil & gas, business acquisitions, mergers & acquisitions, contracts and capital financing.