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Keidi S. Carrington brings a wealth of legal knowledge and business experience in the financial services area with a particular focus on investment management. She is a former securities examiner at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Associate Counsel at State Street Bank & Trust and has consulted for various investment houses and private investment entities. Her work has included developing a mutual fund that invested in equity securities of listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other listed real estate companies; establishing private equity and hedge funds that help clients raise capital by preparing offering materials, negotiating with prospective investors, preparing partnership and LLC operating agreements and advising on and documenting management arrangements; advising on the establishment of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs/Token Offerings) and counseling SEC registered and state investment advisers regarding organizational structure and compliance. Ms. Carrington is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in International Relations. She earned her Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston and her LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. Currently, her practice focuses on assisting investors, start-ups, small and mid-size businesses with their legal needs in the areas of corporate and securities law.

Steve Reich is licensed to practice in both New York and Massachusetts and is based in Boston. He assists with environmental litigation and other complex litigation and heads the firm's intellectual property practice, including copyright and trademark registration and protection. Other practice areas include commercial contract drafting and civil litigation.

Corporate, M&A & Securities Lawyer | Managing Attorney, DP Counsel PLLC Practice Areas: Business Formation | Commercial Contracts | Contract Drafting & Review | Mergers & Acquisitions | Venture Capital | Securities Offerings | Franchise Law | Employment & Equity Compensation | Intellectual Property | Cross-Border Transactions About/Bio: I represent companies, investors, and fund sponsors in corporate transactions, commercial contracting, and private securities matters, from entity formation and early-stage financings to acquisitions, exits, and ongoing strategic counsel. As Managing Attorney of DP Counsel PLLC, I help clients structure transactions clearly, allocate risk thoughtfully, and move deals forward with documentation that is practical, enforceable, and aligned with business objectives. My practice includes both day-to-day commercial matters and more complex transactional work, including venture financings, private offerings, M&A deals, fund-related documents, and cross-border structuring. What I Do: Corporate & Commercial • Entity formation and structuring for corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships • Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and governance documents • Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation • Vendor, distribution, manufacturing, SaaS, and licensing agreements • Employment, consulting, confidentiality, and equity compensation agreements • Outside general counsel support for growing companies Securities & Private Capital • Private offerings under Regulation D and Regulation S • Private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and investor documents • SAFE, convertible note, and priced equity financings • Venture capital and private fund formation matters • Fund governing documents and offering document packages • Securities law analysis for private capital raising transactions Mergers & Acquisitions • Letters of intent and term sheets • Stock purchase, asset purchase, and merger agreements • Due diligence coordination and transaction support • Disclosure schedules, closing documents, and post-closing matters • Earnouts, rollover equity, indemnity structures, and related deal terms • HSR, CFIUS, and related regulatory issue spotting for qualifying transactions Digital Assets & Emerging Technologies • Federal-law digital asset and token securities analysis • Entity structuring for blockchain and Web3 ventures • Digital asset fund and operating structures • AML/KYC documentation support and regulatory issue spotting Franchising • Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) • Franchise agreements • Master franchise and area development agreements • Franchise structuring and registration coordination Real Estate Transactions • Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions • Real estate joint ventures and syndications • Commercial lease drafting and negotiation • Real estate investment structures and related offering documents Cross-Border & International • U.S. market entry and entity structuring for international clients • Delaware and multi-entity holding structures • Cross-border transaction planning and documentation • Coordination with foreign counsel and tax advisors on cross-border matters Why Clients Hire Me: • Big-law-level drafting with boutique responsiveness • Practical, business-focused advice grounded in execution reality • Clear scoping and transparent fee arrangements • Experience across financings, acquisitions, fund formations, and cross-border transactions Typical Projects: • Contract drafting and negotiation • Entity formation and governance packages • Private offering document suites • Venture financing documentation • M&A transactions from LOI through closing • Fractional or outside general counsel support Industries Technology | SaaS | FinTech | Digital Assets | E-commerce | Healthcare | Real Estate | Food & Beverage | Professional Services

Accomplished business and litigation counsel with experience managing a broad spectrum of legal matters on behalf of individuals as well as early-stage and established technology, software, service and medical device companies. Substantial experience in drafting commercial agreements as well as litigation and arbitration of complex business disputes as plaintiff’s and defendant’s counsel. Served as infantry officer (attaining rank of Major) in ground combat units for the United States Marine Corps and educated in Marine Corps management and tactics. Adept at taking complicated information and legal principles and presenting strategy to non-lawyers in a concise and easy-to-understand format.

DACC Law is a general practice client-centered law firm. I am a Partner in DACC and have been proudly serving clients across Massachusetts since 1997. With over 25 years of legal experience I have a built a reputation for trust, results-driven advocacy across a wide range of practice areas including contract law, personal injury, estate planning, workplace issues, and real estate. At the heart of my practice is a client-centered approach -- one that values clear communication, responsive service, and practical legal solutions tailored to each individual's needs. Whether helping a family protect their future through thoughtful estate planning, representing someone injured due to negligence, or guiding clients through complex workplace or property matters, I bring deep legal knowledge and personal attention to every case. If you're looking for a seasoned Massachusetts attorney who combines experience with empathy, and strategic insight with strong advocacy, I am here to help.

After 15+ years at leading firms in Silicon Valley, Boston, and DC, I started Supernova Law to partner with the clients who inspire me most—start-ups, mission-driven companies, B-Corps, and non-profits. My goal is simple: provide accessible, affordable, high-quality legal support to innovators creating positive change for our society. At Supernova Law, your vision and values come first.

Over 10 Years of Litigation and Transactional experience.

Sean is an accomplished legal counsel with more than 10 years of experience providing assistance to individuals and companies of different sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s. He has been involved with various industries including biotechnology, consulting, healthcare, finance, hospitals, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, software, and sports. He has been a key legal advisor and strategic business partner to senior leaders and stakeholder management, advising on a broad range of legal, contractual, corporate, and regulatory compliance matters on behalf of leading organizations in the U.S. and abroad.

specializes in corporate governance, data privacy, intellectual property, and employment law. A former VP of Legal & Compliance and interim CFO, he has led legal operations across fundraising, acquisitions, and data privacy initiatives.

Matt Rubner is a Florida and Massachusetts licensed attorney. His practice focuses on estate planning, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and civil litigation, with an emphasis on providing clear, practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s specific circumstances. Matt works with individuals and families to create thoughtful estate plans that protect assets, avoid unnecessary probate complications, and ensure that a client’s wishes are clearly documented. His estate planning services commonly include revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and guidance on properly funding trusts and coordinating beneficiary designations. He also regularly advises clients on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Matt approaches these matters with a practical and balanced perspective, helping couples create agreements that clearly define financial expectations while preserving fairness and transparency for both parties. In addition to his transactional work, Matt maintains an active litigation practice and represents clients in a variety of civil matters. His litigation experience gives him a strategic perspective when drafting agreements and estate plans, allowing him to anticipate potential disputes and structure documents in a way that reduces future conflict. Matt represents clients in both Florida and Massachusetts and frequently works with individuals who have assets, businesses, or family connections in multiple states. He focuses on making the legal process straightforward, efficient, and understandable so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.