Our Atlanta startup attorneys help entrepreneurs across Georgia form entities, secure funding, protect intellectual property, and scale with confidence.

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Starting and growing a business is exciting, but it also comes with legal decisions that can make or break your success.

At Thrift McLemore, our Atlanta startup attorneys help entrepreneurs and business owners across Georgia navigate the legal side of launching, funding, growing, and exiting a company. We protect your interests at every stage, so you can focus on building your vision with confidence.

Why You Need an Atlanta Startup Attorney

Too many businesses in Georgia fail not because of poor ideas, but because they lacked the right legal structure or agreements in the beginning. Choosing the wrong entity, skipping compliance steps, or signing unfavorable contracts can expose you to unnecessary liability and taxes. Our Atlanta business lawyers help startups avoid these pitfalls by providing clear, proactive legal guidance.

We focus on:

  • Business entity formation (LLC, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship)

  • Compliance with Georgia and federal regulations

  • Drafting customized contracts for founders, employees, and vendors

  • Protecting intellectual property and trade secrets

  • Structuring funding and investment deals

With the right legal team, you can focus on building your company instead of worrying about preventable legal problems.

Launching Your Startup in Georgia

The first step to a successful business is setting up the right structure. Our Atlanta startup attorneys walk you through the options and explain how each affects liability, taxation, and long-term growth.

Our services include:

  • LLC formation and operating agreements

  • Corporate bylaws and shareholder agreements

  • Partnership agreements

  • Name reservations, licenses, and permits

  • Employment contracts and independent contractor agreements

By starting with a strong legal foundation, you protect yourself from personal liability and create the framework for growth.

Funding and Financing Your Business

Raising money for your startup is critical, but the wrong deal can cost you ownership and control. Our Georgia business attorneys help you navigate funding options such as venture capital, angel investors, and private equity.

We can assist with:

  • Negotiate financing terms that protect your interests

  • Draft and review funding documents

  • Prepare for investor due diligence

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal securities laws

Our goal is to help you secure the funding you need without sacrificing your long-term vision.

Growing Your Startup in Atlanta and Beyond

As your company scales, new legal issues emerge. From expanding your workforce to protecting your intellectual property, our attorneys provide the legal strategies you need to grow with confidence.

We assist startups with:

  • Drafting and negotiating business contracts

  • Safeguarding trade secrets and intellectual property

  • Compensation plans and equity arrangements

  • Employment law compliance in Georgia

  • Preparing for future investment rounds or eventual sale

Our proactive approach helps you avoid disputes and costly mistakes while keeping your business positioned for growth.

Growing Your Startup in Atlanta and Beyond

As your company scales, new legal issues emerge. From expanding your workforce to protecting your intellectual property, our attorneys provide the legal strategies you need to grow with confidence.

Our services include:

  • Drafting and negotiating business contracts

  • Safeguarding trade secrets and intellectual property

  • Compensation plans and equity arrangements

  • Employment law compliance in Georgia

  • Preparing for future investment rounds or eventual sale

Our proactive approach helps you avoid disputes and costly mistakes while keeping your business positioned for growth.

Our Process

We first focus on getting to know your business and where you are in your startup journey. Once we understand your goals, we identify the legal needs that matter most right now. From day one, we are upfront about costs and work within your budget to deliver practical, high-quality legal guidance you can rely on.

Speak With an Experienced Georgia Startup Attorney

Launching a startup in Georgia is one of the most important investments you will ever make. Having the right Atlanta startup attorney can protect your interests and save you from costly mistakes.

At Thrift McLemore, we help entrepreneurs and small business owners across Georgia build strong legal foundations, secure funding, and position their companies for long-term success. Call 678-882-0830 today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Atlanta startup attorney.

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  • 1000 Parkwood Cir. SE, Ste. 950 Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Tel: (678) 882-0830
  • Fax: (678) 623-5872

Macon

  • 5400 Riverside Drive, Ste. 103 Macon, GA 31210

  • Tel: (478) 663-9664
  • Fax: (678) 623-5872

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  • 501 East Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

  • Tel: (954) 281-5578
  • Fax: (954) 281-5568

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