Building a better world, together
Our mission is to create a more compassionate world by being the change we wish to see.
We work with other businesses who feel the same.
Our clients create and lead businesses driven by their passions and values. They choose to work with us because we focus on their business as a whole and their long-term goals. This gives our clients greater predictability and control, and helps them build stronger, more resilient businesses.
Gretchen’s help in starting up companies and protecting their rights allows my husband and me and our partners to focus on running the businesses. I recommend her and her team to any entrepreneur or business owner!
Tiffany Stewart
Managing Partner and Co-Founder | Swim Swim Partners, LLCGretchen stands out from other lawyers due to her adaptability and willingness to adjust to the unique demands of her immediate client. She went above and beyond tailoring her work to our needs, and was not only supportive, but exceptional.
Jennifer Steinford
Director Of Library | Columbia Southern UniversityGretchen takes the time to understand our business, goals, and direction, and we rely on her expertise to help us prioritize our legal work in line with our business goals. It is so good to have someone on “our team” that I can confidently rely on to help carry the load.
Celeo Mandujano
Founder | Celeo Technologies, LLCSince 2016, we have trusted Gretchen to protect our copyrights, trademarks, and other business interests. Gretchen’s approach is both professional and personable, a rare and delightful combination that makes our exchanges informative and enjoyable.
Susanne Harrington
Principal | AsteriskWhen it comes to my business, Gretchen is the first person I consult and the last voice I hear on all things legal. Gretchen and her team make it easier for me to sleep at night!
Alicia Kae Miller
Empathy Activist & Founder | Empathy UpriseI have had the privilege of working with Gretchen since 2001, relying on her legal counsel for several business ventures. I continue turning to Gretchen because of her consistently high standards of excellence and genuine concern for her clients; it’s always wise to start with the best!
Deborah J. Kaercher, (formerly)
President & CEO | Transitions & DecisionsGretchen and her firm fit exactly with our SAAS business and what we need. Their work is precise, no nonsense, and gets the job done right. It's a pleasure having them as a partner.
Clark Chardonnay
CEO | Biblionix, Inc.Gretchen came to me highly recommended, but I never expected that she would be as great as she is! My project is complicated; Gretchen helps me flesh out current issues and identify potential future issues to ensure best possible outcomes. She is upbeat, always positive, and full of energy!
Carol Vaughan
Founder | Doing the Streets, Inc.How we help
As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand that building and maintaining a successful business is a long and ongoing process.
Successful businesses are built strategically, emphasizing effective planning and efficient use of resources in the context of broader, long-term goals.
We emphasize working with our clients as an integrated, strategic partner rather than on an ad-hoc basis as needs arise (as law firms traditionally do).
When we serve as your fractional general counsel on a subscription plan, you have an entire support team by your side, watching out for your business in real time, so that you can focus on what you do best — running your business.
What we do
Business and IP attorneys with over 30 years of experience.
Business Strategy
Our job is to help you achieve your vision for your business. Together, we will create a legal strategy with a focus on your long-term goals to help you make the best decisions for your business today to get it where you want it to be tomorrow and beyond.
Asset & Brand Protection
Your business’s identity and intellectual property are its most valuable assets. We will help protect and maximize the value of your brands, work product, and creative content.
Sustainable Growth
We blend our legal expertise with your vision to build advantage, resiliency, and profit into your business. Our job is to empower your decisions with a strategic perspective and to plan smart, achievable targets that propel your success.
Transactions & Operations
The structure, transactions, and operations of your business build the foundation on which it will thrive. We will help you form entities, prepare contracts and agreements, mitigate risk, and adhere to legal and regulatory compliance.
Which best describes you?
I'd like...
integrated support:
- Fractional general counsel
- Brand management
- Legal strategy and budgeting
- Sustainable growth planning
I just need...
something specific:
- A contract
- A trademark
- Help resolving a dispute
- and/or other services