Danny Minutillo
Startups · Contracts · Corporate · M&A · IP & SaaS
California
CA
"Wonderful and affordable legal assistance."
About
He's worked with clients across a wide range of industries, from early-stage founders getting their first entity set up to established companies handling complex transactions and internal restructuring. He's also represented larger organizations including Google, Meta, Twitter, Dropbox, and Mozilla, which gives him a… read more practical understanding of how legal decisions scale as companies grow.
Clients typically come to Danny when they want someone who is responsive, straightforward, and able to handle both the legal details and the bigger picture of how a decision impacts their business.
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"Danny did an exceptional job drafting a high-stakes demand letter against a real estate flipper for undisclosed structural defects. He quickly grasped the complex evidence from multiple inspection reports and translated it into a legally rigorous and compelling demand. He was professional, clear in his communication, and executed the final delivery flawlessly. If you need an attorney who can hit the ground running and build a strong initial case, I highly recommend him."
"Danny represented me in negotiating and finalizing a settlement agreement in a real estate matter. I was very happy with both the outcome and the quality of his work. Rather than relying on boilerplate, he tailored the agreement carefully to my situation. He structured the release provisions so that my rights stayed protected until the terms were fully performed, kept the scope appropriately narrow, and built in clear carve-outs preserving my position on everything outside the matter being resolved. He also spotted an issue in an underlying contract that could have affected my ability to recover fees down the road, and addressed it proactively — something I would never have known to ask about. Throughout the negotiation he was pragmatic about which points were worth pursuing and which weren’t, which I appreciated. Responsive, patient with my many questions, and fair and transparent on pricing. Highly recommend."
"Danny has been great to work with, he always answers all are questions in a clear and knowledgable way."
"Danny went above and beyond with writing the TOS, Privacy Policy, and other legal documents for our SaaS. I would definitely recommend him as legal council."
"Danny was amazing; great advice and was able to turnaround reviewing some docs same day which helped enormously. Highly recommended!"
"Danny was excellent to work with. He was responsive, easy to communicate with, and took the time to understand not only the legal aspects of my agreement but also the commercial goals behind it. He suggested practical improvements that made the contract more reusable for future clients, identified issues I hadn't considered, and explained his reasoning clearly. I would gladly work with him again and highly recommend him to founders and small businesses looking for practical contract advice."
Work History
NAV Robotics
General Counsel
Feb 2022 - Mar 2026
Handled core legal matters including SAFEs and equity financing with investors and advisors. Drafted partnership and city pilot agreements for autonomous deployments. Created terms of service, privacy policies, and commercial contracts, and developed intellectual property strategy.
Amplify AI
General Counsel
Feb 2018 - Jan 2022
Handled core legal matters including entity formation, equity agreements, SaaS terms of service, privacy policies, intellectual property ownership, and commercial contracts with partners and customers.
Minutillo APLC
Associate
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
• Represented companies including Google, Meta, Twitter, and Dropbox on commercial contracts and software licensing matters.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated agreements, including government procurement contracts.
• Developed contract templates and compliance protocols to streamline procurement workflows and reduce risk.