David Weaver

David Weaver

Sophisticated Business Law, Entrepreneurial Attitude

Saint Louis
Missouri
Licensed in
MO
University of Missouri School of Law
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About
Hi folks. I've worked with business owners, entrepreneurs, and their businesses my entire career and have counseled and guided many successful regional companies and new tech ventures. I have been a partner in a premier regional business law firm, but I have also worked in business, where I lead and developed client-focused products and strategies for a top-5 brokerage firm. That also included consulting with over 500 businesses around the US.
Technical skill is essential, and I have that. But it must serve you. Where I focus first is on your goals, and where you want to take your business, even if it's as simple as setting up your new… read more company.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Other Practice Areas
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Construction Contract
  • Home Owner Associations
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Foreclosure
  • Real Estate Investment Compliance
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Residential Lease
  • Tenant Dispute
  • Tenant Eviction
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Tax
Tax
  • Tax Audit
  • Tax Filings
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Tax Planning
  • Other Tax Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Registration
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search

Client Reviews

5.0
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out of 4 reviews
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"David was great. Did what needed to be done expertly and efficiently. Took the time to speak with me to understand my business and my needs."

Assist with Tax Filings
Posted on Dec 9, 2020
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"Great working with David! He is very thoughtful in his approach, he is very knowledgable about equity compensation and impact of that on taxes."

Assist with Equity Compensation
Posted on Nov 11, 2020
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"Our company was invited to a national accelerator. We had to convert to a C Corp, document all of our employees and investors, and get cleaned up. David did this skillfully, and worked closely with the accountants in the process. Our accountants complimented him on the great teamwork."

Prepare for Accelerator and Fundraising
Non-UpCounsel Client
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"David set up my business, prepared our base contracts for use with clients, and provides ongoing consultation. We do work with both venture-backed companies and Fortune 500, so we wanted to be as professional as possible. David made the effort to understood my business and my goals. The legal work helps me reach those goals, and when there’s a need to address something new, he can address it quickly."

Formation, Contract Templates, Ongoing Representation
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Transitions Law Group LLC

Principal

Nov 2015 - Present

Boutique business law firm focused on both entrepreneurs and business owners of established businesses: formation, angel/seed/venture financing, succession planning, M&A, executive compensation, retirement and welfare plans, contracts and channel partners.

Nov 2015 - Present

Edward Jones

Director

Aug 2001 - Jul 2014

Led, developed, marketed, and trained on multiple retirement and business owner products and strategies. Spoke nationwide to clients and professionals on retirement and business owner planning and strategies. Consulted with over 500 high net worth business owners of planning, succession, and transition issues.

Aug 2001 - Jul 2014

Acanthus

Co-founder

Jul 2000 - Jul 2001

Healthcare related start-up

Jul 2000 - Jul 2001

Suelthaus & Walsh PC

Principal

Aug 1993 - Jul 2000

Principal in premier regional business law firm. Practice focused on sophisticated business representation, M&A, ERISA, and venture capital.

Aug 1993 - Jul 2000

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