Chad Starkey
Attorney at Law
California
CA
"Super professional and fast. Highly recommended!"
About
CES was founded by Chad Starkey who has over 15 years experience representing companies ranging from Fortune 500… read more companies to 1 man shops working out of their garage.
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"I needed quick help with fundraising docs, and Chad responded promptly. His work was clear and precise. I will definitely look too him again for future projects."
"Chad is extremely responsive and helpful. He understood our requirements very well and got things sorted out in a couple of days. Would love to work with him again."
"You were very helpful. Thanks Chad!"
"Chad was great. Easy to communicate with and very responsive. Understood our business needs as a tech start up and helped us with our TOS and Privacy Policy."
"Chad knows Founder agreements and was instrumental in both legal strategy and contract execution, with short-turnarounds. Definitely plan on working with him more."
"Fast excellent and clear. I will use Chad for all my corp matters."
Work History
CES Legal Services
Principal
May 2017 - Present
CES Legal Services provides the highest quality yet affordable legal and strategic business services for all early stage businesses. We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our services but on the speed in which we provide them – a speed that matches the furious pace of today’s start-up environment.
Jumio
Legal Advisor
Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
Helping to continue Jumio's forward momentum as I take time off from the grind to be with my family and explore new opportunities.
Jumio
General Counsel
May 2010 - Nov 2015
All things legal at an emerging SaaS company in Silicon Valley.
Talenthouse
General Counsel
May 2009 - May 2010
All things legal for a start-up social engagement site for artists and creatives. Also lead HR and managed Finance.
AMEC
Senior Counsel
Jun 2008 - Jan 2009
Negotiated complex commercial deals for company based in Shanghai, China.
Bay Area Law Firms
Commercial Counsel
Jun 1999 - May 2008
Associate and Senior Counsel for two boutique law firms starting commercial groups in Silicon Valley. Representative clients include major biotechnology companies, major custom hardware manufacturer, several Bay Area construction companies, myriad start-up companies and automobile manufacturers.