Michael Perez
General Counsel for Startups and Small Businesses
Massachusetts
MA, NH
"Michael has been great to work with. I will continue to utilize his services."
About
I want to help creative people realize their visions and build great companies in the process. My partner, Elizabeth Norman, is a tax specialist, who can provide money-saving perspective on transactions and business formation.
I also bring an eye for avoiding conflict and conflict resolution, having worked on personnel matters, contract disputes, and government inquiries for my clients.
On the side, I'm… read more founding board member of a growing nonprofit, that’s quickly making a name for itself as an innovative program for low-income communities to build social capital. I also have a diverse pro bono practice, involving immigration law, public benefits litigation, and supporting small business.
Se habla español.
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Client Reviews
"Michael has amazing attention to detail! He did a fantastic job of analyzing my situation and provided extremely valuable assistance."
"Michael has been great to work with. I will continue to utilize his services."
"Excellent choice for your legal matters."
"Great to work with!"
"Michael was great; he understood my objectives quickly, he's a problem solver, clear communicator, and honest about how long it would take to solve a particularly thorny issue. I'd recommend him."
"Michael was a pleasure to work with. Thoughtful, timely and knowledgeable."
Work History
Touchstone Strategic Law
Managing Partner
Jan 2022 - Present
Boutique legal services for startups and small businesses, from formation to exit.
Exaptive, Inc.
COO, General Counsel
Apr 2014 - Jan 2020
Exaptive makes software that helps diverse researchers, technologists, and thinkers collaborate across scientific domains.
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights - Boston
Attorney
Apr 2011 - Apr 2014
Litigator and advocate on issues of civil rights, housing, healthcare, and education
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
Attorney
Nov 2005 - Apr 2011
Litigator, advocate, and organizer