Michael Perez

Michael Perez

General Counsel for Startups and Small Businesses

Medford
Massachusetts
Licensed in
MA, NH
University of Michigan Law School

"Michael has been great to work with. I will continue to utilize his services."

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About
I'm managing partner of Touchstone Strategic Law. We provide legal expertise tuned to help startups and small businesses grow. I bring the perspective of having cofounded a software company, serving as general counsel and COO.

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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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
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
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employee Termination Consults
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Dispute Consults
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Tax
Tax
  • Tax Planning
  • Other Tax Matter

Client Reviews

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"Michael has amazing attention to detail! He did a fantastic job of analyzing my situation and provided extremely valuable assistance."

Outside General Counsel
Posted on Nov 1, 2023
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"Michael has been great to work with. I will continue to utilize his services."

Consult on Corporate Restructure
Posted on Mar 1, 2023
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"Excellent choice for your legal matters."

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
Posted on Feb 16, 2023
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"Great to work with!"

SaaS Agreement
Posted on Jan 23, 2023
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"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."

Other Commercial Contract Matter
Posted on Jan 19, 2023
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"Michael was a pleasure to work with. Thoughtful, timely and knowledgeable."

Review Partnership Agreement
Posted on Dec 27, 2022
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Work History

Touchstone Strategic Law

Managing Partner

Jan 2022 - Present

Boutique legal services for startups and small businesses, from formation to exit.

Jan 2022 - Present

Exaptive, Inc.

COO, General Counsel

Apr 2014 - Jan 2020

Exaptive makes software that helps diverse researchers, technologists, and thinkers collaborate across scientific domains.

Apr 2014 - Jan 2020

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights - Boston

Attorney

Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

Litigator and advocate on issues of civil rights, housing, healthcare, and education

Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Attorney

Nov 2005 - Apr 2011

Litigator, advocate, and organizer

Nov 2005 - Apr 2011

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