Daniel E. Goodrich

Daniel E. Goodrich

Digital-forward corporate startup attorney. Recovering New Yorker.

La Jolla
California
Licensed in
CA, NY, DC, HI, NC
University of San Diego School of Law

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About
CEO & Founder of @VirtualCounselâ„¢, a digital-first law firm for startups.

We offer the power of big law experience at less than half the cost, and ongoing monthly subscriptions for growing businesses on a predictable budget.

We fit best with these types of clients
- Tech / software
- HealthTech
- Life sciences
- SaaS
- Digital services, etc.

Our expertise is in these areas
- Part-time / fractional General Counsel (GC)
- Fundraising (pre-money, seed, bridge rounds, Series A, etc.)
- M&A
- Startups / founder agreements, etc.
- Corporate restructuring
- Regulatory / industry compliance
- Employment compliance
- Day-to-day contracts
… read more / operations, etc.
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"Daniel and his team were super helpful and quick helping resolve my case. They were super communicative and made the whole experience seamless."

Consult on Outside General Counsel
Posted on Jul 16, 2025
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"Would recommend"

Consult on Outside General Counsel
Posted on Jul 2, 2025
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"Very informative and helpful in my situation"

Company Formation Advice
Posted on Jul 2, 2025
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"Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!!!! Would give 10 stars if I could!!!!"

Restructure Corporation
Posted on Apr 25, 2025
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"Great to work with, and fair."

Request for Writing a Post
Posted on Nov 26, 2024
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"Fantastic help - quick, clear, and made it easy for me to understand."

Consult on Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
Posted on Jun 4, 2024

Work History

@VirtualCounsel

Founder | CEO

Mar 2018 - Present

Powered by my firm, VirtualCounsel, PC, @VirtualCounsel leverages technology to provide comprehensive corporate legal counsel to purpose-driven entrepreneurs by seamlessly integrating into clients' existing workflows.

Mar 2018 - Present

VirtualCounsel, PC

Owner, Principal Attorney

Dec 2012 - Present

Turn-key corporate counsel for businesses that want to grow. Bilingual corporate & transactional attorney licensed in California, Hawai'i, and District of Columbia, representing start-ups and growing businesses across various industries: tech/software development, healthcare, renewable energy, telecommunications, accounting, entertainment, fashion, fitness, and restaurant/service.

Dec 2012 - Present

CovalentCareers.com

General Counsel

Nov 2014 - Feb 2018

Founding team member of one of the fastest-growing healthcare recruiting companies in the U.S., CovalentCareers.com, which uses smart technology and a suite of powerful online publications to support new graduate healthcare professionals in their developing careers. Currently building an eyecare recruiting team that kicks ass and takes names as we scale multiple healthcare verticals.

Nov 2014 - Feb 2018

Md7

In-House Land Use

Sep 2013 - Apr 2016

Developed land use department at Md7, a site acquisition and lease management group servicing major telecommunications clients across the U.S. and internationally. Corporate, regulatory, environmental, and municipal compliance in connection with telecommunications site acquisition, construction, and real estate transactions. Bilingual lease negotiation.

Sep 2013 - Apr 2016

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