Innovative Legal Solutions. Right From the Start.
We help build your startup with sophisticated legal solutions at predictable and manageable cost.
Big Firm and General Counsel Experience With a Startup Mentality.
At The Inception Group, we too are entrepreneurs and know firsthand the legal issues that early-stage companies encounter, including potentially crushing legal bills. Our legal counseling services help you structure and grow your business, manage risk, and close funding rounds without the cost-prohibitive expense associated with big law firms. We study all areas of your business and offer tailored, personalized pricing and services that are appropriate for the current stage of your company, your business model, and your personal goals.
Sophisticated Solutions
Our attorneys collectively have decades of experience at some of the top international law firms and corporations. We have the expertise to ensure that your business is protected and that it is set up to grow rapidly and responsibly. Whether you're meeting with investors, entering into a key contract, hiring new employees, or in a dispute, we can help to protect your business so that you are well-positioned to address all legal issues whether positive or less so.
About Us
Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence is the founder of The Inception Group. He advises clients on a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply, vendor, IP licensing and software agreements. He also has extensive experience representing clients in areas of general corporate governance and corporate transactions, including financings and lending. Prior to working as a corporate attorney, Michael spent almost ten years as a litigator at some of the largest firms in the US.
Michael spent ten years as a litigator at a number of premier law firms prior to transitioning to in-house roles, including Greenberg Traurig and Skadden Arps.
Prior Experience:
Associate, Skadden Arps LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
Associate, Foley and Lardner LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
Associate, Greenberg Traurig LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
General Counsel, CycleHop Bike Share (Santa Monica, CA)
General Counsel, US, Blue Solutions (Los Angeles, CA)
General Counsel, Envoy Technologies, Inc.
Education:
BA, Boston University, 2001, Cum Laude
J.D., Rutgers University, 2005, Cum Laude