Comments on: How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/ Entrepreneur turned VC Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:25:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=9960 By: Legal Resources For Startups and Entrepreneurs. « The Company Line: BLOG http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-3574 Legal Resources For Startups and Entrepreneurs. « The Company Line: BLOG Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:59:16 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-3574 [...] However, it was just today that I noticed a link on their “Noteworthy Blogs & Sites” list: Legal Resources for Startups. This resource list is offered by Read Write Start, which is sponsored by Microsoft BizSpark, a program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups. So it goes without saying that there’s a bit of money and work going into what is presented. Regardless, this post has a really nice offering of blogs, articles, websites, Venture Capital tips and other online resources for entrepreneurs and startups. And from a legal perspective, it’s nice to have it as a reference. I even enjoyed the site’s links to the “Top 10 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers” and “How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup.” [...] [...] However, it was just today that I noticed a link on their “Noteworthy Blogs & Sites” list: Legal Resources for Startups. This resource list is offered by Read Write Start, which is sponsored by Microsoft BizSpark, a program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups. So it goes without saying that there’s a bit of money and work going into what is presented. Regardless, this post has a really nice offering of blogs, articles, websites, Venture Capital tips and other online resources for entrepreneurs and startups. And from a legal perspective, it’s nice to have it as a reference. I even enjoyed the site’s links to the “Top 10 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers” and “How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup.” [...]

]]> By: Yokum http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-3575 Yokum Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:45:13 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-3575 ... okay, I'm behind in my blog reading ...<br><br>Furqan - thanks for the hat tip. Agree that one of the best things an entrepreneur can do is educate themselves as much as possible. From my perspective, one of the occasionally frustrating things about what I do is answer questions from clients that I've already answered on the blog -- and reading with the opportunity to think and absorb -- is easier than having me trying to verbally explain an abstract concept that involves algebra. … okay, I'm behind in my blog reading …

Furqan – thanks for the hat tip. Agree that one of the best things an entrepreneur can do is educate themselves as much as possible. From my perspective, one of the occasionally frustrating things about what I do is answer questions from clients that I've already answered on the blog — and reading with the opportunity to think and absorb — is easier than having me trying to verbally explain an abstract concept that involves algebra.

]]> By: Yokum http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-8216 Yokum Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:45:13 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-8216 ... okay, I'm behind in my blog reading ...<br><br>Furqan - thanks for the hat tip. Agree that one of the best things an entrepreneur can do is educate themselves as much as possible. From my perspective, one of the occasionally frustrating things about what I do is answer questions from clients that I've already answered on the blog -- and reading with the opportunity to think and absorb -- is easier than having me trying to verbally explain an abstract concept that involves algebra. … okay, I'm behind in my blog reading …

Furqan – thanks for the hat tip. Agree that one of the best things an entrepreneur can do is educate themselves as much as possible. From my perspective, one of the occasionally frustrating things about what I do is answer questions from clients that I've already answered on the blog — and reading with the opportunity to think and absorb — is easier than having me trying to verbally explain an abstract concept that involves algebra.

]]> By: Yokum http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-3573 Yokum Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:45:13 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-3573 ... okay, I'm behind in my blog reading ...<br><br>Furqan - thanks for the hat tip. Agree that one of the best things an entrepreneur can do is educate themselves as much as possible. From my perspective, one of the occasionally frustrating things about what I do is answer questions from clients that I've already answered on the blog -- and reading with the opportunity to think and absorb -- is easier than having me trying to verbally explain an abstract concept that involves algebra. … okay, I'm behind in my blog reading …

Furqan – thanks for the hat tip. Agree that one of the best things an entrepreneur can do is educate themselves as much as possible. From my perspective, one of the occasionally frustrating things about what I do is answer questions from clients that I've already answered on the blog — and reading with the opportunity to think and absorb — is easier than having me trying to verbally explain an abstract concept that involves algebra.

]]> By: Eric Otterson http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-8218 Eric Otterson Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:24:55 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-8218 Hi Nicky, see my recommendation/response to David Smuts below – It is just the book you are seeking(even recommended by Yokum Taku, who, I have to admit has an enviable and useful blog himself.) Hi Nicky, see my recommendation/response to David Smuts below – It is just the book you are seeking(even recommended by Yokum Taku, who, I have to admit has an enviable and useful blog himself.)

]]> By: Eric Otterson http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-8205 Eric Otterson Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:28:55 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-8205 For those of you trying to educate yourself, the BEST single reference to the legal needs of a startup and the ramifications of your decisions is: "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law" by Craig Dauchy and Constance Bagley. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Business-Law/dp/0314223169" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Busin...</a><br><br>(Disclosure: Craig Dauchy is an attorney at Cooley; who is also my employer - read the reviews (5 star), decide for yourself. For those of you in San Diego, contact me; I have a few copies of the chapter on raising venture capital. <a href="mailto:eotterson@cooley.com" rel="nofollow">eotterson@cooley.com</a>) For those of you trying to educate yourself, the BEST single reference to the legal needs of a startup and the ramifications of your decisions is: “The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law” by Craig Dauchy and Constance Bagley. http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Busin...

(Disclosure: Craig Dauchy is an attorney at Cooley; who is also my employer – read the reviews (5 star), decide for yourself. For those of you in San Diego, contact me; I have a few copies of the chapter on raising venture capital. eotterson@cooley.com)

]]> By: Eric Otterson http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-3572 Eric Otterson Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:24:55 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-3572 Hi Nicky, see my recommendation/response to David Smuts below – It is just the book you are seeking(even recommended by Yokum Taku, who, I have to admit has an enviable and useful blog himself.) Hi Nicky, see my recommendation/response to David Smuts below – It is just the book you are seeking(even recommended by Yokum Taku, who, I have to admit has an enviable and useful blog himself.)

]]> By: Eric Otterson http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-3571 Eric Otterson Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:28:55 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-3571 For those of you trying to educate yourself, the BEST single reference to the legal needs of a startup and the ramifications of your decisions is: "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law" by Craig Dauchy and Constance Bagley. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Business-Law/dp/0314223169" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Busin...</a><br><br>(Disclosure: Craig Dauchy is an attorney at Cooley; who is also my employer - read the reviews (5 star), decide for yourself. For those of you in San Diego, contact me; I have a few copies of the chapter on raising venture capital. <a href="mailto:eotterson@cooley.com" rel="nofollow">eotterson@cooley.com</a>) For those of you trying to educate yourself, the BEST single reference to the legal needs of a startup and the ramifications of your decisions is: “The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law” by Craig Dauchy and Constance Bagley. http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Busin...

(Disclosure: Craig Dauchy is an attorney at Cooley; who is also my employer – read the reviews (5 star), decide for yourself. For those of you in San Diego, contact me; I have a few copies of the chapter on raising venture capital. eotterson@cooley.com)

]]> By: alainlapter http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-8183 alainlapter Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:01:22 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-8183 Hi Sheng.<br>While I am located in the DC office of Drinker Biddle and Reath, we have an office in Chicago that regularly handles work related to start ups. I would be more than happy to discuss whatever questions you may have. Hi Sheng.
While I am located in the DC office of Drinker Biddle and Reath, we have an office in Chicago that regularly handles work related to start ups. I would be more than happy to discuss whatever questions you may have.

]]> By: alainlapter http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/21/how-to-work-with-lawyers-at-a-startup/comment-page-3/#comment-3570 alainlapter Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:01:22 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1803#comment-3570 Hi Sheng.<br>While I am located in the DC office of Drinker Biddle and Reath, we have an office in Chicago that regularly handles work related to start ups. I would be more than happy to discuss whatever questions you may have. Hi Sheng.
While I am located in the DC office of Drinker Biddle and Reath, we have an office in Chicago that regularly handles work related to start ups. I would be more than happy to discuss whatever questions you may have.

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