John Dorsey PLLC is a boutique corporate and commercial contracts law firm specializing in advising companies and investors through all stages of business development, from initial structuring to exit. The firm stands out for its focused expertise in representing smaller companies and startups in transactions opposite larger corporations or private equity firms, and for its international reach, serving a diverse global clientele.
Led by John Dorsey, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in domestic and international transactions, the firm takes a practical, client-centered approach to legal counsel. John’s background includes prior roles as a corporate partner and co-chair of an international practice group at a large Texas firm. The firm primarily serves companies in software (including SaaS), technology, entertainment, health and wellness, energy, clean energy, manufacturing, consumer products, and services industries, as well as high-net-worth individuals, foreign law firms, and publicly-traded Latin American corporations.
Services Offered
- Corporate and commercial contracts law
- Entity formation and structuring
- Startup and private equity financing
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial agreements drafting and negotiation
- Employment matters and agreements
- International transactions
- Entertainment and special event agreements
- General corporate advisory
- LLC to Delaware corporation conversions
- Founder and employee equity issuances
- Convertible debt and SAFE agreements
- Executive employment agreements
- Equity incentive plans
- Sponsorship and livestream agreements
Licensed in Washington and Texas, John Dorsey is based on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and frequently serves clients in Austin, Texas, and worldwide. He is fluent in Spanish and has represented clients across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. With over $60 million in acquisition value assisted in the past five years, the firm brings substantial transactional experience to each engagement.
