Douglas Nelson is a founding partner of the firm, where he counsels startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses in a variety of transactional business matters, primarily in the technology, internet, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

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Doug also advises investors and emerging companies regarding financing, both bank and privately funded ventures.

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Further, as an experienced rare book professional, Doug represents institutions, dealers, auction houses, and collectors in all matters surrounding the acquisition, transfer, and sale of art and other collectibles.

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Doug provides counsel on a wide range of transactional matters including:

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• corporate formation and shareholder/operating agreements

• mergers and acquisitions

• general and commercial contracts

• venture capital and seed financing

• software and SaaS licensing

• consulting agreements

• online transactions

• privacy policies, terms of use, and terms of service

• trade secrets and restrictive covenants

• copyright application, analysis, and protection

• trademark applications and USPTO Office Action responses

• intellectual property licensing

• auction and dealer consignment agreements

• private art and collectibles sales agreements

• loan and exhibition agreements

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As a former probate and chancery law clerk, Doug is experienced in all manner of estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation and guardianship matters, as well as business disputes and temporary restraining orders (TRO).