David is an experienced business lawyer and handles a variety of general corporate law matters including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings (including venture capital transactions on both the company and investor sides) and corporate governance issues. David also frequently represents corporate clients with respect to intellectual property, entity formation, securities law compliance, and complex contract matters.
David routinely represents clients in the manufacturing, health care, and financial services industries, but focuses his practice in the technology space, including the representation of internet-based ventures and mobile application developers. David especially enjoys representing early stage companies in connection with capital raising matters.
Representative Matters
Practice areas
14 years
represent several early stage technology companies(including bloggers, other internet-based companies, mobile app and software developers, and robot/automation companies -- to name a few) with respect general corporate matters including entity selection and formation, rolling out stock option plans and other employee incentive plans (including the issuance of restricted stock), contract matters, establishing advisory boards, and employment matters
14 years
I represent both buyers and sellers in connection with stock deals, asset deals, and mergers.
14 years
I represent both investors and companies with respect to venture financings -- primarily in the technology space.
14 years
I represent several early stage technology companies with respect to (i) seed financing rounds -- including both “series seed preferred stock” rounds and convertible promissory note deals, and (ii) venture capital-backed financing deals. I also represent more mature companies in connection with private placements of securities
14 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2007 | 12/02/2020 |
NH | Active | 2007 | 11/10/2014 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
President | Moot Court Honor Board | 2007 |
Finalist | Presidential Management Fellow | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Rich May, P.C. | 2011 - Present |
CorporateAssociate | McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton PA | 2007 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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USA 500 Clubs | Member | 2014 - Present |
USA 500 Club | Group Leader | 2014 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Rich May Blog | Convertible Promissory Notes - The Basics You Should Know | 2014 |
Rich May Blog | Pre-Money Vs. Post-Money Valuations | 2014 |
Rich May Blog | 83(b) Elections | 2014 |
Rich May Blog | New Rules Regarding General Solicitation and General Advertisement Under Rule 506 of Regulation D | 2013 |
Rich May Blog | Choosing a Business Name? Do Your Diligence First | 2013 |
Rich May Blog | Letter of Intent: Avoid Common Pitfalls | 2013 |
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Union Leader | Business | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
Ohio University | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Do I need a Lawyer | Startups - When to Engage Counsel | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Seed Financing | Successfully closed. |
M&A Transaction | Successfully closed. |
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Frank Gaeta, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Dave is a skilled and practical lawyer, with deep experience in all areas of corporate law.
Theodore Lund, Venture capital Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I recommend David for his overall knowledge and expertise, his creative problem solving and his attention to detail. I consult with David regularly as a sounding board concerning traditional and alternative seed, angel and venture round debt and equity financings.
Erik Lien, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dave is an excellent legal counselor and an important resource for me. As a fellow attorney, he is always ready, willing and able to brainstorm on issues to help a peer. Besides being professionally courteous, Dave's also highly knowledgeable in his practice area of corporate law. An excellent attorney I would highly recommend.
David Travers, Business Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David embraces his role as a business adviser in addition to his role as a legal adviser, thus delivering superior value-add for his clients.
John Ronan, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is smart, meticulous and driven. He can think outside the box when presented with a complicated issue. I highly recommend him.
Erin Harris, Business Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dave is an excellent lawyer with a keen business sense. He provides his clients with the highest level of service as well as sound, practical advice.
Eric LeBlanc, Business Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is a talented, creative and excellent attorney for companies large and small. David helps businesses traverse their way through the complicated legal world. I highly endorse David, and his abilities.
Libbie Howley, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Dave is a highly knowledgeable corporate attorney, able to efficiently and effectively advise on a broad range of corporate and business needs.
Avi Liss, Business Attorney on Nov 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David, is my go-to Attorney for the entire spectrum of business matters. He is my trusted resource and I have confidence in him and his firm to assist my referrals and clients with the best legal advice and solutions. David is responsive and has a strong command of his practice.
James Heffernan, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Dave is an outstanding corporate lawyer, providing excellent advice on incorporation, equity financing, and corporate governance.