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Matthew Mark Rossetti

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About Matthew

Matt Rossetti is an attorney with Gordon Law Group, Ltd. and the founder of Sentient Law, Ltd. Matt brings over a decade of experience with digital marketing, software development, and e-commerce in addition to his experience as a business attorney. He works with a variety of companies, entrepreneurs, and inventors in multiple areas, including, but not limited to: blockchain, brick and mortar, construction, cryptocurrencies, ecommerce, healthcare, and virtual reality. Matt is passionate about working with companies from the idea stage to fundraising and/or exit.

Matt was a founding member of the Forbes Legal Council and also serves as General Counsel to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and the Chicago Chapter of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. He is also an adjunct professor at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.

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Practice areas

OtherVenture capitalContracts and agreementsLimited liability company (LLC)Business
  1. Business: 25%

    All aspects of business counseling. I have real world experience as well outside of the legal field.

    9 years

  2. Limited liability company (LLC): 23%

    Organization, planning, drafting, and maintenance.

    9 years

  3. Contracts and agreements: 20%

    Drafting, review, negotiation, and execution services.

    9 years

  4. Venture capital: 17%

    I help companies raise funds via debt, equity, convertible notes, SAFEs, KISS agreements, etc.

    9 years

  1. Corporate and incorporation: 15%

    Services include planning, incorporation, drafting of agreements, fundraising, and maintenance.

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Gordon Law Group, Ltd.

7000 N Mopac Expressway, Suite 200, Austin, 78731
Suite 200
Austin, TX, 78731

Gordon Law Group, Ltd.

180 N. LaSalle St.
Suite 3700
Chicago, IL, 60601

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 202005/31/2021
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201206/05/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers3
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2021 Illinois Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2021
2020 Illinois Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2020
2019 Illinois Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2019
2Civility Lawyer SpotlightIllinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism2016
Founding MemberForbes Legal Council2016
MemberYoung Entrepreneur Council (YEC)2015
Charter Entrepreneur MemberSigma Nu Tau2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct ProfessorChicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology2019 - Present
Managing PrincipalSentient Law, Ltd.2014 - Present
General CounselCTBUH2014 - Present
AttorneySolo Practioner2013 - 2014
Of CounselSweetnam, LLC2012 - 2013
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2012 - 2013
Chicago Bar AssociationMember2012 - 2013
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
SlicingPie.comDoes Equity Compensation Substitute a Minimum Wage?2021
Slicing PieBeyond the Equity Split: Compete or Non-Compete2019
ABC 7 Eyewitness News - ChicagoI-Team investigation: The risks of using fast payment apps2018
ForbesNon-Competes: Useful or Futile?2018
Startups.coEverything You Know About Startup Equity Distribution is Wrong2018
ForbesOvercoming the Misconceptions of Dynamic Equity2017
ForbesFive Reasons A Legal Expert Should Be Reviewing Your Business Documents2017
Forbes CouncilsForbes Legal Council Member Matthew Rossetti Featured in Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism2017
ForbesWhen Should Your Startup Consider Consulting An Attorney?2016
Chicago TribuneUpCounsel to connect entrepreneurs to lawyers in Illinois2015
Entrepreneur MagazineGrunt Work Helping to Slice the Equity Pie2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of TechnologyJD - Juris Doctor2011
DePaul UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2009
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Lunch N' LearnSlicing Pie: A Perfectly Fair Equity Split2019
Startups Live! — Splitting EquitySplitting Equity2017
New Venture and Small Enterprise Lab - Guest LectureBusiness Rollups and Slicing Pie2017
Slicing Pie InterviewDynamic Equity Legal Discussion2015
Matt Rossetti- Slicing Pie Friendly AttorneySlicing Pie2015
TLCC Legal ClinicDynamic Equity/Slicing Pie2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
De Falco v. Vibram USA Inc., et al., Case Number 1:13-cv-10764-DPW (D. Mass.)$3.75 million settlement

Reviews

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5 Star
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4 Star
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Review Matthew Rossetti

Reliable, responsive, and professional attorney

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I contact Matt for all of my legal needs. If he doesn't have an answer he refers me to someone who does. He always responds promptly and is very honest and easy to work with. I highly recommend him and his firm.
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Hired attorney

Outstanding performance

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Matt’s services are nothing short of perfect. When it comes to being articulate with information, contracts, document drafting and overall knowledge he really knows how to get the job done!
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Hired attorney

Great resource for a new start up!

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Matt responded quickly and was very happy to help with any questions we had. I would highly recommend!
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Hired attorney

Great work

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Matt has been a valuable resource to our business and he's been great at spelling things out to make sense of complex issues.
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Hired attorney

Very responsive and knowledgable

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We, at outboxup, hired Matthew M. Rossetti, the founder of Sentient Law, Ltd., to review some of our corp-to-corp contracts and statements of work. It was meant to be a one-off job, but we are now considering subscribing to his monthly plan. He was extremely quick to reply to us when we reached out and he offered us a free initial consultation. He’s highly competent in his work and very responsive, which is rare for an attorney. We can recommend his services.
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Consulted attorney

A Family

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Very straight forward guy, and one of the most "Ambitions about helping folks" lawyers I've ever met. Brought a case to him about the billion dollar company my wife works, and him and his firm I'll say took it very personal, as if she was a family member of theirs. This is for sure no law firm disguised as a family, but more of family disguised as a law firm.
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Hired attorney

Sharp and careful eyes

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Matt helped me with my startup's LLC formation. He took the time to explain the more difficult parts as well as told us about common "gotcha" moments to avoid. He definitely knows his subject matter.
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Hired attorney

Professional and personable

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I sought out Matthew to help set up my LLC after my husband had a really great experience with him in the past with a start-up he was involved with. Right from the start, Matthew was extremely attentive, personable, professional, and responsive. He was very well informed in a variety of business markets - from the tech industry (in my husbands case) to health/beauty (in my case). Setting up my LLC was painless, and any ongoing questions have been answered quickly (within hours!) and thoroughly. I would highly recommend him for any business owner, large or small.
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Hired attorney

Excellent Help

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Mr. Matthew Rosetti has been great for me and my colleagues since we started our company. He is most professional, most courteous and most knowledgably when helping us overcoming the hurdles we faced. I highly recommend him knowing with high confidence that he will be the most valuable asset in your legal arsenal.
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Hired attorney

Superb Counsel

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Matthew has been an absolute fantastic find for me as a small business owner. An attorney that is knowledgeable, professional and very responsive. He understands the needs and concerns of small business, and provides guidance in hours, not days and weeks. Absolutely superb counsel!!
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Attorney endorsements

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Leonard Boyer, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Aug 24, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rossetti is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.

Rachel Boehm, Business Attorney on Aug 19, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend Matthew for business law matters. Matthew is a valuable and supportive member of our legal community. I have referred several clients to Matthew and they have all found him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with.

Tiffany Hughes, Business Attorney on Aug 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Matthew is extremely knowledgeable in digital marketing, software development, and e-commerce. I recommend him to all of my clients as he never disappoints!! Highly recommended!!

Alen Takhsh, Business Attorney on Aug 15, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Matthew Rosssetti is a man of many talents, whether it be his passion for inventions, his unparalleled experience in e-commerce, or his successful track record as an entrepreneur--the culmination of which is an advocate who can approach your legal matter from various angles and come up with a winning strategy. I trust him, and so should you!

Andrew Gordon, Business Attorney on Aug 15, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an excellent business attorney and we refer most of our business clients to him.

Michael Goldberg, Business Attorney on Jan 19, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Rossetti and endorse him for your business legal needs. He is an innovator in the space and has particular knowledge of the tech sphere.

Elina Golod, Business Attorney on Jan 19, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Matthew Rossetti is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of business law, helping startups in all areas with entity selection (corporation vs LLC), company organization and day to day legal aspects. He is hands down an attorney you want in your corner when starting a company!

Neda Nozari

I endorse this lawyer.

Corey Lorenz

I endorse this lawyer.

Stephen Hall, Business Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Matthew Rossetti's knowledge of and experience with business and corporate matters is almost as impressive as his ability to clearly communicate with clients. I highly recommend Mr. Rossetti for business law or corporate needs.

Cody Backus, Business Attorney on Jan 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to work with Matt regarding an operating agreement for a dynamic equity structured partnership. He was very knowledgable on this topic and was very professional and competent. I appreciated his demeanor and respect. He was willing to provide the guidance and assistance I needed and would look forward to working with him into the future.

Jennifer Lavin, Business Attorney on Oct 4, 2016
Relationship: Friend

Matt is an accomplished attorney who compassionately yet zealously advocates for his clients. Matt has an ideal combination of legal and business acumen that enables him to succeed both in negotiations and in court. I give Matt my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation, without reservation.

Mary Berry, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Oct 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Matt is very hard working and passionate about everything he does. I practice in a different area, and Matt is the first person I refer potential clients to because I know he will be willing to go the extra distance for them.

Scott Worthington, Business Attorney on Oct 3, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Matt was very helpful in answering questions I had regarding an innovative equity allocation method he has worked with. He responded quickly to my inquiry and provided the answers I needed.

Mary Vendiola, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Oct 1, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Matt on several corporate matters, and he has always done excellent work!

Marcell Taylor, Business Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer.

Kyle Smith, Business Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Matthew is an incredibly dedicated and passionate attorney who truly cares about the success of the businesses he represents. He has exceptional ability in many areas of law and business. He keeps his knowledge on the cutting edge of the law and always brings an innovative approach to his practice. Matthew is flexible , approachable, and responsive. If you need a business lawyer who not only understands the law but understands your business and what it takes to be an entrepreneur (because he's done it)? Then look no further than Matthew Rossetti.

Samuel de Jong, Business Attorney on Oct 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a hard working attorney who has zealously advocated for every client I have worked with him with.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$350-$500/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
    33%-50%
  • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
    Sometimes
  • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
    2%
PAYMENT METHODS

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