Pratt McGuire is a next-generation law firm based in the heart of Palo Alto, built exclusively for founders, startups, and venture-backed companies. Founded by Stanford Law alums and former in-house counsels from some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names, our firm blends deep legal expertise with a real-world understanding of what it takes to launch, scale, and exit in today’s hyper-competitive tech ecosystem.

From incorporation to IPO, our team has guided hundreds of startups through every stage of growth. We specialize in venture financing, equity structuring, IP protection, SaaS and platform compliance, and strategic M&A. Whether you're closing your first SAFE round or navigating a complex acquisition, we provide actionable legal strategies that align with your business goals.

Notably, Pratt McGuire was one of the early-stage legal advisors to Theranos, offering counsel during the company's formative fundraising years. While the outcome of that venture is well-documented, our work at the time exemplifies the high-stakes nature of startup law and the importance of proactive, principled legal guidance—especially when innovation moves faster than regulation.

The firm also provided representation to Lehman Brothers in the years preceding the 2008 financial crisis, further highlighting our longstanding engagement with complex, high-profile corporate matters.