This Founder Is Making Legal Services Affordable For Cash-Strapped Startups

When you’re running a cash-strapped startup, hiring a pricey law firm is probably the last thing on your mind, but not having a lawyer on-call can prove to be a costly mistake down the road—in terms of both time and money. Recognizing a number of impediments that prevent businesses from using legal services proactively, Basha Rubin founded Priori Legal, a marketplace that matches entrepreneurs and in-house counsel with qualified, hand-curated attorneys that suit their particular needs.

Launching Priori Legal with entrepreneurs in mind, Rubin quickly found her company serving in-house counsel as well. While startups often deal with things like formation, intellectual property, and financing, there are other legal hurdles common in businesses in all stages. Uncertainty about where to locate specialized lawyers, for instance, is a widespread issue.

Watch the video below to hear how she’s making quality legal services affordable.

The Kara Network is a digital resource for advice and discussion for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

What have been your biggest legal hurdles in business? Share with us in the comments.