Business & Transactional Counsel for Capital, Growth, and Complex Transactions
ABOUT
​​STARK is a national business and transactional law firm supporting venture capital and private equity sponsors, family offices, private credit providers, lenders, investors, and operating companies across a broad range of markets and industries. With more than 25 years of experience, the firm delivers practical, business-focused legal solutions for complex, time-sensitive transactions.
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Our practice is anchored in sophisticated finance and corporate work. We advise clients on loan transactions across all markets, including asset-based lending, real estate finance, structured credit, and venture and growth-stage financing. STARK represents investors and companies in the origination, negotiation, documentation, and closing of transactions, and we continue to support those relationships throughout the life of the investment. STARK handles commercial and real estate closings nationwide and serves as title agent for American Eagle Title, supporting both commercial and residential real estate transactions.
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Beyond transactional work, STARK counsels clients on venture capital and emerging and growth company matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and general corporate services. We regularly serve as outside general counsel to businesses, family offices and multi-generational investment platforms and institutional investors, providing practical, commercially grounded advice on day-to-day operations, governance, and strategic growth initiatives.
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We also advise lenders, investors, and companies in special situations, including workouts, restructurings, enforcement actions, receiverships and special master—allowing us to step in effectively when transactions or portfolio companies move off the happy path.
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Founder-led and supported by an experienced affiliated attorney team with a national footprint, STARK delivers senior-level attention and sophisticated legal services efficiently across jurisdictions.
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We are committed to responsive service, commercial insight, and helping our clients move transactions forward with clarity and confidence.
Outside General Counsel & Corporate Services
Private Credit &
Lending
Structured, Asset-Based & Real Estate Finance
Emerging and Growth
Companies
Commercial & Residential Real Estate Closings
Venture
Capital
Mergers, Acquisitions & Commercial Transactions
Private
Equity
Creditors’ Rights
Built for Venture Funds. Trusted by Founders. Effective When It Matters
STARK represents venture capital firms, family offices, investors, and emerging growth companies throughout the investment lifecycle — from fund formation and financings to private credit, complex portfolio matters, and exits.
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We are built for speed, senior attention, and practical deal execution.
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We partner with investors and founders who want market-standard transactions closed efficiently — and counsel who can step in when matters become complex, time-sensitive, or stressed.
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Who We Serve
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​Venture Capital Funds, Family Offices
& Investment Platforms
We act as outside counsel to emerging managers, established VC funds, family offices, and hybrid venture/credit platforms.
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Fund formation and GP structuring
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Direct and co-investment structuring
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Investor negotiations and side letters
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Regulatory and compliance guidance
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Portfolio governance and transaction support
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Special situations, restructurings and workouts
Emerging & Venture‑Backed Companies
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We advise founders and management teams from formation through growth, financing, and exit.
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We assist with:
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Seed, Series A, and growth financings
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SAFEs and convertible notes
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Venture debt and structured financings
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Corporate governance and board matters
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Distresses, restructurings, and transitions
Core Services
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VC & Growth Financings
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Term sheet strategy and negotiation
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NVCA-based financing documentation
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SAFE and convertible note rounds
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Down rounds, bridge rounds, restructurings
Private Credit & Venture Debt
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Venture debt facilities
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Asset-based and structured lending
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Intercreditor and subordination arrangements
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Lender and investor negotiations
Fund Formation & Ongoing Counsel
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Domestic and offshore fund structures
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GP and management company setup
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Investor documentation and closings
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Governance and compliance
Portfolio & Special Situations
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Board and stockholder disputes
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Liquidity events and secondary transactions
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Workouts and stabilization matters
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Strategic exits and wind-downs
Why Venture Clients Choose STARK ​
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Senior-Led Execution
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Market-Standard, Efficient Deals
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Responsive & Business-Focused
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Effective in Complex Situations
Particularly strong when deals move off the happy path.
HOW WE WORK​
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Direct access to decision-makers
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Flat or structured fees where appropriate
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Practical, commercially grounded advice
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Collaborative approach with investors and founders
Representative Matters
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Counsel to emerging venture funds in fund formation and first closes
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Representation of VC‑backed companies in seed and Series A financings
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Structuring and negotiation of venture debt facilities
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Advising investors and companies in distressed or transitional portfolio situations
(Representative matters are illustrative and not exhaustive.)
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Let’s Talk
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Whether you are launching a fund, deploying capital, closing a financing, or navigating a complex portfolio issue, STARK is ready to help.
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All inquiries are coordinated through our Atlanta headquarters to ensure efficient and responsive service.
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Contact Us
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ATLANTA
3480 Peachtree Road, NE
Second Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404.835.2729
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MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS
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National Association of Minority-Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) Member
ABA
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International Bar Association
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Women's Business Enterprise National Counsel (WBENC)
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SBA Women-Owned Small Business
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ABI
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