Grellas Shah LLP is a Bay Area startup-and-venture boutique that's been counsel through every stage of the venture lifecycle since 2003 — formation, financing, IP, employment, customer agreements, and eventual M&A or IPO. They serve startups and investors in software, hardware, and tech ventures across SF, Palo Alto, San Jose, Oakland, and Stanford. Best fit for: founders incorporating their first company, startups raising angel/seed/Series A, and small/mid-stage companies needing outside general counsel.
Pricing & Fees
Grellas Shah LLP works on hourly + flat fee. Formation $2,500 flat • Series A $25,000–$50,000 fixed. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.
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Key Attorneys
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George Grellas
Founded the firm in 2003. 25+ years in Silicon Valley startup law. Prolific online resource on startup legal issues.
Avi Shah
Co-founded the firm. Tech transactional and venture financing specialist. Closed dozens of Bay Area Series A rounds.
Senior Partner
IP strategy, trademark prosecution, and tech-licensing specialist.
What Clients Say
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Grellas Shah handled our Series A end-to-end — term sheet, due diligence, IP cleanup, definitive agreements. Closed on time, no surprises.
Helped us paper our first 50 enterprise customers with templates and review. Saved months of in-house work.
Sold our company for $30M. Avi negotiated favorable earnout terms. Smooth closing despite strategic acquirer's pushback.
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