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CURRENT COUNSEL
a modern business law firm
Transparent business, M&A, and venture counsel for today’s market — practical, nuanced, and simply helpful.
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven market, we believe there is a need for legal practices that adapt to where businesses are rather than forcing them into predetermined service models.
Our mission is to provide accessible, modern, and business-first legal counsel that you feel good about paying for. Whether you need help getting from concept to company, buying or selling a business, or ongoing strategic counsel, our focus is on delivering value that aligns with your needs.
About
Austin Young is the founder and managing attorney of Current Counsel. Austin entered the legal profession because he simply enjoys being helpful. As a natural counselor at heart, his desire is to walk alongside business owners and operators at every stage — offering practical, grounded legal guidance that empowers companies to start, grow, transact, and thrive with clarity and confidence.
Austin spent years practicing corporate and M&A law at a leading AmLaw 200 law firm, helping companies raise capital, negotiate exits, and navigate complex transactions. This experience provided him with elite technical training while revealing a fundamental insight: businesses thrive when their legal counsel adapts to their specific circumstances and evolves alongside them. It is with this in mind that Austin founded Current Counsel.
SERVICES
Startup Formation & Launch
Complete business formation from concept to launch. A legally sound foundation that scales with growth—not just paperwork, but strategic structure that protects founders and attracts investors.
M&A (Buy-Side & Sell-Side)
End-to-end transaction support for lower and middle market deals. We handle the complexity so you can focus on the business opportunity.
Venture Financings
From first funding to growth rounds, we guide companies through every stage of capital raising.
Fractional General Counsel
Monthly retainer coverage for contract review and negotiation, employment law guidance, policy development, corporate governance, risk assessment, and strategic legal planning. Think of us as your legal team without the overhead—responsive, practical counsel that grows with your business.
Commercial Contracts
The agreements that power your business, drafted and negotiated to protect your interests. We focus on practical, enforceable terms that facilitate business while managing risk.
Our Approach
We offer flexible engagement models to match your business reality, not our billing preferences: traditional hourly arrangements for complex matters, flat-fee packages for defined scope projects, and monthly retainer/subscription models for ongoing support. Each engagement is handled on a case-by-case basis to ensure the right fit for your situation and can evolve as priorities shift. The aim is practical, right-sized counsel that meets you where you are and grows with you.
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OUR OFFICE
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