Business,
Protected.
Business Law & Corporate Counsel for California Companies
Law Laguna is a Laguna Beach, California business law firm providing corporate counsel, contracts, and compliance support to startups and established companies across Orange County and Southern California.
Clear answers.
Practical strategy.
Strong protection.
Corporate law made practical, agile, and understandable.
We operate like part of your team with unparalleled transparency.
Confidence to move faster, make smarter decisions, and protect what you're building.
Business & Corporate Law Services
Corporate Counsel,
Crafted with Clarity.
Business Law for teams who move fast. Law Laguna helps companies protect what matters, operate confidently, and grow with intention.
Business-Focused
Legal Support
Your Business Law Partner
Our work is built around transparency, structure, and practical judgment. Matters are scoped in advance, timelines and tradeoffs are explained, and we use modern tools to keep everything organized and accessible. The goal is straightforward: reliable legal support that fits how your company actually operates.
Meet Your Corporate Counsel
Rickson Galvez, Esq.
Founding Attorney, Law Laguna
Rickson Galvez is a Southern California business attorney specializing in corporate governance, contracts, compliance, M&A support, and outside general counsel services. Before founding Law Laguna, he advised companies at Pasadena’s largest and most established firm, Lagerlof, LLP, where he worked across complex transactional matters, emerging-company needs, and business operations.
Rickson brings a practical, business-first approach shaped by years supporting startups, technology companies, research organizations, professional services firms, and consumer brands. His clients trust him for clear communication, disciplined process, and reliable partnership without the unnecessary layers, delays, or excess billing common in traditional firms.
Start with clarity.
Operate with confidence.
Grow with purpose.
Who We Serve
Law Laguna supports founders, executives, and legal-lean teams across Orange County and Southern California. We provide practical corporate counsel and business-law support for companies that want clear guidance, not red tape, delays, or unpredictable billing.
OUR VALUES
Startups & Emerging Companies
Early-stage entities needing formation, founder agreements, equity structure, and core contracts handled correctly from the beginning so growth stays clean.
Growing & Mid-Market Businesses
Established companies
seeking ongoing corporate counsel for governance, commercial agreements, risk management, and strategic transactions as operations scale.
Privately Held & Family-Owned Companies
Owner-managed businesses that need steady, practical advice on governance, succession, shareholder matters, and preserving both company value and relationships.
Professional Services Firms & Agencies
Studios, consultancies, and service firms that rely on strong client contracts, scopes of work, IP ownership, and clear terms to protect revenue and reputation.
Technology, Consumer Brands
& All Other Industries
Tech, SaaS, e-commerce,
hospitality, retail, and California consumer brands—as well as any company that values clear contracts, compliance, and business-focused legal support.
Businesses That Trust Law Laguna
Law Laguna advises businesses in Orange County and across Southern California on corporate governance, contracts, compliance, acquisitions, and general counsel matters.
How We Work With Your Business
Cllear scope, clear communication, and clear expectations. Whether your company needs ongoing outside counsel or help with a single strategic project, we align our work with how your business actually operates.
Outside General Counsel
Ongoing, business-focused legal support for companies that want a trusted attorney available as part of their team. We handle everyday legal needs (contracts, governance, compliance, and strategic decisions) without the unpredictability of traditional hourly billing.
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Ongoing access to counsel
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Monthly or scoped structures
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Deep familiarity with your business
Project & Transactional Matters
Targeted support for specific deals, financings, partnerships, or other one-time projects. We define the scope up front, identify key risks, and keep you informed as documents move from draft to signature, using flat or phased fees where appropriate.
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Defined project scope
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Strategic deal guidance
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Flat or phased fees when possible
Startup & Early-Stage Packages
Structured packages for founders who need clean, dependable legal foundations from the start. Typical engagements include formation, founder agreements, key contracts, and basic compliance, with transparent pricing and direct access to the attorney handling your work.
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Formation + founder alignment
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Essential contracts
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Compliance basics
Corporate Counsel Careers
Join a Different Kind of Business Law Firm
Response time to business-critical legal questions.
California business law and corporate counsel counties covered.
Matters led directly by an experienced business attorney, not handed off to staff.
Ready to help build this kind of firm?
Explore opportunities on our careers page.
Business Law Insights
Actionable updates, legal perspectives, and guidance to help companies navigate contracts, compliance, risk, and growth with clarity and confidence.
What does a corporate counsel / outside general counsel do?
Corporate counsel (sometimes called “outside general counsel”) is a business lawyer who gets to know your company and handles day-to-day legal needs on an ongoing basis. That usually includes contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and issue-spotting so you can make decisions quickly without hiring a full-time in-house lawyer.
Do you work with startups and early-stage companies?
Yes. Law Laguna regularly advises startups and emerging companies on formation, founder agreements, early financing, and their first key contracts. We focus on building practical, right-sized legal foundations so you can grow without being slowed down by unnecessary complexity.
What types of businesses does Law Laguna serve in Southern California?
We work with closely held and founder-led companies across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the greater Southern California region. That includes technology and digital platforms, professional services firms, media and creative businesses, hospitality, retail, and other growth-oriented companies that need ongoing corporate counsel.
Do you handle litigation, or only advisory and transactional work?
Law Laguna primarily focuses on advisory and transactional business law: corporate governance, contracts, compliance, intellectual property and corporate transactions. When litigation is required, we help you assess options and, where appropriate, coordinate with trusted litigators while staying involved to protect your business objectives.
How do fees and billing work for corporate counsel services?
We emphasize clarity and predictability in billing. Depending on your needs, we may structure work as outside general counsel arrangements, flat-fee projects, or hourly engagements with clear estimates before we begin. You’ll receive regular updates on scope, status, and cost so there are no surprises.
Do you only work with companies in Laguna Beach and Orange County?
While our main office is in Laguna Beach, we advise clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, and across California. Many corporate counsel engagements are hybrid or fully remote, with meetings held via video or phone and documents handled securely online.
Can you review and negotiate contracts for my business?
Yes. Contract review and negotiation is a core part of our practice, including service agreements, NDAs, vendor and customer contracts, licensing, SaaS and technology agreements, and other commercial deals. Our goal is to protect your downside while keeping deals moving forward.
What areas of California business law does Law Laguna focus on?
Law Laguna focuses on California business and corporate law, including entity formation and governance, commercial contracts, compliance and risk management, and outside general counsel support. We also advise on transactions such as restructurings, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for privately held companies.
How is working with Law Laguna different from a traditional law firm?
We’re built to operate more like an in-house legal team: direct access to the attorney handling your matters, clear communication, and disciplined project management. Instead of opaque processes and open-ended billing, we prioritize transparency, practical advice, and aligning legal strategy with your business goals.
How do we get started?
Most clients start with a short introductory call to discuss your company, your current legal needs, and whether an outside general counsel or project-based engagement makes the most sense. From there, we outline a proposed scope and next steps so you know exactly what to expect before we begin.