Practical Counsel For The Real World
We partner with the most experienced attorneys in industry to deliver a better client experience at every stage.
















Field Experience Matters
Whether you’re filing your articles of incorporation or running a public company, our team has been there. Partnering with Scale means battle-tested counsel every step of the way.
“Scale supported us from the earliest stages during YC and through becoming a proper Series A company.”
“Scale meets clients where they are with modern tech and a Silicon Valley approach to growth, timeliness, execution, and the general practice of law.”
“Over the past year, we’ve had a number of high-stakes opportunities arise, and Scale’s legal team has been endlessly flexible and responsive in helping us meet each of these opportunities head-on.”
“As Sundae’s outside general counsel, Scale provides operational and product advice with a business savvy I have not experienced with any other law firm.”
“Scale is a vital extension of my leadership team and I absolutely love working with them.”
“Our commitment to our creators drives everything we do, and it is what led us to partner with Scale to help meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“Honest, reliable, trustworthy and defenders of justice. Will use them time and time again!”
“We’re committed to bringing Alinea’s mission to fruition, and grateful to have Scale guiding us on building, financing and scaling for growth. They are truly a startup’s best friend.”
Bench Strength Where it Matters
We’re organized around the core strengths that you need from a true business partner:
With A Better Client Experience
We share a deep commitment to delivering a better client experience through core values unique to Scale.

Practical
We’ve built companies from the inside before, and pride ourselves on delivering practical, actionable advice.

Efficient
A tech-forward, remote-first structure means you get access to unmatched legal talent at a fair price.

Responsive
Industry experience means our attorneys understand the pressures of business. We’re reachable and on your team.
Meet The Team
A national team of proven experts that bring business, litigation, and regulatory expertise.
David Reidy
Adam Forest
Kristen Smith-Dayley
Brian Detwiler
Brian Elliott
Robert S. “Bob” Gans
Charles R. “Chuck” Kraus
Jamie Wells

Not All Attorneys. Just The Best.
We have deep field experience and come from the world’s best law schools, law firms, companies, and government institutions.
Firms
Scale’s attorneys were partners, shareholders, counsel, or associated with the following firms before joining our team:
Organizations
Most of our attorneys have practiced law in house, and in that role, answered to business leaders and executives at these industry leaders:
Bread
Brightloom
Obama Admin., Office of White House Counsel
Wachovia Bank Capital Markets
Law Schools
Our team received its legal education at the best law schools in the country:
“The Wave of the Future”
– Reuters
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If You’re Building for Scale, We Can Help.
Shaped in boardrooms, tested in courtrooms, and proven in government — our attorneys bring real-world insight to your business challenges.















