Smart Legal Counsel for Growing Businesses

Experienced business lawyers helping companies and entrepreneurs in MA & NH handle contracts, disputes, and growth without big-firm pricing or surprises. Clear scope. Transparent fees. Practical legal guidance that fits how real businesses operate.

Business-Minded Legal Support, Without the Big-Firm Overhead

Affordable & Predictable

Clear scopes. Transparent pricing. No runaway hourly bills.

Practical
& Direct

Advice grounded in real business realities, not legal theory.

Experienced Where It Counts

Big-company experience applied to small and mid-sized businesses.

We Understand What’s at Stake

Millstone Law works with business owners, founders, and operators in Massachusetts & New Hampshire who need serious legal support, but don’t want the cost, delay, or complexity of traditional law firms. Our attorneys have advised companies operating at scale, managed risk in high-stakes environments, and handled complex disputes. We bring that experience to local and growing businesses in a way that’s accessible, efficient, and cost-conscious.  We work with all kinds of businesses: bricks-and-mortar, ecommerce, startups, VC- and PE-backed companies, EdTech companies, and more.

Whether you’re dealing with a partnership dispute, a contract dispute, a payment dispute, possible embezzlement, or litigation over an employment matter, we’re here to help you get back to what you do best.

Dylan C. Barrett

Technology and Software Law, Data Privacy, AI, Startups, Seed and Early State Companies

Former In-House Counsel

John S. Pothier

Former VP of Legal & Compliance

Legal Support for Every Stage of Business

Business & Commercial Agreements

Contracts, vendor agreements, customer terms, risk management

Business Disputes & Litigation

Contract disputes, partnership conflicts, commercial litigation

Employment & Workforce Issues

Hiring, terminations, restrictive covenants, disputes

Partnership & Ownership Matters

Founder disputes, shareholder issues, business breakups

Data, IP & Brand Protection

Privacy compliance, IP strategy, trade secrets

Strategic Legal Projects

M&A support, fundraising, negotiations, settlements

Focused on Local and Growing Businesses

 Legal Fees You Can Plan Around

Clear scope and expectations from the start

Transparent pricing, no surprise invoices

Designed for businesses that need value, not billable hours

Practical Legal Counsel. Built for Real Businesses.

We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options clearly, and tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.