U.S. Legal Guidance for Founders
Supporting startups and businesses across the United States with contracts, incorporation, and compliance.
USPTO Trademark & IP Protection
Securing brand rights with USPTO trademark filing, patents, and intellectual property protection across the United States.
10+ Years of Business & Legal Experience
Serving Businesses Across All 50 U.S. States
Delaware, California, New York & Texas Focus
1000+ Contracts Drafted & Reviewed
Our U.S. Practice Areas
Why U.S.-Specific Drafting Matters
American law varies dramatically from state to state. A contract that is enforceable in Texas may be void in California, and a privacy policy built for one state may fail another. Every U.S. document we draft is built on the federal and state law that actually governs your business, not adapted from a generic template.
We don’t just draft documents. We design structures. We anticipate regulatory exposure, from at-will employment and state non-compete rules to Delaware corporate standards and CCPA privacy law, and align them with how your business actually operates.
Serving founders, investors, and businesses across the United States, including Delaware, California, New York, Texas, and Florida.
Because building in America demands more than paperwork. It demands architecture.
Who We Serve in the U.S.
Legal counsel for businesses operating in America.
From Delaware startups to California platforms and New York enterprises, find your starting point and the U.S. services built around you.
Prakhar Rai | Founder & Attorney
Attorney & Founder
Prakhar Rai
Prakhar Rai founded My Legal Pal after observing that many businesses operating across borders, including those entering the United States, were receiving fragmented or reactive legal advice. With over a decade of experience in corporate advisory, he built a practice focused on structured, commercially grounded legal strategy that aligns with how modern companies actually operate, from Delaware incorporation to U.S. contracts and compliance.
A graduate of La Martiniere College, holding an LL.B and a Master of Business Laws from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, with specialization in Corporate, Banking, Intellectual Property, Finance, and Securities Laws, Prakhar combines strong academic foundations with practical advisory experience.
My Legal Pal delivers disciplined legal architecture for founders, investors, and enterprises navigating U.S. expansion, compliance frameworks, intellectual property protection, and complex commercial arrangements. Headquartered in India and advising businesses across the United States and globally.
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Real Stories. Real Success
From startups to established businesses, our clients share how My Legal Pal simplified their legal journey and protected what matters most.
As a North American startup working with investors across borders, we needed solid contracts that satisfied all parties. My Legal Pal delivered documents that were both internationally compliant and commercially practical.
Our startup collaborated with My Legal Pal for drafting investment agreements. They understood international investor concerns and provided documents that worked seamlessly across jurisdictions.
It was a breeze to work with Prakhar, he was clear, responsive, and was very easy going with any required changes.
U.S. Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide legal services across all U.S. states?
Yes. We serve businesses in all 50 U.S. states, with particular focus on Delaware, California, New York, Texas, and Florida. Every document is drafted to the federal and state law that governs your business.
Can you draft contracts under U.S. state law?
Yes. We draft NDAs, master service agreements, SaaS agreements, and commercial contracts to the governing U.S. state with enforceable terms, not a generic template adapted from another country. Reviewed by our contract drafting team.
Can you help register a trademark with the USPTO?
Yes. We handle U.S. trademark search, USPTO filing, and office-action responses to protect your brand nationwide across American markets.
Can you help form an LLC or incorporate in Delaware?
Yes. We assist with LLC and C-Corp formation, Delaware incorporation, operating agreements, and EIN guidance, structured for U.S. startups raising investment.
Do you draft CCPA and U.S. privacy-compliant policies?
Yes. We draft privacy policies, terms of service, and data-protection documents compliant with CCPA, CPRA, and the privacy laws of the U.S. states your users are in.
Are non-compete clauses enforceable in the U.S.?
It depends on the state. California voids most employee non-competes, while other states enforce reasonable ones, and the FTC has scrutinized them federally. We draft restrictive covenants only to the extent enforceable where your employee works.
Are your services available for businesses outside the U.S. too?
Yes. Alongside the United States, we serve clients in India, the UK, UAE, Singapore, and Australia, and handle cross-border and multi-jurisdictional work.