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We work with brilliant technologists, founders, designers and investors who are saving lives and changing the world. Our quality, efficient legal services enable you to make the greatest impact with clarity and confidence. Fourscore is changing the public perception of lawyers in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wilmington, Charlotte and throughout the Southeast.
What Our Clients are Saying…
Jesse is the best business attorney I have ever worked with. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. Jesse and his team handled a complex compensation and equity package for myself and business partner. His response time and interaction with our CFO was amazing. I am using Jesse moving forward for all my legal matters!
If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable attorney at a great value, then go to Jesse.
Fourscore is outstanding. The team has been extremely responsive, professional and helpful during two fund raising rounds. They have great insight and expertise thus I recommend them strongly.
Fourscore has been a great asset to me and my team as we build businesses. They are straight forward, see the big picture and context, and price their services fairly for the value provided. I am a big fan and plan to have them on my team for years to come.
Would absolutely recommend working with Fourscore! Jesse, Ben, and Serv have been incredible in their guidance and support. The team has been there for us since our inception through closing our Seed round in January 2022. We look forward to continuing to work with them as our startup continues to grow. If you are a startup looking for excellent legal advisors that you can rely on, we highly recommend Fourscore!
I Highly recommend working with Fourscore. They have been professional, quick and helpful in every interaction I have had with them. More specifically I worked with Maks who provided creative options for me to limit my liability while still being able to accomplish what I needed to accomplish.
Attorney Pete Singh, Jr. is amazing. He is very patient with me as a new business owner and goes above and beyond to make sure we are informed before making critical decisions.
Jesse and Pete did a great job working with me and my business partner on the legal documentation related to a small business merger! They were responsive, efficient, personable, and professional. I would highly recommend Fourscore for your business’ legal needs.
I highly recommend Fourscore Business Law. They are a valuable resource for any business; extremely knowledgable, professional and highly responsive.
A great law firm for my EdTech startup. Jesse and his team understand the law, understand startup culture, are easy and delightful to work with, and get the job done! Fourscore has a fixed pricing system, so you don’t need to worry about surprise legal bills. We’ve only done one project together so far, but I expect there will be many more. Highly recommended!
Jesse and team felt like they were on our team!
Recommend to anyone looking for unbiased advice and quick execution.
I can’t speak highly enough of Fourscore – Jesse and his team guided me through a complex and tense business issue over a period of several months. It required a great deal of expertise and attention to detail that they delivered without exception. Highly recommend their services and am thankful for the work they provided me!
Fourscore has been a fantastic team to have out our disposal as a growing design agency. Regardless of the scope of our needs (often small), they have always been accommodating and responsive. They operate as a true partner and have given us the confidence through a series of decisions that we’re receiving top-notch counsel and guidance.
As a first time small business owner I felt completely in the dark when it came to legal documents etc. I came to Jesse & Pete after being referred by a friend who is a business owner. From the beginning I knew that I was in competent hands and they made the entire process easy. Very responsive and available with all the questions I had. I would definitely recommend Fourscore to anyone looking for a Business Attorney, especially if you are purchasing a business
Jesse and Pete have both been incredibly helpful in guiding my company Building Bodies through a multitude of legal work including a lot of contract work. They are very responsive and go above and beyond to get things back to me on short notice. We are a rapidly growing company and we couldn’t do it without the help of the entire Fourscore team!
Fourscore came to me by word-of-mouth by one my professors. I was about to finish graduate school and doors began to open. One of which was starting my own business under a mentor to eventually own and run the company. I had different legal business aspects that I needed guidance on (creating an LLC, working as a contractor, purchasing a business, etc.).
Jesse and Pete helped me through it all! All is still brand new, but I feel very supported. They also assisted me with finding a CPA to assist with day-to-day business needs. They both provided excellent counsel. In addition, they are very responsive to inquiries and small questions. Finally, when the target deadline came, they worked quickly to help reach our targeted timeframe. Although, they had larger businesses they were dealing with at the same time they made my needs a priority too. Highly recommend Fourscore! If you are looking to jump in and take the plunge to starting your own business it can seem a bit scary but once you get going with Foursquare by your side, the water is just fine!
Jesse takes so much joy in teaching. When I first started out I knew nothing about legal documents, but Jesse takes the time to patiently provide answers and encouragement. That’s what startups need in a lawyer – someone who gets it, and is ready to help you lean in to your vision.
We have used Fourscore Law for three Fund Raising cycles.
The team is very knowledgeable and very responsive. This has especially been the case with going live on Carta, the cap table management company.
We intend to use Jesse and the team again for our next raise.
Don’t hire someone quickly, only to realize they don’t have the specific skill set required to serve you well. Having an advisor who really understands your industry and what it takes to build something from the ground up is invaluable.
Best attorneys group we’ve ever worked with. Expert advice and work on all things startup-related. Highly recommend!
The process of purchasing a business seemed overwhelming, but Pete helped make it much easier for me! He was always quick to respond to questions, and was able to anticipate issues or questions before they came up, or at least he had a plan for them ready immediately (I’m not sure which!).His competence and expertise made the transaction thorough and efficient!
We’ve engaged Fourscore Business Law and have been very impressed with their knowledge, responsiveness, and ability to “get it”. Pete and his team are all great to work with. They are the go-to law firm for my businesses. They have my highest recommendation.
I came to Fourscore for help getting my startup off the ground, and they did a fantastic job. The whole intake process was very clear, and priced in a way that I could understand. They are friendly, professional, and care about giving my ideas an opportunity to thrive. I’m looking forward to having Maks on the team for the journey ahead.
Flat Rate Pricing
Through our extensive experience working with entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, we understand that predictable pricing is important. Helping our clients budget for legal services is part of our job. To that end, we offer flat rate pricing on many projects and when we must bill by the hour, we always provide good faith estimates and commit to keeping our clients up-to-date on their legal spend. Just like Honest Abe.

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