ABOUT
Attorney | Austin, Texas | Business & Technology Law
Morgan M. Smith is a business attorney based in Austin, Texas, whose practice spans the intersection of corporate law, emerging technologies, and venture capital. He advises founders, startups, and investors through the full lifecycle of business formation, fundraising, operations, and strategic exits- while also representing clients in business disputes and internal conflicts.
Morgan brings particular focus to early-stage venture financings, equity structures, governance matters, and technology-related transactions. With experience representing both high-growth companies and investors, Morgan counsels clients on entity structuring, equity compensation, SAFE and preferred stock financings, and corporate governance. He counsels companies and investment firms on entity formation, SAFE and preferred stock deals, board and stockholder dynamics, and regulatory compliance. His clients include SaaS platforms, AI ventures, CPG companies, and emerging funds.
Complementing his transactional work, Morgan maintains a litigation & dispute resolution practice centered on business and fiduciary disputes, founder breakups, breach of contract claims, and other commercial litigation.
Based in Austin, Morgan is active in the local startup ecosystem and serves as a trusted advisor to both first-time founders and serial entrepreneurs navigating complex business challenges.
