A Law Firm Built for Small Business Owners

SBLS provides flat-fee, project-based legal services for small businesses, including entity formation and governance, contracts, and practical, strategic legal guidance as you grow.

Schedule Your Complimentary Founder’s Legal Checkup

T&Cs: Offer limited to one complimentary Founder’s Legal Checkup per business. Advance scheduling is required and subject to availability. The checkup is for general informational purposes and does not create an attorney-client relationship or include legal advice or document review. Additional legal services are not included and may be offered separately.

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Legal That Makes Sense for Your Business

SBLS is a transactional law firm built for small business owners who want practical, strategic legal support without the traditional law firm experience. We provide flat-fee, project-based services including contract drafting and review, entity formation and governance, and outside general counsel support. We help you understand what’s happening on the legal side of your business, what you actually need, and how to better protect what you’re building.

Flat-Fee Pricing

SBLS uses flat-fee, project-based pricing, so business owners know what their legal work will cost before it begins.

Built for Business

SBLS understands small business because its approach was built around the real needs and challenges of business owners.

Legal Made Clear

SBLS explains the why behind the legal work, so clients understand what they need, what they’re signing, and what comes next.

Reviews from Happy Entreprenista’s

Danielle helped me draft the MSA and SOW templates for NovaltaSolutions, and the experience was seamless from start to finish. She was incredibly thorough and responsive, answering ad hoc questions as they came up without ever making me feel like I was being a bother. Beyond her legal expertise, she's just a genuinely warm person to work with, and it gives me real peace of mind knowing my business's legal needs are in such trustworthy hands.

1/3

Samantha Graves (Entreprenista)

Founder, NovaltaSolutions

I came to Danielle with an equity offer I didn't fully understand and a lot of anxiety about signing something I'd regret. She broke the whole thing down in plain English, and instead of upselling me, she recommended I start with the smaller engagement first. She also pointed out that the term I was fixated on wasn't where my leverage actually was, which completely changed how I approached the negotiation. I walked away from every conversation knowing exactly what my next move was. If you're a founder who needs a lawyer who gives you the straight answer without the jargon, Danielle is who you want.

1/3

Shayla Scales (Entreprenista)

Founder, Shayla Kiare Consulting

Working with SBLS on my Retreat Participant Agreement was exactly what I needed at exactly the right moment. I was building something I deeply believed in but hadn't yet protected properly, and Danielle made the whole process feel approachable rather than overwhelming. Danielle took the time to actually understand the Female Founder Retreats—the structure, the experience, and the real risks specific to hosting group travel. The agreement Danielle wrote gives me genuine peace of mind, and that's not a small thing when you're building a business from the ground up.

1/3

Katiya Plummer (Entreprenista)

Founder, The Katiya Experience

A Message from Jessica Eaves Mathews, Co-Founder

As a fellow woman entrepreneur, I understand the challenges and dreams behind your business. My goal is to give you peace of mind by protecting your brand, content, and innovations—now and as technology evolves. With 30 years of legal experience, I’m here to help you navigate trademarks, copyrights, and AI law, so you can focus on growing your unique business with confidence.

A Note from Danielle Alvarez

Before I became a lawyer, I was a small business owner, and I know firsthand how overwhelming the legal side of running a business can feel. I built SBLS because I wanted to create the kind of law firm I wish I’d had: approachable, transparent, and designed with small business owners in mind. I believe good legal support shouldn’t feel intimidating or out of reach, and you shouldn’t need a legal department to have a lawyer in your corner. As SBLS grows, my vision is to build a firm that small business owners can turn to through every stage of their business. At the end of the day, I want you to feel confident that what you’re building is protected and that you have someone you can call when you need help.