Alex, Alexis and the team at Archetype Legal are exceptional! As a corporate tax consultant, we work with several attorneys, but rarely do I feel comfortable referring any to our clients. Alex and his team are highly effective in their approach - they are very clear in communicating where they can/cannot add value, where they have/do not expertise. Sometimes too upfront, but that is an area I respect about them - they only take on business when they know they can provide exceptional value. Alex recently represented as our legal counsel on an M&A transaction - he was once again highly effective (in bold), communicative and collaborative in his approach. In fact, even the buyer on the other side of the transaction, and their legal counsel, had very similar feedback to share about Alex and his approach. In short, if you are a startup/small business/founder/investor and need legal advice - do yourself a favor and at least give Alex's team a call. read more

Alex and his team are awesome I had them setup my law firm, which they did seamlessly and they handle all that annual paperwork etc without issue and I can do my actual job. Great team at Archetype! read more

Alex is fast, honest, reliable and direct. These are all the qualities one would hope in a lawyer. He was a referral after we had a couple not great experiences trying to get a business agreement together for our new business. Alex was a 180 from those experiences. We love working with him! read more

Alex and his team at Archetype Legal are highly skilled and responsive. When I launched my small business there were many confusing legal things to learn. Alex helped myself and my business partner every step of the way. Importantly, he listened to our needs and questions and addressed them. This felt different than other legal teams I considered working with who seemed to give canned information without listening to what I already knew and what my unique questions were. Alex is just the opposite. Attuned, responsive, and won't waste your time telling you things you already understand. He's truly amazing. He also provided us with a summary of documents we needed after we formed our corporation, and steps to look out for down the line. He and his team have also been helpful reviewing contracts for us. I recommend working with Alex and his team if you're forming a business wholeheartedly. Thank you Alex! read more

I was referred to Alex King as someone who is awesome at what they do and extremely helpful. Both are true, even though I didn't ultimately need to hire him (yet). He is extremely responsive and was able to give me sufficient contextual understanding of my current situation to realize that what I thought I needed wasn't actually necessary. Instead of spending a few days or weeks working to draft up and submit paperwork and costing additional money, he was able to help me find a much faster and less expensive path to reach my objectives. I truly appreciate that quality in a service professional to take 5 minutes and actually HELP the person than to work with them as a client when it isn't necessary, and it did huge things to boost my trust in him. Thanks, Alex! I will definitely be coming to you again when I do need business paperwork drafted. read more

I was referred to archetype by a trademark attorney I worked with in the past. They very quickly helped me figure what I needed help with as a small business. I loved that they were a) people first b) nimble c) easy to work with. As a small business every cent you spend needs to bring back lots of value and these folks are worth every penny. I have no doubt that I will be using them for future needs. I wish them lost of success... read more

Part of the difficulty of starting a business in California, let alone San Francisco, is having the patience to navigate the maze of paperwork, policy, and legal considerations that can hinder the unknowing noob. Clearly, having opened an LLC and a Benefit Corp simultaneously, Alex and his team were successful in ushering a new chapter in my career. They were excruciatingly patient to walk my business partner and I through all processes, and were proactive to keep us educated informed on potential pitfalls. He was willing to give us the time necessary to carefully pour over all documentation, and was very helpful in articulating important decisions. I've found that Alex is a keen advocate for small-businesses/start-ups, and I'm glad to have put my trust in him fully to pull off the seemingly impossible. And with that, I've successfully opened my first two businesses in San Francisco. read more

Alex was great to work with. I needed a contract for my first employee, asked for something we could reuse. He gave me a template along with the contract, and added comments explaining relevant laws, pitfalls to watch out for, all the stuff I didn't even know I needed. Great experience, fast turnaround, would hire again. read more

I hired Alex, Luthien, and the rest of the team at Archetype Legal to help me with the authoring of an important client contract and the formation of my S-Corp small business. The entire process was incredibly smooth, with no surprises or bumps in the road. The Archetype team was thorough in their explanations of the process, the paperwork, and the submittals to the Federal, State, and Local municipalities that we needed to file with. Without their assistance I would have been lost in this process, and overwhelmed with the paperwork/sequence of that corporation establishment process. Outside of navigating the S-Corp election, the team was respectful and detailed in the answering of my questions, and even provided answers and advice that was never requested, but certainly appreciated. I would recommend this team to anyone looking for a a legal team that is communicative, timely, down to earth, hardworking, and thorough. I will continue to use Archetype in the future for my legal services, and encourage you to do the same. read more

Very happy to have worked with Mr Alex King at Archetype. I co-owned a small business, and was in the process of selling, and we were in need of his services to complete the deal. Everybody already knows all of the stereo types and jokes about Lawyers, but you wont find any of that here. Alex was kind enough to take us on with a small retainer, and he was extremely responsive and informative. He even offered to give back the part of the retainer he didnt use. That literally floored me. Certainly no guarruntee that that particular detail is always the case...but the fact that was an option.... Great guy, I would highly reccommend....An honest trustworthy hardworking lawyer!!! I may have to write a second review to add more stars! Smiley face emoji...etc read more

I've had lots of experience in dealing with lawyers, CPAs, etc for 4 or 5 startup businesses. In a startup, the last thing you want to spend time on is unnecessarily dealing with professional staff who are either 1) not particularly organized, 2) not particularly interested, or 3) just running up the tab. I dealt with Luthien Niland while she was moving from another firm to Archetype. I was having the unpleasant task of closing down a company. Luthien was, in short, excellent. No BS, work was always done as promised, work was always done on time or early, she did all the busywork like filing dissolution docs and notifying legal entities for me, and the final tab for the project was under her initial estimated cost. I only had the one experience, but based on that, I would strongly recommend Luthien and Archetype for startup legal work. read more

How does anyone do anything without Alex King? His skills have been essential to our startup for several years. We love working with Archetype. read more

When we decided to become an LLC, our tax accountant referred us to Alex King because several of his clients worked with Alex and spoke highly of him. I figured that was a pretty good lead, so I contacted Alex. From the beginning, I knew we were in good hands. Being a complicated process of becoming an entity (and all the rules that go along with that), we always felt supported and guided by Alex. He was great at answering questions and providing information before I even thought to ask for it! (this hardly ever happens with me and my type A personality) Alex is always one step ahead and knows his trade well. And he's friendly, so, very easy to work with - from beginning to the very end of our work together. I highly recommend him and will surely reach out next time I need legal services. read more

Alex had been just the most amazing lawyer in the process of me cresting an LLC and buying a business. I would recommend him in a heart beat. His prices are truly correct and he really care about his clients. Extremely responsive and knowledgeable, he was able to answer all of my questions and never got frustrated! It was truly a joy working with him, you will make yourself a favor by hiring him! Thank you Alex for everything! read more

Alex was great at helping me set up my company. He was very detailed and always able to answer any questions I had. There was also so much for me to read and review but rather than sending it all at once which most people would likely do, Alex broke the info into smaller digestible sections. He would send me these every few days which made it easy to consume and understand, without getting overwhelmed. I would highly recommend Alex and his team if you need assistance setting up a corporation. read more

Alex King at Archetype Legal was a pleasure to work with to complete the formation of my LLC. He was responsive, thorough, and patient with my questions. His positive attitude and serve the client attitude came through in every interaction. I highly recommend him if you're considering forming a LLC in CA! Sue S. read more

Part of the hesitation of becoming an S-Corp was the paperwork. Working with Alex made it a breeze. He made the step-by-step process easy to follow and easy to understand. He was great with answering all of my questions and walking me through some of the issues I had. His timeline and fees were accurate and I felt confident and informed throughout the entire process. Highly recommend! read more

We were referred to Alex by another small B-Corp business owner. We could not be happier with Alex and Archetype's services. He was prompt, communicative, and professional. We still follow-up with questions from time to time and he is always responsive and helpful. He really cares about good business practices and loves to work specifically with California Benefit Corporations and certified B-Corps. read more

If I could give more stars, I would! I have worked with Alex for quite a while and when he moved to his own firm I followed without hesitation. He is incredibly helpful with our business contracts, client and employee work, as well as they help with our trademarks. Alex is very responsive and I am constantly impressed with his communication and his ideas. Plus, after all these years, he knows me and my business and he knows how I think, which is pretty scary, and can anticipate what I will need/want. read more

Can't say enough good things about Archetype Legal. Alex is a talented and diligent attorney who provides unique creative approaches to complicated situations. He is truly an expert at what he does. Highly recommend this firm to all business owners who are in need of any legal assistance. read more

Alex is the Greatest! I cannot write enough about Alex's professionalism, knowledge, strategy, and corporate skillsets! Alex is prompt, patient, responsive and approachable. If there were 10 stars available, I would want to give more! Thank you Alex for everything and I look forward to the continued years ahead! Tom B read more

It's always easy referring potential clients to Alex because I have absolute confidence that he's going to take great care of each person I send his way. Whether it's a small business owner with startup questions or a business that's looking to grow, Alex has the experience and expertise to help his clients get to the right solution. I highly recommend Alex and his team. read more

Excellent service, friendly people who are very astute and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of start-up law. I would recommend them to anyone starting a business who needs some guidance around corporate law, issuing shares, stock options, etc. Alex has the unique ability to explain relatively complex business and legal concepts in a straightforward, understandable way. After speaking with many other attorneys I realized this is a very rare skill. Can't go wrong with these folks. Very reasonable pricing as well. read more

It is no secret that legal issues can be intimidating and time consuming, unless you hire the right attorney. Alex King is not just the right attorney, he is an outstanding one! I have been a very happy client of Alex King for several years now, and I must say I never cease to be amazed at his professionalism, his sharp intelligence, his pragmatism, his friendliness and his absolute dedication to his clients. Alex is especially a gem for entrepreneurs, big or small. When I learned that he founded Archetype Legal, I did not hesitate a second in choosing his firm for the formation of my LLC. Archetype Legal's mantra is "transparency, philanthropy and sophistication", and I can attest that the service Alex provides delivers above and beyond! read more