Testimonials

Testimonials
Why Founders & Investors Trust Crowley Law

Hear why tech and life sciences leaders choose Crowley Law to protect their innovations and navigate complex legal landscapes.

Proven Legal Leadership in Tech & Life Sciences

Featured Client Success Story

“Phil devised a truly elegant legal framework to transfer the assets, and we’ve been very impressed by his services, background, and expertise. We’ve previously worked with larger firms, but Crowley Law LLC’s capabilities and greater availability were a much better fit for our company.” – Chris Marshall – CEO, Calder Biosciences Inc.

Crowley Law guided Calder from a legacy LLC structure into a fully formed C corporation - coordinating asset transfers, entity formation, and operational paperwork. Since then, Calder has secured millions in grants and venture financing.

What our Clients say

Joanna Stanicka

Phil has been of tremendous legal help to the progress of our early-stage biotech start-up. He is very experienced and conducts his work in a time and cost-efficient manner.

  • Attribution: Joanna Stanicka – Founder, Early-Stage Biotech Start-up
  • Context: Phil provided critical legal counsel during the sensitive early stages of formation and IP strategy.

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Anne-Marie Yvon

Crowley Law LLC has been a go-to referral firm for nearly a decade and remains a tremendous resource. I’m always comfortable and confident referring my clients to him.

  • Attribution: Anne-Marie Yvon – Partner, Grimes & Yvon LLP
  • Context: A specialized biotech IP firm that trusts Crowley Law with its clients’ corporate and commercial legal needs.

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John Pennett

Crowley Law gets things done quickly while understanding the needs of technology-driven companies. Most importantly, Phil always takes time to listen.

  • Attribution: John Pennett – Partner, Eisner Advisory Group
  • Context: Collaboration on complex financial and legal structures for technology-driven firms.

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Alex Kelly

Phil has been a trusted advisor to our company as we have expanded into the US market. A great sounding board for practical, strategic advice, Phil is always one of the first people we turn to.

  • Attribution: Alex Kelly – President & Co-Founder, Ireland-based SaaS Company
  • Context: Phil managed U.S. market entry, including employment agreements, leases, and corporate governance for this international SaaS firm.

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Tom Scholl

Phil brings decades of big company executive experience, combined with an entrepreneurial ability to think outside the box.

  • Attribution: Tom Scholl – Entrepreneur, Technology Innovator & VC
  • Context: Strategic advice from someone who understands both the venture capital side and the founder’s journey.

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Leigh Ann Soltysiak

Phil responded to me quickly, identifying a variety of risk scenarios to consider, and he turned over his recommended red-lined contract in a matter of hours.

  • Attribution: Leigh Ann Soltysiak – Commercialization Strategy Consultant, Silverleaf Consulting
  • Context: Immediate legal support for high-stakes contract negotiations in the health and wellness tech sector.

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Anonymous

Phil has been a great partner in my consulting business. He is responsive and practical, and he focuses on the key areas that need attention.

  • Attribution: Anonymous – Clinical and FDA Regulatory Affairs Expert
  • Context: Legal framework for consulting businesses operating in the highly regulated FDA environment.

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Lori Lonczak

Phil helped me assess and modify a complex Master Services Agreement… I found Phil to be very thorough and pragmatic, and the MSA was agreed to quickly.

  • Attribution: Lori Lonczak – President of Strategic Marketing, Bio & Health Tech Products
  • Context: Pragmatic negotiation of MSAs that protect the consultant while maintaining client speed.

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Tor Alden

Phil Crowley has been extremely helpful in providing quick and thoughtful counsel regarding our business needs. Highly recommend his services.

  • Attribution: Tor Alden – Former CEO & Principal, High-Technology Design Engineering Firm
  • Context: Rapid response for design engineering firms dealing with intellectual property and service contracts.

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Chris Marshall

Phil has helped a number of our startup companies with a combination of legal skills, familiarity with technology and use of his experience as a strategic thinker.

  • Attribution: Murat Aktihanoglu – Co-founder & Managing Partner, ERA & ERA Global
  • Context: Supporting accelerator companies through the complexities of early-stage growth and financing.

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Mark Annett

Phillip Crowley’s podcast is a rare blend of intelligence, heart, and practical wisdom. You will not be disappointed – you’ll be empowered!

  • Attribution: Mark Annett – Patent Agent #69401, JD MS BME
  • Context: Recognition of Phil’s leadership and educational contributions to the legal and tech community.

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Murat Aktihanoglu

Phil has helped a number of our startup companies with a combination of legal skills, familiarity with technology and use of his experience as a strategic thinker.

  • Attribution: Murat Aktihanoglu – Co-founder & Managing Partner, ERA & ERA Global
  • Context: Supporting accelerator companies through the complexities of early-stage growth and financing.

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Watch the Interview

Hear directly from Chris Marshall, CEO of Calder Biosciences, on why they chose Crowley Law over “Big Law” firms.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US

  • Responsive & Available: “He turned over his recommended red-lined contract in a matter of hours.” – Leigh Ann Soltysiak
  • Business-Minded Strategy: “He comes at law from a very detailed perspective and a very business-oriented perspective I hadn’t encountered before.” – Chris Marshall
  • A Trusted Referral Network: “Crowley Law LLC has been a go-to referral firm for nearly a decade.” – Anne-Marie Yvon, IP Attorney

Whether you’re forming a company, protecting IP, or preparing for a capital raise, Crowley Law is ready to move at your speed.

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FAQs

What specific services has Crowley Law provided for international companies?

As seen with clients like Alex Kelly, the firm handles complete U.S. market entry, including corporate formation, drafting employment agreements, negotiating commercial leases, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

We guide founders through the transition from LLCs to C-corporations (crucial for VC funding), manage asset transfers, and secure intellectual property rights, as demonstrated in our work with Calder Biosciences and Joanna Stanicka.

Yes. Consultants like Lori Lonczak and Leigh Ann Soltysiak rely on Phil to quickly redline and negotiate complex MSAs that identify risk scenarios while ensuring agreements are signed promptly.

Leaders like Murat Aktihanoglu (ERA Global) and Tom Scholl trust Phil because he combines “big company” executive experience with an “outside the box” entrepreneurial mindset, making him a strategic thinker for startup scaling.