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Boutique legal guidance for startups, service-based businesses, health-tech innovators & entrepreneurs who want legal clarity.
For over a decade, Morehous Legal has combined deep industry expertise with a transparent, no-surprises approach that meets you exactly where you are.
a boutique law firm with over a decade of legal expertise
Morehous Legal
Founded in 2012, Morehous Legal brings together high-touch communication, niche industry expertise, and a truly personal approach to legal counsel. Our intimate team of attorneys have backgrounds in nuclear medicine, diagnostics, healthcare technology, securities, startups, creative industries, and small-business law — allowing us to support clients across sectors with clarity and care.
Transparent & flexible pricing available
Flat-rate services. Project-based pricing. Retainer options when it makes sense. We resource you before we try to sell you anything.
Translating complex legal jargin so you don’t have to
Legal documents involve human relationships. We bridge human context with legal structure so you feel protected—not overwhelmed.
Our expertise will meet you where you are
Whether you’re forming a LLC, attempting an AI-generated contract, buying a business, or negotiating clinical trial agreements, we provide guidance through every step.
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business practice areas
Service-based businesses
Web developers, reiki practitioners, artists, photographers, podcasters, coaches, nonprofits, and more. We help you legally protect your work, and source contract language that helps you work with confidence.
Nonprofits
Nonprofits face legal needs differ from traditional businesses. From formation and governance to fundraising regulations, collaboration agreements, waivers, program design, and compliance – we help establish a solid legal foundation so your mission can thrive.
Supporting Founders & Startups
Entity formation, ownership structure, early contracts, templates, investor documents, licensing, and clarity on “what to do first.” If you’re new—we guide you. If you don’t need us yet—we tell you.
women-owned enterprises
Female led businesses often carry unique operational, financial, and relational considerations. Our goal is to give you the legal clarity and confidence to build a business that feels aligned, and protected.
entrepreneurs at any stage of business
From first-time founders to serial entrepreneurs, we offer legal support that scales with your experience, your team, and your goals. This partnership is designed to support sustainable growth—whether it’s business number one or business number ten.
General Counsel Support
Fractional General Contractors who provide contract review, negotiation, governance, and scaling support. We grow with you—from seed to acquisition or corporate transition.
being a boutique firm has its perks
Big-firm expertise with small-firm clarity & communication.
- You speak directly with your attorney—not an assistant.
- We respond quickly (yes, sometimes on weekends).
- We attune to the level of urgency your situation requires, based on our expertise.
- Our team of attorneys explain why, not just what, so you can make informed and legally sound decisions.
- We don’t function like outside counsel. We function like part of your team.
Healthcare practice areas
Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Diagnostics and therapeutics companies face unique regulatory, licensing, and contractual challenges. At Morehous, we aspire to support innovation while ensuring every step is legally sound and strategically aligned.
Nuclear medicine & radiopharmaceuticals
Morehous Legal brings expertise rooted in years of industry experience in nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceutical development, and transactional support. Whether you’re negotiating a research agreement, licensing a technology, or scaling operations, we provide informed legal strategy.
Healthcare & health tech
You’re operating at the intersection of regulation, technology, and patient impact. Whether its compliance to privacy and/or partnership agreements – we navigate the legalities so you can focus on tech-driven solutions.
Clinical trials
Clinical trials require precision, clarity, and deep understanding of the relationships between sponsors, sites, CROs, investigators, and technology partners. We have experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and navigating the unique risks, timelines, and regulatory realities involved.
Our Process
Complimentary Consult
In 30 minutes, our team can listen and learn where you are, what you need, and whether we’re the best resource for your legal needs.
Clear Scope of Work & Pricing Quote
No surprise bills. No unclear hourly estimates. You’ll know what you’re paying for and why.
High-Touch Communication
We bring context, nuance, and explanation into every decision. You’re never left guessing.
Responsive Legal Support
We turn work around quickly and attune our responsiveness to the urgency of the moment.
Support That Scales With You
From templates to contract review to fractional general counsel, we grow as your business grows.
People Are Saying…
Startup Legalities 101 | Knox News
This month, I sat down with David Morehous of Morehous Legal Group to ask him some of the most important questions entrepreneurs should know.
“As a small business I often find legal counsel to be critical to the continued success of my endeavors. I’ve been fortunate to work with Morehous and often rely upon David as a sounding board for complex business decisions. He is highly intelligent, informed in his field, and easy to work with.”
no question is a bad question here at morehous legal
Because we believe legal shouldn’t be intimidating.
Do I actually need a lawyer?
While AI and online templates can be helpful starting points, but they can’t understand the context, the relationships, or the risk behind your business decisions. Legal documents aren’t just paperwork; they set the tone for how humans work together.
You don’t need to choose between DIY and a full legal team. You can start where you are, and let our Legal Team to bridge the gap.
When should a new business hire a lawyer?
If you’re making decisions about ownership, money, hiring, intellectual property, or working with clients—you’re already in “legal territory.”
In our complimentary consult, we’ll tell you honestly whether now is the right time or whether you can hold off. Our goal isn’t to upsell you; it’s to make sure you’re protected at the right moment.
I’ve been in business a while—do I still need updated legal documents?
Yes! As you grow, your risks change: new clients, new revenue streams, new services, new partnerships.
We help established businesses audit what’s working, update what isn’t, and create documents that reflect your current reality—not the version of your business from five years ago.
What’s the difference between LLC formation online vs hiring Morehous?
Online tools file documents. We build a legal foundation.
An LLC isn’t just a form—it’s a structure that impacts taxes, liability, ownership, and how your business actually works day to day. We walk you through what those decisions mean and help you avoid costly mistakes later.
I’m a first-time founder. Where do I even start?
You’re in the right place. We walk you through everything—EINs, operating agreements, contracts, hiring your first contractor, and protecting your services. No jargon, no judgment, no overwhelm.
Morehous Legal’s role is to provide clarity, confidence, and a practical plan.
Can you review contracts I already have? Even ones generated by AI?
Yes! A huge part of our work is reviewing, refining, and contextualizing documents clients already have—whether written by a previous lawyer, AI, or pieced together over time.
What makes Morehous Legal different from a traditional law firm?
We’re boutique, responsive, and human. You speak directly with an attorney, getting clear on pricing before we tailor your legal support to the pace and priorities of your business.
Think of us less as outside counsel and more like a trusted partner who knows the intricate workings of your business.
Do you work with women-owned businesses and nonprofits?
Absolutely—these are core communities we support! Women founders and nonprofits have unique legal needs, funding structures, compliance realities, and growth challenges.
We tailor our approach to fit those nuances and empower the people – and minorities – behind the organization.
Do you work with clients outside of Tennessee?
Yes! Our work includes contracts, transactions, startup counsel, health tech, clinical trials, intellectual-property adjacent work, and licensing—all of which we handle for clients nationwide.
While we don’t litigate in every state (only TN, FL & Ohio) we support founders and companies across the country (and internationally) with transactional and general-counsel needs.
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