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Brent Xavier
Outside Counsel for Startups & Growth Companies
New York
NY
"Excellent service."
About
While this is a newer UpCounsel profile, I’ve completed 400+ UpCounsel projects over the past four years under my prior firm’s name.
My work commonly includes entity formation and founder setup, commercial contracts, outside general counsel support, capital raises, diligence readiness, and M&A transactions. I focus on giving clear answers, drafting efficiently, and helping clients move forward without unnecessary friction or… read more over-lawyering.
If you’re looking for practical legal support and aren’t sure where to start, book a quick intro call. I’ll get clear on what you’re trying to accomplish, flag the key legal and business issues, and propose a straightforward scope and fee before we begin.
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"Brent was highly professional and efficient throughout our collaboration. He provided clear, well-structured legal guidance and was very responsive at every stage. What stood out most was his ability to align legal strategy with real business needs, ensuring both protection and practicality. I would definitely recommend Brent to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality legal support."
"My initial consultation with Brent went very well. He was prepared, met my expectations for the support I needed, and didn't waste any time."
"I hired Brent to do a focused review of a founder exit document package for my Delaware C-corp — five documents including an RSPA-based repurchase, director resignation, vested stock repurchase agreement, and separation agreement with mutual release. This was time-sensitive and I needed someone who could move quickly without sacrificing thoroughness. Brent delivered exactly what he promised. He turned around a clear, well-organized review summary that covered the RSPA mechanics, execution sequencing, enforceability, and the consideration issue — all of the areas I specifically flagged. His bottom line was direct and actionable, and his recommended next steps gave me a clear path forward to close the transaction. What stood out most was his responsiveness. He replied quickly, was transparent about scope and pricing, and delivered on time. He also flagged one nuanced point about the escrow materials that I might have missed, which was genuinely valuable. I'd recommend Brent without hesitation for any founder or early-stage startup needing practical, no-nonsense corporate legal support. I'll be working with him again."
"Katie and Brent provided exceptional legal work for my "Consult on Corporate Restructure" project. Working with them was an absolute pleasure. They took the time to understand my specific needs and concerns and were always available to provide guidance and support whenever I needed it. Their professionalism and expertise were top-notch, and they made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I am truly grateful for their hard work and dedication and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal services."
"Brent was wonderful to work with. Clear communication, responsive, knowledgeable."
"Helped us get what we needed and had very relevant experience for startups."
Work History
BrandX Legal
Business Attorney | Founder
Jan 2026 - Present
I founded BrandX Legal to provide legal counsel to startups and growth companies across the US. My common work includes entity formation, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, governance and equity documentation, and support for capital raises / M&A. I'm focused on practical, day-to-day outside general counsel support with clear answers, clean drafting, and efficient execution.
Pact
Business Attorney | Founder
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025
We founded Pact to provide practical, scalable legal support for founders and growing companies. We functioned as embedded outside general counsel, often through subscription-style engagements, to support financings, contract negotiations, governance, risk management, and day-to-day legal needs as clients scaled.
Xavier + Associates
General Counsel | Founder
Jan 2007 - Dec 2018
Chief legal advisor for a large New York defense practice. Led risk management and compliance; owned client/vendor contracting, governance, and entity matters; advised leadership on high-stakes decisions; directed dispute strategy, litigation oversight, and outside counsel; built practical internal processes to keep legal work consistent and efficient.