New York counsel
for complex
U.S. matters.
U.S. counsel for founders, investors,
and international businesses.
Selected
Areas of Focus
A focused practice. Direct principal involvement on every matter. Engagements accepted selectively.
Nothing on this website is intended to state or imply that any attorney is a specialist or expert in any particular field of law. New York does not certify specialists in legal practice areas. Areas of focus described above reflect the nature of current engagements, not a claim of certification or specialization.
Counsel, not
a commodity.
The distinction
matters.
David Mitchell is a New York attorney advising founders, investors, and international businesses on U.S. legal matters. The practice is structured as a solo firm — every engagement handled by the principal, from analysis through execution.
The firm works at the intersection of corporate law, cross-border transactions, and business immigration. Clients range from venture-backed startups and emerging growth companies to established foreign businesses entering the U.S. market, individual founders, and investors navigating complex transactions.
Every matter receives direct principal attention, from initial analysis through execution.
Selected
Engagements
Identifying details modified.
Illustrative of the firm's work.
The Founder Who Almost Signed Away His Company
A founder days from signing a term sheet containing a provision that would have given the investor effective veto power over all major decisions. Review and redline removed the clause before execution.
The Acquisition That Nearly Collapsed on a Foreign Clause
A U.S. buyer days from closing on a European target when an unresolved change-of-control provision surfaced under the target's home jurisdiction law. Coordinated with local counsel, restructured closing mechanics, kept the deal on track.
The Startup That Needed Its CTO in New York
A Series A company needed its lead engineer transferred from London. Prior visa denial, compressed timeline. An L-1A petition emphasizing managerial capacity secured approval through premium processing.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The matters described above are illustrative; identifying details have been modified. Each matter depends on facts and circumstances unique to the client.
From the Desk
The Corporate Transparency Act Now Applies Only to Foreign Companies: What a Foreign Entity Registered in a U.S. State Still Has to File
FinCEN's August 2026 final rule ended CTA reporting for U.S.-formed companies. Foreign entities registered in a U.S. state still file BOI reports in 30 days.
ReadFrequently asked.
What kind of law firm is Newer Law?
Newer Law is the New York solo law practice of David Mitchell, Esq. It advises founders, investors, and international businesses on U.S. business law, venture capital, cross-border transactions, U.S. market entry, business immigration, and the legal issues raised by artificial intelligence and AI agents. The principal attorney handles every matter personally.
Does the firm work with clients outside the United States?
Yes. Most of the firm's clients are international: foreign companies entering the U.S. market, foreign founders forming U.S. companies, foreign investors, and foreign nationals and their employers pursuing U.S. business immigration. The firm advises on U.S. federal and New York law and coordinates with local counsel where another jurisdiction's law governs.
Where is the Law Office located?
The office is at 43 West 43rd Street, Suite 212, New York, NY 10036, in Midtown Manhattan. Meetings are by appointment, and most matters for international clients are handled remotely by email and video conference across time zones.
How do I engage the firm?
Submit an inquiry through the website, by email to david@newerlaw.com, or through the firm's agent interfaces, with a brief non-confidential description of the matter. The attorney reviews every inquiry personally and follows up by email to discuss fit, scope, and fees. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when a written engagement agreement is signed.
How are legal fees structured?
Fee arrangements are set for each matter and written into the engagement agreement. Fixed-scope services, such as the firm's deadline-driven filing packages, are quoted as a flat fee per package. Ongoing outside general counsel work is typically a fixed monthly arrangement. Other matters are billed as agreed at engagement.
Can an AI agent or assistant contact the firm on someone's behalf?
Yes. The firm publishes an agent guide, a REST API with a structured inquiry endpoint, a Model Context Protocol server, and an Agent-to-Agent card so that AI agents acting for a principal can screen fit, ask general legal-information questions, and submit an inquiry. The principal receives an acknowledgment and the attorney follows up personally.
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