Atty. Scott W. Foster

Scott Foster’s practice focuses on the growth aspects of private ventures. He has represented startups, angel investors and venture capital groups, as well as publicly-held and private corporations in industries ranging from precision manufacturing to high-growth technology to commercial food production to multi-family residential housing. Many of the companies seeking counsel from Scott are ventures in transitions, i.e. seeking early stage funding, looking to lease equipment or real estate, and obtaining commercial financing for expansion, or transitioning ownership to an investor group or even the next generation of a family business. Scott frequently negotiates contracts involving finance, partnerships, joint ventures, LLC operating agreements, suppliers, real estate and employment. As co-founder of Valley Venture Mentors, a startup accelerator that provides robust mentoring to entrepreneurs from around New England, Scott has become the go-to person for legal issues concerning startups. He has worked closely with entrepreneurs and relevant business partners to develop and strengthen strategic relationships, earning him a reputation as not only a strategic lawyer, but also a valuable resource for connecting key people in all aspects of their business ventures.