EM³ Maxson Mago & Macaulay LLP

About

A Client-Centered Business Law Firm.

Maxson Mago & Macaulay, LLP (EM³) was founded in 2017 to combine experienced legal counsel with real-world business experience. Our firm is lean and modern by design. We cut overhead that isn’t essential so we can focus hard on our clients’ success. Under the EM³ name, we do innovative legal work that helps clients grow efficiently, effectively and affordably.

Founded
2017
Offices across the U.S.
5
Attorneys and staff
21

Sophisticated Legal Work for Complex Business Problems

EM³ is a national business law firm that handles high-stakes transactions and litigation across the U.S. From our core markets in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and New York, we serve clients ranging from mid-cap companies to Fortune 500s. On every engagement, we put the business first and bring deep legal knowledge and an entrepreneur’s perspective.

At EM³, we believe legal advice is only as valuable as the results it delivers. That’s why every attorney on our team brings both legal and practical business experience. From former in-house counsel to active entrepreneurs, our team understands the realities our clients face. We think like business partners, keep your goals in view, and focus on strategies that help your business grow.

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    National Presence

    Representing clients in complex legal matters across the U.S., with key markets in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and New York.

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    Corporate Transactions

    Structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and business formation across industries.

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    Real Estate & Finance

    Guiding high-value commercial real estate deals, financings, and developments from start to finish, with careful execution and practical advice.

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    IP & Technology

    Advising on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and complex tech and licensing transactions.

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    Litigation & Appeals

    Trying hundreds of civil cases in state and federal courts, and handling appeals.

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    General Counsel Services

    Acting as the outsourced legal team for growth-stage companies that want ongoing, strategic legal advice tied to their long-term business goals.

From Fortune 500s to Growth-Stage Companies

EM³ represents companies and individuals who need sophisticated legal representation. Our clients include global corporations and other publicly traded companies, including Fortune 500 companies, as well as small privately held businesses and entrepreneurs. We are client-centered and work zealously and tirelessly for every client, regardless of their size or legal budget.

Collaborative, Efficient, and Client-First

Every client gets the same priority and respect from us, whatever their size or budget. Because our structure is lean, clients get focused work tailored to their needs, without bloated bills or unnecessary overhead. Each client has a dedicated legal team that works closely together. We aim to deliver on time and at a sensible cost, in line with your business goals.

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    Fees Set Around Your Goals

    We build a fee structure around what you’re trying to achieve. That can be a flat rate, a hybrid, or a success-based arrangement.

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    Business-Minded Lawyers

    Our lawyers think like entrepreneurs. Beyond winning on the law, we look for outcomes that protect and grow your business.

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    One Integrated Team

    We work as a team by default. Both inside the firm and with clients, we put the emphasis on teamwork, strategy, and speed.

EM³’s Founding Principles

We believe that a law firm’s strength lies in the collective focus and talent of its people. At EM³, lawyers share knowledge, challenge each other’s ideas, and base every decision on what best serves the client. That’s how we keep our standards high and stay focused on the results clients care about.

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    We know that clients come first

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    We only do excellent work

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    We do it right the first time

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    We are committed to our community and the global world we live and work in

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    We care about our clients and each other

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    We are diverse and we welcome and embrace diversity

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    We are a partnership and we strive to be the best partners we can

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