Larry Donahue

Larry Donahue is a Member Attorney at Law 4 Small Business (L4SB), serving clients in Illinois and New Mexico. With over 27 years of legal experience and more than 40 years in the tech industry, Larry brings a unique combination of legal and technical knowledge to small businesses across the U.S. His work focuses on business contracts, intellectual property, and internet law—key areas for modern businesses navigating digital and legal challenges.

Larry earned his J.D. with a concentration in Intellectual Property from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1995. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Economics from New Mexico State University, completed in 1991.

Larry is a licensed attorney in Illinois (since 1996), New Mexico (since 2005), and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (since 1994). Before practicing law, he built a career in information technology and consulting, working with major companies like IBM, GE Capital, and Amadeus. This unique blend of legal and tech-industry experience helps him understand real-world business challenges and turn them into practical, results-driven legal strategies.

At Law 4 Small Business, Larry works with a wide range of legal issues including contract drafting, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, domain name disputes, e-commerce, and IP protection. His clients benefit from clear, flat-rate services and advanced legal tools powered by his expertise in artificial intelligence and expert systems.

Larry Donahue is especially known for building scalable legal solutions for startups, LLCs, and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate compliance, growth, and conflict resolution. With thousands of businesses served across the country, his legal insight and tech-savvy approach make him a valuable partner for business owners seeking efficient, knowledgeable representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Slingshot, LLC, d/b/a Law 4 Small Business (L4SB)
• Member, New Mexico Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New Mexico State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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