Nemphos Braue

What Nemphos Braue does

Nemphos Braue is a boutique corporate law firm headquartered in Towson/Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2016 by George J. Nemphos and Tim E. Braue after both departed large international (AmLaw 100) law firms. The firm delivers sophisticated transactional and corporate legal services to early-stage startups, growth-stage companies, and emerging-to-mature private companies across technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, renewable energy/solar, industrial services, and hospitality. Core practice areas are Business & Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity & Debt Financing, Startups & Entrepreneurs, and Intellectual Property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing), supplemented by an Outside General Counsel offering that positions the firm as an extension of the client's team.

The business model is a professional services fee-for-engagement model with quote-based, matter-by-matter pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through hourly or fixed-fee billing for corporate transactions, capital raises, M&A representation, IP prosecution and licensing, and ongoing general counsel engagements. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, combining direct client engagement, professional referrals from accountants and financial advisors, accelerator partnerships (Towson University StarTUp Accelerator, Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator, F3 Tech), and brand-building via community sponsorships, content marketing, and earned media.

Operationally, the firm runs on a partner-led staffing model with approximately 10 attorneys (Managing Member, Member, Counsel, Of Counsel, and Corporate Associates), supplemented by a CFO who provides ancillary financial and managerial services to select clients, plus paralegal, marketing, business development, and administrative staff. The firm has no disclosed technology platform or proprietary automation tooling, operates from a single Towson office, and has shown capacity expansion through ongoing associate and counsel hiring between 2024 and 2026 alongside its 10th anniversary milestone. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Nemphos Braue

Legal name

Nemphos Braue LLC

Website

https://nemphosbraue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nemphos Braue is a boutique corporate law firm founded in 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland, providing M&A, equity and debt financing, startups, and intellectual property services to early-stage and growth-stage companies across technology, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management (BPAEAPAL), Regulatory Change, Governance & Compliance Management (GRC) (FSACAJAK)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Equity and debt financing
• Startup legal advisory
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Professional legal services billed to clients for corporate transactions, M&A, financing, IP protection, and general counsel services. Fee structure likely varies by matter type and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nemphos Braue is a boutique corporate law firm that advises businesses on corporate law matters, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, startup formation and growth, and intellectual property issues. The firm delivers partner-level legal counsel to companies and entrepreneurs navigating transactional and corporate governance needs.

Product overview

Nemphos Braue is a boutique corporate law firm offering a unified suite of legal services centered on corporate transactions and intellectual property. The core practice encompasses Business & Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity & Debt Financing, and Startups & Entrepreneurs services. Supporting these are Intellectual Property services covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing. The firm also provides Outside General Counsel services, positioning it as an extension of clients' teams. Practice-specific offerings include IP for Entrepreneurs and IP for Marketers, which address intellectual property needs at different business stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Law Advisory General corporate law counsel for businesses, including governance, entity structuring, shareholder matters, and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Legal advisory on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and related transactional matters for buying and selling companies.
• Equity and Debt Financing Legal services supporting equity financings (venture capital, private placements) and debt financings for companies raising capital.
• Startup Legal Services Legal support for startups and emerging companies covering formation, founder agreements, equity incentive plans, and general growth-stage legal needs.
• Intellectual Property Services Legal services for intellectual property matters including protection, licensing, and enforcement for businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized by Chambers and Partners in 2026 edition for Corporate/M&A in Maryland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Towson University StarTUp AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNemphos Braue attorneys provide pro-bono legal education sessions, free office hours, and advisory services to cohort startups. Lauren Ziegler serves as legal advisor to venture companies in the accelerator.
• Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge Nemphos serves as advisor to the clean energy accelerator, supporting startups with corporate and financing legal matters.
• F3 Tech IncubatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board membership supporting emerging technology and manufacturing startups.
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Maryland Chapter)minorOthersTim Braue serves on Board of Directors; firm supports foundation events.
• Junior Achievement of Central MarylandminorOthersTim Braue serves on Board of Directors supporting youth entrepreneurship education.
• Claire Marie FoundationminorOthersTim Braue named to Board of Directors; firm supports melanoma awareness foundation.
• American Heart Association (Maryland Chapter)minorOthersGeorge Nemphos serves on Board of Directors and as Leadership Development Chair. Firm sponsors Heart Ball events and Go Red for Women.
• Scouting America (Baltimore Area Council)minorOthersGeorge Nemphos serves on Board of Directors.
• Native American LifeLinesminorOthersGeorge Nemphos serves as Board Counsel.
• Driving Force GroupminorOthersGeorge Nemphos serves as Chairman Emeritus and Secretary of Board of Directors.
• Maryland Momentum FundminorOthersTim Braue serves on Advisory Board for Maryland venture fund.
• Girls' Empowerment Mission (GEM)minorOthersLauren Ziegler served as Advisory Board Member; program supports high school girls in underserved communities.
• Maryland Tech CouncilminorOthersGeorge Nemphos served on Board of Directors 2020-2022; supports Maryland technology business community.
• Maryland Business Innovation Association (MBIA)minorOthersGeorge Nemphos serves on Board of Directors supporting business innovation in Maryland.
• Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC)minorOthersLauren Ziegler served on Bridging the Gap Committee supporting minority and women-owned businesses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gunderson Dettmer: Leading venture capital and emerging company law firm with strong startup and growth-company practice, comparable in client segment (startups, venture financings) but with national/international footprint.
• DLA Piper: Global AmLaw 100 firm where co-founder Tim Braue previously worked; competes for the same M&A and financing clients that Nemphos Braue serves, but at much larger scale and with broader geographic coverage.
• Venable LLP: Large Mid-Atlantic-based law firm with broad corporate/M&A and IP practices, headquartered in Baltimore, competing for the same growth-company and emerging-business clients but with much wider service breadth.
• Duane Morris: AmLaw 100 firm where co-founder Tim Braue previously served as Special Counsel; competes for the same mid-market M&A and corporate finance clients but with significantly larger scale and broader service offerings.

Direct peers

• Miles & Stockbridge (now Baker Donelson): Maryland-headquartered corporate law firm with M&A, securities, and business law practices serving emerging and growth companies, directly comparable in market positioning and target clients.
• Offit Kurman: Mid-Atlantic-based law firm with substantial corporate/M&A and emerging companies practice serving entrepreneurs and growth-stage businesses across the region.
• Saul Ewing: Mid-Atlantic regional law firm with significant Baltimore presence and corporate/M&A practice; directly comparable in market segment and many of the same sectors (healthcare, technology, government contracting).
• Whiteford Taylor & Preston: Mid-Atlantic boutique law firm headquartered in Baltimore with a strong corporate/M&A and emerging companies practice, directly comparable in market positioning, geography, and target client base to Nemphos Braue.
• Gordon Feinblatt: Baltimore-based boutique law firm with strong corporate, M&A, and business law practice serving emerging and mature private companies, very comparable in market positioning and client profile.
• Rosenberg Martin Greenberg: Baltimore-based full-service law firm with corporate, M&A, and business law practices serving mid-market and emerging companies, directly comparable in market segment and target clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nemphos-braue-llc
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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