SVJ Law

Fractional General Counsel

A boutique law firm offering bespoke services to businesses.

Experience + Outcomes = Success

As a licensed New Jersey attorney with 20+ years of business experience, Somer is an outcome obsessed professional who efficiently and effectively gets the job done. Whether supporting businesses on ad hoc tasks or providing General Counsel, SVJ professionally services clients at reasonable rates. See stories of SUCCESS:

  • SaaS contract negotiation expert

  • Procurement and Vendor management

  • Business formation and compliance (LLC, Corporations, Tax partner offerings, BOI filings)

  • Corporate governance

  • Employee matters and HR policy and training

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • IP handling and recommendations

Contact me
somer@svjlaw.com
(703) 835-1580

*licensed in New Jersey

Fractional General Counsel

She’s proactive and clever; not only did she get things done quickly but she had creative ideas that saved us money and led us down the best path possible. Having Somer in our corner has made all the difference with our startup!
— Jenny D.

As a recognized expert and thought leader in Labor and Employment law, SVJ guides employers through the nuances of employee matters. Whether a start-up looking to grow or a business going through a workforce transformation, SVJ provides strategic advice as well as execution services.

Somer is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a recognized expert in wage and hour compliance. She is a frequent speaker and writer on employment best practices and is especially keen on employee and process optomization.

With over two decades in the HCM technology space, SVJ provides pivotal brainpower to companies looking to improve or upgrade their tech stack.

A business’ greatest asset - and greatest expense - is its people.

Human Capital:

NDAs, Non-Competes, Confidentiality Agreements

Employment agreements & matters

Management advisory and training

Business Law:

Commercial Contracts

Corporate Governance

Partnership agreements


SVJ Law is well versed in business matters ranging from organizational formation and structures through mergers and acquisitions. Experience includes corporate strategy and execution for on-premise and SaaS technology partners and advising on partner ecosystems; contract formation, negotiation and disputes (ADR and litigation); mergers and acquisitions; real estate and corporate governance.


Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts

– Winston Churchill

Need help? Get in Touch.

We understand that navigating the complexities of legal issues- especially as a small business or startup - can be especially daunting. Our fractional GC services offer a strategic legal mind to guide and advise every step of the way.