Crystal Banse

Whether you’re turning your expertise into an independent consultancy, launching a startup, or expanding an established business, I offer experienced legal counsel and strategic guidance every step of the way.

I'm a business and employment attorney with 16+ years of experience advising entrepreneurs, independent professionals, executives, and growing businesses.

My practice spans commercial contracts, business relationships, governance, workforce matters, compliance, and day-to-day business advisory services. I work closely with clients on important decisions, from negotiating commercial agreements and protecting revenue to managing people, navigating change, and positioning their businesses for growth.

I also represent executives and independent professionals in negotiating high-value employment and consulting agreements, compensation and equity arrangements, restrictive covenants, and departures. I help clients secure favorable terms and protect what they've built and earned.

My background includes serving as an Assistant Attorney General, an Army Judge Advocate, and the founder of my own legal practice. I've handled complex commercial and employment disputes, including federal trials and appeals. I bring a litigator's experience and a business owner's perspective to every engagement.

I offer hourly, flat-fee, and ongoing counsel arrangements tailored to each client’s needs. Clients work directly with me, receiving the personal attention and continuity of an experienced partner-level attorney, along with access to additional expertise and resources through my affiliation with Spencer West, an international law firm.