"I work with physicians, executives, founders, and boards when legal issues intersect with leadership, reputation or institutional scrutiny".
Meet Doug Licker
Doug Licker is a seasoned General Counsel and trial lawyer who who helps leaders navigate high stakes legal uncertainty before positions harden.
He is often engaged at moments of uncertainty before positions harden, narratives form, or disputes escalate into public conflict.
Doug’s work spans investigations, internal disputes, partnership breakdowns, and institutional scrutiny. His work is judgment driven: investigations, internal disputes, partnership breakdowns, and institutional scrutiny.
A seasoned General Counsel and trial lawyer with 25+ years of experience, Doug has served as GC to multiple tech and investment-backed firms, led federal litigation strategy, and advised boards through M&A, crises, and regulatory defense.
Licensed in Massachusetts, he built his career inside Boston’s courtrooms, boardrooms, and founder circles. He now leads Veritas Fractional from Tampa, delivering clarity, protection, and leverage to clients nationwide.
When Leaders Typically Call Me
I am typically engaged when a leader’s role, reputation, or capital is under scrutiny often before a matter becomes adversarial or public. These situations rarely fit neatly into a single “service” and require judgment more than process.
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Independent judgment (not law-firm process)
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Fast risk triage on real decisions
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Discretion and timing
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Clarity on authority and leverage
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Calm strategy before escalation
Most situations at this stage don’t fit neatly into a single “service.” They require judgment.
• Early-Stage Legal Judgment
• Investigation & Institutional Navigation
• Partnership and Capital Disputes
