Next Era Legal Launches to Help Founders Scale with Strategic Counsel

Offering flexible, embedded legal support to help companies protect what they're building

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Era Legal has officially launched with a mission to support fast-growing businesses through practical legal strategy and thoughtful partnership. The firm partners with founders to scale, raise capital, and safeguard what they've built through tailored legal strategies and a flexible service model for growth-stage companies.

With decades of combined experience, Eric Proos and Jeff Monahan founded Next Era Legal to bring a smarter, more strategic approach to legal services. Proos is known for his work guiding complex business and real estate deals, turning legal challenges into clear, actionable paths forward. Monahan is a former sales rep with deep expertise in corporate transactions, contract structuring and trademark protection. Together, they're shifting the legal experience, trading traditional law firm fluff for embedded strategy, adaptable systems, and outcomes that align with business goals.

"We started Next Era because we saw a better way," said Proos. "Legal support should move with your business, not slow it down. Whether it's establishing legal operations or helping navigate high-stakes decisions, our goal is to be a trusted partner at every stage, so founders can build with confidence and stay focused on growth."

Strategic Legal Services for Growth-Stage Businesses
With locations in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Detroit, Next Era Legal supports bold founders from day one to deal day, bringing legal strategy to every inflection point. The firm's flexible Fractional General Counsel model offers exactly what businesses need, when they need it, without the overhead of hiring full-time in-house counsel.

Next Era Legal isn't just a law firm; it's a legal strategy partner for growth-focused businesses.

The firm delivers counsel across key areas, like capital raises, deal structuring, entity strategy, franchising, commercial real estate, and traditional corporate work. But what truly sets Next Era Legal apart is how those services are delivered: through an embedded, business-aligned model designed to evolve with each client's growth.

A tiered approach reflects the three levels where legal shows up in a company—and where Next Era Legal brings the most value:

• Level One – Administrative: Templates, contract management, compliance support, and filings.
• Level Two – Advisory: Risk spotting, negotiation, and day-to-day legal oversight.
• Level Three – Strategic: Embedded legal guidance to shape complex decisions, drive transactions, and position companies for long-term scale.

Next Era Legal is built to operate at Level Three—where legal becomes a strategic lever, not just a service.

"We built Next Era to work the way our clients work–lean, fast, and with a clear sense of purpose," said Monahan. "Legal support should remove friction, not add it. By combining smart systems with practical guidance, we help founders keep momentum and make confident decisions as they grow."

Visit www.nexteralegal.com to schedule a strategy session or download one of the firm's legal guides.

About Next Era Legal
Next Era Legal is a modern law firm built for scaling businesses. With offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit, the firm delivers strategic legal support across corporate, real estate, and transactional matters. Through streamlined processes and an embedded counsel model, Next Era helps founders move faster, raise capital, and make confident decisions at every stage of growth. Learn more at www.nexteralegal.com.

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SOURCE Next Era Legal