Clerky
Web and SaaS
legal document automation
SHOW HN2013
How HN took it
21 positive, 40 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 10 critical, out of 72 comments about the project. Thread score +0.14.
Idea: 7 for, 5 againstExecution: 4 for, 0 againstPricing: 1 for, 1 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Saves time and money on early-stage paperwork.
From 2 comments
I remember thinking that Clerky was perhaps the most remarkably disruptive service in our YC class. As the person responsible for handling most of our early-stage paperwork and…
anandkulkarni on HNThis, along with hellofax, is one of the most useful startups I've ever encountered. Saved literally tens of hours and lots more hassle.
rdl on HN
Faster than LegalZoom for incorporation filing.
From 1 comment
Hi - one of the cofounders of Clerky here. Three main differences: 1. Other services tend to focus on main street, traditional small businesses. So their forms are missing…
swampthing on HN
Objections
Automated forms may not suit every case and need attorney review.
From 2 comments
This looks great and I'd consider using it in the near future. However, with a service like this that drastically simplifies a legal process, I can't help but feel a bit wary.…
kyro on HNI LOL'ed. The number of lawyers who will review a corporate formation package you bought online is laughably small. Asymptotically zero in fact. A better idea would be to provide…
Nrsolis on HN
Only supports Delaware C-corps, limiting other company types.
From 2 comments
The sign-up form says: "Currently, Clerky is only appropriate for startups that are Delaware C-corporations (or are looking to incorporate as one). Is this you?" It'd be nice if…
bradleyjg on HNOne suggestion: for the majority of startups (based in California) that will use your service, it might be easier to register as a California C Corp. I can't imagine any VC…
ronyeh on HN
Default Bootstrap design looks generic.
From 1 comment
The first comments in here sound fake. I couldn't stand that the site has the default theme from Twitter Bootstrap. Please take an effort to make it a little different.
tiredoffps on HN
Requests
Support California corporations and LLCs.
From 2 comments
One suggestion: for the majority of startups (based in California) that will use your service, it might be easier to register as a California C Corp. I can't imagine any VC…
ronyeh on HNThis looks great, couple feature requests: 1. California Corps and LLC 2. Make California's franchise tax disappear :P
kreek on HN
Bank account setup after incorporation.
From 1 comment
I know this is not likely within Clerky's remit - because they seem focused on the legal aspect of getting started, but I would LOVE for them to also do bank account setup. That…
marcamillion on HN
Support for non-US founders and Canadian companies.
From 2 comments
Anything for developers not based in the US who would like to start a business in the US?
anoncow on HNI'd be interested too.
dpatriarche on HN
Questions
How does it differ from LegalZoom and Nolo?
From 1 comment
How is this different from LegalZoom, Nolo and other do-it-yourself services? The quality of the forms?
e1ven on HN
Does it handle state registration and registered agents?
From 1 comment
I'm curious - I believe that in many states you need to register in the state you live, even if you are also registering in DE. Does Clerky guide you though this process as well?…
e1ven on HN
Alternatives named
LegalZoom
From 1 comment
How is this different from LegalZoom, Nolo and other do-it-yourself services? The quality of the forms?
e1ven on HN
Nolo
From 1 comment
How is this different from LegalZoom, Nolo and other do-it-yourself services? The quality of the forms?
e1ven on HN