Varia Law

{ law • strategy • code }

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Experienced

Generalist for small businesses, consultant and specialist for enterprise and firms

Practical

Straightforward, actionable legal advice and AI consulting solutions

Efficient

Lean, optimized operations; fixed or contingent fees

Advise()

Practical and actionable

▸Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements

• Employment, contractor, and advisor agreements

• Contractual JVs, revenue shares, partnerships, license agreements

• Incentives: equity and option agreements, grants and allocations

• NDAs, terms and conditions, and privacy policies

▸Corporate law and startups

• Full service assistance with starting your business

• Corporate governance

• Seller-side M&A and acquihires

• Trademark filings

• Compliance and GTM strategies

• Fractional general counsel services

▸Risk mitigation

• Strategies for regulatory risk and private legal liability exposure

• Approaches to cutting-edge technical concepts (AI, blockchain, privacy tech)

• Securities law compliance and fundraising

• Privacy and data protection

• KYC, AML, and sanctions compliance

▸Product counsel

• Risk assessment and product design recommendations

• Commercial and regulatory viability

• Governance, dependency, and incentive analysis

• Advised on the first-of-its-kind mechanism for oracle-recaptured MEV, OEV

▸Dispute resolution

• Negotiation and mediation services

• Arbitration support

• Expert witness services

Consult()

Custom solutions with a legal lens

AI Consulting for Small Firms

▸Modernize your business

• Custom software solutions for your business

• Training and upskilling

• Overhaul your documentation and operations

▸AI upskilling and training

• Compliant and practical AI use at your company

• Plain English sessions on using AI effectively and efficiently

• Understand how to preserve privacy and mitigate risk

▸Product strategy and design

• Ideation, to proof-of-concept, to launch, and iteration

• Market analysis and product differentiation

• Token revenue treatment, incentives, and optimization

• Advisor to Trustless Media, incubator of the first tokenized media cooperative Coinage

▸Technical "translation" for professionals

• Code and product interpretation

• Litigation and legal opinion technical interpretation

• Blockchain, AI, and other cutting-edge tech investment diligence

Build()

Software solutions by a lawyer

▸AI workflow setup

• Templates and straightforward help for your business

• Confidentiality-preserving tools and processes

• Tailored implementations of Claude, ChatGPT, and local models

• Training sessions and onboarding

▸Custom software for your business

• Private, custom applications to reduce third party dependence and subscriptions

• Simple, local tools for matter and order tracking, client relationships, and invoicing

• Bespoke automations and scripts

• Documentation and training

▸Crypto and stablecoin integration

• 5+ years of Solidity experience, hundreds of EVM smart contract deployments, 50+ security audits

• Stablecoin integration

• Noncustodial escrow and contingent payments

• UX and incentive design

▸Documentation compliance and audits

• Rectify inaccuracies and under-disclosure of features

• Preparation for security audits, commercialization, and distribution

• Technical and end user documentation

• Whitepaper and website copy

About()

Varia Law combines broad legal experience, technical fluency, and pragmatism:

Code-native counsel

Technical literacy is essential for modern professional services.

AI proficiency with prioritized privacy improves service quality.

Pragmatic strategy

"It depends" advice and overly complex solutions are useless.

Clients must have clear, actionable options and strategies.

Transparent fees

No matter is too small, and open-ended billing is not sustainable.

Transparent, capped fees are essential.

Founder

Erich Dylus is an attorney and programmer. He's led numerous conferences, seminars, and CLEs on emerging technology and the law, and builds private-by-design software and AI processes as the founder of CamoText. He is a frequent contributor to open source projects and nonprofit organizations.

Before founding Varia Law in 2021, Erich practiced secured asset and aviation finance at Vedder Price. His matters included international syndicated financings, leases and securitizations, and regulatory investigations and compliance.

▸Bar admissions
- Maryland

- District of Columbia

▸Education
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School

- B.A. in Economics, Harvard University

▸Writing
- Making AI Work for You: a Guide to Practical & Ethical Use · Washington Lawyer · Jan 7, 2026

- AI for Small Law Firms: A Practical Guide · Oct 15, 2025

- Vibe Coding Guide: Tips, Risks & Legal Considerations · Sep 11, 2025

- Redefining Trust: Smart Escrow Contracts · Sep 7, 2021

- Policy · Miscellaneous policy work

▸Open Source Tools
- LLC Checklist - Checklist for starting an LLC

- MatterTracker - Local app for client, matter, and invoice tracking

- LeXscroW - Non-custodial smart escrow contracts

- CamoSign - Fully local e-signatures

- CamoNotes - Fully local tasks and notes PWA

- Stablecoin Receipt Generator - Generate USDC receipts on firm letterhead

Clients

Our clients range from individuals to small businesses to multinational firms, with flexible arrangements including fixed and contingent fees.

We often work alongside other firms as a code-native and cost-effective co-counsel or consultant.

Contact()

Email contact@varia.law to get started.

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