Often, yes, if you have a good relationship with a well-established firm or have someone who does vouch for you. Most top tech law firms (WSGR, Orrick, Fenwick

Often, yes, if you have a good relationship with a well-established firm or have someone who does vouch for you. Most top tech law firms (WSGR, Orrick, Fenwick & West, Gunderson Dettmer, etc.) will defer payment or even waive certain fees for early-stage startups in exchange for a small amount of equity.