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Tsion L.

Tsion Lencho

After working as an associate at a big law firm, Tsion Lencho set up her own practice to offer high-quality legal advice at rates clients can afford. She currently focuses on the medical cannabis industry, providing guidance on business formation. Her other specialty areas include intellectual property litigation, domestic and international trademark prosecution, and domain name arbitration.
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Wooksun "Phil" H.

Wooksun "Phil" Hong

Wooksun is the Bay Area Legal Incubator for Cohort and is also currently working as a Contracted Staff Attorney for Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc. - which was also where Wooksun did part of his internship in 2014. His focus areas include immigration, housing, trademark, estate planning, as well as uncontested divorce. He is also equipped in limited scope representations for broad legal access. He received his J.D. from the University of San Francisco in 2015.
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Jairo C.

Jairo C. Lamatina

With over ten years' experience leading complex corporate transactions, Jairo's practice currently focuses on advising startups, small and medium sized businesses and other...
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Jesse P.

Jesse Posner

Licensed to practice law in both California and New York, Jesse Posner works out of his office in San Francisco representing technology start-ups in a wide variety of legal matters. Founder of JPosner Law, Posner drafts and negotiates agreements, structures corporate transactions, advises on corporate governance issues, and develops compliance strategies, among other legal services.
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John P.

John Post

John Post is an experienced lawyer, especially when it comes to employment issues. Before starting his own practice—Post Legal Group—John worked for two prominent employment law firms. He counsels clients on a variety of different employment legal matters, which includes sexual harassment, discrimination, wage compliance, and labor law.
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Alla B.

Alla Barbalat

Alla Barbalat has over five years of experience as a professional business lawyer. She specializes in business formation, commercial contracts, and labor laws. She speaks English and Russian fluently and has been admitted to the Bar Association of San Francisco, UCLA Alumni Association, and the Santa Clara County and Alameda County Bar Associations. Attorney Barbalat is focused on her clients and getting the results they desire. She has a strong commitment to providing pro bono work as well.
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Vincent T.

Vincent Tong

Vincent Tong’s practice, Tong Law, is located in Oakland, California. The goal of his practice is to offer legal solutions that are practical while at the same time offering exceptional customer service. Tong Law is also proud to be a sustainable business: they run a paperless office, boast that their web hosting is 100% wind powered, and they use environmentally friendly products.
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Nicolas G.

Nicolas Gold

Nicolas Gold is a general business attorney who fundamentally focuses on intellectual property law and commercial contracts. He has more than 20 years of experience and is licensed to practice law in California. Some of the clients that Nicolas has represented includes the Jelly Belly Candy Company, Geo M Martin and Medallia. Nicolas has exceptional experience in providing legal assistance to startup companies. He has been an attorney at Gold Business & IP Law since 2014.
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Selena M.

Selena Medlen

Selena Medlen has been practicing law in California for 14 years. She specializes in drafting and negotiation, commercial contracts, product marketing, digital and social media, privacy, consumer protection, trademark, corporate governance, securities, employment, managing litigation, real estate, and other forms of legal matter. Her prolific career also includes in-house counsel positions such as Jamba Juice Company.
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Payal C.

Payal Cadman

Payal Cadman is an experienced attorney with a background in litigation as well as basic estate planning for individuals and families and contracts. She is a graduate of Lo...
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Ryan Coyne
5.0
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California Employment Agreement Review

Ryan Coyne

"Ryan was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the entire process. I was in a time-sensitive situation and he quickly reviewed all of my documents, answered my questions thoroughly, and provided practical, well-reasoned advice. He took the time to understand the facts of my situation, explained the applicable law in a clear and approachable way, and prepared a comprehensive attorney opinion letter within an impressively short timeframe. I especially appreciated that he was strategic in his advice, helping me focus on the issues that actually mattered without unnecessarily escalating the situation. Ryan was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me reach the best outcome. I would not hesitate to work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing guidance."

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Los Angeles, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
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Lease Revision Assistance

David Yamaguchi

"I highly recommend Dave. He was responsive, efficient, and professional throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made everything as smooth as possible. It was a pleasure working with him."

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Huntington Beach, CA,

Brandon Northington
5.0
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Outside General Counsel Services

Brandon Northington

"Brandon handled the full legal foundation for my SaaS launch - Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer and I'd work with him again without hesitation. What stood out was his commercial judgment: as a solo, pre-revenue founder I needed counsel calibrated to where the business actually is, not gold-plated lawyering, and that's exactly what he delivered. He flagged real gaps I'd have missed - California's auto-renewal disclosure requirements and a GDPR exposure on free-tier EEA registrations and gave practical, defensible paths forward rather than just listing risks. On the GDPR representative question he laid out a documented-exception approach with the precise elements to record and clear triggers for when to revisit it, so I could act on it immediately. Responsive to follow-up questions and consistently clear in his explanations. Highly recommended for early-stage founders who need sound, business-aware legal counsel."

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Valencia, CA,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
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Review of Employee IP Assignment Agreement

Vincent Van Houden

"Vincent did solid, thorough work. He put together a detailed legal memo covering my invention ownership question, along with guidance on conflict of interest disclosure considerations. Clear explanations and practical recommendations throughout. Turnaround wasn't rushed, which was fine with me. Communication was easy to follow. This is my second time working with him."

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Pittsburg, CA,

Michael S Melfi
5.0
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Review Terms of Service

Michael S Melfi

"Michael was fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand both the legal and practical realities of my business instead of just making redlines in a vacuum. His feedback was thoughtful, pragmatic, and always explained in a way that made it easy to understand the trade-offs behind each recommendation. What I appreciated most was that he looked for solutions, not just problems. He helped strengthen our legal documents while also offering practical guidance on payments, risk management, and launch considerations that went well beyond the contracts themselves. I’d absolutely recommend Michael to any startup founder looking for a knowledgeable attorney who understands how to balance legal protection with building a real product."

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Thousand Oaks, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
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Consultation with California Contract Attorney for Overcharge Dispute

Seth Wiener

"Seth explained everything I needed to know in a clear and concise manner informing me of my rights regarding my contract dispute."

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Alameda, CA,

Danny Minutillo
5.0
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Assist with General Advice

Danny Minutillo

"Wonderful and affordable legal assistance."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Alton Hare
5.0
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Assist with General Advice

Alton Hare

"Alton did an excellent job on the project. He was very thorough and very responsive to my questions."

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Los Gatos, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
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Trademark Infringement Consults Services

Ali Shalchi

"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"

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Fremont, CA,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
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Trademark Clearance Search

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Anthony handled a two-mark trademark clearance and opinion for my software company efficiently and at a fair price. The analysis was clear and well-organized, the turnaround was fast, and he was responsive and professional throughout including promptly refining the report when I requested clarification."

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Valencia, CA,

Mark Mcguinness
5.0
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Stock Options Dispute

Mark Mcguinness

"Mark listened to my issue and offered several options, while providing real guidance that I was able to act upon."

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Windsor, CA,

Anna Claxton
5.0
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Draft SaaS Agreement

Anna Claxton

"We are very happy working with Anna; she helped create our MSA and SOW. We are an AI Automation/Marketing Agency based out of Newport Beach, CA, serving businesses nationwide. We just closed our first enterprise engagement and needed assistance/guidance in getting the proper legal documentation to support this size scope. Anna was the right choice. We spoke with her on a call, she listened, we messaged her, and she responded promptly and made sure we were taken care of, which is all our company can ask for. Thank you, Anna!"

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Newport Beach, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca worked on my timeline and budget. She was nice to work with."

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Chula Vista, CA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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IP Attorney Needed — USPTO Trademark Filing + China Manufacturer Agreement Review

Jake Siciliano

"Jake was exceptional to work with! His guidance on trademark strategy in particular pushed my thinking in ways that helped shape the brand direction, beyond just the legal aspect of the work. Highly recommend."

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Walnut Creek, CA,

Ryan A. Woods
5.0
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Review Equipment Lease

Ryan A. Woods

"Will be using Ryan in the future!"

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Torrance, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
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Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric was great - our outcome was the best-case scenario."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
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File Utility Patent

Joel Douglas

"Very clear and concise, professional. Pleasure to work with. Made the process easy and a ton of experience."

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Santa Ana, CA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
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Patent Infringement Consultation

Ross Brandborg

"Ross provided exceptional legal counsel for our recent hardware FTO and clearance analysis. We were operating under a strictly accelerated, one-week deadline, and Ross exceeded all expectations. He quickly grasped the complex mechanical geometries of our product and delivered highly detailed claim charts and a robust non-infringement opinion ahead of schedule—even while navigating a holiday weekend. His communication was consistently prompt, clear, and professional. If you need a patent attorney who combines deep technical acumen with incredible speed and reliability, I cannot recommend Ross highly enough."

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Torrance, CA,

Brent Xavier
5.0
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Trademark Risk Assessment

Brent Xavier

"Worked with Brent on a legal review for my business and would absolutely engage him again. Two things really stood out: speed — he turned around a comprehensive deliverable on a tight timeline — and framing — the entire analysis was built around enabling the business, not just flagging risk. He's sharp, knowledgeable, refreshingly practical, and treats founders as partners. Highly recommend to any founder looking for outside counsel who actually thinks like an operator."

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Wilmington, DE,

John Cifelli
5.0
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

John Cifelli

"Don't let his time in practice fool you. Sometimes early career means better listening; not frozen into patterns they have been using for decades. It was clear he was interested in accepting my process of working through the needs first, rather than wanting me to help him fill in a template."

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Napa, CA,


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