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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1257 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

574 reviews
Lauri Donahue has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She advises high-tech, media, and entertainment companies in the U.S., Israel, and the EU on matters including technology licensing, entertainment law, video game law, anti-piracy, antitrust, IP litigation, and patent monetization. Ms. Donahue also trains and manages multi-shore teams and teaches law in the U.S. and overseas.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

280 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

197 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

174 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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Neil P.

Neil Park

138 reviews
Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

114 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Alexander N.

Alexander Nahai

106 reviews
Having overseen over $1.2 billion in transaction value, we are able to provide top-tier service at affordable rates, with much more personalized attention and fast turnarou... read more
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Anthony W.

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

48 reviews
Anthony is a senior intellectual property, sports, and business attorney. Anthony has also served as General Counsel and operational CEO for various start-ups and business ... read more
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Troy K.

Troy Krich

37 reviews
Mr. Krich is a practiced civil litigator with experience in business, employment, and construction litigation. In addition, Troy applies a significant portion of his servic... read more
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Sean L.

Sean Lowe

34 reviews
Sean is a tenacious business attorney who graduated at the top of his class from UCLA School of Law. He started his law career by working for a federal judge and a supreme ... read more
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Danny M.

Danny Minutillo

33 reviews
Danny is a tenacious business attorney focused on helping startups, founders, and growing companies navigate the legal side of building and scaling. His work centers on com... read more
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Gene R.

Gene Rhough

32 reviews
I help founders and business owners set up core contracts, deal documents, and ownership terms so they can form companies, close business sales, bring in partners, and laun... read more
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Karen B.

Karen Braveheart

32 reviews
⭐️I’m Karen Braveheart, Esq., a seasoned business and contract attorney with over 11 years of legal experience and a perfect trial record. My career has been defined by del... read more
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Daniel E. G.

Daniel E. Goodrich

31 reviews
Daniel E. Goodrich is a corporate counselor with over six years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in multiple states, including California and the District of Columbia. Daniel holds a Juris Doctorate degree in law, which he obtained after graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law. Daniel primarily specializes in mergers and acquisitions. He founded his own legal firm, DG Law, in December 2012.
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Joshua K.

Joshua Kushner

30 reviews
Joshua Kushner has over 20 years of experience advising early, growth and enterprise stage companies in emerging industries. Josh brings a unique mix of legal, business, an... read more
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Ryan A. W.

Ryan A. Woods

24 reviews
Ryan Woods is both a business attorney and an entrepreneur, with years of experience behind him as a successful online business owner. Ryan was recently licensed to practice law in California. He is experienced in all areas related to starting a new business, with a particular focus on labor and employment law, as well as securities and finances. He has been the CFO and a general counselor at Tinsel App Holdings Inc. since March 2015.
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Michael M.

Michael Miller

18 reviews
Michael B. Miller is an international corporate, start-up and technology attorney focused on artificial intelligence, privacy, web platforms, contracts, acquisitions and ca... read more
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Michael M.

Michael Mowery

16 reviews
I have lived and understand your opportunities and challenges. As a global corporate legal executive and social sector entrepreneur, I’ve partnered with a broad range of bu... read more
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Ryan C.

Ryan Coyne

12 reviews
Ryan works with startups and mid size businesses to structure / set up entities and to prepare commercial contracts. He has a lot of experience in commercial real estate, i... read more
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Roberto (Bobby) E.

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

10 reviews
Roberto "Bobby" Escobar has been a general counsel, labor and immigration advisor, and an environmental lawyer in Michigan and California. He has provided comprehensive l... read more
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Mark M.

Mark Mcguinness

9 reviews
I’m a California attorney providing contract-based legal services and civil litigation support for individuals, businesses, and other law firms. I handle drafting, research... read more
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Carver F.

Carver Farrow

3 reviews
I help businesses handle high-stakes contracts, transactions, technology matters, employment issues, and business disputes where legal mistakes can be expensive and hard to... read more
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Bill G.

Bill Gerson

2 reviews
I am a transactional attorney with over 35 years’ experience advising on NDAs, SaaS agreements, commercial transactions, licensing, customer contracts, technology developme... read more
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Rhea D.

Rhea De Aenlle

61 reviews
Rhea de Aenlle is a business-savvy attorney with extensive experience in Privacy & Data Security (CIPP/US, CIPP/E), GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, Intellectual Property, and...
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Joel S.

Joel Siegal

8 reviews
I have been practicing law for over 40 years and have assisted clients in drafting business formation documents and all varieties of contract drafting. I have represented c...
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Damian G.

Damian Guzman

4 reviews
Damian Guzman is a seasoned legal professional with a wealth of experience. He is a member of both the California and New York Bars, and holds Payment Card Industry (PCI) P...
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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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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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Tali B.

Tali Buchman

11 reviews
Tali is a dedicated attorney who established her own firm in 2008 and represents diverse clients from startups to publicly traded corporations. She has a range of expertise including negotiating commercial agreements, protection of intellectual property, and real estate transactions. Before starting her own firm, she was an in-house counsel for a software company and a financial services company.
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Asha W.

Asha Wilkerson

4 reviews
Asha opened her own practice in 2011 and specializes in employment law and criminal defense. When she began her legal career working as a medical malpractice attorney, she learned the ins and outs of civil litigation and the art of negotiation. Asha has volunteered on many human rights projects and has received an award for her pro bono work. She is also rated by Super Lawyers.
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Rupa N.

Rupa Nath

2 reviews
Rupa is a proactive and creative commercial attorney and litigator. She has worked with various types of clients - from growing companies to publicly-traded corporations to...
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Anthony N.

Anthony Nwosu

2 reviews
Dr. Nwosu (LL.M, SJD) is the managing attorney for US Immigration Services and is licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 U.S. states. He has represented countless immigrants before immigration courts all over the country. 70% of the business comes from referrals because his firm has been recognized for the results he has achieved on behalf of their clients.
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Adam F.

Adam Forest

2 reviews
Adam Forest is a corporate attorney with more than eight years of experience. He focuses on companies in the technology industry. Adam has been licensed to practice law in California and received his legal degree from the University of California in Los Angeles. Adam has also been admitted to the State Bar of California. While Adam primarily specializes in commercial contracts, he is able to assist with any legal matters related to business law.
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Cherie P.

Cherie Porter

2 reviews
Cherie G. Porter is a veteran Silicon Valley attorney who has represented cutting-edge technologies since the early 1990s. Her clients have included seminal founders in CGI...
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Ting Tzu (Irena) C.

Ting Tzu (Irena) Chen

2 reviews
Ting Tzu (Irena) graduated with Master of Laws (LL.M.) from UC Berkeley School of Law with Law & Technology Certificate. Prior to her master's studies, she received Bac...
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Lloyd G.

Lloyd Grove

2 reviews
I am an attorney, former police detective and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), providing innovative, creative, and proactive legal guidance to clients for legally and ethica...
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Darek D.

Darek Defreece

2 reviews
I have been primarily a securities attorney and executive for the past 20 years. I started my career as an associate in a law firm, working with small private hedge fun...
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Juliana F.

Juliana Fitzpatrick

2 reviews
Juliana is an Of Counsel for the media production company Two River Pictures. She previously interned for Marvel Entertainment in their General Counsel's office, ABC/Disney television in Standards and Practices, and Pomerantz Haudek LLP working on Employment and Class Action litigation. She also has some experience working on defamation and tenants rights issues.
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Irene W.

Irene Wu

1 review
A private corporate attorney serving the San Francisco and Oakland area, Irene Wu has a wealth of experience in corporate governance. She can assist clients with venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, drafting and reviewing agreements, or day-to-day operations. She’s also a skilled trusts and estates attorney with experience drafting trusts, advanced directives, and POA documents.
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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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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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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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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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Girard K.

Girard Kelly

California-based attorney Girard Kelly specializes in internet, cybersecurity, privacy, and intellectual property law. He has experience with a number of legal matters, ranging from public policy to emerging technologies. Girard received his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. He also holds a Master’s in Applied Ethics of Science and Technology Policy from Arizona State University.
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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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Peter S.

Peter Shenkin

Peter established his firm with the intention to help people and provide affordable access to the legal system. He not only provides legal advice, but also educates clients about their issues to better serve their interests. In addition to legal services, he also provides consulting services for sports business and sports law, particularly with stadium development.
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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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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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Employee Termination Consultation

Ryan Coyne

"Really helpful and patient"

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Menlo Park, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
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Consulting Contract Review

David Yamaguchi

"na"

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San Francisco, CA,

Alton Hare
4.8
Clear Communication
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Privacy Policy Services

Alton Hare

"Took the time to truly understand our technically complex product, delivered a complete and consistent six-document legal package, and answered every question with practical, actionable guidance. Responsive and thorough, would gladly hire again."

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Sunnyvale, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
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Healthcare Attorney for MSO Review

Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca helped set up a compliant MSO-PC structure for my IV hydration business. Her knowledge & support on the subject was invaluable and we are excited to work with her & her team again on the next project. Thanks again, Rebecca."

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Studio City, CA,

Mary Hodges
5.0
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Employment Contract Negotiations

Mary Hodges

"Mary is incredibly thoughtful, smart, kind, responsive, and productive with her feedback. She is able to handle interpersonal communications and relationships with business partners as well as negotiations and understand some of the clarification, confusion, and emotion that can come with contract negotiation and with business negotiations in general."

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San Francisco, CA,

Brandon Northington
5.0
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Telehealth Vendor SLA Review

Brandon Northington

"Brandon was excellent — reviewed our vendor contract and legal pages, and honestly went way beyond a basic redline. He caught a real regulatory issue our vendor had brushed off, backed it up with solid research (I double-checked it myself and it held up), and was always upfront about what was and wasn't included in the price. Clear communicator, fast turnaround, genuinely knows his stuff. Would hire again."

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Antioch, CA,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
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File Provisional Patent

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Anthony provided outstanding legal counsel. He deeply analyzed the technical components of my invention and strategically expanded the description to secure the broadest possible utility patent protection scope. His communication was flawless and highly professional. Exceptional IP attorney!"

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Beaumont, CA,

Danny Minutillo
5.0
Clear Communication
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Recruiting Services Agreement Review

Danny Minutillo

"Danny was excellent to work with. He was responsive, easy to communicate with, and took the time to understand not only the legal aspects of my agreement but also the commercial goals behind it. He suggested practical improvements that made the contract more reusable for future clients, identified issues I hadn't considered, and explained his reasoning clearly. I would gladly work with him again and highly recommend him to founders and small businesses looking for practical contract advice."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Mark Mcguinness
5.0
Clear Communication
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Commercial Litigation Consultation & Legal Assessment

Mark Mcguinness

"I can't thank Mark and his team enough. From the beginning, his proposal was straightforward, clearly communicated, and he ultimately exceeded my expectations. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and has a unique ability to explain complex legal issues in a way that's easy to understand, even without a legal background. He was patient, took the time to answer all of my questions, and never made me feel rushed. I highly recommend working with Mark and his team."

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Valley Center, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter

Seth Wiener

"Very knowledgeable!"

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Los Angeles, CA,

Karen Braveheart
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review Privacy Policy

Karen Braveheart

"Incredibly easy to work with and she provided knowledgable advice about our specific industry."

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Los Gatos, CA,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
Clear Communication
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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,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Infringement Consults Services

Ali Shalchi

"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"

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Fremont, CA,

Anna Claxton
5.0
Clear Communication
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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,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
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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
Clear Communication
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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
Clear Communication
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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,


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