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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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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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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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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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Dean S.

Dean Sage

68 reviews
Dean Sage is an attorney at law with over seven years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his legal degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Dean is experienced in dealing with legal matters related to real estate law, tax law and business formation. He is also skilled in legal research and writing, as well as drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
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Edward R.

Edward Robinson

35 reviews
Edward Robinson is a patent attorney that mainly works with corporations to help them obtain patent protection for pharmaceutical products, medical devices and related inventions. He is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Edward has over 14 years of experience. He practices law in California and received a J.D in law from the University of San Diego School of Law. Edward has recently jointed Tech Law LLP, but have represented a large number of companies as a corporate counsel.
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Michael W.

Michael Wales

12 reviews
Michael graduated from the prestigious Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 1991 and was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1991 and in California in 1993. Michael is ...
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Alicia D.

Alicia Dearn

12 reviews
Alicia I. Dearn is an experienced trial lawyer and businesswoman. For twenty years, Ms. Dearn has been a trusted advisor for businesses and individuals alike in the areas o...
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N. Mauricio R.

N. Mauricio Reznik

10 reviews
N. Mauricio Reznik, Esq. founded Reznik Law Group after practicing extensively in business and civil litigation. He works with clients at all stages of the civil process, o...
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Why Hire a Contract Lawyer?

You're busy running your business, which means you may not have time to look over all the fine print of a contract before you sign it. Misunderstandings are costly. Furthermore, you may not fully understand all the language in a new contract. To make sure you don't get swindled when you sign on the dotted line, you should hire a contract lawyer to look over any documents before you commit. A contract lawyer is able to help you with the following types of contracts:

  • Partnership agreement. If your business is a limited partnership or a general partnership, you should make sure that the contract between you and your business partner(s) meets your standards.
  • Indemnity agreement. This protects one party from damages that may result from an agreement.
  • Non-disclosure agreement. This is between you and another business or between you and your employees. It keeps your confidential information out of the wrong hands.
  • Property and equipment leases. You need clear information about the terms of a lease as well as any options you have for getting out of a lease early.
  • Sales-related agreements. These may include bills of sale, purchase orders, and security agreements.
  • Employment contracts. You need to have a general employment agreement, an independent contractor agreement, and a non-compete agreement.

Many of these forms are available online for free or for a small fee. However, these generic forms may not conform to California state law. They may need to be adapted for county and city laws, either by adding a clause or adjusting the language in the document. By hiring one of the top San Diego contract attorneys, you protect yourself and your business.

The best lawyers can not only help you decipher the language in a contract, but they also negotiate the terms of new agreements. Because they understand California state law and the basics of business agreements, they are able to present terms that are fair to everyone involved.

Keep in mind that there are two main types of contract attorneys, although some lawyers may fulfill both roles.

  • Transactional attorneys. These lawyers write and review contracts.
  • Litigation attorneys. These are the attorneys you turn to when a breach of contract occurs.

How to Find the Best Contract Lawyer in San Diego

There are over 15,000 attorneys in San Diego. You want the one that is right for your situation.

After you confirm that a San Diego contract lawyer is a member of the bar, there are other things you should consider.

  • The lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys have a well-rounded understanding of most types of business contracts. However, if the contract in front of you deals specifically with issues in your industry, you may want to look for someone who has more specialized knowledge. Read a lawyer's biography to learn about what types of cases they've dealt with in the past.
  • Reviews of the lawyer. Martindale.com has a reputation for providing trustworthy attorney reviews, but there are also local lawyer referral services that you can turn to. The San Diego Bar Association and the North County Bar Association are two good places to get attorney referrals.

Personal referrals from colleagues are another valuable source of information. Ask your fellow businesspeople which lawyers they have used in the past, and dig for details about their experience. Were they comfortable with the lawyer? Did the attorney demonstrate competence and communicate well?

Before you commit to a specific contract lawyer in San Diego, be sure that:

  • You understand how the billing process works. There may be a flat fee for reviewing and writing certain types of contracts, or you might have to pay an hourly rate for contract negotiation.
  • You know who will be working with you. The lawyer may pass off some tasks to a paralegal or to other lawyers in the firm. If that will happen with your contract, ask about the credentials of the person who will be helping you most directly.
  • You're comfortable with the attorney. You don't want someone who talks over your head about complex contract terms.

Questions for Your Contract Lawyer

  • How much experience do you have with contracts and contract litigation? What are your specific areas of expertise?
  • How much will you charge me? Are there any fees in addition to your hourly rate?
  • Do you need any more information to properly review my contract?
  • Are you going to do a high-level review or an in-depth analysis of the contract?
  • What are some common concerns associated with this type of contract?
  • How long can I expect the contract review process to take?

Hiring a contract attorney is a vital step if you want to protect your San Diego business. Use the resources available to you to find a legal representative qualified to help you in your situation.

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The San Diego contract attorneys & lawyers on UpCounsel are dedicated to helping businesses save time, money, and peace of mind with contract drafting and review, negotiations, litigation support, discovery, commercial business transactions, and more.

Our independent contract attorneys are available on-demand to provide contract legal services for businesses or to support your in-house general counsel to help lighten the load for transactional matters or litigation support.

Although the work of the San Diego contract attorneys found on UpCounsel often varies. They are highly experienced in legal contract activities such as commercial contract negotiations, document review in response to document subpoenas, request for production of documents, legal research, draft legal briefs, along with providing a full range of other contract legal services to businesses of any size.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 1662 reviews for Commercial Contracts attorneys in California

Alton Hare
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Brandon Northington
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Danny Minutillo
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Ryan Coyne
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

SaaS Legal Document Update

Ryan Coyne

"I highly recommend Ryan Coyne. He created new Privacy Policy and Terms of Service documents that cover new feature launches for my service. He was very clear about what was needed and handled everything promptly. Thank you Ryan!"

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Redwood City, CA,

Karen Braveheart
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Michael S Melfi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Service Agreement

David Yamaguchi

"Informative and easy to work with. Highly recommend."

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San Francisco, CA,

Anna Claxton
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Ryan A. Woods
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Equipment Lease

Ryan A. Woods

"Will be using Ryan in the future!"

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Torrance, CA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)

Jake Siciliano

"Excellent work and highly responsive."

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Oak Park, CA,

John Cifelli
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Lien

Seth Wiener

"Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable and responsive."

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San Francisco, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Loan Agreement

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric was quick, thorough, and patient!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Vincent Van Houden
4.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Privacy Policy

Vincent Van Houden

"Vincent delivered exactly what I needed, but what really set him apart was the strategic thinking he brought beyond the scope of the engagement, flagging risks and opportunities I hadn't considered as an early-stage founder. He thinks like an operator, not just a lawyer billing hours. Highly recommend."

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Pittsburg, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

SaaS IP Assignment Help

Ali Shalchi

"I needed IP Assignment for some SaaS technology to be transferred properly to a company. Ali was very knowledgable and communicated well. Will absolutely use his services in the future."

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Clovis, CA,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Terms of Service

Jack Liechtung

"Jack was great to work with. He quickly understood our Stripe-based product and delivered clear, practical redlines to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy that nailed the “software layer, not a payment processor” positioning. Fast, precise, and easy to implement—I’d happily work with him again."

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Murrieta, CA,

Zvi Raskin
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consulting Agreement Review

Zvi Raskin

"Zvi was great. HIs very knowledgeable in contract law around consulting and confidentiality agreements. His experience with IP and tech industry is very helpful if you are in those arenas. HIs approach is very personable making him very easy to work with. A little loose with deadlines. Like his flat fee structure with the understanding that he would see the matter through and not constantly adding hours for every revision and rebuttal to a counterparty revision. I will use him again."

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Belmont, CA,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Service Agreement

Scott Stram

"Scott was exceptional to work with. He quickly developed an understanding of our unique business and translated that into a comprehensive, well structured MSA. His work was thorough, and he was always willing to walk through questions and provide clear, practical guidance."

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San Anselmo, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Distribution Agreement

Rebecca Stacker

"It was easy but most beneficial to get my contract reviewed."

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San Jose, CA,

Matthew Riordan
1.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Matthew Riordan

"Mr. Riordan did not provide the services he promised. The job I posted was to sign a document and he promised to deliver that. What he delivered was a letter stating that he can not sign the document because he is does not practice law in California. The money that I paid him was a complete waste and feel misled. I communicated that with him and asked for a refund but of course he denied it."

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Los Angeles, CA,

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