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Edward A.

Edward Altabet

Ed has over 10 years of experience as a litigator, which provides him with a unique point of view in helping companies effectively manage their legal and regulatory risk. He specializes in representing businesses, their owners, officers, and directors in commercial litigations, arbitrations, mediations, government investigations, and enforcement actions initiated by federal and state regulators.
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Jeffery S.

Jeffery Siedsma

Jeffery Sidesma, a partner at Carlson Siedsma LLP, works with clients on a range of legal needs from civil litigation to personal injury to real estate transactions. Before founding his own firm, he worked for over ten years for two prominent law firms in New Jersey. Jeffery is licensed in both New York and New Jersey.
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Karén T.

Karén Tonoyan

Karén is an intellectual property attorney with a passion for technology and innovation. He has worked in the IT field as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office specializing in electronic and mechanical devices in areas including clothing designs, toys, musical instruments, and computer software. Karén has helped clients overcome their business hurdles.
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Max S.

Max Schatzow

Max Schatzow is a licensed New Jersey securities attorney and an Associate at the office of Stark & Stark. His clients include investment advisers, brokers, hedge fund managers, and other private investment companies. Max provides counsel on a range of issues related to securities, including litigation, operations, and federal guidelines. He received a J.D., magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law.
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Pantea M.

Pantea Maddux

Pantea Maddux is a Defense Attorney for the New York City Law Department. She has experience in representing her clients in hearings and conferences in front of the Civil and Supreme Court. Her other areas of interest besides litigation include small business formation and needs, child support, contracts and wills, as well as Immigration proceedings. In 2009, she obtained her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law - Newark.
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Noah Y.

Noah Young

Noah Young has not only worked in the legal world - he has over a decades' worth of experience as a construction manager and businessman. He was an intern with LNR PARTNERS, INC and is currently working for Amec Foster Wheeler as the Legal Counsel. His expertise is extensive and allows him to take on more complex transactions. He desires to give you the best legal, financial and business advice. One of the many things he studied was Real Estate Law with Syracuse University College of Law.
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Doug K.

Doug Kortrey

Douglas Kortrey is an attorney at law who has been serving corporate clients for the past 26 years. He is licensed to practice law in multiple states, including New York and New Jersey. Douglas attended the Seton Hall University School of Law, where he obtained a J.D. in law after his graduation. He primarily specializes in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. Douglas has been serving as the managing member of his own law offices since June 2017.
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Shlomo H.

Shlomo Himmel, Esq.

Shlomo Himmel is an attorney at law with more than four years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York. Shlomo obtained a J.D. Degree in law after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn Law School. Shlomo primarily specializes in dealing with legal matters that involve real estate law. He is also skilled in legal research and writing. Shlomo founded his own law office in January 2016.
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Kailey J.

Kailey Jacomet

After years working as a federal prosecutor and state government trial attorney, I started Brandlaw Boutique—a full service trademark law firm—to help other entrepreneurs p...
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Gregory H.

Gregory Hough

Greg graduated from Widener University Delaware School of Law and also has a bachelor's degree in business from Winthrop University where he played Division 1 college baseb...
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Gene Rhough
5.0
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Gene Rhough

"Very knowledgeable about DSAR. Also, quick with responses."

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East Brunswick, NJ,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
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Trademark Name Availability Check

Ross Brandborg

"Within 24 hours, Ross completed the first step of the trademark process and did a phenomenal job!"

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Belmar, NJ,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
5.0
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Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"Outstanding Service"

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Jersey City, NJ,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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Trademark and Brand Structure Help

Jake Siciliano

"It was great working with Jake and he was prompt to reply and services"

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Edison, NJ,

Dane Dixon
5.0
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Dane Dixon

"Dane was extremely helpful throughout the contract review process for my ATM business. He took the time to thoroughly explain the risks in the original agreement, pointed out several one-sided clauses I would’ve otherwise missed, and revised the contract to better protect my ownership, surcharge rights, reporting access, and overall position. Communication was clear, professional, and responsive the entire time. I appreciated that he didn’t just make edits — he explained the reasoning behind them so I fully understood what I was signing. Would definitely recommend Dane to anyone needing a business or contract attorney."

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Perth Amboy, NJ,

Anna Claxton
5.0
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Anna Claxton

"Anna was wonderful to work with. She provided redlines of my documents as well as a document providing (in lay terms) the rationale for the requested changes and the text of the emails to send with the redlines. I highly recommend Anna!"

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Raritan, NJ,

Brent Xavier
5.0
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SaaS Platform Legal Support

Brent Xavier

"Intelligent, experienced and through. Great add to team."

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Chatham, NJ,

Jack Stephens
3.0
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Canadian Business Tax Advice

Jack Stephens

"Jack provided the clarity I was looking for on a complex tax law situation for cross-border business services between my US LLC and my Canada client. Jack helped me understand and navigate the registration triggers, requirements and processes involved for invoicing, collecting, remitting and paying GST/HST and PST taxes to my Canadian client."

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Denville, NJ,

Sara Mana
5.0
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Assist with Outside General Counsel

Sara Mana

"Great to work with. Good communicator"

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Sicklerville, NJ,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
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Trademark Office Action Response

Vincent Van Houden

"Quick and very professional help with a trademark Office Action response. Clear communication, fast turnaround, and everything handled exactly as agreed. Would definitely recommend."

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Cliffside Park, NJ,

Brandon Northington
4.5
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Review SaaS Agreement

Brandon Northington

"Timely and professional."

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Plainsboro, NJ,

Alton Hare
4.8
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Employee Leave Policy Review

Alton Hare

"It was a pleasure working with Alton, he has clarity of thought and understood my assignment. The work was completed without too much back and forth."

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Claire Christie
5.0
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Regulatory Compliance Consultation

Claire Christie

"Claire was very helpful with business compliance questions. She took the time to understand my situation, asked the right questions, and gave clear, practical guidance. Her input helped get everything into a compliant state so I could move forward, and I was able to get approved. Would definitely work with her again."

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Fort Lee, NJ,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha's work on our advisory agreements was professional and met our needs and timelines."

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Little Silver, NJ,

Karen Braveheart
5.0
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Review Profit Share Agreement

Karen Braveheart

"Karen was thorough in her review of our agreement. She is very detail-oriented and provided valuable insight. Highly recommend!"

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Eatontown, NJ,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
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Advisory Agreement Services

Jack Liechtung

"This was a positive experience. Jack delivered exactly what he said he would for the fixed price we decided on. He was responsive and prompt and was done before the deadline. I'd recommend Jack to others."

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Wayne, NJ,

Rebecca Stacker
4.5
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Consult on Business Licenses & Industry Regulations

Rebecca Stacker

"She did a very good job for me and did it quickly."

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Belmar, NJ,

Elazar Kosman
5.0
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Review Asset Purchase Agreement

Elazar Kosman

"Elazar was very knowledgeable, courteous, punctual, and worked perfectly with my tight timeline. I'd gladly work with him again."

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Edison, NJ,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
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File Provisional Patent

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Super awesome, professional, kind and attentive! Highly recommend!"

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Tenafly, NJ,

Matthew Golden
5.0
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Patent CIP and PCT Filing

Matthew Golden

"He provided me with the knowledge needed for the project and help.me with the most efficient and economical way of filing the patent"

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Tenafly, NJ,


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