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Eric L.

Eric Leander

85 reviews
Securities law, capital formation, and financial regulation are extremely tricky, yet delicate, areas of the law. It takes a knowledgeable attorney to navigate these issues. Eric Leander has years of experience in these areas, particularly because he has worked with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporate Finance.
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Zvi R.

Zvi Raskin

38 reviews
Zvi is a graduate of Yale Law School (’87) with more than 30 years experience advising companies and founders across a wide range of industries, from early-stage startups t...
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William B.

William Barlow

35 reviews
Bill graduated Harvard Law School and worked at a top 20 Wall Street law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions before beginning his own practice. Since beginning hi...
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Heather N.

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

33 reviews
Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., CIPM led on UpCounsel Aug. 2025 - June 2026. She is a powerhouse legal advisor to founders, executives, & scaling companies looking for ...
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Jack L.

Jack Liechtung

26 reviews
Jack Liechtung is a New York licensed attorney with experience in corporate, M&A, media and employment matters. Jack graduated with honors from Brooklyn Law School and ...
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Eric G.

Eric Goldman

24 reviews
For over 20 years, Eric has provided legal services to Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning talent in addition to technology and internet entrepreneurs. His clients thrive in careers that transcend the employer-employee model of wealth creation. In order to help his clients better transition in an innovation economy, he has expanded his services to include mediation and coaching.
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Neil F.

Neil Fridman

23 reviews
I enjoy advising companies and identifying solutions to complex business and legal problems. My intimate knowledge of corporate/real estate law, investment banking, and pri...
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Craig E.

Craig Effrain, Esq.

16 reviews
Craig H. Effrain has over twenty years of corporate legal experience representing and helping clients achieve their objectives. Mr. Effrain has worked for both law firms an...
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Patricia Y.

Patricia Yak

15 reviews
Patricia Yak specializes in security law and has over 30 years of experience in dealing with transactional, e-commerce and regulatory legal issues. She is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut. Patricia has represented CreditSuisse, Nomura Securities and the Royal Bank of Scotland. She is currently the deputy general counsel at Ahmherst Pierpont Securities. Patricia also gained experience while she was the director at Credit Suisse between 2002 and 2009.
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Dr. Lydie L.

Dr. Lydie Louis

15 reviews
Corporate executives hire Dr. Lydie to train employees to be strategic and legally mindful in their business practices. Entrepreneurs hire Dr. Lydie to train and mentor the...
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James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
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Review of Estate and LLC Documents

James Kraehenbuehl

"I am extremely pleased with the legal work James provided for me. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with, and I would gladly recommend him to others."

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Clifton, NJ,

Brandon Northington
5.0
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Brandon Northington

"Brandon reviewed 47 consumer-facing statements about estate topics for a national physical product. The deliverable exceeded scope: item-by-item verdicts with confidence levels, independently verified against primary federal sources and current provider terms, plus disclaimer language, placement schedules, and practical guidance we hadn't asked for. He was straightforward about the limits of his practice from the first message, delivered on time at the quoted flat fee with no upfront payment, and answered every question directly. Exactly what you want from a legal content review."

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Brooklyn, NY,

Thomas Bark
5.0
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Thomas Bark

"Thomas was great to work with, we look forward to having him on our journey in the future!"

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Livingston, TX,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Search The Usual

Ross Brandborg

"Quick responses great to work with"

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Chappaqua, NY,

Ross Mash
5.0
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Life Coaching Contract Review

Ross Mash

"Ross was professional and incredibly helpful!"

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New York, NY,

Anna Claxton
4.8
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Master Service Agreement Drafting

Anna Claxton

"Very communicative, meticulous with her work and sets clear standards."

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Corona, NY,

Dane Dixon
5.0
Clear Communication
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Platform Development Agreement Review

Dane Dixon

"Great attorney he was able to restructure the agreement for us in a manner that protects our interests."

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New York, NY,

Karen Braveheart
5.0
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Business Litigation Attorney Needed for NDA Breach / Client Solicitation Dispute.

Karen Braveheart

"Karen is amazing. very professional and thorough.. I highly recommend her if you are seeking a quality attorney."

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White Plains, NY,

Katie Centolella
5.0
Clear Communication
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Start-up UPL Guidance

Katie Centolella

"Wonderful experience. Very clear, thoughtful guidance given in a timely fashion and for a very reasonable rate. Looking forward to working with Katie in the future!"

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Yaphank, NY,

Maria Isabel Guerrero
5.0
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Review Severance Agreement- NY State

Maria Isabel Guerrero

"I had an excellent experience working with this Maria. From our first conversation, she were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed, and she made sure I understood my options before making any decisions. Her guidance and negotiation strategy helped me achieve a meaningful improvement and I truly appreciated having someone in my corner throughout the process. She was professional, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about reaching the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Maria to anyone navigating an employment matter. Having an experienced advocate made all the difference, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again."

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New York, NY,

Alisha Bond
4.5
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Legal Document Review for Beta

Alisha Bond

"Alisha was really knowledgeable and helpful. She was also super transparent regarding pricing and what to expect financially."

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New York, NY,

Mary Mazur
5.0
Clear Communication
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New York Commercial Litigation Counsel for Urgent Adtech Contract Dispute

Mary Mazur

"Mary has been very professional, responsive, and helpful throughout this matter. She clearly explained the legal options, potential risks, and next steps, and helped us prepare a thoughtful response strategy. I especially appreciated her practical advice, clear communication, and consideration of our startup’s budget. I would be happy to work with her again if further legal support is needed."

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Albany, NY,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
Clear Communication
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Employment Agreement Services

Vincent Van Houden

"I would use Vincent again for any future agreements that require legal review. The memo provided was exactly what I was looking for - detailed yet highlighting topics that are important to note."

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New York, NY,

Brent Xavier
5.0
Clear Communication
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Employment Agreement Review

Brent Xavier

"Brent was an outstanding thought partner during my review of an employment agreement for a new role. He was consistently responsive, flexible, and strategic, offering practical advice while remaining approachable. His steady guidance and affable demeanor made a stressful process feel far more manageable. I highly recommend Brent to anyone seeking thoughtful, pragmatic legal counsel."

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Brooklyn, NY,

Jeffrey Aldridge
5.0
Clear Communication
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Provisional Patent Application Filing

Jeffrey Aldridge

"🤩"

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New York, NY,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
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Provisional Patent Application Filing

Joel Douglas

"Thanks guys, the best patent lawyers. Patented lulatek. Shoutout to Shem and Joel."

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New York, NY,

Baruch Gottesman
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Outside General Counsel

Baruch Gottesman

"Thanks for your help! It's been much appreciated"

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New York, NY,

John Cifelli
5.0
Clear Communication
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Provisional Patent Filing Review

John Cifelli

"John was clear, professional, and on point throughout the work. Definitely recommend!"

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Rye, NY,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Patent & IP Consultation

Ali Shalchi

"Ali, was awesome!"

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New York, NY,

Michael Wieser
5.0
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Review COO Offer at Biotech Startup for Compensation and ESOP

Michael Wieser

"Michael has done a fantastic job! He is very experienced, efficient, responsive, and professional. I'd strongly recommend him!"

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Scarsdale, NY,


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