Plano Startup Attorneys & Lawyers
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Seth Wiener
Steven Stark
Thomas Bark
Scott Stram
Ali Shalchi
Michael Wieser
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Baruch Gottesman
Jason Head
Anna Claxton
Ken Emanuelson
Plano Startup Lawyers
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On UpCounsel, you can find and connect with top-rated Plano startup attorneys & lawyers that provide a range of startup law services for startups and entrepreneurs that are starting a business. Any of the top-rated Plano startup lawyers you connect with will be available to help with a variety of your startup law related legal needs on-demand or on an ongoing basis in the city of Plano, TX.
From primarily dealing with things like business formation, contracts, leases, equity financing, securities, and intellectual property protection, the Plano startup lawyers on UpCounsel can help you with a variety of specialized and general startup law related legal matters. No matter what type of startup law needs you have, you can easily hire an experienced Plano startup lawyer on UpCounsel to help you today.
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What Our Customers Have to Say
"UpCounsel gives me access to big-firm lawyers minus the big-firm price tag. I work with several attorneys on the platform and there are never surprises...I always receive quality legal work at competitive rates that larger firms simply cannot match."
"Every startup needs to know about UpCounsel. We found great attorneys at great prices and were able to focus our resources on improving our business instead of paying legal bills."
"Before UpCounsel it was hard for us to find the right lawyer with the right expertise for our business. UpCounsel solves those problems by being more affordable and helping us find the right lawyer in no time."
This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 62 reviews for Business Operations attorneys in Texas
Texas-Licensed Business Formation Attorney for Austin Paid-Pilot Launch Roadmap
"Anna was excellent to work with. She took the time to really understand my business and gave practical, thoughtful legal guidance rather than generic advice. What stood out most to me was that she genuinely cared about the quality of the work and about getting things right. She was thorough, responsive, attentive to details, and willing to refine things when needed instead of just trying to finish the project quickly. I felt that she was truly invested in helping me make good decisions for the business. I would gladly work with Anna again and highly recommend her to other founders and business owners looking for experienced and thoughtful legal counsel."
Udai A
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15 days ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Fantastic service; prompt and thorough."
Feliece M
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San Antonio,
TX,
8 months ago
Outside General Counsel Services
"Akiko Endo exceeded my expectations, especially given the tight timeline and complexity of the matter. She was efficient, responsive, and very practical in her approach. Please send more clients her way — she’s the kind of attorney people hope to find on this platform."
Eric S
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Spring,
TX,
10 months ago
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Consult on Outside General Counsel
"My legal needs with Umar were not met related to a startup matter so I had to look for another lawyer. He proposed a long term engagement not meeting my goals for the job"
Zachary H
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Austin,
TX,
10 months ago
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Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Heather is very responsive and able to meet my requirements. I'd highly recommend her."
Nguyen N
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Royse City,
TX,
12 months ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Amazing"
Alex P
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San Jose,
CA,
12 months ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Thank you for your help!"
Markus M
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Dallas,
TX,
almost 2 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"I had the pleasure of working with John Allen Waldrop during the recent sale of our business listing. His expertise and professionalism were evident from our very first interaction. John's deep understanding of the business landscape and his strategic approach to the sale process were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. I highly recommend John Allen Waldrop to anyone considering selling their business. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication are truly exceptional."
Sam M
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Houston,
TX,
about 2 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Working with Mario was a great experience. He is efficient and professional. My project had many delays and Mario was always there willing to help and was very patient. Highly recommend!"
Steven K
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Austin,
TX,
over 2 years ago
Outside General Counsel Services
"Charlton came through very quickly with an urgent request. He's easy to talk to, knowledgable and willing to help!"
Jake M
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Magnolia,
TX,
over 2 years ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Dean helped us prepare and obtain our 501(c)3 approval with the IRS. His knowledge, dedication, and patience with us was exemplary, and the process went off without complication. I cannot express how much of a help Dean was to us. He was always clear, communicative, and transparent through every step of the process. Cannot recommend him more highly."
John B
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Houston,
TX,
over 2 years ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Jon has been very responsive and knowledgeable. He helped me understand several nuances that I was not aware of."
Ivelin I
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Austin,
TX,
about 3 years ago
Consult on Equity Incentive plan for unicorn
"He has a incredible wealth of information, things I'd never encountered before, and he wove the best into my project."
Mark R
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Kingsland,
TX,
about 3 years ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable."
Jay R
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Austin,
TX,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Was a pleasure to work with"
Anna G
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Kingsbury,
TX,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"She is very prompt and clearly states what your options are when you contact her. I would certainly use her again."
Mary D
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Alpine,
TX,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Joslyn provided excellent service and advice. We would recommend her services and would use her in the future."
Arielle K
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Aubrey,
TX,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Great job and a pleasure to work with!"
Jeremy C
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Austin,
TX,
almost 4 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Working with Craig was a delight. He has a charming personality and made laugh. He will find the lowest cost option for your business’s legal needs. I had him draft operating agreements for two LLCs which readily did in a moment’s notice. I will be using him for all of my legal needs going forward."
William M
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Chicago,
IL,
almost 4 years ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Erin was so great to work with! I had never worked with an attorney and she was so approachable and down to Earth. We had a great conversation for her figure out my needs and didn’t try to talk me into doing anything extra. I look forward to working with her in the future!"
Lisette S
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Fort Worth,
TX,
about 4 years ago
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