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Steven S.

Steven Stark

616 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Thomas Bark

525 reviews
Thomas Bark is a Partner at Jones Bay working with startups, but he can also handle legal matters for large companies. Previously, he has worked for two top international law firms for some 25 years - some of his experience includes working abroad.. His practice extends to corporate law and commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis in VC finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology issues. He attended The University of Virginia School of Law.
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

183 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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Brent X.

Brent Xavier

38 reviews
I’m Brent Xavier, a business attorney and the founder of BrandX Legal. I work with startups and growth companies across the U.S. on the legal work surrounding contracts, go... read more
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Vincent V.

Vincent Van Houden

37 reviews
I am a New York-licensed attorney and Harvard Law graduate advising founders, creators, and technology companies on corporate structure, commercial agreements, and securiti... 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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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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Eric B.

Eric Broad

16 reviews
I’m the Founder and CEO of Bowery Legal, a firm composed of startup and venture capital lawyers and entrepreneurs who have worked at big law firms such as Latham & Watk... read more
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Morgan H.

Morgan Hepler

11 reviews
Morgan Hepler founded Hepler Law & Consulting, PLLC and serves as transactional and outside general counsel to startups, companies, investors, and real estate owners. H... read more
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Suleiman W.

Suleiman Wadi

10 reviews
Suleiman Wadi is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Minnesota and focuses primarily on corporate and business law, real estate law, and contract negotiation and dispu... read more
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