Michael Wieser
Legal Counsel for Business Growth
New York
NY
"His extensive experience, clear passion for entrepreneurship, and warm and welcoming..."
About
Finally, I am co-owner of the Westchester Angels investment group and always seeking exciting investment opportunities for our accredited investor members. Is your business investor ready?
More than a lawyer, as… read more outside general counsel; I am part of your team.
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Client Reviews
"Michael is an excellent attorney and you should retain him without hesitation. He is highly responsive, professional and detail oriented. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and alerts you to aspects you might have overlooked. His extensive experience in the startup space is evident and an added asset beyond his legal expertise. It is rare to find an attorney who is not only competent but also friendly and authentic. I look forward to working with Michael again in the future."
"Excellent experience working with Michael. Michael was always extremely quick to reply, and always available to offer top notch advice at every stage of the process. He made himself available at all hours of the day including the weekend. He even offered me some very important advice which saved me from getting into a very sticky situation with my business partner in my early stage startup. I am very glad I worked with Michael, and plan on using his services in the future as well."
"Michael was very helpful with the incorporation of my startup and with processing other related legal documents. He also connected me with other credible lawyers for completing other legal tasks such as trademarking. His knowledge of and insight on the startup ecosystem and legal space was helpful throughout this process."
"Great work and communication. Highly recommended for business owners."
"Overall a great experience. Completed the task quickly and had great communication."
"Highly responsive and asked the right questions."
Work History
Westchester Angels
General Partner, In house Counsel
May 2016 - Present
The members and syndicated collaborators of Westchester Angels investment group invest in early-stage, entrepreneurial companies during their seed round to help them grow and attract follow-on investors. We provide exciting companies with a wealth of resources; funding, expertise and connections. Our members are seasoned strategic investors with experience across all industries and skillsets.
Westchester Community College
Adjunct Professor
Jan 2015 - Present
I am an instructor teaching Law for Entrepreneurs as part of the Just Add One Program. I also run the Program's Peer to Peer networking program, which functions as a Mastermind group for all Program participants.
MJ Wieser Law
Sole Practitioner
Sep 1992 - Present
MJ Wieser Law is dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs, early stage growth companies and investors as outside general counsel to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. The main thing that differentiates me from the other lawyers you will meet is that I practice law with a business person's mindset.
CelPro Associates
Co-Founder, CEO and General Counsel
Sep 1994 - Jul 2017
CelPro Associates is a service provider and trusted advisor in the development, implementation, deployment and management of mobility initiatives. As CEO and general counsel I drafted and negotiated agreements for consulting projects, licensing, clients, supply chain, strategic partners, independent contractors, channel programs, acquisitions, and employment law and regulatory compliance.
"The Fantasy App"
Co-Founder and General Counsel
May 2015 - Mar 2017
Founder of Myeah What, Inc.Developed, launched and managed a Fantasy Football Mobile App in the iTunes store. All legal needs for developing a mobile app including service provider agreements, business formation, Shareholder Agreement, Investor agreements, compliance with app stores, terms of use and privacy policies, etc.
General Assemb.ly
Instructor
Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
Taught a 3-hour worksop entitled "LEGAL KNOW-HOW FOR DEVELOPERS AND ENTREPRENEURS."
SkyObs, Inc.
Co-Founder and In house Counsel
Sep 2008 - Jan 2010
SkyObs, Inc. was a management consulting firm helping its corporate customers improve profitability and revenue growth through the adoption of environmentally sustainable business practices and techniques. My primary role was general counsel, corporate strategy, corporate finance program and service development, business development, marketing and sales.
Bud's Golf Cart
Founder and General Counsel
Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
Retail Kiosk selling Golf Accessories in Grand Central Terminal. Was meant to be a prototype for a chain of Golf kiosks and online accessory distribution retailer. Shot a bogey on this one, but learned a great deal about retail. Retail lease negotiation, supply chain contracts, strategic partnerships, employment law, branding, all things retail.
Baer, Marks & Upham
Associate
May 1989 - Jan 1992
Corporate Lawyer- Corporate finance, contract negotiation, drafting, and securities regulation. Structured business transactions legally by researching contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, IP rights, licensing, zoning laws, and other regulations relating to a specific area of business. I ensured that a transaction did not conflict with local, state, or federal laws.
Harry M. Stevens
Beer Vendor
Sep 1980 - May 1990
Yes, the top-selling "beer here" guy conquering thousands of stairs a night at Nassau Coliseum (4 Islander Stanley Cups), Jones Beach Concerts, Broome County Arena (Binghamton) and Madison Square Garden. The beginning of my entrepreneurialism. Worked hundreds of games, concerts, circuses, etc. Sound checks for rock idols sitting in the front row with 15,000 empty seats; priceless!