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 the ONLY lawyer who actually read the details on my job posting and had the answers I was looking for. That level of care and attention to detail echoes in his service to your business, on the call Michael listened very carefully and communicated clearly. If you're on the fence about picking Michael, he's the attorney I picked to handle my 7 and 8 figure ecommerce acquisitions and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised if you give him a shot!"
"Excellent work product!"
"Michael is very reliable"
"Michael has been a great counsel to work with and handled the questions very thoughtfully and with patience, never rushing and always welcoming suggestions and comments. I will definitely get back to him for future legal needs and highly recommend his services."
"I’ve dealt with multiple legal teams across many transactions, startups, patents, and more. Often the legal process can be overwhelming, but Michael brought a level of professionalism and ease that alleviated me from micro managing every step. His knowledge and experience clearly showed and added weight to my decision to move forward with this engagement. I absolutely will be using Michael again as we continue to build this startup or pivot."
"Michael has been really helpful thorough. He read every line of the documents and provided very clear explanations and advice. I will not hesitate in requesting his services again."
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!