David Michail

David Michail

Experienced Transactional Lawyer in Corporate, Finance, M&A , Media and Tech

Evergreen
Colorado
Licensed in
CA, CO
University of Miami School of Law
5.0 5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
About
David serves as the chief strategist and managing principal of metlawgroup, a premier AV®-Rated Media, Entertainment and Technology transactional law practice. He is frequently retained for the breadth of his expertise by several law firms throughout California, and represents both emerging market and Fortune 1000 clients in various Tech, media and entertainment related projects. His practice niche includes an unique combination of M&A, Finance, Media, Advertising, Entertainment, Technology, Data Privacy and Commercial Business transactions. He serves on several boards and is largely tapped for his wealth of knowledge in business,… read more operations and strategy.
2
Projects on
upcounsel
23
Years
experience
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Representative Clients

Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Other Practice Areas
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Infringement Consults
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

""David had been working for my legal staff for over two years and is greatly appreciated for his ability to manage a large volume of complex matters for us. We consider him to be an integral part of our team." General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for largest US-based HMO"

Software Licensing and SaaS Transactions
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"David’s experience in the Technology sector is impressive. He has helped my company negotiate multiple successful deals, including an acquisition that involved companies from two different countries. M. Duran - President Definity First"

Cross-Border Reverse Triangular Merger
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Metlawgroup

President

Jul 2001 - Present

Principal shareholder of premier Media, Tech and Entertainment law practice.

Jul 2001 - Present

Rare Medium, Inc.

Director of Legal Affairs

Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

Lead Counsel for Western United States
• Supervising all legal matters for all offices located in the Western United States, as well as corporate-wide facilitation of business transactions, corporate governance, labor law compliance, patent applications, collections, operations, IP development, licensing and strategic partnerships.

Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

Rare Medium Group, Inc.

Institutional Venture Manager

Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

$70 MM Funded by Bear, Stearns Securities and Apollo Capital
Evaluating technology-based investment opportunities for Series A Preferred and follow-on financing.

Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

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