Zack James

Zack James

Commercial Contracts, M&A, & Employment Matters

Cedar Lake
Indiana
Licensed in
IL
The University of Michigan Law School

"attentive and thoughtful and provided a quick turnaround on a contract review."

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About
Primarily serving as general counsel to start-ups and mid-size companies, Zack's practice spans a wide array of expertise areas, including contract review and negotiation, employment relations, mergers and acquisitions, securities matters and strategic planning. By bringing a wide breadth of experience and expertise to his client's legal issues, he is able to provide well-rounded advice and business-driven solutions in a timely and effective manner.

A graduate of the University of Michigan's Law School, Zack's prior experience includes working at a boutique transactional law firm and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Licensing Agreement
  • 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
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employee Termination Consults
  • Employment Agreement
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Other Labor & Employment 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
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Property Management Contract
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Residential Lease
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • SAFE Document
  • Seed Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
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out of 14 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"attentive and thoughtful and provided a quick turnaround on a contract review."

Review Business Consulting Agreement
Posted on Apr 24, 2024
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"Zack is a strong communicator and responsive. His work on our project was first-rate. Highly recommend."

Draft Marketing Agreement
Posted on Apr 15, 2024
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"Zach was great and extremely helpful, very knowledgeable and open to sharing his experiences as well as suggestions."

Review Operating Agreement
Posted on Apr 11, 2024
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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Zack from . His expertise in reviewing my equity package was invaluable. Not only did he thoroughly examine the details, but he also went the extra mile to ensure I fully understood the implications. Zack’s commitment to delivering beyond the scope of the job was evident. His insights and personalized advice made a significant difference. I wholeheartedly recommend Zack to anyone seeking assistance with their equity-related matters. Thank you, Zack, for your outstanding service!"

Assist with Equity Compensation
Posted on Apr 8, 2024
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"Was able to have a call to discuss what I was looking for. Zachary was able to make suggestions for what he felt would be best for my project as well. Thanks"

Review and Amend Social Media Brand Deal Contract
Non-UpCounsel Client
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"Zach was very quick to respond and turned around materials extremely fast. His notes and revisions were helpful and made sense when he review my contractor agreement."

Review Subcontractor Agreement and Employer Confidentiality Agreement
Non-UpCounsel Client
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