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As of December 2022, Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd city attorney in the city of Los Angeles. She is the official legal advisor for the Mayor, the City Council, and countless other government boards in LA. Hydee Feldstein Soto directs a team of over 500 Los Angeles lawyers and attorneys and over 1000 legal personnel to help keep the city safe.
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California Employment Agreement Review
"Ryan was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the entire process. I was in a time-sensitive situation and he quickly reviewed all of my documents, answered my questions thoroughly, and provided practical, well-reasoned advice. He took the time to understand the facts of my situation, explained the applicable law in a clear and approachable way, and prepared a comprehensive attorney opinion letter within an impressively short timeframe. I especially appreciated that he was strategic in his advice, helping me focus on the issues that actually mattered without unnecessarily escalating the situation. Ryan was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me reach the best outcome. I would not hesitate to work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing guidance."
Vinoothna B
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Los Angeles,
CA,
8 days ago
Lease Revision Assistance
"I highly recommend Dave. He was responsive, efficient, and professional throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made everything as smooth as possible. It was a pleasure working with him."
Maly H
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Huntington Beach,
CA,
12 days ago
Outside General Counsel Services
"Brandon handled the full legal foundation for my SaaS launch - Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer and I'd work with him again without hesitation. What stood out was his commercial judgment: as a solo, pre-revenue founder I needed counsel calibrated to where the business actually is, not gold-plated lawyering, and that's exactly what he delivered. He flagged real gaps I'd have missed - California's auto-renewal disclosure requirements and a GDPR exposure on free-tier EEA registrations and gave practical, defensible paths forward rather than just listing risks. On the GDPR representative question he laid out a documented-exception approach with the precise elements to record and clear triggers for when to revisit it, so I could act on it immediately. Responsive to follow-up questions and consistently clear in his explanations. Highly recommended for early-stage founders who need sound, business-aware legal counsel."
Manoj P
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Valencia,
CA,
16 days ago
Review of Employee IP Assignment Agreement
"Vincent did solid, thorough work. He put together a detailed legal memo covering my invention ownership question, along with guidance on conflict of interest disclosure considerations. Clear explanations and practical recommendations throughout. Turnaround wasn't rushed, which was fine with me. Communication was easy to follow. This is my second time working with him."
Cherryl L
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Pittsburg,
CA,
17 days ago
Review Terms of Service
"Michael was fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand both the legal and practical realities of my business instead of just making redlines in a vacuum. His feedback was thoughtful, pragmatic, and always explained in a way that made it easy to understand the trade-offs behind each recommendation. What I appreciated most was that he looked for solutions, not just problems. He helped strengthen our legal documents while also offering practical guidance on payments, risk management, and launch considerations that went well beyond the contracts themselves. I’d absolutely recommend Michael to any startup founder looking for a knowledgeable attorney who understands how to balance legal protection with building a real product."
Sam M
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Thousand Oaks,
CA,
18 days ago
Consultation with California Contract Attorney for Overcharge Dispute
"Seth explained everything I needed to know in a clear and concise manner informing me of my rights regarding my contract dispute."
Fred G
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Alameda,
CA,
18 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Wonderful and affordable legal assistance."
DC H
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Los Angeles,
CA,
22 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Alton did an excellent job on the project. He was very thorough and very responsive to my questions."
Amitabh S
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Los Gatos,
CA,
24 days ago
Trademark Infringement Consults Services
"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"
Jim S
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Fremont,
CA,
25 days ago
Trademark Clearance Search
"Anthony handled a two-mark trademark clearance and opinion for my software company efficiently and at a fair price. The analysis was clear and well-organized, the turnaround was fast, and he was responsive and professional throughout including promptly refining the report when I requested clarification."
Manoj P
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Valencia,
CA,
25 days ago
Stock Options Dispute
"Mark listened to my issue and offered several options, while providing real guidance that I was able to act upon."
Darrin P
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Windsor,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Draft SaaS Agreement
"We are very happy working with Anna; she helped create our MSA and SOW. We are an AI Automation/Marketing Agency based out of Newport Beach, CA, serving businesses nationwide. We just closed our first enterprise engagement and needed assistance/guidance in getting the proper legal documentation to support this size scope. Anna was the right choice. We spoke with her on a call, she listened, we messaged her, and she responded promptly and made sure we were taken care of, which is all our company can ask for. Thank you, Anna!"
Eli R
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Newport Beach,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Rebecca worked on my timeline and budget. She was nice to work with."
Inaki P
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Chula Vista,
CA,
about 2 months ago
IP Attorney Needed — USPTO Trademark Filing + China Manufacturer Agreement Review
"Jake was exceptional to work with! His guidance on trademark strategy in particular pushed my thinking in ways that helped shape the brand direction, beyond just the legal aspect of the work. Highly recommend."
Sharon X
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Review Equipment Lease
"Will be using Ryan in the future!"
Edward N
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Torrance,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"Eric was great - our outcome was the best-case scenario."
Dylan M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago
File Utility Patent
"Very clear and concise, professional. Pleasure to work with. Made the process easy and a ton of experience."
Seyed Robert T
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Santa Ana,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Patent Infringement Consultation
"Ross provided exceptional legal counsel for our recent hardware FTO and clearance analysis. We were operating under a strictly accelerated, one-week deadline, and Ross exceeded all expectations. He quickly grasped the complex mechanical geometries of our product and delivered highly detailed claim charts and a robust non-infringement opinion ahead of schedule—even while navigating a holiday weekend. His communication was consistently prompt, clear, and professional. If you need a patent attorney who combines deep technical acumen with incredible speed and reliability, I cannot recommend Ross highly enough."
Mike U
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Torrance,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Trademark Risk Assessment
"Worked with Brent on a legal review for my business and would absolutely engage him again. Two things really stood out: speed — he turned around a comprehensive deliverable on a tight timeline — and framing — the entire analysis was built around enabling the business, not just flagging risk. He's sharp, knowledgeable, refreshingly practical, and treats founders as partners. Highly recommend to any founder looking for outside counsel who actually thinks like an operator."
Phil L
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Wilmington,
DE,
2 months ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Don't let his time in practice fool you. Sometimes early career means better listening; not frozen into patterns they have been using for decades. It was clear he was interested in accepting my process of working through the needs first, rather than wanting me to help him fill in a template."
Dennis P
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Napa,
CA,
2 months ago