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Sean L.

Sean Lowe

32 reviews
Sean is a tenacious business attorney who graduated at the top of his class from UCLA School of Law. He started his law career by working for a federal judge and a supreme ... read more
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Joshua K.

Joshua Kushner

30 reviews
Joshua Kushner has over 20 years of experience advising early, growth and enterprise stage companies in emerging industries. Josh brings a unique mix of legal, business, an... read more
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Timothy M.

Timothy Marks

A former Disney lawyer, Tim is adept at handling contracts, business and commercial matters, and intellectual property law. His prior experience includes over 6 years manag... read more
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Conor T.

Conor Teevan

151 reviews
Top-tier talent shouldn’t have to come with a top-tier fee. This is why Conor Teevan combines his top-tier expertise (Yale undergrad, Stanford Law) with affordability. Conor has represented Silicon Valley startups, real estate investors, artists creating companies, and even a child author in need of a book deal. Conor himself started a real estate company with holdings in five states.
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Alexander N.

Alexander Nahai

93 reviews
Having overseen over $1.2 billion in transaction value, we are able to provide top-tier service at affordable rates, with much more personalized attention and fast turnarou...
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Ritu H.

Ritu Hasan

36 reviews
Ritu Hasan has more than 15 years of experience as a corporate lawyer. She has an LL.M in Banking & Financial Law, as well as a J.D. in law. Ritu has worked with both startup companies and large corporations. She primarily specializes in commercial contracts, with a strong focus on securities and finances. Since January 2016, Ritu has worked as a contract attorney under the name Ritu Hasan Consulting, where she offers legal services to companies of all sizes.
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Ursula T.

Ursula Trimming

64 reviews
Immigration is an area of the law that can have a serious impact on an individual's life and few attorneys understand that better than Ursula Trimming. Ms. Trimming specializes in employment-based working visas and green cards. She can also help with Marriage Green Cards, Fiance/Spouse Visas, and Family Sponsorship. Ms. Trimming provides effective services with compassion and drive.
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Jamie D.

Jamie Davenport

39 reviews
Jamie Davenport is a business lawyer that specializes in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. She primarily assists startup companies and entrepreneurs overcome legal hurdles, but she is able to assist clients of any size. Jamie is also experienced in dealing with legal matters that concerns trademark and copyright law. Jamie has over 17 years of experience and she is licensed to practice law in California. She has been acting as a solo practitioner since 2012.
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Robert W.

Robert W

30 reviews
Robert W is a corporate attorney that primarily specializes in legal matters related to labor and employment law. He has been licensed to practice law in California for over 12 years and has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he received after graduating from the UCLA School of Law. Robert has been an employment counselor at The Act-1 Group since October 2014. Prior to this position, he was an associate at Ogletree Deakins and Morgan Lewis.
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Eric K.

Eric Kirkland

121 reviews
Eric Kirkland is a business attorney with a strong entrepreneurial background. He has 26 years of experience. Eric focuses on contracts, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, software licensing and other general business-related legal matters. He is the managing attorney of Kirkland Law and was previously the founder and CEO of Just Cellular Inc. Eric graduated with a Doctor of Law from the Pepperdine School of Law.
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Jake Siciliano
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Trademark Registration for Functional Gum Product in US and EU

Jake Siciliano

"Jake has been very helpful in helping me understand the process and handles projects very quickly. Highly recommend him!"

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West Hollywood, CA,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
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Conduct Patent Search

Kanika Radhakrishnan

"Loved working with Kanika. She and her team delivered work quicker than I could spend time reviewing. The key for me was details and I really love the level of detail that was delivered. I will be hiring Kanika again for future project needs."

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Morgan Hill, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
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Legal Counsel for Real Estate Brokerage in Southern California

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric was very responsive and knowledgeable."

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North Las Vegas, NV,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
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Patent Infringement Consultation

Ali Shalchi

"Easy to work with."

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Costa Mesa, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
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Review of Separation Agreement with Employer

David Yamaguchi

"David was a breeze to work with. Helped me get all my concerns addressed and redlines accepted by the other party."

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Walnut Creek, CA,

Stacy Dees
5.0
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Delaware C-Corp Asset Sale Legal Support

Stacy Dees

"Great job"

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Walnut Creek, CA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
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Conduct Trademark Search

Ross Brandborg

"Ross has been very responsive and helpful in my trademark registration discovery process. He offered a complimentary phone call to kick-start our discussion where I was able to ask questions and learn more about the trademark process in general. From there, he helped me with a comprehensive search and analysis. I recommend working with Ross!"

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Venice, CA,

Michael Miller
5.0
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Michael Miller

"Great guy, we would absolutely reach out again if we need help."

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Palmdale, CA,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
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Comprehensive Legal Review of All Clauses in Services Agreement with M&A Consulting Company

Matthew Roazen

"Super fast and responsive. Great quality of work. Will be a return client."

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San Diego, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
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Pool Construction Abandonment

Seth Wiener

"Solid, don't hesitate, if Seth is available, use him."

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Palo Alto, CA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
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File Provisional Patent

Joel Douglas

"Joel and his team, especially Shem Lachhman, were excellent throughout the filing process. Shem was responsive, detail-oriented, and made the final steps smooth and efficient. I came in with a fully developed concept and draft, and they helped refine and package it for filing without overcomplicating things. Highly recommend them for clean, professional execution — especially for SaaS and workflow-based inventions."

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Fremont, CA,

Ryan A. Woods
5.0
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Assist with Other Real Estate Matter

Ryan A. Woods

"Outstanding work with a quick turnaround and excellent understanding."

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New York, NY,

Sara Mana
5.0
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Legal Advice for Converting SAFEs to Equity Without a Priced Round

Sara Mana

"Sara is awesome. Very professional"

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San Francisco, CA,

Paul Spitz
5.0
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Draft Advisory Agreement

Paul Spitz

"Paul is the best, a pleasure to work with."

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Saratoga, CA,

Rebecca London
5.0
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Startup Co-founder Dispute: Breach of Contract

Rebecca London

"Thank you Rebecca. Your help had been immense."

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Newbury Park, CA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
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Restructure Corporation

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!!!! Would give 10 stars if I could!!!!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar
5.0
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Consult on Outside General Counsel

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

"Great to work with!"

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Bakersfield, CA,

Derek Saunders
5.0
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Review Subscription Agreement and Supporting Documents for Private Credit Investment

Derek Saunders

"Derek reviewed a subscription agreement at short notice. I provided comprehensive feedback. I would work with Derek again, anytime."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Leonard Lerner
5.0
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Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter

Leonard Lerner

"Excellent and efficient, thanks Len!"

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Los Angeles, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Review Contractor Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Very good work from Alisha. She understood instructions well and provided me the help I was looking for and responded promptly. Highly recommend!"

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San Mateo, CA,


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