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James L. M.

James L. Moultrie Ⅲ

13 reviews
James L. Moultrie III is a managing attorney who specializes in business, entertainment, intellectual property, and investments. James possesses comprehensive experience ad...
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Jana M.

Jana Moser

11 reviews
Jana M. Moser is the founder of Moser Legal. Ms. Moser has worked in litigation her entire career, both on the defense and plaintiff side. Her experience practicing on both...
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Robert M.

Robert Mcconnell

10 reviews
An intellectual property law firm specializing in assisting inventors, entrepreneurs an protect their innovations and investment with patents and trademarks. Expertise ...
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Dana D.

Dana Delman

8 reviews
Dana Delman has nearly 30 years' experience in civil litigation, transactional and appellate matters. She has particular expertise in commercial law, intricate business and...
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William M.

William Mills

5 reviews
Experienced, trusted and ethical, I've represented a variety of large and small businesses, including lawyers and law firms, non-profits, and financial institutions, in gen...
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Ayda A.

Ayda Aghnami Akalin

13 reviews
Ayda Aghnami Akalin is inspired by the extraordinary talents of her clients. Practicing U.S. Immigration-Nationality Law, Ayda advises foreign entrepreneurs, investors, artists, scientists, and athletes on inbound U.S. immigration and visa matters. For three years running (2013, 2014, 2015) Ayda has been named both a “Rising Star” (Super Lawyer) and Top Immigration Attorney (Pasadena Magazine).
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Peter C.

Peter Chang

5 reviews
I've been working with startups in Venice, CA since graduating from Loyola Law School in 2015. Passionately curious, always exploring, and I love solving problems. Taking c...
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Philip H.

Philip Heller

76 reviews
A corporate and commercial transactions counsel, Philip Heller has represented leading digital media, entertainment, and technology companies, including Warner Bros, Hulu, and American Express. He is particularly knowledgeable about SaaS, software licensing, partnerships, and private equity funds. Mr. Heller specializes in negotiations and drafting complex agreements and privacy policies.
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Jonathan D.

Jonathan Delshad

7 reviews
Employment law affects virtually everyone in the United States. Jonathan Delshad helps both employees and employers deal with the employment law arena. On the business side, Mr. Delshad can help draft employee handbooks, termination agreements, confidentiality agreements, and more. For employees, he specializes in wrongful termination, which could also include harassment and discrimination issues.
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Veronica B.

Veronica Besmer

5 reviews
Veronica Besmer is Managing Partner at The Besmer Law Firm, in Los Angeles. She specializes in both international and domestic corporate and business law, internet law and e-commerce, and intellectual property law. Veronica speaks English, German, and Czech and has expertise in cross-national business transactions. Currently, she serves as co-vice chair of the California State Bar’s Cyberspace Law Committee.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7011 reviews for attorneys in California

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Residential Lease

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric helped me quickly."

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Emeryville, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Equity Compensation & Co-Founders Agreement

David Yamaguchi

"David is fantastic - he helped me draft agreements that were fair to all parties involved. He is knowledgeable and gives honest advice."

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South San Francisco, CA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Search Diamondz and Peralz

Ross Brandborg

"Great lawyer, and always responsive! Very helpful in anyway."

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Union City, CA,

Yvenne King
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Outside General Counsel

Yvenne King

"I've worked with many attorneys, and Yvenne is THE BEST! Top notch legal work from a highly organized person who meets deadlines and bills for hours in a fair and reasonable manner. I fully endorse hiring her for your legal needs."

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Auburn, CA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Jake Siciliano

"This is my second time using Jake. He is easy to work with and communicates very well."

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Newark, CA,

Dolan Williams
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Non-Compete Agreement

Dolan Williams

"Dolan was an amazing help, he worked fast and efficiently and gave me peace of mind. I will be working with him in the future."

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Loma Linda, CA,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Employee termination settlement and mutual release

Scott Stram

"Excellent responsiveness and communiction. Great work. Will come back again with the need arises."

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Cupertino, CA,

Ahmad El-Bkaily
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Consultation

Ahmad El-Bkaily

"It was great working with Ahmad! He was thorough in explaining details of my case and very communicative during the process."

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Hacienda Heights, CA,

Wendell Beres
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Wendell Beres

"Had an excellent experience working with Wendell. Very clear and quick communicator. Offered a great value for the work I needed done on forming an LLC and applying for a California liquor license. I would highly recommend working with Wendell for your legal needs."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Annabel Chang
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Request for Legal Assistance Regarding Subpoena for Business Records

Annabel Chang

"I had an excellent experience working with Annabel. Annabel is responsive, thorough, and made sure I fully understood each step of the legal process. I highly recommend Annabel for her legal expertise and client-focused approach."

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Casper, WY,

Melissa Kann
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Initial Investor Documentation

Melissa Kann

"Mellisa is patient as a saint. I appreciate her clear explanations on startup law."

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San Pedro, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Legal Assistance for Unfair Termination and Forced Relocation Issue at Tech Company

Seth Wiener

"Clear communication. Very professional and transparent."

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San Jose, CA,

Paul Spitz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Other Commercial Contract Matter

Paul Spitz

"Paul's thorough analysis, quick turnaround time, and eager attitude has made him an absolute joy to work with, and we've worked on almost half a dozen startup business related contracts already. Don't hesitate to hire Paul if you have any ambiguity you need resolved!"

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Canoga Park, CA,

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Restructure Corporation

Mary Hodges

"Mary's unique contributions were instrumental in guiding us through the complex process of setting up our company. She ensured that all details were handled precisely and carefully, providing invaluable insights and a comprehensive view from all angles. Her guidance helped us understand the implications of every decision. Mary's dedication was evident throughout our journey. She went above and beyond, adding additional clauses to our founding documents that the online service we initially used did not support. Her expert handling of the filing of amendments ensured our documents were both thorough and legally sound. Her organized approach was particularly impressive; she meticulously organized all of our documents, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Her knowledge and professionalism gave us the confidence to navigate the daunting incorporation process easily. Having Mary by our side was a true asset."

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Cupertino, CA,

David Lizerbram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark internationally through the Madrid Protocol

David Lizerbram

"David Lizerbram provided excellent legal support for my international trademark needs. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the complex process of securing trademarks in multiple countries smooth and manageable. I highly recommend his services for anyone needing expertise in international trademark law."

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Sunland, CA,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)

Lauri Donahue

"Lauri was a great help. Responses were quick."

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San Leandro, CA,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Asset Purchase Agreement

Matthew Roazen

"Amazing job on my project."

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San Jose, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Venue Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Great work as always. Thanks Alisha!"

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Encino, CA,

Troy Krich
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Breach of Contract

Troy Krich

"Troy was excellent in handling our dispute. We will no doubt hire him again."

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Berkeley, CA,

Alexander Nahai
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Alexander Nahai

"Great guy to work with. Helped me through a very tough situation."

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Daly City, CA,


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