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Oleg A.

Oleg Albert

2 reviews
With experience in class actions, trade secrets, and breach of contract litigation, Oleg Albert is more than qualified to advise and help management navigate the legal landscape, representing clients in all aspects of labor and employment law. Mr. Albert has received the Super Lawyers Rising Star award every year from 2014 to 2016 and is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association.
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Chetan G.

Chetan Gupta

2 reviews
Chetan Gupta has nine years’ experience in business law. He focuses on all aspects of business law, including business formation, finances, securities, taxation and employment law. He is licensed to practice law in Delhi, but is also in the process of obtaining a license to practice law in California. Chetan is also a member of the Delhi Bar Council. He has been a managing partner at Chetan Gupta and Associates since 2009.
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Jiang B.

Jiang Bian

2 reviews
Jiang Brian has a background representing global public companies, as well as startup ventures. He represents in areas such as the developing, licensing, selling, acquiring and protecting of intellectual property rights and technology assets. His experience extends to structuring, drafting, negotiating and documenting complex cross-border and domestic technology-based transactions. Jiang attended the George Washington University School of Law.
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Shilpa T.

Shilpa Thakur

2 reviews
Shilpa Thakur is a startup attorney that helps new businesses overcome any legal issues they face. She has more than three years of experience and is licensed to practice law in California. Shilpa has represented ClearTax, Fearless Genius, Komli Media and many other corporate clients. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Juris Doctorate degree in law. Since August 2014, Shilpa has been an associate at Inventus Law.
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Ryan D.

Ryan David Williams

2 reviews
Ryan David Williams is a business lawyer that specializes in assisting startup companies overcome their legal hurdles. He has more than five years of experience. Ryan is licensed to practice law in New York and California. Some of his most recent clients include Menud and Credit Dream. He is exceptionally experienced in dealing with legal cases related to securities and finances. Ryan founded his own law office in June 2017.
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Hanlen C.

Hanlen Chang

2 reviews
Hanlen Chang is a business lawyer with more than a decade of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and has a Juris Doctorate degree in law, which he obtained from the Southwestern Law School. Hanlen specializes in providing his legal assistance to startup businesses and entrepreneurs. He is also experienced in dealing with commercial contracts. Hanlen founded his own law offices in August 2013.
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Terrence S.

Terrence Smith

2 reviews
Terrence Smith is a start-op attorney with more than a decade worth of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his J.D. in law after he graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center. Terrence specializes in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. He is also experienced in labor and employment law, as well as in mergers and acquisitions. Terrence is currently serving as a partner at Smith & Patel Law.
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Ashar A.

Ashar Ahmed

2 reviews
I am a legal advisor to my clients on a broad range of corporate matters. I guide them through corporate management and governance, litigation disputes involving complex bu... read more
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Julian B.

Julian Biggs

2 reviews
I have broad experience, both as an attorney and an executive, and am primarily focused on assisting corporate clients with managing their litigation and dispute-processing... read more
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Meghan P.

Meghan Pratschler

2 reviews
I am a licensed attorney and a member of the California Bar. I'm a specialist in startups and technology, so we're a perfect match if - need a contract or agreement writte... read more
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