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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1237 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

557 reviews
Lauri Donahue has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She advises high-tech, media, and entertainment companies in the U.S., Israel, and the EU on matters including technology licensing, entertainment law, video game law, anti-piracy, antitrust, IP litigation, and patent monetization. Ms. Donahue also trains and manages multi-shore teams and teaches law in the U.S. and overseas.
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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

448 reviews
Kanika is an experienced Patent Attorney and Managing Partner of Evergreen Valley Law Group in Silicon Valley, which serves innovative entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. She has filed over 5,000 patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide with a successful track record of obtaining patents for clients.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

252 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

175 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Neil P.

Neil Park

138 reviews
Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

101 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

98 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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Rebecca L.

Rebecca London

65 reviews
Currently the General Counsel for Civic Center Law Group, Rebecca London has 17 years worth of experience practicing law. She has spent some time in the business and environmental departments of law firms such as Procopio Cory Hargreaves and Savitch, LLP. Her specialties are in assisting small businesses with legal issues - some of which include commercial contracts, intellectual property management and trademarks. She attained her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law.
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Sean L.

Sean Lowe

33 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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Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
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Legal Advice for Job Offer from Startup with Equity

Alisha Bond

"Alisha provided timely review of documents"

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Redwood City, CA,

Timothy Marks, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Content Creator Agreement Amendment for Distribution vs Syndication

Timothy Marks, Esq.

"Professional, knowledgeable and informative, along with quick but very thorough work and listened to all my needs. I will enlist his service again in the future."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Troy Krich
5.0
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Cease & Desist Letter

Troy Krich

"thank you!"

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Long Beach, CA,

Sagar Parikh
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

Startup Labor and Equity Dispute

Sagar Parikh

"Sagar was incredibly thorough, responsive, and professional throughout our engagement. He took the time to understand the nuances of my situation, crafted a strong and well-articulated demand letter, and provided thoughtful guidance even beyond the original scope."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Product Safety Compliance Support

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric is an EXCEPTIONAL attorney and trusted advisor. He’s fluent in the legal frameworks and consistently gave us the right level of detail—enough depth to make confident business decisions without getting lost in jargon. He helped us understand the legal context, map our options, and weigh risks, while never steering us toward a single outcome. Instead, he asked sharp questions that helped us clarify our own priorities. When it became clear our choices weren’t ideal, Eric went the extra mile to research additional authority and alternatives. He also kept us focused on the bigger picture so we could make some tough calls—and even “make lemonade out of lemons.” His knowledge of product compliance and regulation is top-tier and gave our small business real confidence. Communication and responsiveness were outstanding. We were on a tight timeline with hard deadlines, and Eric matched our pace, answered every question, and stayed with us at each step. We relied on his judgment not only as a lawyer but as a practical business partner. We’re grateful we found him and will absolutely work with him again. Highly recommend!"

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Covina, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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File Green Card

Wayne Nguyen

"Very helpful call. Thanks Wayne"

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Mendocino, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
4.3
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Review Operating Agreement

Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca was very helpful!. She was clear with the timeline, the expected fees and the adjustments made to our operating agreement. Definitely recommend her."

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Berkeley, CA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

Equity Ownership and Non-Compete Advice

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Really quick response time, very fair pricing - my issue ended up being less intensive than we thought and they refunded part of my retainer, which I really appreciated. Very upfront, honest, and professional. Would absolutely recommend to family and friends and would definitely use again if needed!"

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El Granada, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Seth Wiener

"Very Knowledgable and quick to respond"

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Elk Grove, CA,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
Clear Communication
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Patent Search Services

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"he got my idea in seconds and provided get guidance and work."

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Marshall, CA,

Ross Brandborg
4.8
Clear Communication
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Trademark Registration IMA ART

Ross Brandborg

"easy to understand, and no pressure"

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Beverly Hills, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Provisional Patent Services

Ali Shalchi

"Excellent!"

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San Francisco, CA,

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Tax Attorney Needed for IRC §1235 - Capital Gains Treatment for Patent Sale

James Kraehenbuehl

"James is an excellent lawyer - highly recommend!"

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Walnut Creek, CA,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Contract Review for Small Business

Lauri Donahue

"She did a great job in pointing out loopholes in our contract, definitely recommend!"

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Pleasanton, CA,

Stacy Dees
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Drafting Customer Contract Template for Online Health Education Programs

Stacy Dees

"Top notch expertise related to drafting contracts for our health tech start-up company. Smart, efficient, and down-to-earth"

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Los Angeles, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Influencer Contract Review

David Yamaguchi

"David is highly knowledgeable about working with marketing contractors in California. I hired him to review a contract template, and he answered all my questions clearly and comprehensively. Thanks to his insight, I feel confident moving forward with my contractors using the revised template."

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San Mateo, CA,

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Personal Liability Estimate

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

"Bobby was great to work with. He understood my needs and delivered the outcomes to perfection."

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San Jose, CA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"Jake is fast, clear, and very helpful!"

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Granite Bay, CA,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Michael Miller
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Assist with Outside General Counsel

Michael Miller

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

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Palmdale, CA,


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