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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1226 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

539 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

442 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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Mary H.

Mary Hodges

246 reviews
Employment is a big part of any business, and Mary Hodges understands that many business owners may not know the legal details of the hiring or termination process. She works with business owners with a variety of needs: from working with independent contractors, to developing and implementing employment policies, non-disclosure agreements, and more. Ms. Hodges can also help with business formation, contracts, and operations.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

243 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

153 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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Grant M.

Grant Maynard

128 reviews
Grant represents high-growth companies in all aspects of formation, financing, and intellectual property issues. He has previously done general corporate, intellectual, and real estate work at Nebraska's oldest law firm before transitioning to a more virtual lifestyle. As an entrepreneur himself, he understands the need to balance legal and business interests.
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

81 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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Alexis S.

Alexis Saenz

94 reviews
Alexis Saenz is a patent attorney who has prepared hundreds of patent applications and responses to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He mainly works with start-up ventures and mid-sized companies in the growth stage. Alexis' personal experience with a startup company has given him deep insight into the process that guides his patent and intellectual property services.
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Jake Siciliano
5.0
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
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Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"A pleasure to work with!"

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Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
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Employee Separation Agreement Review After Being Laid Off

Eric Alspaugh

"Exactly what I needed. Fair price."

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San Diego, CA,

Paul Spitz
5.0
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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,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
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Review SaaS Agreement

David Yamaguchi

"Thanks David!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
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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
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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
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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
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Review Asset Purchase Agreement

Matthew Roazen

"Amazing job on my project."

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San Jose, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Venue Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Great work as always. Thanks Alisha!"

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Encino, CA,

Troy Krich
5.0
Clear Communication
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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
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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,

Rosetta Lanum
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Rosetta Lanum

"Rosetta was very nice to work with. She was responsive and efficient and was able to work well within my budget."

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San Francisco, CA,


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