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Neeta Toprani

25 reviews
If you need an attorney to "tell it like it is" on business matters and real estate, Neeta Toprani is a great fit. Ms. Toprani graduated from Harvard Law School and has a bachelor's degree in physics. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Whether your business is dealing with a business formation or an acquisition, Ms. Toprani is a great asset. She also helps non-profit businesses thrive as well.
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Mina K.

Mina Kalra

25 reviews
Mina Kalra is a business lawyer that has been licensed to practice law in California for the past nine years. She obtained her Juris Doctor in law from the New England Law School in Boston. Mina solely specializes in immigration law. She has represented numerous clients. Since May 2017, Mina has been an employment-based adviser at Berkeley International Office, UC Berkely. Mina has also been a partner at New World Law LLP since January 2017.
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Mandana J.

Mandana Jafarinejad

20 reviews
Mandana Jafarinejad is a patent attorney with seven years of experience. She is exceptionally skilled in dealing with corporate legal matters that involves trademark and copyright law. Mandana has been licensed to practice law in California and she is a member of the California Patent Bar. She attended the Western State University College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in law. Mandana has been serving as a patent attorney at MJIP An Intellectual Property Firm since 2011.
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Julia C.

Julia Cheng

19 reviews
Many companies are outsourcing their legal needs today because it is more cost effective. Attorneys like Julia Cheng offer experience, talent, and knowledge for businesses who do not need full-time in-house counsel. Ms. Cheng works with internet-based businesses and technology companies to fulfill their legal needs. She specializes in digital entertainment areas and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
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Denis S.

Denis Shmidt

18 reviews
Denis Shmidt is a litigator and corporate attorney with eight years of experience. He has represented Samsung, Philips, LG Electronics and many other corporate clients. Denis primarily focuses on lawsuits and disputes, but also has extensive experience in trademark and copyright law. He founded Orsus Gate Law in February 2017. Prior to founding his own law firm, Denis was a senior litigation associate at Lewis & Llewellyn LLP.
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Bobby K.

Bobby Kouretchian

17 reviews
Bobby made a name for himself quickly as a litigator and carried a 95% or higher success rate when it came to case resolution. Bobby handles corporate law, wills and trusts, intellectual property law, and contract law. He has worked for top name companies including Playboy.com, USCFootball.com, and Califa Entertainment. Bobby will help you protect your assets, property, and brands.
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Alan E.

Alan Engle

17 reviews
Alan’s practice focuses on intellectual property procurement, licensing, contracts, and litigation. He is a member of the United States Patent and Trademark Office patent bar and has counseled clients on hundreds of deals involving billions of dollars. He is committed to advising creative entrepreneurs and offers “big firm” service at reasonable rates.
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Wanli X.

Wanli Xu

16 reviews
Wanli has over 15 years experience serving as outside general counsel and trusted legal advisor to companies across multiple industries and through all stages of growth, he...
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Lon L.

Lon Lazar

16 reviews
Independent attorney specializing in Wills,Trusts, Estate Planning, and General Business Law. Wills, trusts, and estate planning; California business law; civil litigat...
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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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Timothy Marks, Esq.
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Timothy Marks, Esq.

"Timothy Marks worked on two projects for me and it was a great experience. We had a kick-off call where he made sure he understood my situation and needs. He created detailed contract documents that are easy for me to edit as needed. He also provided a very detailed analysis and interpretation of policies I needed reviewed for my situation. He explained them in an easy-to-follow way, provided context and his rationale. On top of it all, he was very quick in responding to any questions I had. I would hire Tim again anytime."

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Alameda, CA,

Vincent Van Houden
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Vincent Van Houden

"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."

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Covina, CA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
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Joel Douglas

"Accomplished exactly what I was looking for and understood perfectly what I was asking for. Really great and would work with him again."

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Covina, CA,

Gene Rhough
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Gene Rhough

"I was so impressed with how thoughtful and thorough Gene is in his work. I would highly recommend him!"

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Los Angeles, CA,

Lauri Donahue
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Lauri Donahue

"I worked with Lauri on an IP contract and a copyright issue. She is is very responsive and easy to communicate with, recommended."

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North Hollywood, CA,

Ross Brandborg
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Ross Brandborg

"Ross is awesome. Super fast and knowledgeable."

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Alviso, CA,

James Kraehenbuehl
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James Kraehenbuehl

"Very responsive and professional. Quickly understood what I was looking for and helped me with exactly what I needed."

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Long Beach, CA,

Seth Wiener
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Seth Wiener

"Fast turnaround, quickly available for phone consultations as needed, does a good job of listening to understand your specific situation before offering his advice. I would be happy to work with Seth again in the future."

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Van Nuys, CA,

Ian Good
5.0
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Ian Good

"Very happy with Ian! He was thorough, clear, and completed everything quickly. Would work with him again."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
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Eric Alspaugh

"Eric was very responsive and helpful, we very much appreciated his help and expertise!"

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San Jose, CA,

Karen Braveheart
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Karen Braveheart

"I had the pleasure of working with Karen on the sale of my property, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From the beginning, she went above and beyond her original scope - not only drafting the necessary contracts but also stepping in to do what was needed outside of the contract, while guiding me through the entire process as a first-time seller. She was incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and responsive, always making sure I understood what needed to be done and why. Karen coordinated seamlessly with escrow and even brought in a transaction coordinator to support us, and her clear instructions gave me confidence at every step. I truly appreciated her professionalism, patience, and commitment to making sure the transaction was legally sound and smooth from start to finish. If you’re looking for an attorney who is both highly skilled and genuinely supportive, Karen is an outstanding choice."

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San Jose, CA,

Troy Krich
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Troy Krich

"Troy was communicative and professional."

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Vista, CA,

Paul Spitz
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Paul Spitz

"Excellent"

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Temecula, CA,

Yvenne King
5.0
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Yvenne King

"Best attorney at contracts and negotiations, highly recommend!"

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Turlock, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha provided timely review of documents"

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Redwood City, CA,

Sagar Parikh
5.0
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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,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Very helpful call. Thanks Wayne"

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Mendocino, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
4.3
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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
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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,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
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Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

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

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Marshall, CA,


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