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Neeta T.

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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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. 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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Meng L.

Meng Li

13 reviews
I have a decent technology background of computer science and technology combined with experience of cyber investigation and forensics. With the recent hype of blockchain a...
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7144 reviews for attorneys in California

Troy Krich
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter

Troy Krich

"Very responsive and thorough. Discussed with me in detail and advised me well."

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San Ramon, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Legal Guidance on C&D

Ali Shalchi

"Helped guide us professionally through a tricky situation. Easily worth the money."

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San Francisco, CA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Outside General Counsel

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Daniel and his team were super helpful and quick helping resolve my case. They were super communicative and made the whole experience seamless."

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Long Beach, 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,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Patent Matter

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Anthony did an excellent job walking me through everything step by step. I truly appreciate his thoroughness and look forward to working with him again."

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San Jose, CA,

Sagar Parikh
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Severance Agreement

Sagar Parikh

"Great expert, will def. use again!"

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San Francisco, 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,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consulting Agreement Review

Alisha Bond

"Alisha was incredibly knowledgeable, very helpful, professional and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Alisha and plan to partner with her again on future needs."

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Los Angeles, 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,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)

Eric Alspaugh

"Fast, clear, and knowledgable!"

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Los Angeles, 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,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

CEO Employment Review

Seth Wiener

"Very knowledgeable and very professional. Would work with Seth again."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Renewal

Ross Brandborg

"Ross is professional and will keep you updated throughout the entire process."

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West Covina, CA,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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
Meets Deadlines

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,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Comprehensive Legal Review of All Clauses in Services Agreement with M&A Consulting Company

Matthew Roazen

"Super fast and responsive. Great quality of work. Will be a return client."

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San Diego, CA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

File Provisional Patent

Joel Douglas

"Joel and his team, especially Shem Lachhman, were excellent throughout the filing process. Shem was responsive, detail-oriented, and made the final steps smooth and efficient. I came in with a fully developed concept and draft, and they helped refine and package it for filing without overcomplicating things. Highly recommend them for clean, professional execution — especially for SaaS and workflow-based inventions."

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Fremont, CA,

Ryan A. Woods
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Real Estate Matter

Ryan A. Woods

"Outstanding work with a quick turnaround and excellent understanding."

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New York, NY,

Sara Mana
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Legal Advice for Converting SAFEs to Equity Without a Priced Round

Sara Mana

"Sara is awesome. Very professional"

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San Francisco, CA,


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