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Seth Wiener
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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Liz Oliner
If you want someone who has gone through the trademark process over and over again, look no further than Liz Oliner. She has filed over 300 trademarks in the last year alone and has practically got the process down to a science. Small businesses and entrepreneurs frequently come to Ms. Oliner for their trademark and brand protection needs.
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Lauri Donahue
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 Radhakrishnan
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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Joshua Garber
Representing notable clients like Tesla and the City of Los Angeles, Josh Garber excels at helping clients with employment and labor laws. Many of his past clients have had great success using Josh for employment agreements and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) hearings. With his practical advice, he has even helped clients avoid going to court.
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Sue Dunbar
Go with Sue Dunbar if you want a big law firm experience with a small law firm cost. Sue's experience working at Robins Kaplan LLP and serving as special counsel to Senator Joseph Dunn has landed her big-name clients like BestBuy, Time Warner Cable, and Yahoo!. Currently, Ms. Dunbar specializes in knowledge about confidentiality and privacy laws regarding sensitive trade secrets.
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David Yamaguchi
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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Alexis Saenz
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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Rebecca London
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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Jesko Onken
Licensed in California and Germany, Jesko Onken offers cost-effective legal advice to small and midsize companies. A speaker of German, French, and Italian, Mr. Onken provides services in business law and international legal management. He specializes in entity formation, business contracts, corporate compliance, immigration, licensing, and securities.
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Usman Shaikh
Founder and managing attorney of U.S. Law Group, Usman Shaikh is also the executive vice president of business and legal affairs at UG Strategies. Beyond providing corporate, entertainment, and intellectual property transactional services for businesses across a range of sectors, Mr Shaikh shares his insight and experience through publications on the U.S. Law Group News website.
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Seth Heyman
Seth Heyman takes the saying, "the devil is in the details" to heart. As a corporate law attorney, he knows that being thorough and detail-oriented is extremely important in transactions and in every agreement. Mr. Heyman has over 20 years of experience with entity formation, advertising law, contracts, regulatory law, international law, and Internet law. He provides practical and cost-effective legal solutions.
Laura Drossman
Clients can’t say enough about Laura Drossman: “trustworthy,” “tenacious,” “responsive,” “accountable,” and “efficient.” Since starting in private practice in 2004, Laura has moved on to found her own firm in 2011 which specializes in commercial real estate, business transactions, trademark law, and general legal counseling. Actively barred in California and New York, one client said it best: “Dross is the Boss.”
Andrew Lachman
If your business is engaging in corporate technology transactions, you will need an attorney who has experience in that area. This could include technology services, hardware, software, and content licensing. Andrew Lachman does it all, and he can help your business thrive in these areas. He also works with data privacy, trademarks, and business litigation.
Audrey Kravets
Audrey Kravets started her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, so she knows the ins and outs of complex issues involving securities governance and compliance. She deals with business formation and employment issues, including providing services to those businesses who operate on an international level. Her prior brokerage experience also serves her well in the financial and legal arenas.
Yassi Mahdavi
Yassi is an experienced attorney and in-house counsel with a track record for successfully closing complex deals domestically and internationally. She is known to be a driven and creative problem-solver to ensure her clients meet their business and financial objectives. She is seasoned in the payments and e-commerce sectors, international transactions, and IP licensing.
Sanjiv Dhawan
Sanjiv Dhawan is the managing attorney at InnovaTech Law Group based in Santa Clara, California. He focuses primarily on general corporate and business law. InnovaTech emerged when Sanjiv decided to start his own practice, seeing a need for uncomplicated, inexpensive legal advice. An entrepreneur himself with several startups under his belt, Sanjiv understands the needs of business owners.
Alan Engle
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.
Conor Teevan
Top-tier talent shouldn’t have to come with a top-tier fee. This is why Conor Teevan combines his top-tier expertise (Yale undergrad, Stanford Law) with affordability. Conor has represented Silicon Valley startups, real estate investors, artists creating companies, and even a child author in need of a book deal. Conor himself started a real estate company with holdings in five states.
Johnny Manriquez
Johnny Manriques is a patent attorney with extensive experience in dealing with cases that involves intellectual property law and related legal matters. He has more than 14 years of experience and is licensed to practice law in California. Johnny is registered with the State Bar of California. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law. Johnny recently started his own firm, but worked with Procopio Cory for three years prior to starting his own law office.
Tom Shnaider
Thomas has over 15 years of experience and is the founding partner of Shnaider, a corporate, business, and contracts & licensing law firm. He provides cost-effective service to clients, whether they are individuals or Fortune 100 companies in the US and internationally. In addition to law, he is a licensed real estate broker with expertise in real estate transactions and real estate law.
Stacy Smith
Stacy Smith is your go-to for your business and real estate needs. She can help with business sales and purchases, entity formation, contracts, and more. Whether your business needs help with vendor agreements or financing, Ms. Smith can help. She can also deal with things like zoning and separating or combining lots. She brings her 25 years of experience to every legal issue.
Carlos Perez
Carlos Perez has represented high-stake clients, including Facebook, Google and AMD. He primarily focuses on patents, but has experience in numerous business practice areas. Carlos is the founder of his own law firm, where he specializes in the preparation and prosecution of patents, as well as business litigation matters. He was also an associate at Baker Botts and Baker & McKenzie before he started his own law firm.
Jann Moorhead
Jann Moorhead is a global transactional attorney with 25 years of experience representing established international companies and startups. She was the lead attorney for the Star Wars franchise and was in charge of negotiating the licensing activities. She has also negotiated many agreements for licensing, distribution, business transactions, privacy, and other commercial contracts across many industries such as consumer products, media, technology, software, and e-commerce.
Ursula Trimming
Immigration is an area of the law that can have a serious impact on an individual's life and few attorneys understand that better than Ursula Trimming. Ms. Trimming specializes in employment-based working visas and green cards. She can also help with Marriage Green Cards, Fiance/Spouse Visas, and Family Sponsorship. Ms. Trimming provides effective services with compassion and drive.
Mary Obidinski
Business owners often shudder at the idea of having to pay general counsel for legal advice. With Mary Obidinski, you know that you are getting straightforward, honest legal options that will not break the bank. Ms. Obidinski is worth every cent from her experience as general counsel for a large private corporation and work with small businesses and starts ups.
Ross Meador
Ross is a partner at TechLaw LLOP, a high caliber business, finance, and IP firm. During his long career, he spent 15 years with prestigious firms, including Morrison & Foerster. His high Avvo rating, "superb," is the result of his expertise in contract drafting, acquisitions and investments, business relationships, and intellectual property protection.
Jessica Holcombe
Jessica Holcombe founded the Holcombe Law Group to represent emerging and established companies in key aspects of operations and strategic goals. She draws on her experience from working with technology, clean energy, medical services, real estate, and telecom companies and from acting as first general counsel at Boyett Petroleum, the largest fuel retailer and distributor in Northern California.
Scott Woodman
Scott has practiced law in California for over 20 years and his main areas of practice are business, tax, and estate planning. His experience is built on his well-rounded education which includes a master’s degree in taxation. Scott offers flat fee services to clients on incorporation, multi-member LLC Organization, and preparation of a Simple Estate Plan.
Joseph Lesko
Joseph Lesko provides legal advisory services to small to medium sized businesses. He has 20 years of experience and have represented numerous clients, including BioRibbon Health, Sygiene Inc and Motive Interactive. Joseph also has experience in dealing with employment and security related legal matters. He has been the president of Blackcastle Strategies since 2014. Joseph has also worked at Pubs Arena Digital Media and Spritzr.
Edward Robinson
Edward Robinson is a patent attorney that mainly works with corporations to help them obtain patent protection for pharmaceutical products, medical devices and related inventions. He is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Edward has over 14 years of experience. He practices law in California and received a J.D in law from the University of San Diego School of Law. Edward has recently jointed Tech Law LLP, but have represented a large number of companies as a corporate counsel.
Sunita Koneru
Sunita Koneru knows that your business transactions and intellectual property issues are important to you and your company. That is why she works hard for her clients to get every agreement just right. Her motivation, networking skills, and diligence make her a cut above the rest if your business or non-profit needs a strong commercial attorney.
Eric Norton
Eric is not only a trusted business and intellectual property attorney, he has founded several businesses himself. As the founder of Norton Law Corporation, his mission is to provide top tier legal services at affordable prices for business owners of all types, from small business owners to multinational corporations. He takes great pride in helping his clients start and grow their businesses.
Fiona Kaufman
Fiona is a Corporate Attorney with extensive experience working in-house for Silicon Valley High Technology companies. She runs her boutique law firm, Law Office of Fiona Newell Kaufman, with the goal of providing value-oriented legal services to technology-based companies. In addition to practicing law, she is an experienced legal author with a leading national publisher.
Michael O'brien
Michael is a registered patent attorney who started the Law Office of Michael O’Brien in 2011 with the goal of providing top quality intellectual property services to clients. He has drafted hundreds of patent applications for individual inventors, small businesses, and entrepreneurs throughout the country. Michael also teaches Business Law to university students.
Ayda Aghnami Akalin
Ayda Aghnami Akalin is inspired by the extraordinary talents of her clients. Practicing U.S. Immigration-Nationality Law, Ayda advises foreign entrepreneurs, investors, artists, scientists, and athletes on inbound U.S. immigration and visa matters. For three years running (2013, 2014, 2015) Ayda has been named both a “Rising Star” (Super Lawyer) and Top Immigration Attorney (Pasadena Magazine).
Dan Blomgren
Dan Blomgren co-founded Ceopio Legal with a simple objective: help small business and startups at all stages of their growth. He helps these business with all different types of legal needs including financing, operations, disputes, and entity formations. His passion for helping small businesses stems from his own business experience when he started a small catering business as a college student.
Mark Pearson
Mark Pearson, Partner at ARC Law Group, believes in vibrant, creative work atmospheres – and attorneys who aren’t stuffy. Representing creatives, techs, startups, and sports clients, Mark has an insider’s view to what his clients face. In his previous role as a TV journalist and producer, he covered the Iditarod and appeared in a client’s indie horror movie. He podcasts too!
Eric Chung
Eric Chung has had experience as a General Counsel, chief compliance officer, corporate lawyer, fund-formation lawyer and a real estate lawyer. Eric has worked for companies such as Atmel Corporation and Protiviti Inc. He is currently the Founder of the Officer of Lighthaven Capital Management, LLC - his main focus areas include Corporate Governance and Fundamental Analysis. In 1996, he graduated with his J.D. from the Vanderbilt University Law School.
Michael Fucci
Michael Fucci is a general business attorney with more than 15 years of experience. He has dealt with numerous legal cases that involves real estate, business formation, business consulting and other related practice areas. Michael graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law and is licensed to practice law in California. He has represented GEANCO, Intraceuticals, Christian Vision and numerous other clients. Michael started his own law firm in 2014.
Nate Kelly
Nate Kelly can help with intellectual property, corporate organization and finance, contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, and employment issues. He provides services to businesses that are designed to be a complete solution, regardless of their business law issue. His finance experience includes securities and collateralized debt obligations, alternative investments, and stock issuance.
Thomas Wrobel
Thomas Wrobel's firm has been serving non-profits and philanthropists since 1997. He has helped thousands of non-profits across the country and internationally obtain non-profit tax-exempt status with their state and the IRS. He has also helped clients with business formation and ongoing compliance issues. Thomas is motivated to make life easier for people who are doing noble work.
Jason Balogh
Jason is an attorney at Lerch Sturmer LLP who handles insurance coverage, professional liability, and premises liability case. He has successfully represented many clients in complex, multi-party litigation with liability exposure. Outside of the firm, Jason volunteers as a Pro Bono Attorney for the National Center for Refugee & Immigrant Children.
Jack Jmaev
Jack Jmaev is a professional patent attorney that specializes in patent applications, contracts and agreements, as well as patent infringement. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln University and obtained his degree in law in 2001. He also attended the California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo and obtained a B.S. in Engineering Science in 1982. Jack has an extensive technical background and has several years of entrepreneurial experience.
Evelyn Ginossi
Evelyn Ginossi saw a revolution coming to the legal industry and she responded. Her clients need agile responses, an expert lawyer with strong business sense, and predictable pricing. Evelyn’s practice specializes in complex real estate transactions, negotiations, and financing for U.S. and U.K. companies. In 10 years Evelyn has handled the purchase and sale of properties totaling over $2 billion.
Gregory Grigoryants
Grigoriy Grigoryants is an attorney that specializes in bankruptcy cases, but also provide assistance to corporate clients on related legal cases. He practices law in California and have been licensed since 2012. In 2001, he won first place in the annual student conference while attending Ivanovo State University Law School, where he also obtained his Juris Doctor degree three years later. Grigoriy is also a member of the American Bar Association.
Martin Tracy
Mark Koo works with high technology companies on patent, trademark, and copyright related matters. He also helps companies file incorporation documents and provides other startup legal assistance. Mark has been involved in many of the hottest Silicon Valley’s technologies. As a software technologist, Mark worked to help build the world’s largest laser system.
Josh Traub
Understanding that creative individuals have unique needs, Josh Traub offers guidance to game designers, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. With a background in computer science, he is well-versed in all aspects of IP law and has even educated engineers on the subject. Mr. Traub has also provided significant pro bono services to the Atlanta arts community.
Robert S. Lawrence
Robert Lawrence is a top California litigator with 20 years of experience in intellectual property and commercial litigation. Currently, he works at Callahan & Blaine, a premier West Coast litigation firm. Robert, who is an expert in arbitration and complex cases, has successfully taken on multiple multi-million dollar cases. He obtained his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law.
Mark Sharf
Mark Sharf has over 27 years’ experience in dealing with debt and bankruptcy legal issues. He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1989. Mark graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and is part of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. After being granted a license to practice law, Mark obtained a position as an associate at Angel & Neistat. Since then. Between 1994 and 2010, Mark also operated his own company, Sharf Law Firm.
Stuart Webster
Stuart Webster is an Attorney, as well as an International Legal Consultant. He is currently the Foundation Director and Shareholder for The Village Press, as well as a Seasonal Attorney. For 24 years, he served as an equity partner with a top New Zealand law firm. His main practice area is Employment Law, but he also handles legal matters in Business Law and Litigation. Stuart obtained his Bachelor of Laws from The Victoria University of Wellington and graduated with Honors.
Douglas Park
Douglas Park is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in dealing with cases that involves commercial contracts, securities, finance and business operations. He has represented numerous corporate clients, including image32, RecordLogix and FantasySubs. Douglas received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He also attended Harvard College and Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is licensed to practice law in California.
Sam Sagan
Saad is a co-founder and patent attorney at Nventi PC, a patent prosecution firm focused on building patent portfolios that enable startups to attract funding and avoid patent infringement. He has counseled clients with no physical office to those with billions of dollars in revenue. His high-tech and startup background adds to his qualification in developing patent strategies.
Eric Kirkland
Eric Kirkland is a business attorney with a strong entrepreneurial background. He has 26 years of experience. Eric focuses on contracts, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, software licensing and other general business-related legal matters. He is the managing attorney of Kirkland Law and was previously the founder and CEO of Just Cellular Inc. Eric graduated with a Doctor of Law from the Pepperdine School of Law.
Philip Heller
A corporate and commercial transactions counsel, Philip Heller has represented leading digital media, entertainment, and technology companies, including Warner Bros, Hulu, and American Express. He is particularly knowledgeable about SaaS, software licensing, partnerships, and private equity funds. Mr. Heller specializes in negotiations and drafting complex agreements and privacy policies.
John Fallone
John Fallone thinks big and gets it done. As an early-stage company attorney, John is also a co-founder of SendHub, the cloud-based phone system making it easier for today’s businesses to communicate with customers and employees. A self-identified geek of processes and efficiency, John plans to get an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
Eric Alspaugh
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.
Ashley Talbot
Ashley Talbot is a business attorney that has gained extensive experience while acting as an outside general counsel for various corporate clients. She primarily focuses on providing legal assistance to small business, startups and entrepreneurs. Ashley has a J.D. in law and a B.A. in Business Administration, which she obtained from the University of San Diego. She founded her own law office, Talbot Law Firm, in 2015.
Neeta Toprani
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.
Carl Loeffler
Karl has provided quality service to many clients at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms as a sole practitioner in the past and now a partner at FisherBroyles by eliminating unnecessary overhead. His specialties include startup companies, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and securities compliance. Contact him for any questions regarding an existing enterprise or how to form a new company.
Brad Bertoglio
Intellectual property is especially important for businesses that are experiencing growth. Brad Bertoglio focuses his practice on obtaining intellectual property rights for businesses of all types, with emphasis on growth companies. He offers expert legal advice that fast-paced, growing companies can trust. High-quality service is important to Mr. Bertoglio and that is what he provides.
Bobby Kouretchian
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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Peter Boyd
Peter is an entrepreneurial-minded attorney with a practice focused on advising entrepreneurs, companies, and investors on a range of issues including strategic transactions and corporate governance. He developed a solid understanding of business operations as a former management team member of a startup. His goal is to help people assess legal risks so they can make informed decisions.
Martin Mendoza
Martin Mendoza has more than 24 years’ experience and primarily focuses on commercial contracts, immigration law and business-related lawsuits. Martin graduated with a J.D. law degree from the UCLA School of Law in 1989. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science. Martin is licensed to practice law in California. He founded his own law firm, the Law Office of Martin Mendoza, in 2007. Prior to starting his own firm, Martin was an associate attorney at Robinson, Dilando & Whitaker.
Jeremy Just
Jeremy Just is a guru when it comes to real estate law and he can help you navigate your way through any real estate transaction. Jeremy started out underwriting commercial properties throughout multiple states and quickly progressed and publicly traded over 4,200 properties. Jeremy has completed over 100 development projects throughout the California area and can help you with all of your real estate needs.
Tali Buchman
Tali is a dedicated attorney who established her own firm in 2008 and represents diverse clients from startups to publicly traded corporations. She has a range of expertise including negotiating commercial agreements, protection of intellectual property, and real estate transactions. Before starting her own firm, she was an in-house counsel for a software company and a financial services company.
John T. Van Geffen
John T. Van Geffen represents a diverse set of clients, including land developers, insurance carriers, airlines, claims petitioners, and high-net-worth individuals in commercial transaction, litigation, and regulatory compliance. He is on the board of directors for Oakland Aviation Museum and is the Western-Pacific regional vice president of the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association.
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Jonathan Delshad
Employment law affects virtually everyone in the United States. Jonathan Delshad helps both employees and employers deal with the employment law arena. On the business side, Mr. Delshad can help draft employee handbooks, termination agreements, confidentiality agreements, and more. For employees, he specializes in wrongful termination, which could also include harassment and discrimination issues.
Vanessa Williams
With a background in both economics and business, Vanessa has advised governmental and quasi-governmental agencies as well as small businesses. Interestingly, Vanessa Williams is licensed in both California and Guam and is on the boards of ANZ Guam, a community focused bank, Hagatna Restoration and Redevelopment Authority, and Guam Animals in Need.
Linda Allen
Linda Allen heads the Peak Business Law team, which was established in 1999. Her vast experience working in the US and international business communities allows her to focus on providing outstanding service to corporations who want to establish, maintain, or expand operations in the US and abroad. Before she established her own firm, she worked as Managing Attorney at Decker Law Group.
Hector Del Cid
Hector’s firm, Hector Del Cid Law, serves clients who are in the creative community and emerging startups. He has represented independent film, television producers, and production companies and built a proven track record of being proactive and creative. His work has enabled clients to achieve their goals under tight deadlines and reduced liability by creating effective workplace policies.
Julia Cheng
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.
Neha Jaiswal
As a patent attorney with a background in life sciences, Neela drafts patent documents in the field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Her services are perfect for startups who need help with contracts, intellectual property protection, and corporate setup. Her work includes drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, handling legal administration, and addressing privacy policies.
James Peiser
James is an attorney and counselor with broad experience in corporate, digital media, and entertainment legal matters. He has practiced at a major international law firm and worked several in-house positions. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage tech startups. James has also advised digital media enterprises and nonprofits on marketing and social media strategy.
Jill Jacobson
With a Ph.D. in biochemistry and a technical background in chemistry and chemical engineering, Jill Jacobson’s expertise lies in biotechnology, life science, and Cleantech industries. She has more than 14 years’ experience working as a patent practitioner, providing clients with patent and trademark procurement, patent portfolio evaluation, and other intellectual property law services.
Gwyn Murray
Gwyn is the Principal of the Matau Legal group and her areas of specialty include commercial sales and licensing domestically and internationally as well as open source software licensing. She has over 20 years of experience working as an inside and outside counsel to computer hardware, computer software, and pharmaceutical companies, including big brands like Apple Computer.
Stephanie Leland
If you’re a small business or startup, then Stephanie Leland is the lawyer for you. She handles many different transactions for small businesses, like contract drafting and entity formation. Before starting Ceopio Legal, Stephanie gained experience as a senior tax associate at Andersen Tax. While attending law school, she focused on tax and business courses, which helped her hone her focus on small businesses.
Veronica Besmer
Veronica Besmer is Managing Partner at The Besmer Law Firm, in Los Angeles. She specializes in both international and domestic corporate and business law, internet law and e-commerce, and intellectual property law. Veronica speaks English, German, and Czech and has expertise in cross-national business transactions. Currently, she serves as co-vice chair of the California State Bar’s Cyberspace Law Committee.
Nedeen Nasser
After working at several tax law firms and as in-house counsel for DPx Gear, Nedeen Nasser opened her own firm to offer business advocacy services to clients. A speaker of Spanish and Arabic, she specializes in international business management as well as IP licensing, trademark and copyright filing, management and enforcement, IRS representation, and business litigation.
Zephyr Andrew
Zephyr is a patent attorney with experience in various aspects of patent law, including drafting patent applications, patent prosecution, and conducting intellectual property due diligence investigations. Before joining EcoTech Law Group, he was a sole practitioner representing entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. He worked with his clients in all stages of their business development.
Asha Wilkerson
Asha opened her own practice in 2011 and specializes in employment law and criminal defense. When she began her legal career working as a medical malpractice attorney, she learned the ins and outs of civil litigation and the art of negotiation. Asha has volunteered on many human rights projects and has received an award for her pro bono work. She is also rated by Super Lawyers.
Alec Segarich
Based in San Francisco, CA, Alec Segarich works as a class action and employment lawyer with his two close colleagues Jason Lohr and Roberto Ripamonti. Together they represent employees and consumers in class action lawsuits. Sigarich concentrates in state and federal appellate briefing and arbitration. Most of his cases are about protecting workers’ rights to fair pay in California.
Hendrik Pretorius
Businesses have immigration law needs just like individuals. However, many immigration attorneys focus on just the individual side of the law. Hendrik Pretorius was born in South American and grew up in Mexico and Argentina so he knows the immigration process first-hand. He helps businesses evaluate immigration strategies for executives, founders, professionals, and other vital employees for their business.
Andy Chen
Andy's practice was founded in Silicon Valley in 2010. His team represents local clients and those from around the world with their matters in California and New York. His firm strives to assist his clients with any problems they encounter by working with other lawyers around the US. He has a "Superb" rating as a Top Attorney in business and a Top Contributor in business by Avvo.
Travis Guevara Kasper
Creativity is important in tax and estate planning and no one knows that better than Travis Guevara Kasper. Mr. Guevara Kasper helps both businesses and individuals with their tax and estate planning needs by providing a tailored experience for each entity. He understands that everyone's financial situation is unique and he approaches it that way. He can also help with general business issues as well.
Randolph Gaw
Business litigation attorneys need to have a proven track record to deal with large companies. Randolph Gaw of Gaw | Poe LLP fits the bill. Mr. Gaw has represented clients in cases worth roughly a total of $4 billion, so he has the experience and knowledge to deal with some very large-stakes cases. Whether you need help with a trial, an appeal, or an arbitration matter, Mr. Gaw can help.
Stephen Healy
Stephen Healy has been a practicing lawyer for 27 years. Currently, he focuses much of his work on asbestos compensation claims and asbestos civil litigation cases in both federal and state courts. So far, he has settled many asbestos cases totaling together over one million dollars. In addition, Stephen is also licensed to represent veterans who apply for disability benefits.
Danielle Pener
Danielle Pener brings a business-savvy approach to her employment law practice. Formerly an in-house attorney (WalMart, LiveOps), Danielle is a skilled workplace investigator. She is experienced in wages/hours issues, disability accommodation, management discipline, discrimination, and harassment. Her pro bono activity includes updating the employee guidelines for a non-profit.
Stephen Zweig
If you need a lawyer with experience in New York City, you may want to consider giving Stephen Zweig a call. He has over 35 years of law experience and has represented health care industry employees and non-unionized employees with employment agreements, non-compete agreements, consultation agreements, and more. In particular, he is known as a top negotiator in collective bargaining for the in-the-home care industry.
Peter Duong
Peter Duong is an immigration attorney with over fifteen years of experience in immigration and naturalization law. He runs his own law firm and has successfully argued cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Immigration Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. At Stanford Law School, from where he obtained his J.D., he was president of the Moot Court Board and was awarded several prizes.
Todd Wenzel
Todd Wenzel has been an attorney at law for the past 24 years. He has experience in dealing with commercial contracts, business formation, real estate matters and general lawsuits. Todd has represented several large clients, including Catellus and the Habitat for Humanity. He has a Juris Doctor degree and is licensed to practice law within California. Todd Started his career as an associate at Lynberg & Watkins. He also recently founded his own law office.
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Laurel Edgeworth
Laurel Edgeworth is an intellectual property attorney with extensive experience in the technology industry. She has been licensed to practice law in California for over seven years. Laurel graduated with a J.D. in law from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. She has represented Zoftware, Vyral Marketing and various other corporate clients. Laurel has been the principal attorney at her own law firm, Edgeworth Law, since 2009.
Dana Gold
Dana Gold is a business attorney with more than five years’ experience. She has extensive experience in dealing with corporate immigration matters and is certified to deal with matters that involve ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). She has been a licensed attorney at law in California since 2011. She is also registered as a member at the State Bar of California. Dana received a Juris Doctor degree from the Golden Gate University School of Law.
Ian Stock
Founder of EntrepreLaw, high-tech corporate attorney Ian Stock provides general counsel services to select business. He offers support to startups in areas including financing, capital structure, and supplier and key customer deals at lower rates than major law firms. Fluent in French, Mr. Stock extends his counsel to non-US companies partaking in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Lauren Grause
Lauren is a general civil attorney who advises clients on business and personal matters. She is an analytical thinker who enjoys a creative approach to resolving legal issues and prides herself in providing relatable advice. Her practice includes general business and contract law, estate planning, real estate, contract drafting and negotiation, and commercial and construction defect litigation.
Phillip Neiman
Phillip Neiman has 26 years of experience as an attorney. He mainly specializes in intellectual property law, commercial disputes, commercial contracts, employment matters and real estate. He is licensed to practice law in California and has been a member of the California Bar Association for the past 26 years. Phillip graduated with high honors and received a B.A. in economics in 1985. He also has a J.D. in law. Phillip is the founding president of Neiman Mediation, which he started in 2004.
Nima A. Katz
Nima Katz is a corporate attorney specializing in fashion and business law. She represents small businesses, designers, stylists, taste-makers, and retailers in a variety of commercial transactions. She brings over ten years of experience, including seven years as a corporate law associate at top-tier New York firms. Nima also studied finance and accounting at NYU’s Stern School of Business.
John Crandon
John is an entrepreneur and a senior-level corporate, private equity, and transactions attorney. He has specialized experience in venture finance and business transactions in software, hardware, energy, Internet services, consumer goods, and life sciences. John has raised over $80 million in venture finance for early-stage companies in software and biotech.
David Payab
Founding his practice in 1998, David Payab specializes in employment, business, and personal injury litigation. Handling matters such as wrongful terminations, contract disputes, racial discrimination, and bike accidents, David also has two reported decisions. Since 2006, he also has been Legal Advisor to undergrad and grad students at the University of Southern California.
Dieter Hellmoldt
Dieter Hellmoldt knows how important it is for businesses in today’s world, especially technology companies, to protect their intellectual properties. His law firm focuses on helping businesses to do this. Based in California, Dieter has a range of legal experience, appearing in California court and in federal court. He has also worked with law firms across the United States and in Germany as well.
Nora Rousso
Nora Rousso likens her courtroom practice to being on a stage. While she puts on a “show” for the jury, she is performing in such a way that guides them toward seeing things her way. She is passionate about winning cases and loves being in the courtroom and thinking on her feet. But, above all else, she is passionate about helping people solve their problems. This is, after all, why she became a lawyer in the first place.
Michael J. Thomas
In 2014 Michael J. Thomas founded Creative Vision Legal with a mission to offer reliable, affordable legal services to small businesses, film makers, and musicians. Since then, he has advised clients in a wide range of industries on intellectual property, business formation, and internet law issues. He has served as a panel attorney for the California Lawyers for the Arts' referral service since 2015. Michael is not just a legal adviser, but he is also a musician and a former recording studio owner, in addition to having worked on anti-trust litigation matters at a national law firm.
Joubin Sedgh
Joubin Sedgh, a founding partner of Los Angeles-based Eikon Law, specializes in business law. He advises firms on a broad range of topics and has counseled foreign companies interested in franchising in the U.S. Joubin received his J.D. with a concentration in Litigation from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is admitted to practice in California as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Givelle Lamano
Givelle Lamano is an Oakland-based DUI and criminal defense lawyer who has taken on a broad range of cases in both state and federal courts. In addition, she works as a court-appointed lawyer for Alameda County and is a Board Member of the Insight Prison Project. She also co-founded the non-profit Three Strikes Justice Center. Givelle received her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law.
Tina Gehres
With over seventeen years of legal and business experience, Tina Gehres is uniquely suited to the needs of small businesses and individuals. Her practice involves business, commercial, contracts, and estate planning law. Formerly a Corporate Counsel, Director of Human Resources, and Senior Accountant, Tina is licensed in California, Michigan, and Missouri and multiple federal courts.
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Adel Aali
Many companies require extensive research and development, particularly those in the medical device field. Adel Ali understands that all too well because he actually founded his own medical device company. Now he helps others start their businesses in a legal capacity. He can help with formation, employment issues, and trademark filings.
Dariush Adli
Dariush Aldi represents some of the most technologically savvy companies with their patent litigation issues. He has experience with companies in the fields of electronics, complicated mechanical products, software, computer hardware, communications, and digital processing. Mr. Aldi can also draft infringement and validity opinions that will help you determine if a patent violation has occurred.
Christine Garcia
Christine Garcia is an experienced lawyer who has been practicing law since 2000. She specializes in transactional and civil litigation including animal law. She offers in-house counseling for non-profit and startup companies and much of her work includes drafting financing rounds, licensing agreements, and business formation. She has used her litigation background to strengthen her skills as a transactional attorney. Attorney Garcia loves animals and has devoted much of her career to animal law and works pro bono on animal cases and volunteers with organizations such as In Defense of Animals, Reunion Rescue’s pit bull rescue group, and others.
Ashkan Emami
With over six years of experience as an immigration lawyer, Attorney Ashkan Emami is able to walk you through all of the paperwork and legalities involved in coming to the US. Specializing in O-1 visas, E-2 visas, I-140 petitions, and H-1B petitions, you can count on him to help you understand what is going on and what papers to file. When you need to enter the US on a visa, don’t turn anywhere else.
Alexandra Frumar
Representing technology companies in structuring, drafting, negotiating, and commercial transactions, Alexandra Frumar supports her clients with everything from strategic alliances to cloud computing issues. Ms. Frumar favors an approach that allows her to become part of her clients’ teams to understand their business models, technology, and goals.
Chetan Gupta
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.
Peter Borenstein
Representing major clients such as Mayfair Games, Bad Robot, and Wizards of the Coast, Attorney Peter Borenstein is the one to call when you need help with gaming legal advice. He specializes in creating and developing the legal framework needed to ensure gaming companies are able to release their games and reach their desired audience. With a background in marketing and strategy, you are sure to find Attorney Borenstein helpful from all angles.
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Elizabeth Yang
Elizabeth Yang is a Los Angeles-based attorney, entrepreneur, and electrical engineer. A founding partner of Yang & Wang, P.C., her areas of expertise in intellectual property law include litigation, patents, trademarks, and copyright issues. Elizabeth holds an M.B.A. from the University of La Verne, a J.D. from the University of La Verne College of Law, and a B.S. from UCLA Berkeley. She is fluent in Mandarin.
David Shevitz
Before establishing Shevitz Law Firm, David was an associate attorney at a boutique bankruptcy firm for four years. His current practice focuses on business reorganizations, individual debtor representation, and creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings. He also served as staff writer and research editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review.
Anthony Nwosu
Dr. Nwosu (LL.M, SJD) is the managing attorney for US Immigration Services and is licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 U.S. states. He has represented countless immigrants before immigration courts all over the country. 70% of the business comes from referrals because his firm has been recognized for the results he has achieved on behalf of their clients.
Sophie Alcorn
Sophie has been practicing immigration law in 2008 under the direction of her late father who had over 30 years of experience. She has won awards from the National Association of Women Attorneys and Equal Justice Works. Since she began her own immigration law practice in 2015, Alcorn Immigration Law, she focuses on startups and is able to practice immigration law throughout the US.
Michelle Novotny
A corporate counsel with expertise in SaaS and semiconductor industries, Michelle Novotny is a strategic leader. She provides clients with pragmatic risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and creative solutions through analytical, imaginative, and results-oriented thinking. Ms. Novotny was formerly vice president, associate general counsel, and chief compliance officer of CallidusCloud.
Marianne Recher
Talented in drafting and collaborating, Marianne Recher counsels clients on regulatory-related issues and claims involving violations of state and federal securities law, trafficking counterfeit goods, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and False Claims Act. She also advises individuals under investigation by the DOJ, SEC, FINRA, state attorneys general, and Senate PSI.
Diona Campbell
Diona Campbell has worked as in-house counsel for the Australian government and for private enterprises, drafting, reviewing, and advising on contracts, particularly in software licensing and distribution agreements and commercial law. Ms. Campbell offers affordable contract review with a fast turnaround. As her services are fully available online, she represents clients across Australia.
Marc Mackenzie
Marc Mackenzie is dedicated to helping families plan for their future and has made it his mission to do just that by providing legal services for estate planning, trusts, wills, and more. Marc will help you navigate through the process of creating a will and help you protect your future. In addition, Marc practices business law and will work with you throughout the start of your business until the final sale.
Julia Jayne
Jayne is an accomplished trial lawyer who concentrates her practice, Jayne Law Group, PC, on criminal defense. She represents a broad array of individuals and small businesses in state and federal court at the investigative, pre-trial, and trial stages. Jayne is rated as a Top Attorney in criminal defense on Avvo and has consistently received positive reviews from clients.
Jim Slaughter
Along with speaking Spanish, Portuguese, and French, Jim Slaughter counsels corporations on contract creation, general employment law, and legal technology. As a partner at Slaughter and Slaughter, Jim is licensed to practice in California. He started his career as an in-house lawyer at General Electric before moving out west and providing legal advice to business entities, estate planners, and closely-held organizations.
Emanuel Orlando
Emanual Orlando specializes in various legal areas, including entertainment, energy and corporate cases. He is currently an attorney at Shumaker Mallory LLP, but have also worked with EOLegal, Hamrick & Evancs LLP and Kaye Scholer LLP. Emanual assists clients in four different languages. He obtained a J.D. in intellectual property and corporate law from Loyola Law School in 2006. Emanual is a member of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.
Shawn Jackson
Shawn Jackson is a business-focused attorney. He started his own law office, The Jackson Law Firm, in 1997. Shawn has an extensive portfolio of corporate clients and also specializes in contracts, agreements, mergers, acquisitions and mediation cases. He has been licensed to practice law in California for the past two decades. Shawn is on the board of directors that various associations, including Independent Business Leaders and Cotati Chamber of Commerce.
Tony Guo
Tony Guo is experienced in dealing with clients in the software and hardware development industries. He also has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, as well as a Juris Doctor in Law, which he obtained at the University of Miami School of Law. Tony is licensed to practice law in Florida and California. He has represented numerous corporate clients, including the University of Miami, inmarkit and CastCloud. Tony started his own law firm in September 2016.
Kevin P. Miller, Esq.
Kevin P. Miller is a general counsel that specializes in IP, Entertainment and New Media legal cases. He is also experienced in business law. Kevin has worked with companies such as Milan Entertainment and MuteUnMute. He currently operates his own law firm and works as a general counselor at Rythmia Group. In 2007, Kevin completed his Juris Doctorate at the University of Oregon School of Law. He is also a member of the State Bar of California and the Beverly Hills Bar Associations.
Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey is an Attorney for Entrepreneurs working for the people of Santa Monica, California. He is also on the Counsel for Randazza Legal Group. This is after gaining experience practicing law with practices such as Point Loma Law and Asaro Keagy Freeland & McKinley. His areas of focus include business formation, venture capital and angel financing, commercial contracts, equity crowdfunding and more. Chris attained his J.D. form the San Diego School of Law in 2008.
Ian Chowdhury
Ian Chowdhury worked as a Litigation and Transaction Attorney for the well-known tech law firm, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati for over 3 years. Currently, he is the Attorney and Owner of his own Law Practice. He helps both individuals and entrepreneurs with licensing, complex litigation, copyright matters, trademark issues and more. He became a Doctor of Law in 1998 with the Santa Clara University School of Law - this was after he obtained his BA in Psychology from the Oakland University.
Karen Miller
Karen Miller, the host of the television show "Legal Hot Seat", has been the Owner of her own Law Firm since 1996, handling cases in Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration and Crimmigation matters. Her focus is equally divided between legal matters regarding divorce, domestic violence, child support, child custody and family. Karen has been a member of the American Bar Association for 20 years. She obtained her J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law - West Los Angeles.
Mike Rodenbaugh
Mike started his own Law Firm, known as Rodenbaugh Law in 2007. For almost 8 years, Mike worked as the Senior Legal Director for Yahoo! Inc. - he was in charge of co-managing trademark and domain name inventory and strategy. He has many specialties, some of which include business transactions, counseling and conflict resolution relating to marketing, advertising and intellectual property. Attending the University of San Francisco School of Law, Mike graduated with his J.D. in 1995.
David Brayton
David Brayton is a transaction attorney that has more than 20 years of experience. He has represented high-end clients, including Medtronic, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Allergan and more. He is also an expert when it comes to intellectual property laws and international distributions. David is the legal director at Novatris. Prior to this position, he was a senior counsel at Axiom and a member of the Institutional Review Board at Genesys Health System.
Howard Sheerin
With over 22 years of experience in the legal world, Howard Sheerin is the Patent Attorney to call when dealing with legal matters in the mass storage, communications and Internet industries. He has drafted electrical or computer patents for large corporations such as Cirrus Logic and Western Digital. His technical experience is also extensive, graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder - one of the top engineering schools in the country.
Leticia Kimble
Leticia Kimble has gained experience working for many different companies such as Gerard Fox Law, P.C., Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Currently, she is the Principal of Kimble Legal Consulting and represents individuals and companies in complex commercial, entertainment, and defamation litigation matters. Her experience extends to obtaining, protecting, and exploiting copyrights and trademarks and much more. She attended the University of Michigan Law School.
Lawrence Golkin
For almost 23 years, he has been the Principal of the Law Offices of Lawrence H. Golkin & Associates. Before that, Lawrence was a lawyer at the Law Office of Victor Zilinskas. In the past, he has overseen hundreds of legal matters as Outside General Counsel. He specializes in product liability, claims management, and contracts. He has handled cases dealing with both civil and criminal litigation. He studied at the Santa Barbara College of Law, obtaining his J.D. in 1993.
Allan Lolly
Allan Lolly is an immigration attorney with more than 26 years' experience in the industry. During his time as an immigration attorney, Allan has helped numerous families obtain more than 14,000 visas in total in order to bring them together in the United States. Allan obtained his J.D. in Law at the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1989. He is currently the managing attorney at his own legal firm, Allan S. Lolly & Associates APC.
Robert Dellenbach
Robert Dellenbach is a licensed attorney in California. He graduated summa cum laude from Stanford Law School. He lectures regularly at e2i.acadymy. He was a partner in Fenwick & West LLP and Reed Smith LLP until he opened his own law firm in 2013. He is an expert in the fields of venture capital and private equity financings, mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and strategic intellectual property.
Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray has had some 19 years of experience as a litigator. His experience working for a Boston commercial litigation firm for over five years has taught him many skills that allow him to handle cases relating to business litigation, construction law, equipment leasing and finance. He can write briefs, conduct discovery and depositions, as well as handle jury trials. Thomas attended Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating with honors.
Christopher Dwyer
Christopher Dwyer was a partner of Jenner & Block for over seven years. For the past 11 years and counting he has been the founder of the Dwyer Law Group, LLC. This law practice focuses on estate and gift tax planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection planning, and general business counseling - prioritizing work with startup companies. After graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a JD, he continued his studies with the New York University of Law.
Gordon Firemark
Friemark has been working hard since 1991 in both the legal and theatrical world. Currently he works for Entertainment Law Update Podcast helping many producers, directors, writers and actors to make deals that are going to benefit their productions and finances. He also focuses on intellectual property, cyberspace, new media, business and corporate matters for clients in the entertainment industry are also a priority. He received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School.
Oscar Lumen
With over 10 years of experience, Oscar Lumen is the Attorney to call whenever you are facing problems in corporate and securities law, international payments, federal and state compliance and corporate governance. He has experience as a Founder and General Counsel of a startup and specializes in areas such as drafting, negotiation and supervising a regulatory examination. He attended New York Law School after receiving his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University School.
Daniel Kim
Daniel Kim does legal work for technology companies, engineers, creatives, as well as investors. He spent over two years as an Attorney at the US Immigration Law Group LLP and is currently doing legal work for DDK Law. His specialties are inclusive of business agreements, revenue share, data ownership, security, etc. He attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and graduated with his J.D. in 1999. He has also obtained his B.A. in English Literature and History.
Juliana Fitzpatrick
Juliana is an Of Counsel for the media production company Two River Pictures. She previously interned for Marvel Entertainment in their General Counsel's office, ABC/Disney television in Standards and Practices, and Pomerantz Haudek LLP working on Employment and Class Action litigation. She also has some experience working on defamation and tenants rights issues.
Mark Shmorgon
A speaker of Russian, Mark Shmorgon supports clients filing for Chapters 7, 12, and 13 bankruptcy. He is the owner of the Law Offices of Mark Shmorgon. Before embarking on a career in consumer bankruptcy (a position he has held for eight years), he assisted an attorney in fraud and whistleblower issues, which led to a solid understanding of the false claims act and quit tam provisions.
Peter Tormey
Pete has over 20 years of experience in product development, marketing, and intellectual property protection. As a company startup veteran, he brings a unique perspective on the value of intellectual property to small and growing business. He has delivered lectures on how to protect and leverage IP assets and is the author of the Startup Guide to Intellectual Property.
Irene Wu
A private corporate attorney serving the San Francisco and Oakland area, Irene Wu has a wealth of experience in corporate governance. She can assist clients with venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, drafting and reviewing agreements, or day-to-day operations. She’s also a skilled trusts and estates attorney with experience drafting trusts, advanced directives, and POA documents.
Eric Gold
Eric Gold has his own law practice in Calabasas, California. He brings nearly 17 years of experience and expertise in issues relating to logistics and commercial transportation as well as estate planning and other matters in family law. Eric holds a J.D. from the University of LaVerne College of Law and a Master of Science from Western Illinois University.
David Sharifi
Whether you are a content producer, developer, or even a non-intellectual property attorney, David Sharifi can help with your intellectual property needs. He frequently consults on an individual basis as well as for startups and emerging businesses. Mr. Sharifi has experience with media and entertainment law as well as labeling and advertising. Technology also has a prominent place in Mr. Sharifi's law practice.
Ben Richter
Having embarked on a few of his own ventures, Ben Richter introduces entrepreneurs to potential new opportunities. He is skilled in explaining complex concepts, ensuring business owners understand financings, vendor negotiations, licensing, and consulting agreements. Mr. Richter also assists in drafting website terms of service, privacy policies, offer letters, and consulting agreements.
Robert Crownover
Robert Crownover specializes in patent prosecution and patent infringement. He is a Registered Patent Attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. As part of the Rhema Law Group he serves clients in the Silicon Valley area. Before becoming a part of Rhema Law, Robert worked at Ishimaru & Associates, focusing his practice on patent prosecution.
Rabeh M. A. Soofi
Rabeh is the managing attorney and founder of the AXIS Legal Counsel. She developed world-class legal skills at a national law firm and is often hired for her unique practice philosophy. The legal community sees her as an aggressive attorney with a solutions-oriented approach to legal engagements. She has represented clients around the US and from over 17 countries internationally.
Jeffery Frazier
Jeffery Frazier has more than 20 years of intellectual property experience and has held several senior attorney positions with different companies. He is a two-time winner of the California Triple Crown and since 2010, Jeff formed a sole proprietorship and provides IP consultation and services. Outside of the office, Jeff enjoys endurance road cycling and has a private pilot's license to fly.
Simran Singh
Beginning her practice in corporate law, Simran Singh has since expanded into estate planning, Chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcy, and small business law. She has experience handling all aspects of corporate formation, securities regulations, wills, living trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and deed transfers for California properties.
Kamal Patel
Kamal is an experienced corporate attorney who has worked at several major law firms and focuses on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and private equity. He is very active in the non-profit community and serves on several boards while participating in community-building activities. In his spare time, he is a very active person and has visited over 50 countries to date.
Vincent Bailey
Attorney Vincent Bailey is a seasoned patent and intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience. He focuses on cases involving application prosecution through the USPTO. Attorney Bailey helps businesses whose intellectual property has been compromised or used without permission. In addition to his experience with trademarks and patents, he also helps joint ventures and startup companies with business formation.
Vance Woodward
Attorney Vance Woodward has over 14 years of experience and is a seasoned patent attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both California and New York. Prior to founding his law firm, Law Office of Vance Woodward, he clerked at the Federal Court of Appeal and then moved on to work in a big name mega-firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. While specializing in patent law, Attorney Woodward also helps media startups and tech startups with their dispute-resolution services and intellectual property services.
Bradley Newman
Bradley has helped dozens of the most promising Stanford-based startups with issues ranging from legal strategy to pitch workshops. His goal is to continue helping companies and their teams solve the problems they encounter in their formative stages and beyond. Bradley has spent years training as a lawyer in a national Canadian law firm, developing his practice in technology-related business law.
Roberto Ledesma
If you need information on anything related to trademarks, Roberto Ledesma is the attorney for you. He provides cost-efficient services with an outstanding legal experience. Mr. Ledesma formerly worked for the United States Patent and Trademark Office, so he knows the ins and outs of the process and would love to use that information to benefit you or your business.
J.R. Eppler
J.R.’s legal experience is well-complemented with a Master of Business Administration. Whether a businesses is incorporating, structuring an investment, or negotiating a new relationship, his firm Eppler Legal will provide practical advice. He has worked with businesses from varied industries throughout their lifecycle and is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Holden Green
Specializing in general business law, Holden Green offers in-house general counsel services to businesses with under 100 employees. Services include business plans, partnership agreements, contract review, permits renewals, mediation, and litigation. He also handles civil harassment matters. Holden formerly served as Civil Service Commissioner for the City of San Jose.
Abhishek Awasthi
Abishek has advised and represented private equity and acquisition transactions. He has overseen direct investments from Europe and United States into India to ensure they complied with Indian laws. He was also involved with some of the major funds focused on the Indian realty sector and provided his insight on a variety of issues including corporate laws and IPO investment.
Kristie Prinz
Kristie Prinz is the founder of an intellectual property licensing and technology transactions firm which has satellite offices all over California and Atlanta. As well as handling negotiations and drafting complex commercial transactions for high-tech and life sciences companies, she is chair of the Programs Committee for the Science and Technology Law Section of the American Bar Association.
Steve S. Nikkhou
Steve has developed his professional experience in the Silicon Valley where he has represented many startups and established companies on cases related to intellectual property protection, transactional, licensing, and tech. He is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Nikkou Law, which focuses on getting his clients the most of any deal while containing risks to acceptable levels.
Cynthia Ribas
Cynthia Ribas has spent the last 25 years representing individuals and small to midsize businesses in domestic and international matters. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Ribas practices international corporate law and international dispute resolution through her law firm Ribas Legal, which she has headed for the past 13 years. She is licensed in California, Texas, and DC.
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Brian Lauter
Before graduating from UC Davis School of Law, Brian Lauter received a High Distinction Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science at UC San Diego. Mr. Lauter was the grand prize winner of the 2009 Competition for Student Papers from the Criminal Law Section of the California State Bar and has received the Southern California Rising Star award three years running.
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