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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1226 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Steven S.

Steven Stark

583 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

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

Ross Brandborg

500 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

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

Scott Stram

406 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Neil G.

Neil Gandhi

326 reviews
Neil Ghandhi has 12 years of experience as a corporate attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Neil received his legal degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Neil is experienced in securities and finances, and often assists startup companies overcome legal obstacles. He has been the chief legal officer at ComicsVerse.com since December 2015, as well as the managing attorney at his own legal office since January 2014.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

275 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

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

Alisha Bond

235 reviews
-Received a BS in Communications in 2005, JD from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009, and MBA from University of Maryland in 2016. -Results driven and experienced a... read more
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 1277 reviews for Business Formation attorneys in California

Dolan Williams
5.0
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Legal Advice for LLC Startup Loan Compliance with Related-Party Transaction Regulations

Dolan Williams

"Very professional, super fast!"

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA,

Wendell Beres
5.0
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Wendell Beres

"Had an excellent experience working with Wendell. Very clear and quick communicator. Offered a great value for the work I needed done on forming an LLC and applying for a California liquor license. I would highly recommend working with Wendell for your legal needs."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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Form Partnership

Jake Siciliano

"It was so easy to work with Jake. He’s honest, he listens and was great with addressing questions. I’ll definitely be working with Jake again."

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Mira Loma, CA,

Mary Hodges
5.0
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Restructure Corporation

Mary Hodges

"Mary's unique contributions were instrumental in guiding us through the complex process of setting up our company. She ensured that all details were handled precisely and carefully, providing invaluable insights and a comprehensive view from all angles. Her guidance helped us understand the implications of every decision. Mary's dedication was evident throughout our journey. She went above and beyond, adding additional clauses to our founding documents that the online service we initially used did not support. Her expert handling of the filing of amendments ensured our documents were both thorough and legally sound. Her organized approach was particularly impressive; she meticulously organized all of our documents, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Her knowledge and professionalism gave us the confidence to navigate the daunting incorporation process easily. Having Mary by our side was a true asset."

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Cupertino, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
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Business Formation Consults

Eric Alspaugh

"great work."

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Santa Barbara, CA,

Alexander Nahai
5.0
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Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Alexander Nahai

"Great guy to work with. Helped me through a very tough situation."

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Daly City, CA,

Michael Wieser
5.0
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Review Operating Agreement

Michael Wieser

"Michael did a great job completing our investor agreements and helped educate us on the process and what we should and shouldn't do. I greatly appreciated his attention to detail and wealth of experience. Thanks for all of your help Michael! - Charlie"

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La Mesa, CA,

Jon Bourne
5.0
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Draft Shareholder Agreement

Jon Bourne

"Jon has an exceptional expertise in startup financing and corporate law. The process was seamless, with clear communication and prompt strategic advisory on preparing new SAFE and adding investments.I highly recommend Jon for anyone needing professional and efficient legal assistance in similar matters."

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Moraga, CA,

Annabel Chang
5.0
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Review Operating Agreement

Annabel Chang

"I highly recommend Annabel for her exceptional legal services. She was instrumental in drafting the terms of service, privacy policy, and operating agreements for my new business. Annabel is thorough, detail-oriented, and thoughtful. Her quick response times and willingness to educate on the nuances of legal recommendations were invaluable. I will be will be utilizing Annabel again for any future legal needs."

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Danville, CA,

Brig Ricks
5.0
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Advisory Agreement

Brig Ricks

"Second time working with Brig Ricks, and I will always come back for his advice and guidance!"

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Berkeley, CA,

Steven Stark
5.0
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Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Steven Stark

"Steve made the entire process of forming my LLC in Washington a breeze! Highly recommend! Will hire again if any business legal needs arise."

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Desert Hot Springs, CA,

Chrystan Carlton
5.0
Clear Communication
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Chrystan Carlton

"Chrystan is amazing! With so much happening that can be scary, her knowledge and strategy give me so much confidence to get things on track! Huge recommend to work with Chrystan!!"

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Los Angeles, CA,

Conor Teevan
5.0
Clear Communication
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Form LLC

Conor Teevan

"I highly recommend Conor for any legal needs! He recently handled my LLC formation and did an outstanding job. His expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail were impressive throughout the entire process. They were always responsive."

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Canyon Country, CA,

Stephan Holmquist
5.0
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Shareholder Agreement

Stephan Holmquist

"This was my second engagement with Stephan. He's extremely responsive and very supportive on my needs."

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San Francisco, CA,

Rebecca London
5.0
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Audit of Startup Incorporation and SPA paperwork

Rebecca London

"Very knowledgable"

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Los Angeles, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Form LLC

David Yamaguchi

"I greatly appreciated David's deep knowledge and responsiveness and intend to engage him on any future legal matters related to my business."

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Pasadena, CA,

Sarah Shabanie
5.0
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Form Partnership

Sarah Shabanie

"Sarah was informative and quick. She was able to highlight areas that I should address with my potential partners and create an Addendum that was accepted."

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Saratoga, CA,

Leonard Lerner
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Leonard Lerner

"Extremely clear advice from Leonard. Highly recommend for business/entity/LLC matters!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
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Help with resignation letter from the Chairman of the Board position.

Seth Wiener

"Seth did a fantastic job of quickly getting into my problem and helping me figure out all the answers I was looking for. At the same time, he provided me with a lot of additional information that helped me understand my issue much better. Thanks!"

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Los Angeles, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Review Advisory Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Excellent! Highly recommend!"

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Laguna Beach, CA,


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