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Steven S.

Steven Stark

590 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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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

300 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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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Baruch G.

Baruch Gottesman

122 reviews
Baruch Gottesman is a corporate attorney with over a decade of experience. He is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York. Baruch obtained his J.D. degree in law from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. He is skilled in providing legal assistance to startup companies, with exceptional experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. Baruch founded his own law firm in January 2010.
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Jason H.

Jason Head

100 reviews
Jason has been providing legal insight and business expertise since 2001. He is admitted to both the Virginia Bar and the Texas State Bar, and also proud of his membership ... read more
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

98 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Stacy D.

Stacy Dees

96 reviews
Stacy Dees has over 15 years of in-house legal counsel experience that she brings to every legal task she performs. Her solution-oriented approach focuses on the problem so you don't have to. She can deal with contract review, debt or equity transactions, acquisitions, licensing, and more. Whether you are a large company or just getting started, Ms. Dees can help with your legal needs.
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Michael A.

Michael Ansell

7 reviews
Founder and managing member of NextGen Counsel LLC, regularly counseling businesses and having conducted numerous jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and administrative he... read more
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Leonard L.

Leonard Lerner

5 reviews
Leonard Lerner is the senior partner of Lerner & Weiss APC with offices in Woodland Hills and San Diego. The firm specializes in Business/ Commercial transactions and l... read more
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Karim H.

Karim Hamir

1 review
At Cowlitz Law Group and Birch Bay Law Group, we blend legal expertise with business acumen to deliver results. Karim A. Hamir — Managing Attorney — brings over 20 years of... read more
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 27 reviews for Business Formation attorneys in Minnesota

Daniel Weberman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Founders Agreement

Daniel Weberman

"Daniel was wonderful to work with. He's answered my many questions, listened to my concerns and provided an end product that met my needs."

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Stillwater, MN,

Daniel Weberman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Daniel Weberman

"I highly recommend Daniel to anyone dealing with start-up co-founder agreements. He took the time to understand my issues thoroughly, gave me sound options, and completed the contract quickly."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Jake Siciliano

"Jake was extremely fast and responsive setting up everything I needed for a new corporation. He provided practical, pro-business advice that made it easy for me to make informed decisions. I really appreciated Jake's expertise and experience so that I could focus on my customers' needs, product, and team while he handled the legal details. Awesome experience."

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Minneapolis, MN,

Chelsie Campbell
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Chelsie Campbell

"Chelsie was great to work with. Timely, professional, proactive. Big fan."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Buyout Agreement

Jake Siciliano

"As always, Jake was great to work with!"

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Anoka, MN,

Todd Hudgins
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Todd Hudgins

"Todd was a pleasure to work with on my project. As a small business owner, it was important that I partnered with someone that was willing to understand my unique needs. There was clear and consistent communication by Todd throughout the process. I would highly recommend his services and plan to use him for any of my needs in the future."

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Minneapolis, MN,

Robert Bryson
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Shareholder Agreement

Robert Bryson

"Robert was responsive, knowledgeable, and detail oriented while navigating an ambiguous contract and rounds of negotiation. He helped move the process forward ensuring we understood our options and provided a clear path forward. Highly recommend!"

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Saint Paul, MN,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Form Corporation

Michael Wieser

"Mr. Wieser was so helpful in every step of the process. Made every step of the process clear."

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Circle Pines, MN,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Jake Siciliano

"Jake was great to work with!"

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Anoka, MN,

Neil Gandhi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Operating Agreement

Neil Gandhi

"Neil is very responsive and listens to your needs before providing recommendations. He is courteous and knowledgeable, and I highly recommend him."

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Minneapolis, MN,

Sam Goldstein
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Sam Goldstein

"Sam was exactly what I was looking for. He was on budget and provided me with exactly what I needed."

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Lakeville, MN,

William Barlow
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Founders Agreement

William Barlow

"Will work with Bill again!"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Marshall Harris
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Marshall Harris

"Marshall was quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I'll also give him bonus points for his generosity in my case: I had a number of additional questions after I had already paid my invoice, and expected to be charged for the additional research (I mentioned this to him as well). He insisted on keeping the payment the same, and still answered my additional questions. I really appreciated working with you, Marshall. Thank you!"

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Saint Paul, MN,

James Jones
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Founders Agreement

James Jones

"James has delivered for us on several projects. He is very qualified, makes himself available for questions or consultations, and consistently produces good work."

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Minneapolis, MN,

Neil Gandhi
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Franchise Agreement

Neil Gandhi

"Neil did a very nice job. He was prompt and detail in his analysis. I would work with him again. Thanks Neil...JA"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Formation of LLC

Steven Stark

"Steven was great to work with. Very knowledgeable and responsive."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Neil Fridman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Form Corporation

Neil Fridman

"Very happy with the service provided"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Michael Brennan
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Restructure Corporation

Michael Brennan

"Fast and easy. Glad to have worked with Michael!"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Geoffrey Amend
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Dissolve Corporation

Geoffrey Amend

"Geoffrey consistently exceeds expectations with clarity and speed."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Paul Spitz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Business Structure / Regulations

Paul Spitz

"Paul was a pleasure to work with"

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Lakeville, MN,

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