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Steven S.

Steven Stark

584 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

283 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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Neil P.

Neil Park

138 reviews
Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.
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Dean S.

Dean Sage

68 reviews
Dean Sage is an attorney at law with over seven years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his legal degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Dean is experienced in dealing with legal matters related to real estate law, tax law and business formation. He is also skilled in legal research and writing, as well as drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
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Sean L.

Sean Lowe

29 reviews
Sean is a tenacious business attorney who graduated at the top of his class from UCLA School of Law. He started his law career by working for a federal judge and a supreme ... read more
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Troy K.

Troy Krich

25 reviews
Mr. Krich is a practiced civil litigator with experience in business, employment, and construction litigation. In addition, Troy applies a significant portion of his servic... read more
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Julia C.

Julia Cheng

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

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

5 reviews
Roberto "Bobby" Escobar has been a general counsel, labor and immigration advisor, and an environmental lawyer in Michigan and California. He has provided comprehensive l... read more
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Leonard L.

Leonard Lerner

3 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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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 1280 reviews for Business Formation attorneys in California

Paul Spitz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Final Review of Operating Agreement for California LLC with Asset Protection Focus

Paul Spitz

"Great experience. Friendly and knowledgeable."

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West Hollywood, CA,

Alisha Bond
3.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Bylaws

Alisha Bond

"Thorough review of docs"

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Pacific Palisades, CA,

Mathew Auric
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Founders Agreement

Mathew Auric

"Mathew auric is amazing lawyer. He goes beyond his boundaries to help the client. He is very flexible and available on time. I highly recommends his services ."

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Fremont, CA,

Dolan Williams
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consults

Eric Alspaugh

"great work."

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Santa Barbara, CA,

Alexander Nahai
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Audit of Startup Incorporation and SPA paperwork

Rebecca London

"Very knowledgable"

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Los Angeles, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

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