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Steven S.

Steven Stark

587 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

296 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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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

166 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Grant M.

Grant Maynard

128 reviews
Grant represents high-growth companies in all aspects of formation, financing, and intellectual property issues. He has previously done general corporate, intellectual, and real estate work at Nebraska's oldest law firm before transitioning to a more virtual lifestyle. As an entrepreneur himself, he understands the need to balance legal and business interests.
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Dean E.

Dean Elazab

4 reviews
Dean guides startups nation-wide through the complex landscape of high-stakes financing and corporate transactions, offering strategic and economic insights to drive their ... read more
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Derek S.

Derek Saunders

3 reviews
Professional - Serving as outside or fractional general counsel Advising client in the following - Company formation and founders and investor agreements - Contract and ag... read more
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Tara S.

Tara Smith

2 reviews
Tara Smith is the founder of Tara Smith Law, which focuses on federal and state tax controversy and select corporate matters. A seasoned tax attorney, Tara represents indiv... read more
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Jarad D.

Jarad Dickinson

I am currently an owner and principal at my own firm which was started in 2008 by David Dickinson, I started at that time as a clerk, and then became an associate attorney ... read more
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Teresa Pahutka

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 312 reviews for Business Formation attorneys in Texas

Jason Head
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Review Buyout Agreement

Jason Head

"Great experience, Jason was fast and incredibly helpful, will definitely work with him and his firm again."

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San Francisco, CA,

Stacy Dees
4.5
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Review Operating Agreement

Stacy Dees

"Overall great experience."

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Rockwall, TX,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Jake Siciliano

"I would recommend Jake to my closest family!"

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Sugar Land, TX,

Thomas Demuth
5.0
Clear Communication
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Operating Agreement Services

Thomas Demuth

"Tom was great to work with! Very knowledgeable and helpful! Would recommend!"

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Cypress, TX,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Review Partnership Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Cordial and professional."

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Houston, TX,

Darryl Shaper
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Operating Agreement Services

Darryl Shaper

"Working with Darryl was great. He is extremely efficient, met a speedy timeline and was very thorough."

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Houston, TX,

Patrick Perkins
4.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Patrick Perkins

"Clear and concise with his answers to questions while being understanding of our point of view."

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Spring, TX,

Dean Elazab
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Advisory Agreement

Dean Elazab

"Great job very skilled and experienced, he was very helpful especially since it was my first time doing a contract."

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Forney, TX,

Alexander Nahai
5.0
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Draft Buyout Agreement

Alexander Nahai

"Alex is an amazing lawyer!"

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Austin, TX,

Erin Hudson
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Erin Hudson

"Erin did an excellent job and was able to quickly understand and address our niche business needs."

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San Antonio, TX,

Christopher Usrey
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Christopher Usrey

"Chris was great to work with and gave me solutions that I had not thought about. Which ultimately saves time and money down the road. I highly recommend!"

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Bulverde, TX,

Sam Goldstein
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Sam Goldstein

"Sam has been great to work with and we look forward to working with him in the future!"

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Lewisville, TX,

Shiven Patel
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Shiven Patel

"na"

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Conroe, TX,

Jon Bourne
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Jon Bourne

"Jon was so responsive and helpful! He made sure that we understood every step of the process and answered all of our questions. We really appreciate him!!"

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Austin, TX,

Brandon Pittard
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Employee Equity Grant / Operating Agreement Restructure

Brandon Pittard

"Brandon has been wonderful to work with. We will continue to use him for upcoming projects."

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Tomball, TX,

Matthew Wendlandt
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Matthew Wendlandt

"Easy to speak with and very knowledgeable about the information needed"

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San Antonio, TX,

Charlton Messer
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Charlton Messer

"Great response time and fast turnaround."

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Spring, TX,

Joslyn Smith
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Joslyn Smith

"Direct and clear communication, great!"

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Fort Worth, TX,

Marina Nazarbekian
4.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Franchise Agreement

Marina Nazarbekian

"Great to work with"

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Texas City, TX,

Mark Graffagnini
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Restructure Corporation

Mark Graffagnini

"Mark was an incredible partner for my startup. He was knowledgeable about startup legal processes and provided valuable insights. What impressed me most was his quick turn around and attention to detail. I highly recommend him for any startup in need of legal support. Thank you, Mark, for your hard work and dedication to our success!"

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Dallas, TX,

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