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Nick R.

Nick Rubino

A graduate of the coveted Cornell School of Law, Nick Rubino works as an Independent Consultant and Legal Counsel out of his office in New Jersey. A 20+ year veteran of the corporate world, Rubino has extensive experience and knowledge in corporate governance and compliance, international transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, joint ventures, and securities law.
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Christian J.

Christian Jensen

Attorney Christian Jensen is an experienced lawyer in the areas of intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation. His expertise lies within the areas of employment law, consumer fraud, business fraud, and other similar cases. Attorney Jensen represents clients and business of all sizes and manages cases on both the appellate and trial level. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Attorney Jensen was recognized as a Rising Star from 2013 – 2015.
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Max S.

Max Schatzow

Max Schatzow is a licensed New Jersey securities attorney and an Associate at the office of Stark & Stark. His clients include investment advisers, brokers, hedge fund managers, and other private investment companies. Max provides counsel on a range of issues related to securities, including litigation, operations, and federal guidelines. He received a J.D., magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law.
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Chris F.

Chris Flower

Chris Flower is a business attorney that specializes in contracts, agreements and trademark applications. Chris has been licensed to practice law for the past 23 years. While Chris has served clients in California since 1993, he also recently obtained a license from the New Jersey state. He attended the University of Colorado, Boulder. Chris is now the corporate counsel at Tech Armor. Before his position at Tech Armor, Chris was a worldwide general counsel at Belkin International.
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Wesley F.

Wesley Fenza, Esquire

Bringing substantial experience in criminal, civil, and family law matters to his clients, Wesley Fenza, Esq. has handled all different types of cases from the municipal courts all the way up to the US Supreme Court. With his law practice based in Philadelphia, Fenza can help people with issues involving personal injury, civil rights, criminal justice, and general civil defense.
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Pantea M.

Pantea Maddux

Pantea Maddux is a Defense Attorney for the New York City Law Department. She has experience in representing her clients in hearings and conferences in front of the Civil and Supreme Court. Her other areas of interest besides litigation include small business formation and needs, child support, contracts and wills, as well as Immigration proceedings. In 2009, she obtained her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law - Newark.
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Noah Y.

Noah Young

Noah Young has not only worked in the legal world - he has over a decades' worth of experience as a construction manager and businessman. He was an intern with LNR PARTNERS, INC and is currently working for Amec Foster Wheeler as the Legal Counsel. His expertise is extensive and allows him to take on more complex transactions. He desires to give you the best legal, financial and business advice. One of the many things he studied was Real Estate Law with Syracuse University College of Law.
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Darryl A.

Darryl Austin

Darryl Austin is primarily a litigation attorney with extensive experience in employment law and commercial contracts. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York, and has over nine years of experience. Darryl received his law degree from the Texas Southern University. He has represented AT&T, Verizon and various other corporate clients. Darryl has managed his own law firm since December 2011.
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Devon P.

Devon Pope

Devon Pope is a corporate attorney that focuses on providing legal assistance to newly found businesses. He recently graduated from the Earle Mack School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in law. Devon offers legal assistance to companies in New York and New Jersey. He also has experience in employment law and corporate financial legal matters. During the past two years, Devon has provided his legal services to various legal firms.
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Janel Alania

Janel Alania is a business attorney with more than 10 years of experience. She primarily focuses on providing startup businesses with legal assistance. Janel has extensive experience in employment and labor law, and she is skilled in legal research and writing. She is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Janel obtained his J.D. in law from Yeshiva University. Since April 2016, Janel has been the founding member of The Alania Law Firm.
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Baruch Gottesman

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Jonathan Patrono
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Jonathan Patrono

"I recently became an independent consultant and needed help with creating the appropriate contracts that I will need for my business. Jonathan took the time to understand exactly what I do as well as what my needs are and I am very satisfied with what he created. I highly recommend Jonathan for your legal needs. I will certainly be a repeat client."

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Lauri Donahue
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Lauri Donahue

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Dmitriy Ishimbayev
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Dmitriy Ishimbayev

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Alisha Bond
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Alisha Bond

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Ross Brandborg
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Ross Brandborg

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Stacy Dees
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Stacy Dees

"Outstanding Legal Expertise & Exceptional Service! I had the pleasure of working with Stacy to draft an independent contractor agreement, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. She was incredibly flexible, accommodating my specific needs while ensuring the contract was thorough, legally sound, and tailored to my business requirements. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and responsiveness made the entire process seamless. The final work product was excellent—clear, precise, and well-structured."

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Damian Guzman
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Damian Guzman

"Damian is really knowledgeable in the small business space and been great for our inquiries!"

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Thomas Demuth
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Thomas Demuth

"Was wonderful to work with Tom - he was thorough and thoughtful."

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Hillsborough, NJ,

Jimmy Verner
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Jimmy Verner

"Jimmy is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, always thinking very thoroughly about every detail. The legal agreements he drafted were so well-prepared that my counterparty had zero comments or concerns. His expertise and attention to detail truly stand out, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with his work. If you're looking for an attorney who goes above and beyond, Jimmy is the one!"

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Mary Hodges
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"Another excellent project completed by Mary! Thank you!"

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Wendell Beres
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"Great working with you."

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Jonathan Savar
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Jonathan Savar

"John quickly reviewed an operating agreement and shared his feedback. He demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and excellent communication throughout the process, making them a trusted partner for future legal needs."

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Union, NJ,

Brandon Pittard
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Brandon Pittard

"It was a great experience to work with Brandon."

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Hackensack, NJ,

David Tice
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David Tice

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Linden, NJ,

Zack James
5.0
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Zack James

"attentive and thoughtful and provided a quick turnaround on a contract review."

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Hillsborough, NJ,

Shelby Palmer
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Shelby Palmer

"We hired Shelby for a review of a music publishing contract. She listened carefully and came back with exactly what we needed and more quickly and at a very reasonable rate. Highly recommended."

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Newton, NJ,

Sara Mana
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Sara Mana

"Sara was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with. On the first introduction call, she explained exactly what to expect from our work together, and was able to complete the work very quickly. I will use her services again if the need arises."

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Ryan A. Woods
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Ryan A. Woods

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