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Jessica H.

Jessica Hoffman

5 reviews
The entrepreneurial spirit of startups and small businesses resonates with Jessica Hoffman. She is an entrepreneurial lawyer with a “why not” philosophy. Jessica’s practice focuses on all aspects of early stage companies from structuring and formation to financing and founder vesting. Jessica has a soft spot for Benefit Corporations and is Lead Counsel to a virtual accelerator.
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Cliff Schneider

4 reviews
Cliff Schneider is a business attorney with extensive experience in internet and e-commerce law. He also assists companies and entrepreneurs in cases related to real estate law and corporate law. Cliff is licensed to provide legal services in New Jersey and in New York. He has more than 14 years’ experience. Cliff has been operating as a managing partner at Cohen Schneider & O’Neill LLP for the past decade. Prior to this position, he was an associate general counsel at an educational company.
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Michael Jacobson

3 reviews
Michael Jacobson loves working with small businesses and entrepreneurs. They, like him, have a fire and passion for their work that makes them a pleasure to work with. Mr. Jacobson can provide up and coming businesses with strategic options to meet their legal needs in the areas of operations, formation, employment, contracts, securities, mergers, and tax planning.
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Eric N. C.

Eric N. Cohen

3 reviews
Every business needs an attorney that "gets them." Eric N. Cohen and his firm take the time to understand what your business is all about, including goals and aspirations. Mr. Cohen and his team represent entrepreneurs, startups, and small to mid-size companies. Their services are on par with more expensive New York firms, but they can provide a significantly more personalized and tailored experience.
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Christina Deiasi

3 reviews
Christina is a business lawyer with more than a decade of experience representing major corporations and working at a startup. She previously worked with an international law firm where she litigated complex commercial cases for some of the world’s largest companies and financial institutions. Christina now runs her own firm where she works with entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.
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Nupur Shah

3 reviews
Before starting her own law practice, Nupur Shah worked as an Attorney for the Feldman Law Group. She has experience working with startups and established businesses in many industries - including the fashion, jewelry, consumer goods, restaurant, interior design, graphic design and coaching industries. Nupur's education is extensive - she studied Law with three separate Universities. She now has her Master of Laws in Business Law, as well as her LLM in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law.
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Alana M.

Alana Martell

2 reviews
Alana Martell is a corporate attorney with one and a half decade's worth of experience. She is licensed to practice law in New York. Alana has a Juris doctorate in law, which she obtained from the Georgetown University Law Center. Alana is experienced in dealing with cases that involve mergers and acquisitions. She is also skilled in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Between November 2016 and January 2018, Alana served as a general counsel at C2 Energy Capital.
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Stephanie C.

Stephanie Cooper

2 reviews
Stephanie Cooper has been a corporate attorney for more than 30 years. She is based in New York, but is also licensed to practice law in Connecticut. Stephanie has exceptional experience in copyright and trademark laws, but can provide corporate clients with assistance for any legal matters. She received her J.D. degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Since January 2001, Stephanie has been operating as the principal of Cooper & Associates.
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Richard S.

Richard Shum

2 reviews
Richard Shum is a litigation attorney with almost a decade of experience. He has exceptional experience in real estate law and often works with entrepreneurs, as well as startup businesses. He can also assist clients with legal research and writing. Richard is licensed to practice law in New York and received his degree in law from the Suffolk University Law School. Richard is currently the owner and principal attorney at his own law firm.
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John Vodopia

2 reviews
John F. Vodopia is a US Patent Attorney since 1992, who worked as an electrical and computer engineer in sonar-related technology (ASW) from 1984 through 1989. Mr. Vodopia ...
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Ross Mash

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Darryl Scott
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Darryl Scott

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Vincent Van Houden
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Maria Isabel Guerrero
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James Kraehenbuehl
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James Kraehenbuehl

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Brandon Northington
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Thomas Bark
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Dane Dixon
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Brent Xavier
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Brent Xavier

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Jeffrey Aldridge
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Baruch Gottesman
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John Cifelli
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