Michael Zussman

Michael Zussman

Partner at MG+

New York
New York
Licensed in
NY
New York Law School
5.0 5
Clear Communication
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out of 2 reviews
About
Michael advises emerging and enterprise-level businesses in the areas of corporate law, tech transactions, IP, M&A and digital media. Michael’s clients include technology companies, consumer product companies, software developers, design and advertising firms, executives and healthcare companies. His practice focuses on all stages of clients’ life-cycle, from incorporation to exit, and he acts as outside general counsel handling their sophisticated every-day legal needs.

Michael has been named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (NY Metro, Intellectual Property) in each year since 2013.

Michael has run the NYC marathon twice, the… read more San Francisco marathon and 19 half marathons.
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9
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Settlement Agreement
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Letter of Intent
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
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out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Michael is a great attorney. I always felt updated regarding my trademark application. He is responsible and very thorough. I will use him again for other applications."


Posted on Jan 13, 2014
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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"Michael handled all efficiently and in a timely manner. Extremely professional and easy to work with and brings great value to a project."


Posted on Nov 15, 2013

Work History

Masur Griffitts + LLP

Partner

Jul 2016 - Present

A Law Firm for Smart Business.
Venture | Intellectual Property | Digital Media | Corporate

Jul 2016 - Present

Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Of Counsel

May 2014 - Jun 2016

Corporate and intellectual property law at prestigious IP and entertainment NYC law firm.

May 2014 - Jun 2016

Zussman Law PLLC

Managing Attorney

Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

Tashlik Goldwyn Crandell Levy, LLP

Associate

Mar 2008 - Nov 2010

Corporate, securities, M&A, commercial transactions.

Mar 2008 - Nov 2010

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