Neil Fridman
Start-Up & VC Attorney
New York
NY
"Took time to answer all of our questions"
About
Prior to law practice, I worked in finance for several years as both an investment banker and consultant with a focus on M&A. I enjoy working with founders… read more and senior leadership to achieve goals.
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Client Reviews
"Very Professional & Quick"
"Neil is the man! Very responsive!"
"Quick response, phenomenal communication. Highly recommend. Used Neil to help setup my consulting entity."
"Was great working with Neil again. Look forward to the ongoing relationship. He’s our legal guy!"
"Neil is our company's go-to lawyer for any and all legal needs. As a growing startup we constantly face new challenges and it's a relief to know that with Neil's guidance legal issues are no longer a stress for us. He answers questions quickly and thoroughly and has our company's best interest in mind. Would strongly recommend him if you're tired of working with lawyers where it's like pulling teeth to get your questions answered."
"Neil is a top notch outside counsel and corporate attorney. He's incredibly hard working, a great and detail oriented communicator, and goes above and beyond to ensure his clients unique needs are being met and that they are satisfied at every step. I can't recommend Neil enough."
Work History
Cloud 9 Online, LLC
Board Advisor
Aug 2020 - Present
Advisor to a high growth startup in the clinical and consumer meditation app space.
American Influencer Council, Inc.
Chief Counsel
Jun 2020 - Present
Co-Founder and Chief Counsel to the world's first trade association for social media influencers and content creators.
FRIDMAN LAW FIRM PLLC
Managing Member
Jun 2019 - Present
Boutique law firm located in the SoHo area of New York City, focused on effective legal solutions for entrepreneurs and real estate investors/developers. Fridman Law Firm PLLC represents clients from SEED stage to IPO on matters including entity formation, financing, venture funding, commercial contracts, software contracts, employment agreements, and real estate financing and syndication.
The Innovation Scout
Strategic Advisor
Apr 2017 - Present
Provide advisory services to a high-tech Artificial Intelligence and SaaS-based platform that connects enterprise clients with tech startups, new technologies, and open IP.
Katsky Korins LLP
Corporate and Real Estate Attorney
May 2016 - Sep 2018
I represented mid-sized privately held companies, high net worth entrepreneurs and other clients in a wide array of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, restructurings, and commercial real estate transactions.
Areas of practice included: Venture Capital, Start-ups, Corporate Matters, Commercial Real Estate
Wachtel Missry LLP
Corporate and Real Estate Attorney
Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
I represented clients including private equity firms, hedge funds, real estate developers, apparel makers and distributors, commercial lenders, and public and privately held companies. I counseled businesses on a broad range of corporate transactions and matters. I was personally responsible for advising private equity clients’ fund raising and purchase of a 50% interest in a mobile phone app.