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Steven Stark
Scott Stram
Jake Siciliano
Richard Gora
Michael Wieser
Glenn Manishin
Grant Maynard
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Baruch Gottesman
Ali Shalchi
Annapolis Startup Lawyers
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 28 reviews for Business Operations attorneys in Maryland
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Mario did an excellent job analyzing my script. Would highly recommend him and hope to work with him again."
Sheila O
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Derwood,
MD,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Lauri did an excellent job in the short turnaround time that was given. She delivered exactly what I needed. Would highly recommend her."
Sheila O
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Derwood,
MD,
over 1 year ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Gene was incredibly helpful. He was able to turn this project around on a very tight timeline with short notice. His insights and suggestions were thoughtful and very valuable. Will definitely work with Gene again in the future!"
Rick A
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Baltimore,
MD,
about 2 years ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Everything went extremely well and as such Michael is absolutely the one, I will be going to in the future."
Joel Y
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Randallstown,
MD,
almost 4 years ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Philip promptly responded to my messages prior to consultation. During consultation, he was very personable and knowledgeable regarding my issue. He answered all of my questions and provided options for me to pursue. I highly recommend Philip Davis!"
Kassandra M
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Laurel,
MD,
almost 5 years ago
Business Dispute - Unpaid invoices
"Knowledgeable, responsive and thorough."
Punit S
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Clarksville,
MD,
over 5 years ago
Restructure Corporation
"Excellent!"
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
over 5 years ago
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Assist with Outside General Counsel
"It went well!"
Darren R
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Gaithersburg,
MD,
over 5 years ago
Internal Stock Transfers / Stock Purchase Agreements
"Great!"
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
almost 6 years ago
Form Delaware Corporation / Dissolve Wyoming and Maryland Entities
"Very responsive and professional. Quality work."
Ava P
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Baltimore,
MD,
almost 6 years ago
Covert Delaware LLC to C Corp
"Great."
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
about 6 years ago
Add Members to Delaware LLC - Vesting Agreements
"Great."
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
about 6 years ago
Internal Stock Transfers
"Great."
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
about 6 years ago
Revise Stock Issuance Documents
"He is fantastic and easy to work with!"
Scott G
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Potomac,
MD,
over 6 years ago
Review and Revise Fund Operating Agreement
"100% solid."
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
over 6 years ago
Revise Stock Purchase Agreements / Minutes
"He is great to work with and really helped us a lot with his advice."
Scott G
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Potomac,
MD,
over 6 years ago
Stock Option Grant
"Spectacular!"
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
over 6 years ago
Stock Purchase Agreement
"Perfect!"
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
over 6 years ago
Settlement & Mutual Release Agreement / Minutes / Stock Transfers
"Goes the extra mile! Very thorough!"
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
almost 7 years ago
Stock Purchase and Gift Transfers
"Extraordinary!"
Adegoke O
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Baltimore,
MD,
almost 8 years ago
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