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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1200 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Liz O.

Liz Oliner

1169 reviews
If you want someone who has gone through the trademark process over and over again, look no further than Liz Oliner. She has filed over 300 trademarks in the last year alone and has practically got the process down to a science. Small businesses and entrepreneurs frequently come to Ms. Oliner for their trademark and brand protection needs.
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Geoffrey A.

Geoffrey Amend

787 reviews
Geoffrey Amend has over 21 years of experience as a business attorney. He is licensed to practice law in Kansas. Geoffrey has represented numerous corporate clients, including JungleBee, MomoCentral and APIMATIC. He started his own legal firm in 2013 and was the general counsel at Chelsea Partner before starting his own firm. Geoffrey graduated with a J.D. in law from the Washburn University School of Law in 1995.
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Steven S.

Steven Stark

555 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

496 reviews
Lauri Donahue has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She advises high-tech, media, and entertainment companies in the U.S., Israel, and the EU on matters including technology licensing, entertainment law, video game law, anti-piracy, antitrust, IP litigation, and patent monetization. Ms. Donahue also trains and manages multi-shore teams and teaches law in the U.S. and overseas.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

361 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Neil G.

Neil Gandhi

322 reviews
Neil Ghandhi has 12 years of experience as a corporate attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Neil received his legal degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Neil is experienced in securities and finances, and often assists startup companies overcome legal obstacles. He has been the chief legal officer at ComicsVerse.com since December 2015, as well as the managing attorney at his own legal office since January 2014.
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Sue D.

Sue Dunbar

267 reviews
Go with Sue Dunbar if you want a big law firm experience with a small law firm cost. Sue's experience working at Robins Kaplan LLP and serving as special counsel to Senator Joseph Dunn has landed her big-name clients like BestBuy, Time Warner Cable, and Yahoo!. Currently, Ms. Dunbar specializes in knowledge about confidentiality and privacy laws regarding sensitive trade secrets.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

222 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

219 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Mario N.

Mario Naim

218 reviews
Mario's firm focuses on serving growth companies throughout the venture capital life cycle from startups to public companies. The firm provides services related to business law, specifically corporate, securities, business combinations and commercial transactions. He has also helped foreign clients in the acquisitions of businesses in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Glenn M.

Glenn Manishin

161 reviews
Glenn Manishin is the managing partner at Paradigmshift Law LLP and founded the law firm in 2015. The focus of his law firm lies within Internet technology and business law. Attorney Manishin has a mission in place to help clients and companies find creative and efficient ways for their business models to navigate through legal and regulatory barriers. Attorney Manishin has worked with top companies including Sports Fans Coalition, Inc., Consumer Federation of America, and more.
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Neil P.

Neil Park

138 reviews
Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.
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Paul S.

Paul Spitz

130 reviews
With an MBA in marketing from Indiana University, Paul Spitz offers business experience and legal expertise to companies ranging from startups to midsize organizations. He specializes in the areas of technology, marketing, e-commerce, and digital media. Unlike attorneys at large law firms, Mr. Spitz is able to provide affordable services in counseling, representation, and negotiation.
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Grant M.

Grant Maynard

122 reviews
Grant represents high-growth companies in all aspects of formation, financing, and intellectual property issues. He has previously done general corporate, intellectual, and real estate work at Nebraska's oldest law firm before transitioning to a more virtual lifestyle. As an entrepreneur himself, he understands the need to balance legal and business interests.
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Alisha B.

Alisha Bond

122 reviews
-Received a BS in Communications in 2005, JD from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009, and MBA from University of Maryland in 2016. -Results driven and experienced a... read more
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Jonathan S.

Jonathan Savar

112 reviews
In addition to being a skilled business lawyer, Jonathan Savar is highly experienced in investment banking. He handles strategic transactions, financings, and contracts for individuals, startups, and middle-market companies. Mr. Savar offers every one of his clients individualized attention to provide efficient, cost-effective services.
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Baruch G.

Baruch Gottesman

106 reviews
Baruch Gottesman is a corporate attorney with over a decade of experience. He is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York. Baruch obtained his J.D. degree in law from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. He is skilled in providing legal assistance to startup companies, with exceptional experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. Baruch founded his own law firm in January 2010.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

92 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Bob S.

Bob Schrader, Esq.

92 reviews
Bob Schrader is an attorney at law who has been practicing law for over three decades. He has been licensed to practice law in Florida. Bob received his J.D. in law from the Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center. He primarily specializes in assisting small businesses and startups with their legal matters. Bob also specializes in immigration law. He founded his own legal firm in June 2007.
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Stacy D.

Stacy Dees

73 reviews
Stacy Dees has over 15 years of in-house legal counsel experience that she brings to every legal task she performs. Her solution-oriented approach focuses on the problem so you don't have to. She can deal with contract review, debt or equity transactions, acquisitions, licensing, and more. Whether you are a large company or just getting started, Ms. Dees can help with your legal needs.
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Thomas L.

Thomas Love

70 reviews
Holder of seven patents, Thomas Love has a work history spanning from a partnership in a major firm (specializing in international corporate finance) to working at a number of startups, including in software, global supply chain, and online education. Today, Mr. Love represents clients worldwide and has provided his services to non-profits in theater, women’s empowerment, medical education, and more.
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Dean S.

Dean Sage

62 reviews
Dean Sage is an attorney at law with over seven years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his legal degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Dean is experienced in dealing with legal matters related to real estate law, tax law and business formation. He is also skilled in legal research and writing, as well as drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
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Rhea D.

Rhea De Aenlle

56 reviews
Rhea de Aenlle is a business-savvy attorney with extensive experience in Privacy & Data Security (CIPP/US, CIPP/E), GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, Intellectual Property, and... read more
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Sam G.

Sam Goldstein

53 reviews
Bankruptcy Consultant for Businesses/Individuals considering Chapter 7, 11, or 13 filings, handling both consultation and representation. Small Business professional exp... read more
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Jessica H.

Jessica Holcombe

38 reviews
Jessica Holcombe founded the Holcombe Law Group to represent emerging and established companies in key aspects of operations and strategic goals. She draws on her experience from working with technology, clean energy, medical services, real estate, and telecom companies and from acting as first general counsel at Boyett Petroleum, the largest fuel retailer and distributor in Northern California.
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Chelsie C.

Chelsie Campbell

36 reviews
Chelsie is a Legal Strategist for her clients focused on planning and protecting her client's company's, while offering advice based on first-hand experience in both Corpor... read more
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Carmelo C.

Carmelo Chimera

36 reviews
8 years ago, I graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, and since then I've practiced at some of the world's largest law firms. I've also been a business owner ... read more
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Erin H.

Erin Hudson

33 reviews
Erin graduated magna cum law from Baylor Law School, clerked for a federal judge, cut her teeth at an AmLaw 200 firm, and spent over a decade representing businesses in com... read more
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Zach S.

Zach Splain

29 reviews
Zachary is a graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Law and has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Dayton. Zachary has experience with complex and... read more
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Drew S.

Drew Stokesbary

29 reviews
Drew Stokesbary is a corporate lawyer that primarily specializes in providing legal assistance to startup companies. He has been licensed to practice law in Washington for the past four years. Drew received a legal degree after he graduated from the Notre Dame Law School. He specializes in legal cases related to securities and finances, as well as labor and employment law. In July 2015, Drew founded a law boutique, Stokesbary PPLC, where he now acts as a managing member.
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Nina Y.

Nina Yablok

27 reviews
Hi and welcome. I've been a business attorney for 46 years, 39 of them in Silicon Valley. I've represented companies in all industries, but my main target now is helping te... read more
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John R.

John Ray

26 reviews
John is the Principal of the Ray Legal Consulting Group and has over 12 years of complex class action litigation and appellate experience. He has special expertise in discrimination, First Amendment, and intellectual property/media litigation. John also takes on civil rights cases for individual clients, which can have a significant impact on the rights of women, racial minorities, and other groups.
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Sean L.

Sean Lowe

26 reviews
Sean is a tenacious business attorney who graduated at the top of his class from UCLA School of Law. He started his law career by working for a federal judge and a supreme ... read more
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Muhammad M.

Muhammad Matariyeh

23 reviews
Muhammad is an attorney and former CPA with over 13 years of experience assisting multinational organizations in corporate and tax matters. He consulted several Fortune 500... read more
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John Allen W.

John Allen Waldrop

21 reviews
Waldrop & Colvin is a Virginia based law firm with premier talent delivering a boutique experience. We serve national clients in various industries with locations world... read more
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Dmitriy I.

Dmitriy Ishimbayev

19 reviews
Dmitriy started his firm in 2015 to help small businesses and startups in New York and New Jersey. While running a retail business prior to starting his legal career, Dmitr... read more
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Justin W. J.

Justin W. Jones

19 reviews
I am an IRS Enrolled Agent, allowing me to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states. I am also admitted to practice in the US Tax Court. Over 10 years experien... read more
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Niq H.

Niq Howard

15 reviews
I want your business to succeed as much as you do, which is why I help create strategies and solutions that fit the unique needs of you and your Intellectual Property. Work... read more
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Gene R.

Gene Rhough

15 reviews
Harvard Law/MIT grad, only 5 star reviews, UpCounsel top 25% (“stellar” badge). Practiced at top law firm Wilson Sonsini (they took Google, Apple public). VP at F500 compan... read more
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Sonrisa L.

Sonrisa Lewis, Esq.

14 reviews
HELPING REAL PEOPLE AND SMALL BUSINESSES GET ANSWERS, REDUCE STRESS, AND THRIVE! As an attorney of 10 years, Sonrisa has varied experience supporting individuals, busine... read more
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Brandon P.

Brandon Pittard

14 reviews
I've spent the majority of my legal career in house at various companies, and know how to balance legal risk against the needs of a business. As legal counsel at several di... read more
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James L. M.

James L. Moultrie Ⅲ

13 reviews
James L. Moultrie III is a partner of the law firm Haysbert | Moultrie LLP. He specializes in business, entertainment, intellectual property, and investments. James possess... read more
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Andrew K.

Andrew Kussmaul

13 reviews
Andrew graduated from Suffolk University Law School with a desire to practice corporate law. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Andrew started his own business in 2015 ... read more
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Eric B.

Eric Broad

13 reviews
I’m the Founder and CEO of Bowery Legal, a firm composed of startup and venture capital lawyers and entrepreneurs who have worked at big law firms such as Latham & Watk... read more
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Stephan H.

Stephan Holmquist

12 reviews
Served as transactional and litigation counsel to clients ranging from start-ups to government entities to publicly traded, Fortune 50 companies. Served as outside genera... read more
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Ken E.

Ken Emanuelson

11 reviews
Over 20 years of experience securing, prosecuting and asserting his clients’ intellectual property rights. Specializing in a wide variety of intellectual property assets... read more
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Peter D.

Peter Diamond

11 reviews
Peter dedicated the majority of his legal career to trial work including all phases of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and jury trials. A... read more
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

11 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 company (Illumina Inc.) ... read more
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Why Hire a Startup Lawyer?

When you start a new business in Denver, Colorado, you have a number of tasks looming ahead. If you have any intellectual property to protect, you'll need to start by filing for patents, trademarks, and/or copyrights, ensuring that no one else can legally steal your ideas. But even filing for patent protection is complex and can take months or years to complete. If you fill out the wrong form, file for the wrong patent type, or fail to include the proper documentation for your invention or design, you could face delays or a rejection of the application.

Beyond intellectual property protection, startup business owners have to worry about tax regulations on investments, complex hiring laws in Colorado as well as on a federal level, and incorporation options to protect all owners involved with the company. These tasks are not easy, and handling them incorrectly could put your company at risk for legal action or fines and penalties.

While there are some resources available online to startup business owners, you can never know for sure if the person presenting the information understands the laws. You could also read something that pertains to business owners in California or another state, and the requirements are slightly different in Colorado. Relying on these types of resources isn't a good option for startup owners.

Hiring a startup lawyer who can help address concerns and make sure that all legal requirements are handled properly is the best option for new business owners. Starting a company is complicated, but startup attorneys understand the unique needs and can provide answers to confusing questions.

Your startup lawyer should also be able to help your business file for an employer identification number (EIN) with the IRS, which is a necessary step before hiring employees. Before filing for a patent or trademark, an attorney can conduct an extensive search to make sure that your ideas don't infringe on protected items. No matter what legal concerns you face in operating your startup, an attorney can provide support while solving these problems.

How to Find the Best Startup Lawyer

Finding the best startup lawyer for your company will require some research and questioning. Some of the top startup lawyers in Denver may have excellent track records when it comes to supporting new companies, but that doesn't mean that they will be the best fit for your company. If you operate in the technology industry, focus on lawyers with experience working with startups in the same industry. Even the best startup attorneys may not provide the answers and support you need if they don't understand your industry.

Don't be afraid to ask questions and ask for detailed information about the potential lawyer's experience working with startups. It's important that the lawyer you choose fits well with your company culture and vision for the future. If you're hesitant to take legal action right away, you probably won't want to choose a litigious lawyer who files a lot of suits. Your startup attorney should be a partner to your company's owners, willing to listen and support your decisions while helping you understand any legal consequences or risks.

One of the biggest hurdles for startups is the cost of hiring an attorney. But some lawyers offer reduced pricing or flat-rate fees to new business owners to help them get started with the complex tasks of first starting out in the industry. These might include incorporating as a sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation, bringing on employees, and registering as a business entity with the state of Colorado.

Talk to people that you know have worked with business lawyers in the area, since they can provide personal feedback about their experiences with specific attorneys. When you find a few startup lawyers in the Denver area, you can start setting up consultations to ask questions, get a feel for their personalities, and determine how they would fit with your company.

Questions for a Startup Lawyer

  • How many other startup companies have you represented?
  • What is the focus of your legal practice?
  • Do you have enough time to take on a new startup client?
  • How well do you understand the business laws in Colorado?
  • How well do you understand the industry in which my business operates?
  • Will you be the attorney assigned to our business, or will we work with another attorney in the practice?
  • What is your preferred communication method? Email, phone, other?
  • What is your billing structure for startup clients?
  • Have you ever worked with investors on behalf of your business clients for funding?
  • Do you know any investors that might be interested in partnering with my startup?

When you have a legal partner to solve complicated problems, you can focus on the business tasks to help your startup grow and succeed.

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From primarily dealing with things like business formation, contracts, leases, equity financing, securities, and intellectual property protection, the Denver startup lawyers on UpCounsel can help you with a variety of specialized and general startup law related legal matters. No matter what type of startup law needs you have, you can easily hire an experienced Denver startup lawyer on UpCounsel to help you today.

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