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Steven S.

Steven Stark

589 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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Jake Siciliano

299 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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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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Paul S.

Paul Spitz

158 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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Jason H.

Jason Head

99 reviews
Jason has been providing legal insight and business expertise since 2001. He is admitted to both the Virginia Bar and the Texas State Bar, and also proud of his membership ... read more
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Katie C.

Katie Centolella

86 reviews
Our firm, Pact Legal, consists of Founding Partners Katie Centolella and Brent Xavier, as well as a team of associates and support staff. We serve as general counsel to ent... read more
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Rebecca L.

Rebecca London

65 reviews
Currently the General Counsel for Civic Center Law Group, Rebecca London has 17 years worth of experience practicing law. She has spent some time in the business and environmental departments of law firms such as Procopio Cory Hargreaves and Savitch, LLP. Her specialties are in assisting small businesses with legal issues - some of which include commercial contracts, intellectual property management and trademarks. She attained her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law.
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Joshua K.

Joshua Kushner

30 reviews
Joshua Kushner has over 20 years of experience advising early, growth and enterprise stage companies in emerging industries. Josh brings a unique mix of legal, business, an... read more
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Karim H.

Karim Hamir

1 review
At Cowlitz Law Group and Birch Bay Law Group, we blend legal expertise with business acumen to deliver results. Karim A. Hamir — Managing Attorney — brings over 20 years of... read more
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Jarad D.

Jarad Dickinson

I am currently an owner and principal at my own firm which was started in 2008 by David Dickinson, I started at that time as a clerk, and then became an associate attorney ... read more
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