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Steven S.

Steven Stark

583 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 S.

Jake Siciliano

268 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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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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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

153 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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Jason Head

93 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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John Allen Waldrop

27 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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Yvenne K.

Yvenne King

5 reviews
With 29 years of business experience, including 25 years in law, I represent companies - across the U.S. - in technology, finance, retail, sports and entertainment, publis... read more
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Sara Sass

2 reviews
Hi! I'm Sara and I'm looking forward to working with you. I value your time just as much as my own, and aim for efficient project completion. Demand letters, debt collectio... read more
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Alden E.

Alden Eldredge

I am an experienced business lawyer with almost two decades of legal experience - including 12 years as in-house counsel to successful BPO and tech companies of various siz... read more
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Why Hire a Startup Attorney?

When you start a new business, it pays to bring on the best experts you can afford. Whether those experts are visual designers, master chefs, or biologists depends on your industry, but there are two experts you always want on hand, lawyers and accountants.

An accountant can help you set your short and long-term budgets, craft an affordable business plan, and understand your tax obligations. A lawyer can help you organize your business, negotiate with your partners, and carve out a space for yourself using intellectual property laws.

However, you would normally have to contact several different lawyers or law firms to handle all those problems. That's why startup attorneys have started to appear. These top attorneys can tackle different jobs personally or through contacts of their own. That's because a startup lawyer has a lot of ground to cover:

  • Business entity organization. Choosing your business type is a matter of ownership, convenience, industry standards, taxes, and lawsuit liability. A small business just starting out might have a single owner or a limited partnership, or it could go straight to a limited liability company or a corporation. A startup attorney can help you figure out which one is best and when you should switch business types.
  • Contracts. Putting it all on paper is only the first step. It's important to be clear and precise when you write contracts. You should have someone who can negotiate for your side when you sign the contracts of others. A startup lawyer can do all that and help you understand contract law at the same time. They can help you work out contracts with your employees, your customers and clients, your distributors and suppliers, and even real estate owners.
  • Intellectual property. Copyrights are relatively painless, but getting a registered trademark and a patent can be a long and expensive journey. To get through it, you need someone who can take you all the way to the goal. Just hiring a trademark lawyer improves your odds of a successful registration by 50 percent.

How to Find the Best Startup Attorneys in Richmond

Virginia's capital city isn't as big as the Washington suburbs to the north or the Hampton Roads sprawl to the south, but it has plenty to offer a startup. Major industries include biotech and drug research, finances, and advertising are located there, but there are lots of other fields as well. Gourmet restaurants are showing up, too, making Richmond a heaven for foodies.

Part of this is thanks to Richmond's great location along the James River, but it's also due to some very startup-friendly tax incentives created by Virginia and the city of Richmond. Help is never hard to find, either, thanks to another one of Richmond's specialties, the legal profession.

However, not all legal advice is good, and not everyone needs expensive legal protection. A cellphone startup has to deal with a lot of lawsuits and patent defenses, but a restaurant owner usually doesn't. So if you want the best startup attorney for your business, you'll need to do some research.

  • Understand Your Approach

Do you go on the offensive or do you try to talk things out until the last minute? Would you rather play it safe and secure or do you want to take risks and put everything on the line for a big payout? A good startup law firm can help you switch things up occasionally, but they should also be comfortable with your favorite strategy.

  • Stick with the Specialists

Not all startups are the same. Lawyers and firms can specialize in certain industries, which means they can put you in touch with the right clients and suppliers to get your business going. You can speak to other startups in your industry to find out which lawyers offer the best and fastest services.

  • Understand Your Budget and Needs

Different industries have different legal woes. Some have to sign and create a lot of complicated contracts and defend their IP like a guard dog. Others can coast by on a few basic employment contracts and some friendly competition. If you know how much legal help your company will need, you'll know how much to budget for a startup lawyer.

Questions for a Startup Attorney

  • Can you give me references for your service quality?
  • What's the average experience level at your firm?
  • How much do your startup services cost? How much do you charge for consultations and document preparation?
  • Are you familiar with my industry? Do you have contacts I can use?
  • How quickly should I expect you to respond when I have a legal problem?
  • Can your firm deal with all my legal issues, directly or indirectly? If indirectly, whom else do you use?

A relationship with a startup attorney can last for as long as you own your company. Be careful which lawyer you hire, as careful as you are with every other major business decision.

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From primarily dealing with things like business formation, contracts, leases, equity financing, securities, and intellectual property protection, the Richmond 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 Richmond startup lawyer on UpCounsel to help you today.

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This is the most recent 15 reviews for Business Operations attorneys in Virginia

Chelsie Campbell
5.0
Clear Communication
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Chelsie Campbell

"Chelsea helped me understand my documents further and was patient with any questions I had."

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Richmond, VA,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Startup Company in VA - Looking for Bylaws, amendments, shareholder/Board meeting min, Stock Ledger

Michael Wieser

"He is very knowledgeable and very good in professional writing. I called him multiple times and he answered my call even after hours. He clarified all my questions. Thanks Michael Wieser. Good Luck To You ..."

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Herndon, VA,

Christopher Way
5.0
Clear Communication
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Christopher Way

"Christopher was timely and concise with his advice. We will definitely work with him again in the future."

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Arlington, VA,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
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Lauri Donahue

"Lauri is great, she was quick and to the point. Definitely recommend her for your legal needs."

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Reston, VA,

Geoffrey Amend
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Bylaws Review

Geoffrey Amend

"Geoffrey was excellent to work with. Achieved everything I needed to very quickly. Turn around in less than 24 hours. No complaints at all!"

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Fairfax, VA,

Geoffrey Amend
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Stock Purchase Agreement / Waiver and Consent

Geoffrey Amend

"Geoffrey was excellent. He provided me with board resolutions and handled a tense situation with a co-founder. Highly recommend"

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Fairfax, VA,

Geoffrey Amend
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Series Seed Investment Documents

Geoffrey Amend

"Geoffrey was great. Very responsive, got everything I needed for investment docs very quickly. Explained nuances and options - highly recommend"

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Fairfax, VA,

Todd Ensminger
5.0
Clear Communication
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Outside General Counsel Services

Todd Ensminger

"Great experience, Todd did exactly what I needed"

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Arlington, VA,

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
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Foreign Register Business

Mary Hodges

"Again, Mary did a wonderful job and it is a joy working with her."

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Alexandria, VA,

Mario Naim
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

File Trademark Application

Mario Naim

"Great attorney!"

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McLean, VA,

Thomas Love
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Thomas Love

"Pleasant to work with Thomas, very patient, and doesn't hesitate to go an extra mile to help."

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Woodbridge, VA,

Paul Spitz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Startup Equity Assistance

Paul Spitz

"Incredible experience with him. Prompt, professional, and he really cares for your situation. Definitely would recommend him!"

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Springfield, VA,

Mario Naim
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Employment Agreement - VP Sales

Mario Naim

"A great lawyer and more than that he is a great counsel to seek strategic advice and guidance."

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McLean, VA,

Pantea Stevenson
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Post-Incorporation Documents

Pantea Stevenson

"Pantea is insightful, responsive, and a pleasure to do business with."

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Harrisonburg, VA,

Alejandro Maher
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Basic Legal Assistance

Alejandro Maher

"Alejandro was awesome! He went above and beyond! Highly recommend!"

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Catlett, VA,

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