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Steven S.

Steven Stark

554 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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Scott Stram

360 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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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

221 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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Umar F.

Umar Farooq

139 reviews
Umar Farooq focuses on corporate legal matters that include commercial contracts, employment matters and business operation management. He has represented Vodafone, RBS, ExonMobil and various other large corporations. Umar graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo School of Law in 2007. He also received an Adelbert Moot Scholarship while attending the University in 2006. Umar started his own law firm in 2012 and is currently the managing business attorney.
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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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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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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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Craig E.

Craig Effrain, Esq.

13 reviews
Craig H. Effrain has over twenty years of corporate legal experience representing and helping clients achieve their objectives. Mr. Effrain has worked for both law firms an... read more
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Why Hire a Startup Attorney?

When you start a business, you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. Even if this is not your first business venture, you should still get expert advice — someone to guide you through the process, making sure that you don't miss any steps and that everything you do is legal.

There are lawyers in Rochester whose specialty is business startups. They can start helping you from the moment you first decide to start a business and stick with you until the day you earn your first dollar. This is the type of attorney you want to contact.

What Services Do Startup Attorneys Offer?

Lawyers specializing in startups help clients with the following:

  • Formation of the business — incorporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, limited partnership
  • Business acquisition
  • Business planning
  • Partnership agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Raising capital
  • Real estate purchase
  • Rental agreements
  • Employment issues
New Business Trends in Rochester

When thinking about starting a business in Rochester, consider the current and future business environment. The top law firms have lawyers who have insight into, and specific knowledge of, the industries in which startup business are growing.

Among the trending industries in Rochester are financial services, medical technology, energy, consumer products, and food. All types of technology-related business are growing. Rochester needs businesses related to improving its roads and bridges. If you want to start a business in Rochester but aren't certain to what type of business venture you should devote your resources and your time, meet with one of the top startup attorneys the city has to offer. These experts are ready to help you.

How to Find the Best Startup Attorney in Rochester

If someone you trust has started a business in Rochester, ask that person which attorney they used. Gather referrals from other startups, industry contacts, friends, and relatives. You can also look online for recommendations. UpCounsel lists the top startup attorneys in Rochester.

Once you have the names of attorneys who might help you, there are several steps you must take.

Read the Attorney Profiles
  • Which universities did the lawyer attend?
  • Which law school did the attorney attend?
  • How long has the attorney been practicing law?
  • What are the attorney's areas of expertise within business law?
  • How many clients has the attorney helped with starting a business?
At the Initial Meeting With the Attorney

When meeting with an attorney for the first time, consider the following:

  • Where is the office located?
  • What are the attorney's office hours?
  • How easy is it to get an appointment?
  • Is the office professional-looking?
  • Does the attorney understand what kind of help you need?
  • Did the attorney pay attention to what you were saying?
  • How much of what you need will be handed off to a paralegal?
  • How many attorneys work in the office?
  • How much time does the attorney have for assisting you?
After the Initial Meeting

There are also steps to take and points to consider after the first meeting.

  • Disciplinary Actions — Have any disciplinary actions been filed against the attorney or the law firm?

Every state monitors the disciplinary actions filed against attorneys. In New York, the Appellate Divisions of the State Supreme Court govern attorney conduct. The respective Appellate Divisions appoint Grievance Committees composed of both attorneys and non-attorneys. The committee members work with a state-financed, court-appointed, full-time professional staff. Check with the Grievance Committee of the Appellate Division for Rochester to see if there are disciplinary actions filed against the attorneys and law firms you are considering. Ask about the outcomes of those actions.

  • Comfort Level — Will you be comfortable discussing all aspects of your business plan with the attorney?

This consideration is important. You need to be able to tell the attorney everything you can about your new business. You also need to feel comfortable answering truthfully all questions the lawyer asks.

Questions for a Startup Attorney

  • What services does your firm offer?
  • Have you assisted clients in my industry?
  • Have you helped clients planning a business undertaking like mine?
  • Have you worked with companies in the early stages of planning their business venture?
  • How can I protect my intellectual property?
  • Do I need to trademark anything?
  • What licenses do I need?
  • What contracts do I need?
  • Which attorney in your firm will be helping me?
  • How much time will an attorney in your firm spend each week helping me?
  • What is your firm's hourly rate?
  • Does your rate vary according to the type of work performed?

Whether you have questions about patents and trademarks or business structure in general, a startup lawyer can assist you. Search for the best startup lawyers in Rochester, and they'll help get your business up and running in no time.

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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Rochester Startup Attorneys

On UpCounsel, you can find and connect with top-rated Rochester startup attorneys & lawyers that provide a range of startup law services for startups and entrepreneurs that are starting a business. Any of the top-rated Rochester startup lawyers you connect with will be available to help with a variety of your startup law related legal needs on-demand or on an ongoing basis in the city of Rochester, NY.

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

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