Rochester Startup Attorneys & Lawyers
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Steven Stark
Neil Gandhi
Jake Siciliano
Richard Gora
Brig Ricks
Umar Farooq
Jonathan Savar
Katie Centolella
Daniel Weberman
Jason Gabbard
Rochester Startup Lawyers
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
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?
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?
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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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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"John is a pleasure to collaborate with. He not only ensures a deep understanding of the solutions he provides but also possesses a strong grasp of startup dynamics."
Siddharth J
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New York,
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4 months ago
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"Michael is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding. He truly understands the issues that early stage startups deal with and can help from virtually every perspective."
Shlomo K
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Brooklyn,
NY,
8 months ago
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"A good attorney"
Mary B
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East Meadow,
NY,
11 months ago
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"Great as always!"
Ryan B
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New York,
NY,
over 2 years ago
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"Jeffrey was wonderful. He understood our needs and delivered a high quality document. He was knowledgeable , informative and quick. It was a pleasure working with him!"
Sadia S
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Brooklyn,
NY,
over 2 years ago
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"Maria was super helpful and a joy to work with!"
Matt B
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Brooklyn,
NY,
almost 3 years ago
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"Had a great experience, did everything I asked and did exactly what I asked. HIGH RECOMMENDED."
Shaquille H
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Hempstead,
NY,
almost 3 years ago
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"Katie was very thorough, knowledgable, personable and responsive."
Krista B
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New York,
NY,
about 3 years ago
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"Jason is down to early articulate , and an extremely smart professional. He made things easy in a very complex. situation"
Andrew Z
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Massapequa,
NY,
about 3 years ago
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"Knowledgeable & exceedingly helpful"
Alexander H
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Astoria,
NY,
about 3 years ago
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"Great experience!"
Gary Z
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North Tonawanda,
NY,
over 3 years ago
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"Chris was terrific. Understood exactly what we were looking for and did really thorough work."
Jeremy R
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Binghamton,
NY,
over 3 years ago
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"Helped me with reviewing/redlining a contract with a factoring group. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Will definitely use again."
Amir P
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Forest Hills,
NY,
almost 4 years ago
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"Steve is great to work with and responds quickly to questions and requests. I'd highly recommend him for new companies and startups."
Tim K
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Brooklyn,
NY,
almost 4 years ago
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"Dmitriy has been clear, knowledgeable and timely. I will use him again in the future."
Jerry W
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New York,
NY,
about 4 years ago
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"Great experience from start to finish. Really appreciated how clear everything was explained, and how promptly the work was completed."
John S
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New York,
NY,
about 4 years ago
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"Great job as always. Thanks"
Carlos C
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New York,
NY,
about 4 years ago
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"Kimon was very responsive, reliable and incredibly easy to work with. He'd go out of his way to make sure we're informed in the process. The job was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend."
Joy C
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New York,
NY,
over 4 years ago
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"Very professional and timely in his work. He also provided a lot of great education for me to do further research about the topic."
Lauren S
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Brooklyn,
NY,
almost 5 years ago
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"Kept it simple and to the point."
Thomas P
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Gardiner,
NY,
about 5 years ago