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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1236 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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Steven Stark

591 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

555 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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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

302 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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Grant M.

Grant Maynard

128 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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Sean L.

Sean Lowe

33 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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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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Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

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Roberto "Bobby" Escobar has been a general counsel, labor and immigration advisor, and an environmental lawyer in Michigan and California. He has provided comprehensive l... read more
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Anthony W.

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

9 reviews
Anthony is a senior intellectual property, sports, and business attorney. Anthony has also served as General Counsel and operational CEO for various start-ups and business ... read more
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Michael Miller
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Michael Miller

"Great guy, we would absolutely reach out again if we need help."

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Palmdale, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
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Eric Alspaugh

"Eric was excellent to work with. He quickly understood the unique legal risks of running an investment education platform and delivered clear, specific guidance that helped me tighten up everything — from disclaimers to language around scoring systems and portfolio reviews. He stayed on budget, hit every deadline, and gave me total confidence in my legal position moving forward. Highly recommend for anyone navigating SEC gray areas."

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Roberto (Bobby) Escobar
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"Great to work with!"

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Jon Bourne
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Jon Bourne

"Jon the most accurate and efficient lawyer I've ever worked with, and 2nd place isn't close."

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Yvenne King
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Yvenne King

"I've worked with many attorneys, and Yvenne is THE BEST! Top notch legal work from a highly organized person who meets deadlines and bills for hours in a fair and reasonable manner. I fully endorse hiring her for your legal needs."

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Jake Siciliano
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Jake Siciliano

"Highly recommend Jake"

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Troy Krich
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Troy Krich

"Great work. Responsive and helpful!"

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San Diego, CA,

Erin Hudson
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Erin Hudson

"Erin was quick, efficient, and delivered exactly what we needed!"

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Pleasanton, CA,

Alexander Nahai
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Alexander Nahai

"Alex is great to work with and very keen on current trends and markets."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Alisha Bond
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha was super flexible with helping me get the contracts I needed"

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Lincoln, CA,

Seth Wiener
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Seth Wiener

"Quick, effective and empathetic, I'd highly recommend Seth."

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Dean Sage
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Dean Sage

"Dean has been great to work with. He is patient and helpful and always there when needed. Thank you Dean!"

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Sacramento, CA,

Marina Nazarbekian
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Marina Nazarbekian

"Marina is timely, thorough, and most importantly, direct. I will happily work with her again."

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San Jose, CA,

Michael Wales
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Michael Wales

"Michael was very helpful, communicative, and thorough in helping us establish a 501(c)3, and we would definitely recommend his services. My wife and I recently started the process of forming a nonprofit, but we didn’t know of any lawyers who could help us set up the organization. We found Michael through an inquiry on UpCounsel; we picked him because he seemed very knowledgeable about the process, he responded to us promptly, and his quote was fair and reasonable. Michael walked us through all the steps we would need to complete, explaining what parts he would take care of and what we would need to do. He patiently answered all of our many questions quickly and respectfully, and he efficiently generated the forms we needed to submit. He sent us drafts of all the documents prior to submitting them so we could provide any necessary feedback. Once we’d finished the initial steps, he sent us a very professional binder containing our founding documents and a corporate seal. Once we received our tax-exempt status, he gave us clear guidance regarding the steps we would need to complete in years to come to maintain good standing as a nonprofit. Working with Michael was pleasant and productive, and we were very satisfied with the work he did on our behalf. Thank you, Michael, for all your help!"

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Steven Stark
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Steven Stark

"Great person to work with."

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Fremont, CA,

Chelsie Campbell
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Chelsie Campbell

"I found Chelsie to be a great communicator and very efficient. Highly recommended."

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San Francisco, CA,

Michael Wieser
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Michael Wieser

"Michael is a fantastic attorney who takes the time to understand our business and has our back legally. I will definitely be working with him again."

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA,

Paul Spitz
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Paul Spitz

"Professional and knowledgeable."

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San Diego, CA,

Sam Goldstein
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Sam Goldstein

"Thanks for your help Sam!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
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Daniel E. Goodrich

"Daniel and Quinn did a good job at understanding what we were looking for and were able to give us the advice that we needed."

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