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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1251 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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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

571 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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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

452 reviews
Kanika is an experienced Patent Attorney and Managing Partner of Evergreen Valley Law Group in Silicon Valley, which serves innovative entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. She has filed over 5,000 patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide with a successful track record of obtaining patents for clients.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

266 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

194 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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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

152 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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Neil P.

Neil Park

138 reviews
Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

112 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Rebecca L.

Rebecca London

66 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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Cynthia F.

Cynthia Flynn

41 reviews
Cynthia Hackler is a mentor with the Nation Association of Business Women in Orange County and she is dedicated to helping all of her clients. With many years of experience, Ms. Hackler uses her experience to guide her when strategizing for her clients. As a business lawyer, Ms. Hackler handles business bankruptcy, business formation, and business taxes. Ms. Hackler is involved in the community and can help you with your legal business needs.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7330 reviews for attorneys in California

Danny Minutillo
5.0
Clear Communication
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Contract Dispute Compensation

Danny Minutillo

"Excellent attorney. Executed my case case and resolved legal matters highly sophisticated within above then expectations timely. Danny really listens understands the law and cares. I highly recommend you retain him for your legal counsel."

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Salinas, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Trademark Clearance and Filing

Ali Shalchi

"Ali has been great to work with so far. Quick, efficient, and thoughtful communications and actions."

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Los Angeles, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Contract Review and Negotiation

David Yamaguchi

"Easy to work with."

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Santa Barbara, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Lien

Seth Wiener

"Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable and responsive."

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San Francisco, CA,

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Cease-and-Desist Letter Drafting

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

"Knowledgable and responsive, fast turnaround with clear guidance."

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Topanga, CA,

Sean Lowe
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Employment Disputes Consultation

Sean Lowe

"Sean was very knowledgeable and helped me to think through what actions to take to manage my risk. He executed the agreed upon work very quickly and stayed within the scope we agreed to. Would definitely work with him again!"

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San Jose, CA,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Trademark Assignment Recordation

Vincent Van Houden

"Vincent is highly efficient. I would use him again should the need arise."

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Encino, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Enforce Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) – Seller Obstruction / Pre-Close Dispute (California)

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric is awesome, helped me a ton during my acquisition"

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Costa Mesa, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Legal Review of Employment Agreement and Employee Handbook for California Franchisee

Rebecca Stacker

"Absolutely enjoyed working with Rebecca! Timely information and relevant advice for my situation. I have been recommending her to anyone who asks about Employment documentation."

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Mountain View, CA,

Gene Rhough
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

IP Counsel for High-Density Systems Architecture and Sovereign Founder Transition

Gene Rhough

"I very much enjoy working with Gene and have absolute confidence in his representation. I feel secure knowing he is at my side while navigating complex legal matters."

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San Luis Obispo, CA,

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Outside General Counsel

James Kraehenbuehl

"Another successful project completed. We appreciate James' regulatory expertise."

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA,

Troy Krich
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Settlement Agreement

Troy Krich

"Troy did an excellent job handling my case from start to finish. He was responsive, clear, and very practical in his approach. He helped move things forward efficiently and got the settlement agreement finalized without unnecessary back and forth. I felt well guided the entire time. Highly recommend working with him."

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Alhambra, CA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Subsequent Trademark Search

Ross Brandborg

"Outstanding service. Helpful at every step!"

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Seal Beach, CA,

Brent Xavier
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Delaware C-Corp Co-Founder Agreement Review

Brent Xavier

"Brent was highly professional and efficient throughout our collaboration. He provided clear, well-structured legal guidance and was very responsive at every stage. What stood out most was his ability to align legal strategy with real business needs, ensuring both protection and practicality. I would definitely recommend Brent to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality legal support."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Brandon Northington
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Outside General Counsel Services

Brandon Northington

"Quick and helpful"

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San Francisco, CA,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Terms of Service

Jack Liechtung

"Jack was great to work with. He quickly understood our Stripe-based product and delivered clear, practical redlines to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy that nailed the “software layer, not a payment processor” positioning. Fast, precise, and easy to implement—I’d happily work with him again."

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Murrieta, CA,

Zvi Raskin
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consulting Agreement Review

Zvi Raskin

"Zvi was great. HIs very knowledgeable in contract law around consulting and confidentiality agreements. His experience with IP and tech industry is very helpful if you are in those arenas. HIs approach is very personable making him very easy to work with. A little loose with deadlines. Like his flat fee structure with the understanding that he would see the matter through and not constantly adding hours for every revision and rebuttal to a counterparty revision. I will use him again."

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Belmont, CA,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Service Agreement

Scott Stram

"Scott was exceptional to work with. He quickly developed an understanding of our unique business and translated that into a comprehensive, well structured MSA. His work was thorough, and he was always willing to walk through questions and provide clear, practical guidance."

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San Anselmo, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Assist with General Advice

Alisha Bond

"Alisha was great. Really did a thorough review of my documents."

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Windsor, CA,

Lauri Donahue
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Contractor Agreement

Lauri Donahue

"Lauri provided a clear and timely review of our agreement and identified several important legal considerations. She was professional, responsive, and helpful throughout the process."

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Los Angeles, CA,


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