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Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

30 reviews
Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., CIPM joined UpCounsel in August 2025. She is a powerhouse legal advisor to founders, executives, and scaling companies looking for legal and... read more
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Zvi R.

Zvi Raskin

28 reviews
Zvi is a graduate of Yale Law School (’87) with more than 30 years experience advising companies and founders across a wide range of industries, from early-stage startups t... read more
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Jack L.

Jack Liechtung

24 reviews
Jack Liechtung is a New York licensed attorney with experience in corporate, M&A, media and employment matters. Jack graduated with honors from Brooklyn Law School and ... read more
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Vincent V.

Vincent Van Houden

16 reviews
I’m a Harvard Law graduate and New York-licensed attorney with experience advising startups, founders, and creative professionals on business formation, contracts, and inte... read more
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Eric B.

Eric Broad

15 reviews
I’m the Founder and CEO of Bowery Legal, a firm composed of startup and venture capital lawyers and entrepreneurs who have worked at big law firms such as Latham & Watk... read more
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Matthew G.

Matthew Golden

7 reviews
I help businesses turn complex technology, intellectual property, and commercial challenges into strategic advantages. Over more than three decades, I’ve advised global ent... read more
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Thomas B.

Thomas Bark

524 reviews
Thomas Bark is a Partner at Jones Bay working with startups, but he can also handle legal matters for large companies. Previously, he has worked for two top international law firms for some 25 years - some of his experience includes working abroad.. His practice extends to corporate law and commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis in VC finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology issues. He attended The University of Virginia School of Law.
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Joshua S.

Joshua Soloway

209 reviews
He has experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, strategic adviser and corporate finance attorney. Joshua is currently a Managing Director of Soloway Group, PC Counselors at Law. His focus is on corporate finance, securities, capital raising and general corporate matters. His legal advice extends to private and public companies. He attended Boston University School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctorate.
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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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Alejandro M.

Alejandro Maher

177 reviews
Alejandro Maher’s firm specializes in domestic and international corporate transactions, commercial litigation, and arbitration. He has represented individual investors, entrepreneurs, and emerging-growth companies in matters of public and private offerings of equity, M&A, and real estate financing. Currently, Alejandro has over 50 domestic and international clients.
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Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca and her team are great! Super responsive and easy to work with."

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Jonathan Savar
4.5
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Jonathan Savar

"Jonathan was very experienced and able to help me in a time sensitive situation."

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Ali Shalchi
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Ali Shalchi

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Sara Mana
5.0
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Sara Mana

"Sara was very professional, knowledgable, responsive, and a clear communicator. Highly recommend."

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Ross Brandborg
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Ross Brandborg

"Great working with Ross"

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Lauri Donahue
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Lauri Donahue

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Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
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Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"smart guy. Spends the time to help you understand the process"

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New York, NY,

Ryan A. Woods
5.0
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Restructure Corporation

Ryan A. Woods

"Ryan was great and very easy to work with!"

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Brooklyn, NY,

Akiko Endo
5.0
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Akiko Endo

"Very professional, got the job done in one day and responded after every email I sent within minutes. I would definitely use her again. She also took thr time to explain the steps I should take since I was doing everything on my own pro se"

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Medford, NY,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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Jake Siciliano

"Jake is quick and straight to the point. Giving us the most for the least!"

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Long Island City, NY,

Karen Braveheart
5.0
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Karen Braveheart

"Excellent attorney! I look forward to working with Karen again."

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New York, NY,

Vincent Van Houden
4.8
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Vincent Van Houden

"Vincent is knowledgeable in legal and tax matters related to influencers."

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New York, NY,

Matthew Riordan
5.0
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Matthew Riordan

"Matthew was excellent to work with – he's highly knowledgeable, responsive, and detail-oriented. He delivered a complete, well-structured set of documents with clear, consistent language and practical guidance. I’d be happy to work with him again."

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New York, NY,

Stacy Dees
5.0
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Stacy Dees

"thanks for the excellent help!"

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Rockville, MD,

Maria Isabel Guerrero
5.0
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Maria Isabel Guerrero

"Maria was helpful in assessing the risk of enforcement for a non-compete. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with employment matters."

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New York, NY,

Katie Centolella
5.0
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Katie Centolella

"Brent, Katie's partner, was wonderful to work with. Clear communication, responsive, knowledgeable."

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Brooklyn, NY,

Jeffrey Ball
5.0
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Jeffrey Ball

"Excellent, would work with again"

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New York, NY,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Alisha Bond

"Working with Alisha was great. I highly recommend her"

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Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm
5.0
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Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

"Provided feedback much sooner than the deadline set. Very thorough and clear on how to proceed with contract negotiations and communication."

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New York, NY,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
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Jack Liechtung

"Jack was responsive and very helpful. He provided a quick turnaround on a contract that had some unique specifications."

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Lansing, NY,


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