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Umar F.

Umar Farooq

141 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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Jonathan Savar

125 reviews
In addition to being a skilled business lawyer, Jonathan Savar is highly experienced in investment banking. He handles strategic transactions, financings, and contracts for individuals, startups, and middle-market companies. Mr. Savar offers every one of his clients individualized attention to provide efficient, cost-effective services.
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Eric L.

Eric Leander

85 reviews
Securities law, capital formation, and financial regulation are extremely tricky, yet delicate, areas of the law. It takes a knowledgeable attorney to navigate these issues. Eric Leander has years of experience in these areas, particularly because he has worked with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporate Finance.
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Zvi R.

Zvi Raskin

38 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...
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William B.

William Barlow

35 reviews
Bill graduated Harvard Law School and worked at a top 20 Wall Street law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions before beginning his own practice. Since beginning hi...
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Eric G.

Eric Goldman

24 reviews
For over 20 years, Eric has provided legal services to Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning talent in addition to technology and internet entrepreneurs. His clients thrive in careers that transcend the employer-employee model of wealth creation. In order to help his clients better transition in an innovation economy, he has expanded his services to include mediation and coaching.
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Neil F.

Neil Fridman

23 reviews
I enjoy advising companies and identifying solutions to complex business and legal problems. My intimate knowledge of corporate/real estate law, investment banking, and pri...
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Craig E.

Craig Effrain, Esq.

16 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...
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Patricia Y.

Patricia Yak

15 reviews
Patricia Yak specializes in security law and has over 30 years of experience in dealing with transactional, e-commerce and regulatory legal issues. She is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut. Patricia has represented CreditSuisse, Nomura Securities and the Royal Bank of Scotland. She is currently the deputy general counsel at Ahmherst Pierpont Securities. Patricia also gained experience while she was the director at Credit Suisse between 2002 and 2009.
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Dr. Lydie L.

Dr. Lydie Louis

15 reviews
Corporate executives hire Dr. Lydie to train employees to be strategic and legally mindful in their business practices. Entrepreneurs hire Dr. Lydie to train and mentor the...
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