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🏆TOP RATED PLUS🏆 $100+ Billion in deals over 20+ years. I started my career on Wall Street in Corporate, M&A, and Securities Laws. I now provide strategic legal counsel and business consulting tailored to high-stakes business initiatives as well as critical advice to startups and companies raising capital. 💬"Joe helped me buy back my company from my former partners and navigate difficult waters where soured friendships turned ugly. He was gracious and understanding, yet also highly astute, often saving me from myself. He was conscious of our budget and mindful of necessary next steps. He was time sensitive and readily available. He saved my business." 💬"I have consulted with Joe on several occasions myself and referred to him, and he has delivered above and beyond each time. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, transparent, and very responsive. Highly recommend Raetzer PLLC!" 🔴CORE PRACTICE AREAS: Capital Raising: Structuring and preparing Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes, Promissory Notes, Bridge Notes, Warrants, Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg S offerings. Business Consulting: Strategic review of current business, new business/product lines and market entrance. Business Transactions: Representing buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border M&A. Startups and Growth-Stage Businesses: Formation, structuring, scaling, and preparing businesses for investment or acquisition. Exit Planning: Legal strategy and execution for business sales and investor exits. Strategic Advisory: Advising boards of directors, C-suite executives and founders on overall business strategy and business acquisition/disposition matters. 💬"Joe is incredibly knowledgeable and has been great to work with! He helped us initially with writing and reviewing our sales agreements and has become indispensable as we navigate a tricky situation with a finance merchant. Highly recommend" 💬"Outstanding legal expertise and absolutely great to work with. Highly recommend." 🔴LEGAL EXPERTISE: Structuring and negotiating complex M&A and capital markets transactions. Drafting core transactional documents: purchase agreements, subscription agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and corporate governance materials. Advising on securities compliance, including Reg A, Reg D, and Reg S offerings, Blue Sky compliance, and SEC filings. Fund formation and structured finance: extensive experience with CDOs, CMBS/RMBS, and Investment Company Act issues. Partnering with senior management and boards to align legal strategies with business objectives. Collaborating with international counsel and multidisciplinary teams on multijurisdictional deals. 💬"Raetzer PLLC has been incredibly helpful for my business. Super honest, trustworthy and legitimate service! I will be hiring them again for my next acquisition deal." 💬"Professional service and extremely fast turn around. I enjoyed working with Joseph who drafted high quality contracts and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top notch service!" 🔴TRACK RECORD: Former Senior Associate Attorney at international Corporate M&A powerhouse Clifford Chance and top Corporate & Structured Finance law firm Thacher Proffitt & Wood both in Manhattan (New York City), where I represented investment banks, public and private companies, private equity sponsors, startups and hedge funds on strategic transactions. Closed and supported multi-billion-dollar deals across industries and jurisdictions. Delivered practical legal solutions to drive successful outcomes for clients ranging from startups to global financial institutions. I am licensed to practice law in New York and Texas. Corporate & Securities Attorney | Strategic Deal Advisor | M&A and Capital Raising Specialist 💬"Joseph Raetzer assisted me with drafting my asset purchase agreement. He provided excellent legal support for a fraction of the cost compared to a larger law firm." 💬"Joseph and the Raetzer PLLC team were exceptional — professional, responsive, and thorough from start to finish. They provided clear guidance, moved quickly, and made what could have been a complex process seamless. Highly recommend their firm for anyone seeking reliable and efficient legal support." 💬"Raetzer PLLC worked closely with us to successfully execute the lease for our new office on Wall Street, providing valuable counsel throughout the process. Joe is punctual, meticulous, and an exceptional attorney — highly professional and a pleasure to work with." 💬"Joe always kept my best interest at heart and helped me navigate a sensitive business contract. Highly recommended. Thanks again"

Recognized by The Legal 500 GC Powerlist (2021–2026), I support attorneys and legal teams where execution matters most. I ensure contracts, disputes, and legal workflows move forward with structure, clarity, and control — not delays or rework. If your matters need to stay organized, on track, and progressing consistently, I step in and make that happen. I don’t just support legal work — I make sure it moves. I work at the intersection of legal operations, transactions, and cross-border structures, supporting environments where execution, clarity, and control are critical. With 20+ years of experience supporting U.S.-facing legal teams, executives, and multi-entity environments, my focus is ensuring that legal processes do not stall, transactions progress, and complexity is translated into structured, manageable workflows. Core areas of execution: Legal Operations & Workflow Execution Designing structured workflows that bring visibility, accountability, and follow-through into legal operations — including document management, intake, client coordination, and deadline control. Transactions & Contract Support Supporting contract drafting, review, and multi-party transaction processes where alignment, timing, and execution are critical to closing. Litigation & Arbitration Support Supporting dispute environments through drafting assistance, document control, discovery workflows, and preparation for hearings and mediation. Family Office & Cross-Border Structures Supporting multi-jurisdictional environments requiring coordination, governance, and alignment across legal and operational structures. Across all engagements, my focus remains consistent: • Bringing structure to complexity • Ensuring visibility across processes • Maintaining control over documentation and timelines • Supporting execution from initial setup through completion Legal work only creates value when it moves — when deadlines are met, information is controlled, and stakeholders remain aligned. Bilingual (English–Spanish) and experienced working remotely with distributed teams, I support attorneys and leadership teams who require reliability, responsiveness, and structured execution. If you need someone who can step into complex legal environments and ensure that work progresses with clarity, control, and consistency — I can add value immediately.

A Story Steeped in Sound Jessie, known in the industry as the “Music Business Nerd,” blends a solid foundation in music business with specialized expertise in intellectual property. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business and Audio Production from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Jessie is currently pursuing a J.D. at the ABA-accredited Western State College of Law. This multifaceted background enables Jessie to offer comprehensive consulting services to artists, talent managers, and industry professionals alike. Jessie’s services focus on safeguarding the creative and financial rights of talent through intellectual property protection, meticulous contract review and negotiations, and conflict resolution. Jessie is also dedicated to helping artists establish and manage their royalty accounts, conducting royalty audits (not forensic accounting), collection of past royalties (where possible), and providing hands-on guidance for tracking and monitoring royalty payments. Known for an analytical, detail-oriented approach, Jessie empowers artists and their teams with the knowledge and tools they need to maximize revenue and protect their work in a competitive and complex industry. As a seasoned advocate for artists’ rights and a passionate educator, Jessie Monville combines business savvy with a deep legal understanding, making a meaningful impact across the entertainment landscape. Jessie’s goal is to support a fair, transparent, and artist-driven music industry where creatives can flourish with an understanding of how their original works, and likeness are protected and compensated. *****IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING NOTES***** As I genuinely strive to "leave people better than I found them," I care very much for helping as many people as possible in understanding "The Machine." In my efforts to do so and against the urging of many amazing attorneys I work with, I keep the hourly rate quite low for the work product provided. That said, there have been a few instances of late where (perhaps innocently), a few have reached out with what started as a simple question and went on to many, requiring quite a bit of time. Please know that it would be disrespectful for those clients who are paying for consulting, for me to spend more than a couple minutes on a question without an agreement. I know it is likely unintentional, and I will always make a comment such as, "any further assistance will need to be contracted" in order to be fair to the clients who are paying for consulting. Always happy to hear your questions and help provide an estimate in advance. Appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your understanding and patience on responses and response times, as in order to accommodate clients from around the globe, I try to have unique hours where I am often working in the middle of the night into the early morning and again mid/late afternoon in order to accommodate as many time zones as possible and often on weekends. Therefore, while I am able to schedule calls/video consultation in a wide range of hours/days, please know if I have not answered your message quickly (and you are not a currently contracted client) it is likely I am recharging, taking a meal break, or in the middle of working on something for a client and I will answer as soon as possible. (Generally within 12 hours of receiving a message from a non-contract client) If you have a truly urgent need, i.e. song is releasing in 24 hours, or you received a "scary letter" please type URGENT clearly and as the first words. This, will capture my attention in less time. Lastly, in an effort to ensure all clients walk away with a better understanding of how "the machine" works in their unique situation, I will always do my absolute best to give you the options you have, possible outcomes of those options and generally standard industry practices in the given situation. Often this can be news that is not comfortable or what someone wishes to hear. Please know that it is my duty to be honest and transparent and sometimes, that is to give information that is not what a client hoped for. Just know, most situations are able to be worked out. In some cases it may be a little costly or time consuming, but it is more often than not the case that there are solutions. Where a matter requires a licensed attorney to assist, I work with several spanning several states, and they are happy to provide an Artist Friendly quote. ****MY GIFT TO CLIENTS**** Any client who has hired me for a total of $250 or more, may request a free copy of the guide I have been working on for years that breaks down: royalties, what they are, the registrations you actually need, and how "the money moves". Not a client or under $250? You may send a proposal for 1-hour of consulting with a note that it is for the guide, and I will send you the password protected document (24hrs).

I am a transactional attorney focused in commercial real estate, business transactions and agricultural land. I work with developers, investors, brokers, and property owners to close deals on the acquisition and sale of shopping centers, buildings, and agricultural land. I assist property managers, landlords, and tenants entering various commercial and agricultural leases (including long-term and development leases) or amending current lease agreements. I represent wine industry and other agricultural industry clients in a variety of corporate and business transactions. I come from a multi-generation farm family in California's Central Valley, farming almonds and peaches. For over a decade, I managed the multi-ranch peach harvest operations. Now, my upbringing has given me a unique perspective and understanding in my law practice that I use to assist growers, farmers, and ranchers plan for continued success of their livelihoods.

With 350+ 5-star client reviews, I am proud to serve a growing client list here on Upwork. As an experienced business and corporate attorney, I provide end-to-end legal support; handling everything from day-to-day contract management to complex transactions, governance, and compliance. Many of my clients treat me as their on-demand legal department. I draft, review, and negotiate all key agreements, guide leadership through business restructuring, oversee equity and financing documents, and help ensure corporate formalities are observed. Whether you’re a startup, established company, or investor, I deliver practical legal solutions that protect your interests and support sustainable growth. Building on years of experience working with entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies alike, I’ve earned a strong reputation for simplifying complex legal issues and turning them into clear, actionable agreements. From Nondisclosure Agreements and Master Service Agreements to Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements, I help clients avoid risk, stay compliant, and move deals forward efficiently. I also assist with Privacy Policies, Terms & Conditions, and compliance programs—keeping businesses aligned with evolving privacy and data protection laws across multiple jurisdictions. Beyond contracts, I advise on entity formation, ownership structure, capital contributions, and internal governance. This includes drafting operating and shareholder agreements, implementing compliance frameworks, and providing ongoing guidance on employment, IP, and commercial matters. I also offer a flat-fee AI Contract Review & Rewrite service for clients who start with ChatGPT or LegalZoom templates. These drafts often miss key provisions or state-specific compliance requirements. I transform them into enforceable, attorney-grade agreements tailored to your goals. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: "We had the pleasure of working with Austin on the development of our franchise agreement. He exhibited an exceptional level of efficiency and professionalism throughout the entire process. His deep expertise in legal matters and understanding of our unique requirements led to the creation of a highly comprehensive and well-structured franchise agreement." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: "Working with Austin has been a pleasure. His attention to detail and expertise ensured everything was done to the highest standard. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services." Please reach out if you need a lawyer who can help you with: ✏️ Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation ✏️ Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) ✏️ Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Agreements ✏️ Shareholder Agreements ✏️ Partnership Agreements ✏️ Operating Agreements (LLC) ✏️ Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) ✏️ Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) ✏️ Membership Interest Purchase Agreements ✏️ Joint Venture Agreements ✏️ Franchise Agreements & Disclosure Documents (FDDs) ✏️ Vendor & Supplier Contracts ✏️ Licensing Agreements & IP Assignments ✏️ SaaS Agreements & Software Licensing Agreements ✏️ Technology Transfer Agreements ✏️ Website & App Terms of Service / Terms & Conditions ✏️ Privacy Policies (U.S. & International) ✏️ Cookie Policies & Tracking Disclosures ✏️ E-Commerce Terms (Refund, Return, & Shipping Policies) ✏️ Community Guidelines & User Conduct Policies ✏️ Consulting Agreements ✏️ Investment Agreements & Subscription Agreements ✏️ Convertible Notes & SAFE Agreements ✏️ Stock Option Plans (ISOs, NSOs) ✏️ Equity Grant Agreements & Phantom Equity Plans ✏️ Loan Agreements & Promissory Notes ✏️ Escrow Agreements ✏️ Manufacturing & Supply Agreements ✏️ Distribution & Reseller Agreements ✏️ Marketing & Influencer Agreements ✏️ Master Service Agreements (MSAs) ✏️ Business Lease Agreements (Commercial Real Estate) ✏️ Independent Contractor Agreements ✏️ Employment Agreements & Severance Packages ✏️ Executive Compensation Agreements ✏️ Corporate Governance Documents & Bylaws ✏️ Demand Letters & Cease-and-Desist Letters ✏️ Corporate Compliance Policies & Employee Handbooks ✏️ Mergers & Acquisitions Support ✏️ Corporate Restructuring ✏️ Business Formation & Incorporation (LLCs, Corporations, Nonprofits) Please do not hesitate to contact me. It would be a pleasure to add you to my growing list of satisfied clients. I am happy to provide my services through both hourly and flat-fee options. I look forward to working with you! Best, Austin ** TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH UPWORK'S TERMS OF SERVICE , PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SENDING OR SHARING ANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OR SPECIFICS OF YOUR LEGAL MATTER PRIOR TO THE INITIATION OF A FORMAL PROJECT OR A PAID CONSULTATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CONSULTATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH UPWORK. ANY COMMUNICATION OUTSIDE OF UPWORK PRIOR TO A FORMAL ENGAGEMENT IS NOT PERMITTED AND CONSTITUTES A BREACH OF UPWORK'S TERMS OF SERVICE. **

Award-winning Corporate & Contract Lawyer helping startups, SaaS companies, and global businesses draft, review, and negotiate enforceable agreements across US, UK, and international markets. Most contract issues don’t begin as disputes; they begin as poorly structured agreements that quietly expose revenue, IP, and compliance risk. I draft and refine commercial agreements, SaaS Agreements, NDAs, MSAs, Privacy Policies, and GDPR-compliant frameworks that are built for enforceability, commercial protection, and regulatory alignment before problems surface. With 12+ years as a Business & Corporate Lawyer with extensive experience in Commercial Law, SaaS Contracts, Legal Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cross-Border Transactions, I provide high-level legal support tailored to modern digital businesses and fast-scaling companies. My approach combines risk mitigation, legal precision, and business strategy to ensure every agreement aligns with your operational goals while remaining enforceable under applicable US, UK, and international legal frameworks. Most lawyers draft documents. I architect legal systems that strengthen businesses. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 "Adesewa demonstrated exceptional professionalism and diligence in handling our commercial lease agreement, including contract drafting, lease negotiation, and legal review. Her well-reasoned legal counsel and strategic guidance are highly appreciated." - Hikky. '"Highly pleased with Ade. She went above and beyond in delivering MSA, NDA, and SaaS agreements in compliance with extant laws. I will definitely use her again in the future." - John 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 ✔ Contract Drafting & Negotiation • SaaS Agreements • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) • Master Service Agreements (MSA) • Service Agreements • Independent Contractor Agreements • Partnership Agreements • Shareholder Agreements • Licensing & Subscription Agreements • Terms & Conditions and Website Policies ✔ Corporate & Business Law • LLC & Corporation Formation • Founder Agreements & Vesting Structures • Corporate Governance Documentation • Joint Venture & Partnership Structuring • Cross-Border Commercial Transactions ✔ GDPR, Privacy & Regulatory Compliance • GDPR & CCPA Compliance Reviews • Privacy Policies & Cookie Policies • Data Processing Agreements (DPA) • Internal Compliance Documentation • Risk Assessment & Legal Audit Support ✔ Startup & Technology Counsel • AI & SaaS Legal Infrastructure • Platform Compliance Strategy • Software Licensing & IP Protection • Legal Support for Scaling Startups • Ongoing Outside General Counsel Services 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 ✅ Business-Centered Legal Strategy I transform complex legal requirements into commercially practical solutions that protect operations, reduce liability, and support long-term business growth. ✅ Cross-Border Legal & Compliance Expertise Experienced in navigating US, UK, EU, and international legal frameworks, including multi-jurisdictional contracts, GDPR compliance, and cross-border enforceability. ✅ Precision Contract Drafting & Negotiation Every agreement is strategically structured to strengthen your negotiating position, safeguard your commercial interests, and minimize legal exposure. ✅ Proactive Risk Mitigation From SaaS Agreements and NDAs to Privacy Policies and compliance frameworks, I build legally enforceable systems designed to prevent disputes before they arise. ✅ Reliable, Responsive, and Detail-Driven Counsel Clients value clear communication, fast turnaround times, confidentiality, and legal solutions tailored to real business objectives rather than generic templates. Ready to move your business forward with 100% confidence? Click the “Message” or “Hire” button to initiate a consultation. Let’s build a framework that protects your growth and your bottom line. Note: To ensure compliance with Upwork TOS, please refrain from sharing confidential information prior to a formal contract. 𝗧𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, Adesewa A. ESQ