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With 18+ years of experience spanning immigration, healthcare regulation, labor law, privacy compliance, and estate planning, I help individuals, businesses, and organizations navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes — without the overhead of a traditional law firm. My career has taken me from the courtroom to the boardroom. As a Senior Attorney at the New York State Department of Health, I spent a decade advising state bureaus on regulatory compliance, statutory interpretation, and public health law — including serving on the legal team for New York's COVID-19 pandemic response. As a Hearing Officer with the New York State Department of Labor, I have presided over 100+ mediation and compliance conferences, recovering over $4 million in wages for workers across New York State. And as a Judge Advocate General with both the U.S. Army Reserves and the New York Air National Guard — a role I have held for over 15 years — I have guided service members and their families through estate planning, wills, trusts, and the unique legal complexities that come with military life. **Here's what I can help you with:** **Immigration Advisory** Guidance on visa pathways (H-1B, O-1, EB-5, TN), adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, and removal defense strategy. I have successfully advised on 20+ asylum cases and secured cancellation of removal for multiple clients. **Healthcare Regulatory & MSO/MSA Compliance** Compliance reviews, regulatory gap analysis, and policy interpretation for healthcare organizations, startups, and providers navigating state and federal regulations — including HIPAA, Certificate of Need (CON) requirements, and public health law. I regularly structure and review **Management Services Organization (MSO) arrangements, Management Services Agreements (MSAs), and Professional LLC (PLLC) / friendly-PC structures**, advising on the corporate practice of medicine doctrine, fee-splitting restrictions, telehealth compliance, and the contractual framework that keeps physician-owned entities and their management partners on the right side of state law. **Business & Entity Structuring for Healthcare Ventures** Formation and governance guidance for PLLCs, professional corporations, and MSO/PC combinations — including operating agreements, management agreements, and the allocation of clinical versus administrative control needed to satisfy corporate-practice-of-medicine and licensure requirements. **Labor & Employment Compliance** Advisory on wage and hour compliance, employer obligations under state and federal labor law, workplace policy review, and regulatory risk assessment. Backed by hands-on experience presiding over labor disputes at the New York State Department of Labor. **Estate Planning Document Review & Advisory** Review and advisory on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and beneficiary designations. Particular expertise serving military families, international clients, and blended family situations requiring nuanced planning. **Contract, Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Review** Plain-language review and advisory on contracts, ToS agreements, privacy policies, and business documents — ensuring your paperwork says what you think it says and protects you the way you need it to. Whether you're a healthcare startup structuring an MSO, a provider group forming a PLLC, a small business navigating employment compliance, an individual with immigration questions, or a family planning for the future — I bring institutional knowledge, real-world experience, and a practical, client-first approach to every engagement. *Licensed in New York. Available for advisory and consulting engagements worldwide.*

I help startups, SaaS platforms, AI companies, HealthTech businesses, and real estate ventures build legally solid foundations through clear, enforceable, and business-focused legal documents. If you're launching, scaling, or raising capital, your legal setup should not slow you down or expose you to unnecessary risk. I focus on drafting and structuring documents that protect your business while staying practical and aligned with how your platform, product, or technology actually operates. My work covers SaaS platforms, AI-driven applications, HealthTech businesses, and real estate-backed projects, with a strong focus on contract drafting, compliance, and structuring agreements that support scalable businesses and complex commercial arrangements. I regularly support companies handling user data, digital services, subscription models, marketplaces, and platform-based ecosystems. This includes drafting Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, SaaS agreements, and commercial contracts that align with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection requirements. I also work with AI platforms and AI-generated outputs, helping structure AI Terms of Service, disclaimers, and liability frameworks that address risk, user reliance, and compliance. I’ve worked with founders, SaaS companies, AI platforms, and HealthTech businesses that need legal documents that hold up in real-world use, not just on paper. EXPERTISE: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, Data Protection Compliance, SaaS Agreements, Platform-Based Legal Structures, AI Platform Terms, Disclaimers & Liability Frameworks, HealthTech and Healthcare Platform (Clinical & Non-Clinical, Compliance Focused), Management Service Organizations (MSOs), Investor & Fundraising Documents, Contractor, Intellectual Property, and Service Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Business, Corporate, and Commercial Contracts, Lease Agreements, Development Agreements and Construction Contracts for developers, investors, and project-based businesses that require well-structured agreements to manage risk, timelines, and responsibilities. If you need your legal foundation set up properly from the start, feel free to reach out.

Businesses don't fail because of bad ideas - they fail because of bad contracts, overlooked compliance gaps, and legal risks no one caught in time. I make sure that doesn't happen to my clients. I am a US-qualified business and commercial law attorney with extensive experience advising startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporations, and international clients on the full spectrum of business legal needs. Whether you need a airtight contract drafted from scratch, an existing agreement red-lined and analyzed, or sound legal guidance on corporate structure and regulatory compliance - I deliver precise, practical, and business-oriented legal solutions that protect what you've built. WHAT I DO My practice is focused exclusively on business and commercial law, which means every engagement benefits from deep, specialized expertise, not generalist guesswork. Core services include: ✦ Contract Drafting & Review: NDAs, Service Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Employment Agreements, Commercial Contracts, and more ✦ Business Formation & Corporate Governance: LLCs, Corporations, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Board Resolutions ✦ Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policies: GDPR-aware, platform-ready, and legally enforceable ✦ Legal Research & Writing: Memoranda, legal opinions, case analysis, and regulatory research ✦ Regulatory Compliance: US federal and state-level compliance reviews for businesses across industries ✦ Legal Risk Analysis: Identifying exposure before it becomes expensive litigation WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ✦ Attention to Detail: I read every clause. Vague language and one-sided terms don't slip past me. ✦ Business-First Thinking: I don't just tell you what's legally correct; I tell you what's commercially smart. ✦ Responsiveness: Clear communication, realistic timelines, and no chasing required. ✦ Strict Confidentiality: Your business information is handled with the highest professional discretion. ✦ Risk Mitigation Focus: My goal is always to prevent problems, not just respond to them. A NOTE ON MY WORK Every contract I draft is built for your specific situation, not pulled from a generic template. Every review I conduct is thorough, annotated, and explained in plain language so you can make informed decisions. I take seriously the fact that the documents I produce have real consequences for real businesses. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and detail-oriented US business attorney who treats your legal needs as a business priorit, let's talk. Invite me to your project or send a direct message. I'm ready to review your needs and get to work.

I have substantial experience in commercial litigation and arbitration and love to focus on the "technical" (and sometimes unsung) aspects of the law, in particular, accurate and thorough research, cogent summaries of issues and cases, and crafting well-written and grammatically correct drafts. My practice spanned a number of subject areas from personal injury to bankruptcy, with specialized knowledge of commercial insurance and reinsurance. I can provide support to attorneys for a gamut of tasks. * legal research (case law, statutes, federal and state dockets) * case summaries * deposition summaries * legal writing/editing/proofreading I also have years of experience (pre and post law school) in legal translations from Czech, German, and French, including at a European office of a major US firm. This work included the translation of key contracts for international privatization deals and of draft EU directives.

Commercial law focused legal professional and contracts expert with over 10 years experience in drafting and editing legal agreements and other documentation in connection with domestic and international business transactions. USA educated and trained lawyer with multi-jurisdictional perspective. I work daily with corporate and personal contracts of all types. I offer services via UpWork to small and medium sized businesses, start-ups, and individuals. I am able to assist with all types contractual agreements in a commercial context; including Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements, Sales and Purchase Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, Master Service Agreements (and SOW), and SaaS Agreements. Due to the nature of providing legal services over UpWork I choose to focus on contract drafting and review. I will not be able to assist with litigation/arbitration related matters, debt collection, or non-commercial legal issues. I do not work UpWork contracts on weekends unless unless specifically agreed for a particular project. All services are provided through Blacklock Law, PLLC; a Texas Professional Limited Liability Company. This profile is an attorney advertisement.

What is the cost of a poorly drafted legal document? In many cases, it is not discovered until a contract is challenged, a dispute escalates, a filing is rejected, or a preventable legal issue becomes an expensive problem. By then, the damage has already been done. I help businesses, law firms, startups, and self-represented individuals protect their interests through precise legal drafting, contract review, legal research, and litigation support. My focus is not simply on producing documents that look professional. Every document is carefully structured to reduce risk, strengthen your legal position, and provide the clarity needed to move matters forward with confidence. Whether you need a contract drafted from scratch, a motion prepared for court, an operating agreement for a new business, a demand letter, settlement agreement, compliance review, or litigation support, I approach each project with the same objective: delivering legally sound work that is tailored to your specific circumstances rather than relying on generic templates. My experience includes contract drafting and review, commercial and civil litigation support, business formation documentation, corporate governance materials, employment-related agreements, family law documents, legal research, compliance analysis, real estate transactions, and risk assessment. I understand where legal documents commonly fail and how to address those weaknesses before they create unnecessary delays, disputes, or liabilities. Clients value working with me because I combine legal precision with practical strategy. I pay close attention to detail, communicate clearly throughout the process, and ensure every document is organized, enforceable, and aligned with the intended outcome. If you have a legal matter that requires careful drafting, review, or strategic legal support, send me a brief overview of your situation. I will assess your needs and explain the most effective way to move forward.