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  • $375 hourly
    Entertainment attorney of over a decade licensed in NY & CT with experience in bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, consumer debt, SIJ petitions in family court and personal injury who's also an actress, singer, writer, model, podcaster and former production executive of a small indie film company. Master organizer, typing wiz, humorist, natural redhead and expert in sarcasm who's been told she's got a voice for voice over + would make a great host. Entertainment is my passion but I'm also good with the finances, translating the legalese in the contracts and playing devil's advocate. The hourly rate is for legal services; matters outside the legal space are negotiable within reasonable limits (you get what you pay for).
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Contract Negotiation
    Content Writing
    Legal Consulting
    Podcast
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Video Commercial
    Voice Acting
    New York State Bar Association
    SEO Writing
    Contract Law
    Female
    Singing
    Acting
    Media & Entertainment
  • $150 hourly
    I am a licensed attorney in New York experienced in business, corporate law, and trademark registration. My office is a sole member Law firm therefore, I Take pride in giving every client my direct attention and focus. I focus on getting the job done fast while maintaining high standards. I believe every person deserves to get high-quality legal services at a fair price so I do my best to keep my pricing in the low range. My office focuses on providing companies with a one-stop shop for all their business needs. This includes business formations, contracts, and agreements (partnership, employment, sales agreements, founders’ agreements, general contractors’ agreements, services agreements, and more), trademarks registration, Negotiations, Letter of demands, Cease & desist, and any other legal task you might need to be performed. My goal is to make sure your business is protected and safe so you can run your business worries free. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me any time. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best, Ema
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Corporate Law
    Price & Quote Negotiation
    New York State Bar Association
    S-Corporation
    C-Corporation
    Immigration Law
    Legal Consulting
    Legal Research
    Legal Translation
    Trademark
  • $250 hourly
    Primarily practicing Immigration Law currently, although I do take on Contract work related to: Real Estate, Start-Up, Corporate, General In-House Counsel, and limited Estate Planning, based on prior experience from time to time, when in my Bar licensing jurisdiction of New York State. Experienced Immigration Attorney dedicated to providing excellent legal services with clear communication, and timely delivery. All work hired for will be completed by me and not an assistant or paralegal. Only accepting new clients in the areas of: Investors (E-2 Treaty Trader and EB-5 Regional Center Investment); Family Based Immigration (Spouse/Parent/Child/Sibling/Fiancé of U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident); Removal of Conditions for Spouses of U.S. Citizens/Lawful Permanent Residents; TN Visas (Canadian and Mexican Professionals); and Citizenship & Naturalization for qualifying U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents. Attorney admitted to New York State Bar with EOIR Registration. Fixed Project Pricing Available for all immigration matters. My practice is, and has always been, a virtual law office, where I very rarely meet with my clients in person, saving us all time, and money. I interact with my clients via email, dropbox, texts, video calls, and/or phone calls.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Lease
    Legal Consulting
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Trust, Estate & Will Agreement
    Contract Negotiation
    Immigration Document Translation
    Legal Writing
    Work Visa
    Employer-Sponsored Visa
    B-2 Visa
    Green Card
    Immigration Law
    B-1 Visa
  • $200 hourly
    I am New York licensed Attorney & Notary Public. DISCOUNTED or PRO BONO: looking for one person of extraordinary ability or outstanding professor/researchers to represent with EB1 green card application! I work with individuals & SME businesses. My expertise is in business transactions/litigation, contractual issues, copyrights & trademarks, and immigration. My passion is to work with small businesses and high-spirited individuals whom I can offer my undivided personal care and attention to their needs. Also, looking to co-operate with other attorneys. Examples of my past work: - Trademark registration - Business litigation - Asylum case - Trespass litigation - Debt recovery - H1B visa petition (flat fee only $600!) - Document review services for other attorneys - Business registration - Employee handbook drafting - NY LLC publication requirement (flat fee only $135!) - Corporate minutes drafting - Notary services - Power of Attorney - Public procurement - Copyrights - Homeowner’s disputes #notary #attorney #lawyer #IPLaw #NewYork #USA #business #contract #review #consult #POA #RON #construction law #trademarks #publication requirement
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Regulatory Compliance
    Cybersecurity Management
    Contract
    Trademark Law
    Legal Research
    Limited Partnership
    Limited Liability Company
    Corporate Law
    Immigration Law
    Drafting
    Copyright
    Trademark
    Intellectual Property Law
  • $100 hourly
    I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in law and policy analysis, business strategy, and writing. I have strong research, writing, and analytical skills. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people. I exist at the intersection of law and creativity. My personal mission is to improve the well-being of people and businesses throughout the world and to use my creative writing skills as a voice for change. I specialise in legal content creation - for law businesses that need to engage with potential clients and customers, and for people who need to understand the importance of the law in their lives and businesses. I have created content ranging from legal analysis and newspaper columns to law firm practice area pages and blog posts. I also write an informational blog on my personal website. My ability to analyse legal problems and convey complex technical information in accessible, reader-friendly language results in content that can be understood by diverse audiences. I am a very determined, disciplined, and organised individual capable of working independently and under tight deadlines. I enjoy working with people, and I will bring my skills and discipline to your project.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Editing & Proofreading
    Legal Writing
    Business Analysis
    Intellectual Property Law
    Light Bookkeeping
    Strategic Plan
    Copy Editing
    Copywriting
    Business Strategy
    Policy Analysis
    Virtual Assistance
  • $600 hourly
    I am a US-based lawyer with 13+ years of experience managing business risk and disputes, handling consumer and employment cases, and representing clients in arbitrations and litigation (trials), including class actions. Many of my cases involve international law issues and non-US parties. I pursue efficient, cost-effective, and definitive solutions for all of my clients, and I am not a front for an army of contract paralegals--I will handle your case personally. J.D. 2011, Harvard Law School "FROM DISPUTES TO RESULTS" Core practice areas: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - Business partnership ownership and control / startup founder disputes - Actions relating to noncompete clauses, client poaching, misuse of confidential information, and misappropriation of trade secrets - Crypto exchange bankruptcy preference avoidance (clawback) defense ARBITRATION & LITIGATION - Complex commercial litigation involving breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation and inducement, and breach of fiduciary duty - Construction arbitrations over charges and delays - Independent evaluation of disputes for litigation/arbitration finance lenders - Investment arbitration and litigation - Judgment enforcement and collection CONSUMER PROTECTION - Consumer protection class actions and individual claims for fraud and unfair trade practices - Defending against aggressive debt collection - Insurance scope of coverage disputes - False advertising litigation EMPLOYMENT LAW - Employment discrimination claims and mediations (employee and employer side) - Severance package review and negotiations - Independent contractor / employee analysis, and drafting agreements Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to explore whether we can work together. I look forward to hearing from you! =-=-=-=-=-=-= Disclaimer: This information is provided as Attorney Advertising and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Employment Law
    Arbitration
    Civil Law
    International Law
    Commercial Litigation
    Law
    Legal Agreement
    Corporate Law
    Consumer Protection
    Contract
    Litigation
    Contract Law
    Contract Negotiation
  • $50 hourly
    international Contracts, Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Content Rights, complex international, multi-country negotiations and transactions, legal experience, contracts lawyer. Product development
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Contract Law
    Business
    Legal Agreement
    Contract
    International Development
    Product Development
    Entertainment
    Intellectual Property Protection
    Media & Entertainment
  • $100 hourly
    SUMMARY * 5 years as General Counsel (and many years as outside counsel) of a software company selling development tools for cross-platform data exchange * 3 years as an associate in the Wall Street law firm of Lord, Day & Lord. * Work in private practice representing hi-tech companies (including software, military, and computer game companies) in connection with technology licenses, open source licenses, and related SaaS, PaaS, joint-venture, sales, publishing and distribution agreements. Also familiar with general corporate matters (such as LLC operating agreements, NDAs, and employment agreements) and cryptocurrency issues. I am accustomed to working where the technology -- and law -- are new.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Brand Licensing
    Licensing Agreement
    Law
    Trademark Consulting
    Privacy Law
    Contract Negotiation
    Intellectual Property Protection
    Legal
  • $300 hourly
    Experienced start-up executive, legal and business strategy, fintech leader. General Counsel for at 4 different startups in fintech, healthtech and martech 20 plus years legal experience, including 10 years in investment banking Harvard Law, Columbia U, ex-JPMorgan, ex-BigLaw, seasoned startup advisor Published academic and former law professor My style: I am a plain English lawyer. I am efficient and clear in my communications with you and counterparties. I get deals done, meet or beat deadlines, and will not nickel and dime you. You will feel great after we work together!
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    FinTech Consulting
    Human Resources Consulting
    Employment Handbook
    Employment Law
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Law
    Privacy Policy Writing
    Data Privacy
    Privacy
    Academic Editing
    Startup Consulting
    Commercial Style
    Legal
  • $300 hourly
    I am a New York licensed attorney with a distinguished background in delivering high-quality legal services. My experience includes working at the top-tier law firm Latham & Watkins, where I represented some of the nation's leading corporations in complex disputes and transactions. I earned my law degree from Fordham Law School, graduating near the top of my class. Now leading my own practice, I bring the same level of top-tier excellence to my clients' matters while minimizing their costs. I distinguish my practice in three key ways: 1. Holistic and practical approach: There are often a number of ways to tackle a legal problem. I work with my clients to choose the best strategy for them, whether it involves aggressive negotiation or litigation, or a more subtle or creative solution. 2. Advanced technology: I use advanced legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology tools, staying at the forefront of the legal AI tech revolution. AI allows me to streamline labor intensive tasks and to provide top-tier services at a fraction of the price. 3. Flexible pricing: I offer flexible pricing to suit my clients’ needs, including predetermined fixed prices, to keep costs down and eliminate cost uncertainty. My services focus on civil disputes (including property, contract and post-transaction disputes, negligence, fraud, real estate disputes, insurance disputes, personal injury, and more) I offer a free initial consultation and look forward to discussing your situation and how I may assist you with these or other matters.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Legal Research
    Legal Pleadings
    Legal Motion
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Consulting
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Agreement
    Legal
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract
    Commercial Litigation
    Litigation
  • $70 hourly
    I am a skilled and experienced Contract Attorney and in-house counsel. I read, write, and edit contracts and agreements. This is all that I do. I can summarize, outline, point out liabilities, edit, redline, draft agreements. I can focus on one area or examine the entire agreement. I do Agreements, MSA's, SOW's, MFA's, NDA's, etc. I have extensive experience with the service industry and staffing agreements too. Many people believe they can review and read a contract. But it does take experience and skill to see the finer points and the important clauses. It is easy to have sections contradict each other or go down the slippery slope of unintended consequences. I've spotted issues in nearly every contract, especially from those drafted by major corporations! Don't assume you know the finer points or sign blindly without counsel. A contract is the framework for your entire business relationship, how you are paid, what you do, and how it can be dissolved.. Contracts and Agreements should not be, and need not be a hostile experience. It is a complex document that takes knowledge and experience to master. ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Legal Documentation
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Assistance
    Rental Agreement
    Service Level Agreement
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Management
    Legal
    Law
    Legal Consulting
    Contract
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
  • $450 hourly
    ATTORNEY ADVERTISING/SOLICITATION - SUBJECT TO RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (Attorney Registration #5572656) (NOTE: I will NOT be the cheapest option but when you work with me, you will get the value that you pay for.) Zachary D. Crane, Esq., via Crane & Witkin LLP, maintains a full-service law practice representing clients in connection with outside general counsel services, contracts, wills, trusts, and the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing and subleasing of real property (including complex joint venture agreements). Zachary was previously Managing Director and Senior Counsel at Dwight Capital, one of the largest commercial real estate lenders in the United States. In this role, Zachary’s responsibilities included oversight, compliance and strategic structuring of the company’s privately traded mortgage REIT, and concierge legal services to the company’s ownership including with respect to their portfolio of investments. Prior to that, Zachary was an attorney in the real estate practice of the international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP where he counseled commercial lenders, private equity firms, government entities, and institutional investors in connection with complex real estate mortgage and mezzanine financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint venture agreements, and major leasing and development transactions. Zachary’s clients deeply value his creative and strategic legal counsel provided through the lens of an institutionally trained attorney with the experience of a practical and business minded real estate investor. Zachary serves some of his clients in an outside General Counsel capacity providing concierge legal services with respect to a wide range of commercial and personal matters.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Real Estate Law
    Lease
    Triple Net Lease Agreement
    Legal Agreement
    Commercial Lease
    Legal Entity Structuring
    Contract
    Contract Law
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Legal
    Real Estate
    New York State Bar Association
  • $75 hourly
    With a focus on employment law in the technology, finance and medical fields, I advise employees, executives, and employers on contract/agreement development and negotiation, executive compensation and severance negotiation, and labor law compliance. I protect clients against the hidden costs of what they are signing, spotlight agreement terms that are negotiable, and advise employers on a broad range of employee-related issues to proactively reduce risk. I also advise businesses through all stages of their formation, growth, and operation. I provide counsel to businesses of all sizes, corporations, startups, and entrepreneurs, advising them on establishing themselves as entities, day-to-day operations, and expanding their enterprise.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Real Estate Closing
    Trademark
    Employment Dispute
    Employee Onboarding
    Employment Handbook
    Commercial Litigation
    Business
    Legal Consulting
    Contract Negotiation
    Commercial Lease
    Corporate Law
    Legal
    Employment Law
  • $150 hourly
    Summary of Qualifications * Licensed New York Attorney in good standing (2008). License number 4633299 * Versatile, commercially savvy, corporate and commercial lawyer with significant experience in the technology, media, telecoms, satellite, compliance, data protection, and aviation sectors in prestigious multinationals and global corporations in Bahrain (2004-2010) and Qatar (2011-2019) * Known for the ability to combine professional integrity, solving tough commercial and legal problems, solid people and project management skills, and, excellent contract management skills * Stellar track record in reliably supporting the various relentless demands of global, multinational, and individual clients * Consistently completes complex, high-value, time-sensitive projects and deals efficiently and comprehensively * Successful legal career marked by rapid promotions to positions of ever-increasing
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Intellectual Property Consulting
    Software Licensing
    Brand Licensing
    Licensing Agreement
    Policy Writing
    Compliance
    GDPR Compliance Review
    Contract Negotiation
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • $100 hourly
    Hello! I am an attorney with seven years of substantive experience drafting case analysis reports, contracts, employment documents, pleadings, motions and appellate briefs. I have successfully performed contract work for major law firms, including Davis Polk and Cravath, Swaine & Moore. • Graduated cum laude from Brooklyn Law School. • Worked for a federal judge and at the United States Attorney's Office. • Admitted in New York but has experience litigating cases nationally. • Advanced in LexisNexis and Westlaw. • Drafts persuasive documents. • Drafts demand letters. • Drafts, reviews and analyzes contracts. • Appellate work. • Trial experience. • Happy to ghost write any pleading, motion or brief!
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Westlaw
    LexisNexis
    Case Management
    Document Analysis
    Document Review
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Contract Law
    Personal Injury Law
    Employment Law
    Expert
    Drafting
    Litigation
  • $159 hourly
    I'm a NYC-based corporate attorney with experience practicing at top-tier law firms, including at Paul, Weiss where I advised on cutting-edge, high-stakes transactions. I provide clear, concise, and practical advice tailored to your needs and business objectives. I have extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal documents: from straightforward NDAs to tailored service agreements and complex transaction agreements. I also bring strong legal research and writing skills, along with an unparalleled work ethic. Bar Admissions: New York, Ontario (Canada) ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ In compliance with Upwork’s Terms of Service, kindly do not share confidential or sensitive information before a formal engagement. All consultations and communications must occur through Upwork until a project is officially initiated. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    New York State Bar Association
    Contract
    Contract Negotiation
    Investment Research
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
    Legal Drafting
    Due Diligence
    Legal Research
    Corporate Law
    Law
  • $550 hourly
    Experienced, creative, forward-thinking entertainment executive with a 20-year background spanning film, TV, music, theatre, and digital media at multiple leading entertainment organizations. Idea generating leader with practical, entrepreneurial, problem-solving and legal skills. New York licensed attorney.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Media & Entertainment
    Music
    Film
    Entertainment Law
    Legal
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
    Contract
  • $100 hourly
    Hi there! I am a commercial transactional attorney with expertise in media and general contract law. I have a reputation for crafting strategic, business-minded legal solutions through negotiation and clear communication. I thrive at the intersection of law, strategy, and storytelling—leveraging my legal training to support creative industries. With a foundation as an English major, writing has always been at the core of my identity. While I continue to enjoy my legal practice, I’m actively seeking opportunities to reconnect with creative writing, screenwriting, and narrative development. Whether through legal storytelling or personal creative projects, I’m passionate about using words to inform, persuade, and inspire.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Screenwriting
    AI Content Writing
    Content Writing
    Legal
    Legal Agreement
    Contract
    Trademark
    Editing & Proofreading
    Legal Negotiation
    Proofreading
    Writing
  • $75 hourly
    I'm a real estate attorney with experience representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across New York City. Whether you're closing on a home, negotiating a commercial lease, or launching a startup and need help securing space, I can guide you through the legal side of your transaction. Skilled in contract review, deal negotiation, and due diligence. Hands-on support from initial offer to closing. Clear, consistent communication is a priority—let’s stay connected throughout the process.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Sales
    Lease
    Legal
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
    Contract
    Real Estate
  • $125 hourly
    Danielle Cortez is a dual qualified (New York, Ohio, and England & Wales) corporate and transactional lawyer and has 5+ years of experience advising in the areas of private equity, venture capital, securities laws, investment management (including representation of pension funds, institutional investors, venture capital funds, family offices and asset managers), capital markets (both debt and equity), and general corporate law, including public and private cross-border mergers and acquisitions (representing both buyers and sellers), venture capital financings, public and private offerings, ESG/TCFD and discretionary disclosures, capital formation, US federal securities law compliance, regulatory compliance, and general corporate governance matters. Due to her experience at both large (DLA Piper, NYC) and mid-market firms (Dinsmore & Shohl, Ohio), Danielle has a breadth of hands-on experience running diligence teams, facilitating junior associates, drafting and negotiating main legal documents and related ancillary documents, leading client relationships (including both legal and non-legal departments), and drafting and providing succinct advice directly to stakeholders, management, and board members. Her experience leading client relationships includes large public issuers, such as Pfizer Inc., Philip Morris International Inc. and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and start-ups, including those such as Civil Analytics, Inc., Nullable Inc. (dba Aware) and Global Cooling, Inc.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Venture Capital
    Legal
    Capital Markets
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Securities Law
  • $600 hourly
    23 Year Career Attorney With Full Spectrum Experience I have lived and worked in Manhattan since graduating Harvard Law School in 2002, first in two top ten global law firms, then more recently in private practice since 2011. I have worked for General Motors, General Electric, JK Rowling, and businesses as small as sole proprietors. I have formed corporations, negotiated leases, counseled mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, filed trademarks and copyrights, defended SEC investigations, and guided SEC whistleblower reports. I written wills, trusts, demand letters and settlements. I can help you.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Compliance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Real Estate Law
    Legal
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
    Contract
  • $100 hourly
    Experienced Managing Attorney with a demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurs and businesses in media and tech. As a legal professional with deep experience across privacy, commercial, and product counseling, I bring a collaborative, business-oriented mindset to counseling my clients. My approach centers on building strong partnerships across teams — from engineering to GTM — and delivering legal guidance that is practical, scalable, and aligned with company goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments where legal is seen as a strategic partner, not a gatekeeper.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Legal Agreement
    Data Privacy
    Contract Law
    Business Consulting
    Legal
    Contract
  • $25 hourly
    ABOUT Business & Legal Affairs expert with 15+ years across music, media, television, advertising and post-production visual effects. Known for high-level contract negotiations, strategic business decisions, and risk management. Excels in fast-paced environments and effectively communicates with key stakeholders. Experienced in building training and presenting programs to educate teams on legal and business issues in content development and production.
    Featured Skill Contract Drafting
    Music
    Full Production
    Content Development
    Risk Assessment
    Contract Negotiation
    Management Skills
    Training
    Communication Strategy
    Organizational Behavior
    Business
    Writing
    Content Writing
    Presentations
    Business Writing
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