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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"

I help businesses, startups, and SaaS companies draft, review, and negotiate legally sound contracts that protect their interests, reduce liability, and ensure full regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. I am a Contract Lawyer specializing in Contract Law and Corporate Law, with a strong focus on SaaS agreements, commercial contracts, and GDPR compliance. I work with founders, entrepreneurs, and growing companies to create legally enforceable, business-ready documents that prevent disputes, safeguard revenue, and support scalable growth. My work is not based on templates, I deliver precise, tailored legal drafting designed to align with your business model and jurisdictional requirements. Core Services: * Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) fast, customized, and enforceable * Contract Drafting & Contract Review (Business Contracts, Partnership Agreements, Commercial Leases) * SaaS Agreements & Technology Contracts (platforms, subscriptions, licensing) * Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy Writing (GDPR & data protection compliance) * Corporate & Commercial Law Advisory * Intellectual Property Protection * Legal Research & Document Review * Contract Negotiation & Legal Assistance I help clients avoid costly legal disputes, strengthen contractual positions, and ensure their business operations are legally secure and compliant. Why clients work with me: ✔️ International legal experience across business and commercial matters ✔️ Contracts tailored to your specific business structure and risk profile ✔️ Strong focus on enforceability, compliance, and risk mitigation ✔️ Clear, business-oriented legal drafting (not overly technical or confusing) ✔️ Fast turnaround for urgent legal needs, including NDAs ✔️ Strict confidentiality and professional reliability Whether you are launching a startup, scaling a SaaS platform, or formalizing business partnerships, I provide legal solutions that protect your business at every stage of growth. Message me with your requirements will review your situation and outline the most effective legal solution before we begin

I am a lawyer with ten (10) years of experience. I am well versed in corporate law, contract drafting, brief drafting, motion drafting, and performing legal research. I graduated from Vermont Law School in 2012. I am a hardworking and dedicated professional who is willing to go the extra mile for my clients. Sincerely, Tom Caraco

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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!