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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.

Are you looking for a professional and Legal Expert? Look no further! With over 10 years of experience in the legal field, I offer a wide range of legal services that are tailored to meet your specific needs. My experience cuts across various areas of law, and I am focused on helping both small and big businesses and start-ups survive the legal impediments that might obstruct the proper operation of their business. I have assisted in drafting and reviewing various legal documents that include but are not limited to commercial contracts, employment contracts, court filings, shareholders agreements, partnership agreements, Master service agreements, motion drafting, separation agreements, GDPR and DPA Compliant Privacy Policies, Terms and Conditions, NDAs, and Terms of Use and Service for websites, refund, and return policy, shipping policy, cookies policy, disclaimer policy, etc. My comprehensive offerings include, but are not limited to: - Purchase agreement - partnership agreement - providing legal opinions - Formulating employment agreements - Contract review - MOU - Terms and conditions - privacy policy and cookies policy - preparing legal documents - Demand letters - service agreement - Independent contractor agreement - Non-disclosure agreement - Non-Compete Agreement - Business Law - etc. My mission has been to deliver quality legal services tailored to my clients' unique needs throughout my career. What set me apart? I go the extra mile for my clients. Beyond core services, I offer document explanations, unlimited revisions, and prompt delivery. With 24/7 availability, I can guide you through complex legal landscapes with high-quality services. Contact me today to discuss your legal needs!

🏆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’m in Upwork’s top 3% globally, working with serious individuals, founders, and businesses who want clear, watertight, legally sound, and enforceable contracts drafted to protect them while still being comfortable for the other party to sign. No confusing legalese. I am a contract law specialist skilled in contract drafting, legal writing, legal research, corporate law, probate law, and real estate agreements. I help businesses, startups, and professionals with precise contract drafting, contract review, legal agreements, clear legal documentation, strong terms & conditions, privacy policies, non disclosure agreements (NDAs), operating agreements, partnership agreements, commercial real estate leases, trusts, estates, and wills, and corporate compliance. My work focuses on drafting, reviewing, strengthening, and delivering accurate, well-structured legal documents that protect your interests and reduce risk, while ensuring clarity and compliance. With a solid foundation in Civil Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Employment Law, I routinely assist clients with complex documentation, entity formation, regulatory compliance, policy drafting, and contract management. I bring a disciplined approach to document analysis, file documentation, and legal drafting, ensuring every deliverable is accurate, concise, and tailored to the client’s goals. I have supported litigation teams with legal research, pleadings, and motion drafting, and I also serve as a trusted assistant for startups and small businesses, offering guidance on LLC structuring, privacy policies, NDAs, commercial leases, and risk mitigation strategies. My work reflects a commitment to professional integrity, clear communication, and practical, business-oriented solutions. Whether preparing high-stakes agreements or building out compliance frameworks, I deliver the level of precision and reliability expected from a seasoned legal consultant. █▓▒░░====== 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 - Contract Drafting & Contract Review - Terms & Conditions, Service Agreements, Privacy Policies - NDAs, Commercial Agreements, Partnership/Founder Agreements - Trust, Estates, & Wills - Prenuptial (prenup) and postnuptial (postnup) agreements - Corporate Law support: LLC formation, corporate documents, governance - Real Estate Law: commercial leases, equipment leases, property agreements - Legal Research for civil, corporate, employment, and litigation matters - Litigation support: pleadings, motions, and document analysis - Risk management guidance for small businesses and startups - File documentation, legal correspondence, and administrative support █▓▒░░====== 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 - Clear, concise, and compliant legal drafting - Thorough and efficient legal research - Strong understanding of civil, corporate, real estate, and employment law - Reliable communication and fast turnaround - Ability to simplify complex legal issues into actionable solutions █▓▒░░====== 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 I support: - Individuals, professionals, small businesses & startups - Real estate investors & property managers - Contractors, consultants, & service providers - Law firms needing overflow drafting or research - Corporate teams seeking documentation and compliance support █▓▒░░====== 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 Every project receives a tailored approach rooted in careful analysis, precision drafting, and a commitment to meeting your business goals. Whether you need a single agreement reviewed or a complete legal framework built from scratch, I deliver work that is accurate, structured, and ready for practical use. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝.

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.

Shawn is an experienced lawyer specializing in contract law, privacy policies, terms and conditions, and litigation services. With a strong legal background and a practical approach to problem-solving, Shawn offers high-quality legal assistance on Upwork, helping clients ranging from startups to large enterprises navigate complex legal matters. Shawn holds a law degree and has a proven track record of success in both transactional and litigation-related services. She is highly skilled in drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring that each document is tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. Whether it's a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), partnership contract, or service-level agreement (SLA), Shawn delivers precise, actionable legal solutions to protect your interests. In addition to contract law, Shawn excels in crafting comprehensive privacy policies and terms and conditions for websites, apps, and businesses. With expertise in GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations, she helps clients stay compliant and secure while protecting their users’ data. Shawn’s litigation expertise goes beyond traditional representation; she has extensive experience in preparing and arguing motions and writing appeal briefs. Her ability to analyze complex legal issues, formulate persuasive arguments, and craft strategic motions or briefs makes him a valuable asset to clients who are involved in disputes. Whether it's a breach of contract, business dispute, or an appeal from a lower court decision, Shawn’s thorough and methodical approach ensures her clients have the best chance for a favorable outcome. Known for her clear communication and strategic legal advice, Shawn is dedicated to ensuring that her clients' legal foundations are solid, so they can confidently pursue their business goals.