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🌐 Top Rated Lawyer trusted by clients across 13+ countries including USA, UK, Dubai, Canada, Norway, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, the Bahamas and Mexico. ⚖ Hi and welcome to my profile! ⚖ I deliver contracts that hold, court-ready litigation documents, and authoritative legal research (Westlaw/Lexis Advance) for US attorneys, law firms, and cross-border businesses. Whether you're a founder building your contract and compliance framework (or just your very first contract), a US attorney or law firm that needs accurate legal research and document drafting, or a litigant navigating their court matter by themselves - I will ensure that you feel looked out for, have timely updates and get quality that's consistent. My practice areas include International Law, Corporate & Business Law, Civil & Criminal Litigation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Banking & Insurance, and Company Law. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨: (𝐀) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 & 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 👉 NDAs, MSAs, SaaS & Service Agreements 👉 Shareholders', Partnership & Co-Founder Agreements 👉 Employment, Consultancy, Vendor & Independent Contractor Agreements 👉 SAFEs, Convertible Notes & Investment Documentation 👉 Term Sheets & MOUs 👉 Tech Agreements (SaaS, Software Development, API & Cloud Services) 👉 Website Policies (Privacy Policy, Terms of Use etc.) 👉 Licensing Agreements 👉 Cross-Border Contract Structuring & Enforceability 👉 Contract Review, Redlining & Risk Assessment 👉 Contract Negotiation Support (𝐁) 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 👉 Civil, Commercial & Consumer Dispute Filings 👉 Motions, Replies, Affidavits & Subpoenas 👉 Discovery, Complaints & Case Briefs 👉 Demand Letters & Legal Notices 👉 Legal Memoranda & Case Synthesis Reports 👉 Case Chronology & Issue Mapping 👉 Document Review & Exhibit Preparation (in court-approved format) 👉 E-Filing, Compliance Tracking & Coordination with Process Server 👉 Case Management via Smokeball/Clio (file organization, calendaring, and client correspondence) (𝐂) 𝐔𝐒 & 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: 👉 GDPR, CCPA, DPAs & Global Data Privacy Compliance 👉 US Federal & State Regulatory Compliance Reviews 👉 Cross-Border Business Compliance Documentation 👉 Employment & HR Compliance 👉 Corporate Governance & Compliance Tracking 👉 Vendor & Third-Party Compliance Documentation 👉 Compliance Audits & Risk Assessments (𝐃) 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 👉 Inbox Management & Email Triage 👉 Team Coordination & Task Setup 👉 Document Organization, Folder Setup & Filing System Management 👉 Deadline Management & Calendar Coordination 👉 Contract Administration (Vendors, Contractors, Clients etc.) 👉 E-Signature Coordination (DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat etc.) 👉 Workflow Tracking & Streamlining 👉 Client Intake & Data Management (with emphasis on Data Privacy) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞: ✅ US & Cross-Border Legal Experience ✅ Lexis Advance Access ✅ Fast Turnaround ✅ 6-Day Availability across time zones ✅ Dedicated 1-on-1 Legal Support ✅ Top Rated Plus on Upwork 📞 Book your free 30-minute consultation call. You will leave with a clear scope, a timeline, and a fixed path forward before any actual work or cost begins.

Hi, I’m a Contract Paralegal with over 5 years of in-house legal experience, having worked with globally recognized companies such as Instagram and Uber, as well as 20+ Y Combinator-backed and Series B-stage startups. I’ve assisted more than 400 clients with contract drafting, contract management, and contract lifecycle management (CLM), helping businesses navigate commercial relationships with clarity, efficiency, and reduced legal risk. What sets me apart is my solution-oriented approach. I don’t simply reuse templates - I take the time to understand each client’s business model, commercial objectives, and risk profile before drafting an agreement. A contract should be practical, enforceable, and designed to support real-world business operations, not just fill pages with legal jargon. Before drafting any agreement, I focus on understanding: ✔️ How your business generates revenue ✔️ Where your biggest legal and commercial risks exist ✔️ What your long-term business goals are ✔️ What outcome you’re actually trying to achieve This allows me to create business-specific contracts that protect your interests while supporting growth and faster deal execution. 𝐎𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧: I handle end-to-end contract support, including contract drafting, agreement review, commercial term negotiations, and contract redlining. I 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞: ✔ Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) ✔ Master Services Agreements (MSAs) ✔ Statements of Work (SOWs) ✔ SaaS & Software Licensing Agreements ✔ Service & Consulting Agreements ✔ Vendor, Supplier & Procurement Agreements ✔ Independent Contractor & Employment Agreements ✔ Partnership, Licensing & Reseller Agreements ✔ Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) & Privacy Addendums ✔ Service Level Agreements (SLAs) ✔ Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policies ✔ Purchase Orders & Commercial Agreements ✔ Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) & Letters of Intent (LOIs) ✔ Amendments, Addendums & Change Orders ✔ Contract Review, Redlining & Commercial Negotiations 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 ✔️ Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys and law firms, assisting with case preparation, management, and legal operations. ✔️ Manage case files, pleadings, exhibits, evidence, deadlines, and litigation timelines to ensure organized and efficient workflows. ✔️ Assist with discovery processes -RFA, ROGS, and RFP, including document review, discovery requests and responses, document production, and privilege organization. ✔️ Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, chronologies, attorney briefing materials, and litigation-related documents. ✔️ Support drafting of legal correspondence, motions, declarations, affidavits, notices, and other court-related documents. ✔️ Assist with court filings, docket monitoring, hearing preparation, and coordination with courts, clients, and opposing counsel. ✔️ Prepare trial support materials, including exhibit organization, witness files, deposition preparation documents, and hearing binders. ✔️ Help attorneys manage complex litigation matters by improving organization, maintaining deadlines, and streamlining case workflows. ✔️ Leverage legal technology and document management systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration within legal teams. #ContractParalegal #CorporateParalegal #ContractSpecialist #CommercialContracts #PrivacyPolicy #NDA #MSA #DPA #LegalSupport #RiskManagement #Procurement #LegalServices #Contracts#Litigation Paralegal

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. **

I provide tailored legal solutions designed to meet your needs. Whether you're navigating complex agreements or seeking to protect your interests, I offer comprehensive contract review and drafting services in both business and real estate related matters. I identify potential risks, clarify key terms, and negotiate favorable conditions to ensure your contracts are both clear and enforceable. Services I offer include: -General Legal Advice -Contract Drafting, Review, & Negotiation -Landlord-Tenant Disputes -Commercial Lease Agreement Review -Sale of Business -Demand Letters -Settlement Negotiations and Agreements -Letters of Intent -Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) -LLC documents (formation, operating agreements, amendements, etc..) -Partnership Agreements -Collections of unpaid invoices This list is not exhaustive—feel free to reach out with any specific legal inquiries. I’m here to ensure your legal matters are handled with precision and care.

I am a contracts attorney with over 24 years of experience at General Electric, Teachers College Columbia University, and Siemens Energy, where I've drafted, negotiated, and executed billions of dollars of large, complex, cutting-edge technology contracts across the globe. I am an expert. Currently, I have my own law practice where my focus spans a wide range of contractual agreements including: ● influencer ● partnering ● publishing ● SaaS ● IP licensing ● technology transfer ● website terms of use ● CCPA & GDPR compliant privacy policies ● IT outsourcing ● cloud services ● residential and commercial construction ● subcontractor ● education ● FERPA ● medical ● HIPAA ● mergers and acquisitions ● employment ● commercial lease ● equity share ● equipment sale & lease ● franchise ● travel ● confidentiality ● non-compete ● RFP/RFQ ● FAR ● AIA ● and more…. I write clear and concise documents, that are accurate, balanced, and marketable. I provide practical advice on complex contractual terms. I ensure technical excellence by drafting prudent agreements and promptly answer technical queries about contracts law and best practices. I also advise on contractual disputes to achieve the most favorable outcomes. Seeing the data revolution, I'm also developing Contract Reader - an artificial intelligence algorithm that reads your contract and displays significant risk issues. You don't have to read the boring stuff! This is a revolutionary form of legal service that's immediate, accurate, and very inexpensive.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝, 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧! A weak contract can cost you thousands in disputes, lost revenue, damaged relationships, or missed opportunities. Whether you're hiring, partnering, buying, selling, leasing, marrying, or launching a new business, you deserve legal documents that protect your interests; not templates that leave dangerous gaps. That's where I come in. I help startups, business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and professionals draft and review clear, business-friendly contracts that reduce risk, strengthen your negotiating position, and give you the confidence to sign every agreement knowing your interests are protected. Every document I prepare is customized to your specific goals, written in plain English that is ready to read and understand and comfortable for the recipient to sign, and designed to minimize ambiguity, prevent future disputes, and safeguard your business. 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡: - Contract Drafting & Contract Review of any Type - Service Agreements & Independent Contractor Agreements - Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) & Confidentiality Agreements - Founder s Agreement, Operating Agreements & Partnership Agreements - Real Estate Purchase Agreements & Residential/Commercial Leases - Employment & Consulting Agreements - Website & App Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies & Disclaimers - MSA, EULA, SaaS Agreements, Terms of Service & Corporate Documents - Trusts, Wills & Estate Planning Documents - Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements - Legal Research, Legal Writing & Contract Risk Analysis My approach goes beyond contract drafting. I identify hidden risks, eliminate unclear language, strengthen key provisions, and ensure every document is practical, balanced, and aligned with your business objectives. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: - Contracts that are clear, practical, and easy to understand - Careful attention to detail and thorough legal review - Fast, reliable communication and on-time delivery - Business-focused solutions, not unnecessary legal jargon - A proactive approach to reducing legal and financial risk Whether you need contract drafting or a single agreement reviewed or a complete set of legal documents for your business, you'll receive accurate, organized documents that are tailored to your specific needs. If protecting your business and interests matters, let's discuss your project. I'd be happy to help you draft contracts that ensures you're fully covered, give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Send me a message now with your project details. Time is of the essence.