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I am an attorney licensed in NY since 2009. In 2018 I moved my practice exclusively online and have been offering clients unbundled legal services ever since. My areas of expertise are Family Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Employment Law, but I am happy to discuss any legal issue you may have on your mind. Even if I do not know the answer, I can still help you find it! The "unbundled" services I offer include: legal research, case strategy sessions, guidance to pro se litigants, consultations, and legal writing. I am very passionate about the law, and will always go the extra mile to make sure the work I produce meets the expectations of my clients and surpasses those of my adversaries. I am also happy to review any legal documents written by an AI for a flat fee per page. Just so you have the peace of mind that there is some human oversight in the Process! Finally, I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and able to translate and certify any documents (legal or otherwise) in those languages.

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 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. **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 startup needing your privacy policy reviewed, 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 bring more than 30 years' experience as a professional writer and editor to your project. A best-selling author and award-winning editor, I have produced copy long and short for diverse uses, including many memoirs and texts concerning entertainment, education, business, and scientific/engineering. I have written and/or edited web copy, online help systems, brochure copy, video scripts, white papers, articles for the popular and trade press, proposals for business development, and books. I have a particular strength in conveying complex issues in clear and compelling prose. Clients seeking to communicate scientific and technical information will find this strength particularly to their benefit.

As an attorney, founder and investor of technology companies, I bring a unique set of skills and knowledge to my law practice. I have held leadership positions in technology companies, where I have founded companies, engaged in capital raising, developed hardware and software products and licensed these technologies. In the process, I have been involved in every facet of these activities, from corporate formation, developing ESOPs, negotiating and drafting investment instruments (including SAFE Agreements, Convertible Notes and Stock Purchase Agreements), negotiating and drafting software license agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements, employment agreements, and filed and received four approved patents. As a founder, investor and advisor of technology companies, I keenly understand the business concerns that underpin the legal issues, and I couple practical business advice with my legal counsel. I am a member of the Bar of the State of New York.

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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