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  • $25 hourly
    Are you looking for consultations for your future brand? Or have you finalized your brand name and want to legally use it in countries like the USA, Canada, U.K, New Zealand, India, or Australia without infringing on third-party names? If yes, then I'm the one you're looking for. I am an experienced Trademark Lawyer having over 4.5 years of experience. I have provided IP advisory along with guidance on choosing the right trademark for more than 400 start-ups and businesses. I have also filed more than 1k applications in the U.S. alone. I can help you protect your business by securing your Intellectual Property. I can help you with drafting or responding to the following-: -Cease and Desist Letter - IP Infringement Notice - Trademark Assignment Agreement/Licensing Agreement - Trademark- Response/Letter Of Opposition based on absolute or relative grounds to the USPTO - USPTO Office action response - DMCA Notice - Response to DMCA takedown notice - Preparing a COMPLAINT/COUNTER REPLY for ICANN Domain Name Disputes under UDRP WIPO Guidelines Apart from the drafting services and support, I also provide -: - Trademark search [USPTO (U.S), UKIPO(U.K), AIPO(Australia), IPI(India)] - Support and assistance (Remote) for filing a trademark application in the U.S, U.K, India, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia - Review of IP Contracts and Agreements
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Trademark Consulting
    Blog Writing
    Legal Assistance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Article Writing
    Content Writing
    Trademark Search
    Trademark Prosecution
    Legal Consulting
    Trademark
    Document Review
  • $16 hourly
    I provide DMCA and Copyright Protection Services. If your content is being used without your permission, I can take that pirated content down under DMCA. Online content creators such as Digital course creators, writers, bloggers, photographers, E-com sellers and companies, who own any intellectual content or copyright products, can benefit from my services. My process of working to end piracy/ copyright infringement is thorough. 1) I have vast experience in reporting infringing Shopify & WooCommerce, Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Alibaba, Aliexpress, Lazada, Walmart listings or product pages. 2) On retainer basis, I start by searching and short-listing all the websites with your content, that has been pirated, using all the web search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, AOL, Yandex, and many others). 3) I de-index (remove) all those websites from the above-mentioned search engines (in this way your audience won’t reach the infringing website in the first place. 4) I report directly to the infringing site and the hosting provider of the infringing website by sending a DMCA notice. 5) I also takedown content over social media platforms, video-sharing websites, and clouds like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Dailymotion, VK, OK, Youku, 4shared, Vimeo, Google-drive, blogspot, telegram etc. Why choose me? I am committed to providing customer satisfaction. I ensure that my client gets a complete follow-up on the work. I give my 100% to the task that I have been assigned with. Let me assist you with my quality service. Thank you.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Legal Assistance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Copyright
    Copyright Law
    Digital Millennium Copyright Act
    Intellectual Property Protection
    Privacy Law
    Legal
  • $70 hourly
    I have spent over 30 years as a paralegal, primarily in litigation. I am extremely experienced in drafting medical summaries and medical chronologies and am quite knowledgeable in medical vocabulary and technology. My internet research capabilities are flawless and I feature a quick turn-around on most projects. I can summarize depositions by topic, by co-worker, or in other styles as requested. I have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and I have edited and proofread briefs and pleadings going to the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as to lower courts, both federal and state. I have drafted and responded to hundreds of discovery requests and pleadings over the years. I also have a strong background in class actions and mass tort litigation. As an Upwork contractor, I have provided paralegal support in a wide variety of situations. I have proofread legal documents, websites, student theses, medical/psychological reports, curricula vitae and a variety of other documents. I have also written, proofed and edited a corporate in-house publication and written legal blogs for attorney websites. I have created medical chronological summaries in a wide variety of cases. My clients have said: "Mary did prompt efficient work on this task. We will definitely seek to use her again in the future." "Excellent in all ways." "Proactive". "Mary exceeded expectations. She was quick, thorough and thoughtful." I am a native English speaker (American) with a BA from Indiana University. Additionally, I have a paralegal certificate from Tulane University. NOTE: AS A PARALEGAL, I AM LEGALLY PROHIBITED FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE OR ACTING IN ANY WAY AS AN ATTORNEY AND I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY JOBS OF THAT TYPE.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Adobe Acrobat
    Copy Editing
    Deposition Summary
    Medical Records Research
    Document Review
    Document Analysis
    Proofreading
    Litigation
    Legal
  • $400 hourly
    Senior Trademark Specialist with over 17 years of experience New applications - $350.00 Extensions of Time - $50.00 Statements of Use - $150.00 Office Actions - $500.00+ Renewals - $200.00 Section 7 Amendment Requests - $100.00 Petitions to Revive - $100.00 Title work (change of name, assignments, mergers, change of address) - $100.00+
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Brand Research
    Copyright
    Trademark Prosecution
    Trademark Search
    Trademark Consulting
    Trademark
  • $20 hourly
    Working as a Virtual Assistant has helped me gain and strengthen my abilities to give high-level administrative support to busy and successful lawyers across the United States over the years. I assist them in freeing themselves from routine tasks so that they can focus on more essential matters. I began my career handling inbound and outbound calls for mass tort cases as an intake specialist for almost two years. Right now, I support a busy lawyer as their executive and legal assistant. I am a tech-savvy and proficient in the following tools: Google Suits MS Office Smokeball Lawpay RingCentral including admin portal Docusign Quickbooks Online Canva I have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and I am able to work with teams to get the job done. I am also a highly resourceful with great attention to detail, and a willingness to adapt to new and positive challenges rapidly. I am also a highly resourceful individual with an eye for detail and a desire to quickly adapt to new and positive challenges. So, if you're seeking for someone who is efficient and effective, don't hesitate to message me. Thanks for reading!
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Personal Injury Law
    Medical Billing
    Medical Records
    Client Management
    Providing Information to Callers
    Draft Correspondence
    Online Research
    Meeting Agendas
    File Management
    Cold Calling
    Task Coordination
    Canva
    Legal Writing
    Customer Service
  • $55 hourly
    I am an attorney licensed to practice in Nevada and Arizona. My primary areas of practice include civil personal injury/business litigation, appellate writing, criminal law, immigration, and I have handled various other projects in the civil arena. I received my education from the William S. Boyd School of Law and graduated in the top 12% of my class, receiving Cum Laude distinction. I was also initiated into the Scribes Association for Excellence in Legal Writing. While at Boyd, I completed a White Paper as a Nevada Law Editor through the Nevada Law Journal on the legal implications surrounding the Las Vegas Loop project involving Elon Musk's The Boring Company. My practical experience includes over five years of legal drafting as an attorney and law clerk for civil and criminal litigation. My civil litigation experience includes working for De Castroverde Law Group and Raich Law. I drafted civil briefs for personal injury and business litigation claims in federal and state courts, including responses to discovery, filing and answering complaints, mediation memoranda, and drafting dispositive motions. In addition, I also worked as a law clerk for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada, helping my judge brief complex civil matters such as multi-party personal injury and land-taking claims. For the past year, I have also practiced criminal law with experience in courtroom advocacy and drafting Appellate briefs for the Nevada Supreme Court. My experience would be an asset to any firm or individual needing legal drafting or research assistance. Should you have any further questions, please reach message me. I look forward to working with you! Disclaimer: Any service I provide outside of Nevada and Arizona is not intended to serve as any legal advice and should not be considered the work of an attorney in any outside jurisdiction. Instead, work that I provide should be seen as that of a paralegal or law clerk who uses their legal education to facilitate legal drafting and research for attorneys and pro se individuals that they may review for their own filings and continued study.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Business Cases
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Law
    Legal
    Criminal Law
    Civil Law
    Litigation
    Personal Injury Law
  • $45 hourly
    • Strong litigation support skills, including the ability to draft pleadings, discovery, correspondence and other documents in a concise and meticulous manner. • Thorough knowledge of court rules and procedure on administrative, local, state and federal levels; experience in electronic court filing and the Federal and Superior Court electronic filing websites. • Experienced in case management, including responding to discovery requests, document compilation and analysis, and litigation database support. • Seasoned research abilities, including proficiency in gathering, analyzing and applying relevant laws and/or data to create memoranda, reports, exhibits and presentations. • Strong PC knowledge, including ProLaw, Trial Director, Eclipse, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, PeopleSoft, SharePoint, Adobe, Westlaw, and various software programs and databases. • Adept at witness preparation, including interviewing to gather information and documents in response to discovery requests or exhibits for hearings. • Proficient in creating exhibits, graphic aids and presentations to be used at trial, arbitration and other hearings, meetings, and before gatherings involving management from various county departments. • Skilled in contract interpretation, including the ability to analyze collective bargaining agreements for the purpose of contract administration.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Database Administration
    Litigation
    Deposition Summary
    Document Review
    Legal Writing
    General Transcription
    Meeting Notes
    Document Analysis
  • $95 hourly
    As a highly experienced New York-based Paralegal specializing in Immigration Law, I bring over 15 years of expertise in providing exceptional assistance with a wide range of visa categories, both immigrant and non-immigrant. My comprehensive knowledge spans various areas, including employment-based visas (O1, P, L1, H1B, PERM, EB1 & EB2 NIW), investment visas (E1/E2), business/tourist visas (B1/B2), Fiancé visas (K1), and Green cards through work and marriage/family, such as spouses of US Residents/Citizens, parents, and children. To enhance my legal acumen, I hold legal certifications from renowned institutions, including Emory University, specializing in Citizenship & Immigration Law, and the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on Tax & Bankruptcy Law. This diverse educational background allows me to provide well-rounded assistance to clients facing complex immigration challenges. In addition to my extensive experience and expertise, I have established collaborative partnerships with multiple law offices across the United States and even overseas, extending my reach and ability to assist clients globally. With trusted connections in countries like Israel and New Zealand, I possess a strong network that allows me to navigate international immigration matters efficiently and effectively. What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client service. I approach each case with diligence, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the unique needs and goals of my clients. By leveraging my extensive experience and knowledge, I provide personalized guidance throughout the immigration process, ensuring that each client receives the most suitable and tailored legal solutions.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Business Consulting
    Article Writing
    Polish to English Translation
    General Transcription
    Content Audit
    Website Audit
    Copywriting
    Green Card
    Immigration Law
    Work Visa
    O-1 Visa
    H-1B Visa
  • $75 hourly
    I draft and file provisional and non-provisional patent applications, claims and drawings for all types of inventions, specializing in data processing, call center, mobile communications, software, aviation, and business method inventions. I draft and file design patents as well. I also draft responses to Office Actions and other communications received from US Patent Office Please see US patents 8346575 and 8478234 at either patents.google.com or freepatentsonline.com for examples of issued patents I have written.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Legal Writing
    Intellectual Property Law
    Patent Law
    Business Writing
  • $425 hourly
    Top Rated Plus Attorney on UpWork with 100% Job Success! I am a California-barred attorney specializing in business needs. My areas of expertise include corporate formation, contract law, regulatory compliance and licensing, general corporate law, and employment law. I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, whether they are big businesses, small start-ups looking to launch, or individuals needing legal guidance. Some of my recent projects include: -drafting business purchase and sale agreements -drafting letters of opinion for small business loans -creating influencer agreements -creating compliance policies and procedures for businesses in highly regulated industries -drafting service contracts -advising on CA legality of hiring gig workers including effects of Prop 22 and AB5 -forming LLCs -drafting terms of service and privacy policies -reviewing employment contracts I received my JD from UCLA School of Law and have been practicing for over six years in this area. I’m an avid reader and writer and believe those skills have served me well in my practice. I also complete continuing education courses regularly to ensure I am up-to-date on best practices for my clients. I pride myself on providing useful and accurate legal advice without complex and confusing jargon. I look forward to learning about your specific needs and helping you to accomplish your goals. Please reach out to learn more about my process and see if we are a good fit!
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Legal
    Contract Negotiation
    Legal Assistance
    Document Analysis
    Corporate Law
    Contract Law
    Regulatory Compliance
    Employment Law
    Compliance
    State Bar of California
    Licensing
  • $15 hourly
    Hi there! 📣 I am María Cecilia Iglesias a Multi-skilled Freelancer. I am providing services to 4 (Four) different Industries. ⭐ In 2017, I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration. I now have six years of experience in Data Entry and Transcription. I’ve developed myself in the fields of Public Health and Criminal Law. My typing average of 50 words per minute. ⭐I am a well-experienced paralegal and well versed in multiple jurisdictions. I specialize in legal research and utilize my research to draft well-written legal documents. When it comes to the law, I am passionate about Criminal Law, where I’ve spent the last five years working. I am finishing my Law Degree with only my thesis remaining. ⭐I am an experienced researcher, I have mainly carried out Marketing Research and Legal Research in the past, but I can adapt to any need that the client may have. In addition to this, I am trained in Open Source Intelligence. ⭐I have experience with Quality Control, I have a good eye for details, I considered myself very thorough. I make sure that all the requests and paperwork I am working with are spot on and even double-check everything. I am a quick learner, an outside box thinker, and like to work differently. I believe in quality and repayable service at a reasonable price. I would appreciate the opportunity of working with you and showing you what I can do.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Data Mining
    Draft Documentation
    Open Source
    Politics
    Translation
    Administrate
    Critical Thinking Skills
    Typing
    Data Entry
    Microsoft Office
    Castilian Spanish
  • $200 hourly
    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.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Business Consulting
    Natural Language Processing
    Employment Consideration
    Drafting
    The Florida Bar
    Transportation & Warehousing
    Intellectual Property Law
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Law
    Contract Drafting
    Data Mining
    Legal Consulting
    Corporate Law
  • $35 hourly
    • Experienced in pleading preparation, correspondence, vast multi-jurisdictional, federal, and state court filings and e-filings, docketing, client contact and numerous other administrative responsibilities with regard to assisting attorneys and high level executives in contract law, including NDA's, CA's, Employment Agreements, etc., creditors / debtors bankruptcy, credit repair, civil litigation (including Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice), all discovery processes in numerous practice areas, also case intake and preparation of case chronologies, Mediation, HIPAA compliance, legal investigative and location services, real estate (including Foreclosure and Eviction litigation}​​​​​​​​​​​, UCC filings, corporate entity formation, family law, employment and discrimination law, estate planning, individual and business tax, patent and trademark, immigration, criminal and administrative law among other specific areas of legal expertise. • Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Operating System. Also, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Outlook 365, MS Teams, FrontPage, DreamWeaver, Adobe Pro, Adobe E-sign, Adobe Bates Numbering, Hello Sign and DocuSign. Timekeeping and billings skills with Corel, Quicken, QuickBooks, TimeSlips and Peachtree among other general ledger and timekeeping software. Additionally, have assisted in setup, conversions and managed client databases and managed docketing / case tracking cloud software such as CLS, IManage, Clio Grow, Clio Manage, MyCase, Practice Panther, Amicus Attorney in addition to programming specific case types automated Work Flows and Templates, Lexis Nexis & CaseMap, DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive, TenHats, Asana, and other proprietary document / project management cloud software. Expertise in creating, managing and writing SEO optimized blog articles, for websites, social media, and other digital platforms i.e., WordPress, Joomla, FaceBook, Instagram, etc. • Extensive experience in design, development / webmaster, hosting of dynamic websites, including e-commerce databases, and content management systems, such as Shopify, WordPress, PayPal, WooCommerce. SEO & Tagging, CSS editing, html editing, graphic design, e-books, and comprehensive e-brochures and ghostwriting. • Experienced in Buildium Real Estate platforms (and setup) solving complex accounting issues. Streamlining property management businesses' workflows such as lease templates and e-signs, and resolving other Accounting, Applicant and Tenant related issues. Exporting to Quicken, QuickBooks (experience in setup) and maintaining business assets and liabilities. Generating specific reports. Peripheral virtual troubleshooting (Help Desk), local and wireless networking, virus removal, etc. Knowledge of Remote Access for PC and laptop setups, installations and configurations. Applications installation and setup of data entry, ftp uploads, electronic file updating, backups, and digital archiving.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Buildium
    Ghostwriting
    Data Mining
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Entity Structuring
    Legal Software
    Legal Pleadings
    Legal Calendaring
    Legal Case Management Software
    Virtual Case Management VCM
    Blog Writing
    Content Writing
    Document Review
    WordPress
  • $30 hourly
    Colombian attorney, with experience in the public and private sectors, and knowledge of international and human rights proceedings in the U.S. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Excellent in communication and verbal fluidity. Provision for teamwork, responsibility, and good interpersonal relations. Leadership and strategic thinking skills for conflict resolution.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Writing
    Immigration Law
    Drafting
    Bilingual Education
    Resolves Conflict
    Analytics
    Communications
    Leadership Skills
    Legal Writing
  • $150 hourly
    I have vast experience drafting myriad business-related documents, pleadings, memoranda of law, cease and desist letters, demand letters, and opinion letters. My business-related documents include service agreements; partnership agreements; independent contractor agreements; LLC operating agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and employment agreements with specific emphasis on restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation, non-inducement). On average projects that include these types of agreements take 2 hours to complete. On Upwork I focus on providing paralegal services to individuals, lawyers, and businesses, even though I am a Pennsylvania licensed attorney. I often research law that spans the country with concentration on Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York. I earned my J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2000. I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Reed College that I obtained in 1996. Please note, as of 11/2024, my posted hourly rate is only for the first five hours of work performed in 2020 and only for the specific Upwork-based project.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    English
    Business Plan
    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Legal Consulting
    Business Writing
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Writing
  • $150 hourly
    I'm a long time US attorney who is now semi-retired. I work only on the web, focusing on providing startup and business formation document services to entrepreneurs across the country. I also assist with the documents necessary to set up nonprofit 501(c)(3)s. I would be delighted to complete the documents you need based on information provided by you. I would also file the documents necessary to get your new business organized or provide updated documents for existing businesses. I work almost exclusively on a flat-fee basis for your protection. Here are some of the most frequently requested documents that I provide and assist in filling out: Corporations * Obtain registered agent (if you need a commercial one) * Articles of Incorporation * Bylaws * Action of Incorporator * Organizational Directors' Consent (or Resolution) * Obtain Employer Identification Number * Elect s status with IRS (if desired) * Shareholder's Agreement * Stock Plan * Stock Purchase Agreement * Notice of Award Limited Liability Companies * Obtain registered agent (if you need a commercial one) * Articles of Organization * Operating Agreement * Obtain Employer Identification Number Limited Partnerships * Obtain registered agent (if you need a commercial one) * Articles of Limited Partnership * Limited Partnership Agreement * Obtain Employer Identification Number Company Changes * Change type of company (LLC to corporation or vice versa) * Move company to another state (with or without changing type of company) * Amend LLC Operating Agreement or corporate Bylaws * Transfer of Ownership Names * Change name of company * Obtain assumed name for company Free Ebook If you would like to learn more about the the various types of business entities, please send me a note through Upwork, and I will send you a free copy of my ebook, "Should Your Small Business Become a Corporation or an LLC? A Look at Liabilities, State & Federal Taxation & More!" (3rd Ed. 2022). Need Legal Services? These documents are provided through VernerLegal LLC, a legal document preparation company owned by Jimmy Verner, a licensed Texas attorney. For legal advice about these documents, you should consult with an attorney who is licensed in your jurisdiction. Please let me know of any questions. Thank you. ~Jimmy Verner
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Startup Company
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Limited Partnership
    S-Corporation
    C-Corporation
    Limited Liability Company
    Nonprofit Organization
    Stock Issuance
    Stock Option Agreement
    Corporate Law
    Company Registration
    File Documentation
    Draft Documentation
    Legal Documentation
  • $150 hourly
    Hello, my name is Abhijit ("O.V.") Modak. I am an attorney licensed in The State of Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas and the U.S. Tax Court. I am a solo practitioner with over 20 years of experience. I have represented many small to medium sized businesses in a wide range of legal issues ranging from transactional matters to civil/commercial litigation. I am seeking legal engagements which are focused on transactional matters. I have extensive experience in the following transactional matters: - I have been a fee attorney to a title company where I drafted various real estate documents - I have negotiated and drafted complex contracts and lease agreements - I have handled all aspects in negotiating and drafting documents in the sales of businesses - I have provided legal advise to corporations and limited liability companies with regards to corporate governance matters. Many of these entities have had multiple shareholders or members, respectively. - I have provided legal advise to startups to assist in establishing, financing and growing a new business venture - I have also prepared estate planning documents where I have assisted clients in the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, living wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, medicare trusts, pre/post nuptial agreements and buy-sell agreements Many of these engagements have required extensive experience and knowledge in many areas of the law. I have always provided my services in a timely and efficient manner. I have had many long term relationships with my clients as a legal advisor and have enjoyed watching my clients' businesses grow and thrive. My legal practice has been sustained by obtaining clients from referrals from existing clients. If you are looking for an attorney to negotiate and draft legal documents in an economic and timely manner, I encourage you to contact me.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Debt Collection
    Tax Law
    Real Estate Law
    Estate Planning
    Legal Writing
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Pleadings
    Bankruptcy
    Litigation
    Contract Law
    Legal Entity Structuring
    Contract Negotiation
    Legal
  • $200 hourly
    I primarily provide business, nonprofit, accounting and tax consulting services. I am an IRS Enrolled Agent, allowing me to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states. I have over 10 years of experience preparing individual, business and non-profit tax returns. I also have significant experience advising nonprofits with formation, taxation and governance matters. I am a summa cum laude graduate of the Indiana University School of Law. MBA graduate of Ball State University. Harvard Business School CORe graduate. I have experience working as an attorney in the business services department of a large, international law firm. Terms of Engagement: I do not offer legal services through UpWork. No engagement through this site shall constitute or be construed to represent an attorney/client relationship. All engagements are with Jones Consulting Services, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. By engaging the services of Jones Consulting Services, you agree that any suit, claim or dispute arising out of or in connection with this engagement must be brought in Marion County, Indiana, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection which you may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue in such jurisdiction. Any engagement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. You agree that to the fullest extent permitted by law, and notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, to limit the total liability of Jones Consulting Services, LLC for any and all losses, expenses, damages of any nature whatsoever or claim expenses arising out this engagement, from any cause or causes, so that the total aggregate liability of Jones Consulting Services, LLC shall not exceed the total compensation received by Jones Consulting Services, LLC under this engagement or $500, whichever is less. Such claims and causes include, but are not limited to, strict liability, negligence, professional errors or omissions, breach of contract or breach of warranty. This clause applies to all directors, officers, owners, members, employees, and agents of Jones Consulting Services.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Nonprofit Organization
    Legal Writing
    IRS Income Tax Audits
    Corporate Law
    Estate Planning
    Tax Law
    Contract Management
    Contract Law
    Legal Consulting
    Contract Drafting
  • $80 hourly
    I am a business immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience in both the law firm and in-house environments. This includes over 8 years working as Sr. Counsel at Microsoft Corporation on the Global Migration team. I have successfully handled a wide variety of both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters, including H-1B, E-1, E-2, L-1A, L-1B and O-1 petitions.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Legal Writing
    Proofreading
    Legal
    Immigration Law
  • $20 hourly
    I am a Law student who is having expertise in research and drafting articles. I have a great knowledge of US laws as well as other countries laws. I am very good at drafting legal documents. I am very keen to details that makes me a great fit for research.
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Article Writing
    Case Law
    CSS
    HTML
    Bootstrap
    Python
    JavaScript
  • $250 hourly
    If you need to secure a trademark that sticks- or if you're in a sticky trademark situation- I can be your go-to trademark lawyer. I have helped many businesses from all over the world to register, protect, and enforce their trademarks under U.S. federal law. From clearance searches and USPTO applications to responding to Office Actions and handling disputes, I guide clients through the entire process with practical advice and clear communication. Whether you're launching a new brand or safeguarding an existing one, I make sure your trademarks work for you. Credentials: I am a licensed U.S. trademark attorney who has represented hundreds of clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I earned my BA from Cornell University and my Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School. I am a member of the NY state and Massachusetts state bars. I hold a certificate in trademark practice and am licensed to represent clients from any US state, territory and country. Experience: I have handled trademark legal matters for professional sports teams, restaurant owners, social media influencers, software developers, and companies in the pharmaceutical, cannabis, cosmetics, and logistics industries, to name a few. Achievements: I recently obtained a six-figure settlement for a client whose trademark had been infringed by a competitor. Versatility: Whether you need help choosing a strong brand name, submitting an application to the USPTO, responding to an Office Action refusal, or handling a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceeding, I can help you with each stage of the trademark process: -Trademark clearance search to find out if your trademark is available for use -Analysis of the strength of a trademark -Legal counsel regarding trademark conflicts and disputes -Applications to the USPTO -Challenges to rejections ("Office Actions") such as the 2(d) Likelihood of Confusion refusal and the 2(e) Descriptiveness refusal -Trademark forms and procedures such as the Statement of Use, Assignments, Renewals and Extensions -Drafting or responding to Cease and Desist Letters -Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings -Letters of Protest -Expungement proceedings -Amazon Brandy Registry set up -Take down requests on Amazon, Ebay, Walmart etc. -Customs & Border Control recordation for counterfeit protection My passion is helping clients understand the law and achieve their goals. I look forward to working with you! Testimonials from past clients: "Lindsay Kaplan was amazing to work with in completing the trademark application and process for my business. She was patient while I asked her so many questions and she constantly made sure I fully understood her responses. She saved me so much time, frustration and worry. Thanks to Lindsay's thoroughness, I fully knew what to accept with the application process and the steps required of me thereafter. Highly recommend!" -Heather, New York "You have done such an excellent job in representing us. I don’t know how to express in words how impressed I am. I've worked with literally dozens of attorneys from a variety of specialties. You are the best." -Gary, Monterey California "Lindsay was incredibly helpful with the forming of my LLC and trademarks. We ran into numerous hiccups along the way, but she continued to find solutions and was so easy to work with. I would highly recommend her legal services to anyone looking for help with LLCs and Trademarks." -Marissa, New York
    Featured Skill Legal Research
    Legal Writing
    Civil Law
    Trademark Consulting
    Intellectual Property Consulting
    Legal Drafting
    Intellectual Property Law
    Trademark Prosecution
    Trademark Law
    Trademark Search
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Agreement
  • $32 hourly
    My name is Chiara, and I'm a Bilingual (ENG/SPA) immigration paralegal motivated by the idea that our work impacts people far beyond securing a work visa or a green card, and that passion is embedded into how I operate and approach every project I'm involved in. I have over three years of full-time experience supporting US-based attorneys in preparing mainly family-based and employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions/applications - including, but not limited to: H1-B, L-1A, TN, R1, O-1, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, immediate relative petitions, and a range of other applications (such as naturalization). Additionally, my experience as a remote worker and participation in process improvements at past clients' firms has deepened my knowledge and interest in automation, legal technology, and specifically: the technical and social process of their implementation. Because of this, I enjoy setting up and working with softwares such as: MyCase, Cerenade, Docketwise, Pipefile, Asana, Clio, Notion, Acuity Scheduling, Calendly, MS Office, Google Workspace, iWork, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar tools. I can serve as a sole immigration paralegal service provider or extension of an in-house team to assist with any upcoming deadline or complex matter (RFEs, Motions to reopen, and similar). Feel free to send me a message! **PLEASE NOTE** I am not authorized to practice law in the United States or provide legal advice. In addition, I do not offer immigration paralegal services to the general public. My work is performed only under the direct supervision and guidance of licensed immigration attorneys. If you are require assistance with an immigration matter, all I can do is refer you to qualified attorneys who can provide you with the necessary legal support.
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    Work Visa
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    Immigration Law
    Green Card
    Document Review
    Draft Documentation
  • $45 hourly
    I am a paralegal with over 20 years experience in various areas of law. My most recent focus areas have been in foreclosure and bankruptcy. No matter how big or small the task, I will give 100%. A job well done is always my goal. ~ Document preparation ~ Document filing in e-courts and PACER ~ Document review and proofreading ~ Notary Public ~ Appraisal Review ~ Calendar/scheduling
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    Deed
    Legal Transcription
    Typing
    Foreclosure Process
    Proofreading
    Legal Documentation
    Legal Writing
  • $295 hourly
    Over the last 20+ years I have worked as general counsel to several technology startup companies, giving expert advice in the following areas: contract drafting, intellectual property, litigation, software licensing, data privacy and human resources. If you are looking for expertly prepared documents, advice, or legal research across a broad spectrum of topics I am sure I can help you. For companies needing flexible, on-demand legal help I am happy to engage in short term projects or longer engagements. For individuals who need assistance with basic legal work, including help with a start-up company, I have lots of experience in that arena as well. Please contact me if I can assist in any way. I look forward to working with you!
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    Business Services
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    Software Licensing
    Civil Law
    Intellectual Property Law
    Legal Consulting
    Limited Liability Company
    Startup Consulting
    Employment Law
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  • $30 hourly
    I have more than fifteen years of experience in intellectual property. I have worked for a law firm specialized in intellectual property for eight years, attending clients in different areas (food industry, franchising, luxury goods, health services, among others) and from different countries (especially USA, South Africa, Argentina and France). I also worked as a corporate counsel for a Brazilian bank during almost two years and in the last six years, I have been working for a Brazilian cosmetic company as a corporate counsel for intellectual property, innovation, corporate law and compliance in Brazil and in the company's operations in USA, Australian and France.
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    Portuguese to English Translation
    Legal Writing
    Contract Law
    Legal Translation
    Corporate Law
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    Contract Drafting
    English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
    Patent Prosecution
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    Trademark Consulting
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  • $42 hourly
    Sixteen years’ experience in Corporate Banking Compliance, AML, KYC, Dodd Frank, OFAC, PEPs, SDN list (Sanctions) & FATCA regulations, complying to SEC, FINRA, FCA and other international jurisdictions financial regulators such as DIFC, Central Bank of Egypt and more. I've cleared clients in USA, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and MENA region. Done screening, investigating, drafting policies, compliance training as well as digging up court filings, cases for litigations, class action and Settlements data scrapping, gathering data from different sources, some transcribing as well as done credit rating researches on entities in Middle East (obtaining financial & legal info). I've created compliance procedures, COI, Settlements and drafting BSA assessment questions for FINRA's regulations & guidelines for departments in law firm like Shearman & Sterling, trained employees on screening for red flag clients or suspicious activities and transactions. I've worked in very fast paced environment clearing (KYC, Onboarding & screening), Transaction Monitoring, BSA Policies, Conflict of Interest, NDA, PEPs, Watchlists, Sanctions, EDD, CDD, CIP, FinTech at clients such as at JP Morgan and other large Financial institutions.
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    Cryptocurrency
    Bank Reconciliation
    Administrate
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    Research Papers
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    Anti-Money Laundering
    Due Diligence
    Data Entry
  • $100 hourly
    I am a Patent Agent registered before the USPTO (registration No. 59,881). I hold a PhD and have extensive Intellectual Property experience with industry and law firms. I can assist you evaluate and protect your invention with prior art searches, patent application drafting (provisional or non provisional), patent application filing and patent prosecution (responding to the USPTO office actions). I look forward to working with you.
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    Project Management
    Patent Law
    Technical Writing
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How to Hire Top Legal Researchers

How to hire legal researchers

From drafting contracts to pursuing litigation, it’s important to be thorough when researching anything that comes related to the law. Legal researchers can help you answer legal questions and back your cases and content with facts and precedents. 

So how do you hire legal researchers? What follows are some tips for finding top legal researchers on Upwork.

How to shortlist legal research professionals

As you’re browsing available legal research consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a legal researcher who is familiar with the legal nuances of your industry.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., experience researching case precedents for employment law).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular legal researcher.

How to write an effective legal research job post

With a clear picture of your ideal legal researcher in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective legal research job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From identifying case-relevant statutes to researching local regulations, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or practices of law, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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LEGAL RESEARCHERS FAQ

What is legal research? 

From primary sources such as statutes, regulations, and case law to secondary sources such as legal digests, treatises, and journals, legal researchers can find the information you need to back a case or fact-check content. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in legal research consultants:

  • Legal research and writing
  • Paralegal services
  • Industry-specific legal expertise (e.g., corporate law, litigation, real-estate law)

Why hire legal researchers?

The trick to finding top legal researchers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find a researcher to collect opinions, parallel citations, and precedents to help you prep for a case? Or are you creating content for a finance blog providing tax tips for traders? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a legal researcher?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced legal researcher may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their legal research more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

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