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  • $22 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (27 jobs)
    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 3.5 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
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    Trademark Consulting
    Blog Writing
    Legal Assistance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Article Writing
    Content Writing
    Document Review
    Trademark Search
    Trademark Prosecution
    Legal Consulting
    Trademark
  • $85 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (337 jobs)
    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.
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    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
  • $150 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (51 jobs)
    As a licensed trademark and copyright attorney, I work with a wide variety of businesses from around the world ranging from small, local businesses to mid-size international corporations. 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. Whether you need help choosing a strong brand name, submitting an application to the USPTO, responding to an Office Action refusal, I can help you with each stage of the trademark process. I also offer federal copyright legal services such as case assessments, copyright registration with the US Copyright Office, and cease and desist letters. I frequently provide copyright consultations to clients who don't want to rely on internet sources for answers to their questions. Some of the services I offer: -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 -Copyright Registration -Copyright consultations About me: 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. I have worked with a vast range of business clients, including musicians and record labels, digital distribution companies, restaurateurs, international investors, inventors, app developers, fashion designers, photographers, artists, non profit organizations, real estate developers, growers, authors, salon owners, social media influencers, educators and more! My passion is helping clients understand the law and achieve their goals. I am also an entrepreneur, mom and musician. 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
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    Legal Writing
    Civil Law
    Trademark Consulting
    Intellectual Property Consulting
    Legal Drafting
    Intellectual Property Law
    Trademark Prosecution
    Trademark Law
    Trademark Search
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Agreement
  • $16 hourly

    • 4.5/5
    • (75 jobs)
    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.
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    Privacy Law
    Legal Assistance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Copyright
    Copyright Law
    Digital Millennium Copyright Act
    Legal
    Intellectual Property Protection
  • $275 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (248 jobs)
    My name is Chris Pilling, a former Patent Examiner with the United States Patent Office now a Patent Agent. I was in the system rejecting and approving patent applications, now I’m on the outside helping inventors like you. My goal is to help protect your idea at a reasonable cost. I have a passion for innovation. No matter what stage of the invention process you’re at I will help you succeed.
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    CAD
    Engineering Drawing
    Data Analysis
    Project Management
    Product Development
    Legal
    Technical Writing
    Patent Law
  • $42 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (50 jobs)
    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, some transcribing as well as done credit rating researches on entities in Middle East (obtaining financial & legal info). I've created compliance procedures, drafting 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) clients such as at JP Morgan on it's trading floor for FX accounts.
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    Corporate Finance
    Due Diligence
    Cryptocurrency
    Bank Reconciliation
    Administrate
    Translation
    Research Papers
    Compliance
    Anti-Money Laundering
    Data Entry
  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (38 jobs)
    Experienced paralegal/ executive assistant with 10+ years of demonstrated history of working in US immigration and corporate in-house legal department. Skilled in Research, Microsoft Office, Notary Public, Customer Service, Data Entry, and Administrative tasks. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Certificate focused in Paralegal Studies from DePaul University and a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Business with a Concentration in Management. Paralegal/ Legal Assistant support: - Preparation of US Immigration applications: N-400, I-130, AOS, Consular Processing, I-539, business visas - Preparation of forms for entities formation and dissolutions - Recording of meeting minutes - Legalization of documents, apostilles, and certificates of good standing - Review, organize, and draft responses for discovery process and subpoenas - Creation, organization, and management of legal records such as NDAs, MTAs, and contracts - Legal research - Light IP and Trademarks experience Executive Assistant support: - Support to C-level executives as well as small business owners - Global and domestic travel planning - Meeting planner - Calendar and e-mail management - Project management - Expense reports - Preparation of PowerPoint presentations Translation support: - Bilingual: Professional Spanish and English - Interpretation during interviews with USCIS - Translation of legal documents Strong Computer Skills: - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook - Google Suite - Evernote - Computer Packages, Inc. (Patents) - Serengeti Tracker System (Law firms billing system) - Lawlogix DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney. I cannot give legal advice or provide legal representation in court.
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    Administrative Support
    Invoicing
    Legal Translation
    Immigration Law
    Event Planning
    Filing
  • $200 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (477 jobs)
    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 $1,000, 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.
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    Nonprofit Organization
    Legal Writing
    IRS Income Tax Audits
    Corporate Law
    Estate Planning
    Tax Law
    Contract Management
    Contract Law
    Legal Consulting
    Contract Drafting
  • $345 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (326 jobs)
    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!
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    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Law
    Legal Assistance
    Document Analysis
    Business Law
    Legal
    Contract Law
    Licensing
    Corporate Law
    State Bar of California
    Regulatory Compliance
    Compliance
    Employment Law
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (60 jobs)
    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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    Contract Translation
    Portuguese to English Translation
    Patent Prosecution
    Legal Writing
    Copyright
    Trademark Consulting
    Legal Translation
    Legal Consulting
    Legal
    English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
    Contract Law
    Contract Drafting
    Corporate Law
    Intellectual Property Law
  • $32 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (35 jobs)
    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 immigration categories (such as U.S. citizenship). 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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    Cover Letter Writing
    L-1 Visa
    H-1B Visa
    Work Visa
    Legal Case Management Software
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Practice Management
    Document Review
    O-1 Visa
    Proofreading
    Immigration Law
    Green Card
    Draft Documentation
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (9 jobs)
    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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    Bankruptcy
    Deed
    Legal Transcription
    Typing
    Legal Documentation
    Foreclosure Process
    Proofreading
    Legal Writing
  • $30 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (100 jobs)
    I am a lawyer with more than 10 years of experience in business law, with a Masters Degree in Business Law and a Major Business Administration (MBA). During my career I have legally advised multinational companies by negotiating and drafting legal documents in finance, energy, banking, technology, cryptocurrency, retail and international commerce areas. I specialize in contractual relationships and translation of legal documents.
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    Trademark
    Latin American Spanish Accent
    Legal Translation
    Legal Consulting
    Legal Assistance
    Legal
    Transcription
    Typing
    English to Spanish Translation
    Spanish to English Translation
    Document Review
    Legal Translation
  • $300 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (907 jobs)
    Hello, I'm Cedric Severino and I am Upwork’s top go-to attorney for nearly all your legal needs. Over 900 Upwork jobs completed with 5-star reviews and counting! I am grateful for the appreciation for my dedicated, trustworthy, and, if necessary, tenacious representation of, and zealous advocacy for my clients. I've been extremely fortunate to represent my clients through Upwork's wonderful platform, and would love to add you to my list of more-than-satisfied clients. I am the most experienced, hardest working, most client focused (and dedicated) and consistently 5 Star Rated Attorney on Upwork, having worked on the platform and its predecessors for nearly a decade. Most importantly, I've had the invaluable opportunities to consult, advise, guide, and advocate on behalf of hundreds of small businesses and individuals throughout that time. Should you choose to spend your time and money in hiring me as your attorney, I will be your dedicated advocate, trusted confidant, and dependable resource to help you through whatever legal situation you’re in with honesty and sincerity. I’ll utilize all my legal knowledge and experience, and my zealous advocacy on your or your business’ behalf to work with you to achieve whatever may be the best possible outcome to your legal issue. I exercise the same dedication whether in the adversarial process (in litigation), if you've been sued or are contemplating redressing injuries you've suffered through litigation; providing advice with compliance; with safeguarding interests to the degree they can contractually; or whatever other legal needs you may have. I am a graduate of USC Law School ("fight on!") where I was on Law Review and in the top of my class. I have been licensed in California since 2006. After working at the prestigious Los Angeles Based international law firm, O'Melveny & Myers (one of the top 20 firms in the country), and obtaining valuable trial experience as a public defender in Orange County, I established my own practice in 2008. I now offer my services to Upwork customers and clients at a fraction of big law prices while providing a superior level of commitment and quality, stemming from my integrity and reverence for the practice of law. I primarily practice in the fields of employment law, contract law, civil litigation, business law, internet law, intellectual property law, personal injury law, corporate law, family law, and criminal law. Please do not hesitate to contact me to work with you for any of your legal needs, and join my over 700 extremely well satisfied Upwork clients (and counting)! I look forward to working with you. Best, Ced
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    Corporate Law
    Department of Labor Standard
    Legal Consulting
    Employment Dispute
    Intellectual Property Law
    Employment Law
    Family Law
    Criminal Law
    Contract Law
    Civil Law
    State Bar of California
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Colombian attorney, with experience in the public and private sectors, and knowledge of immigration proceedings in the U.S. and Australia. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Excellent in communication and verbal fluidity. Provision for teamwork, responsibility, and good interpersonal relations. High capacity for analysis and drafting. With availability to travel. Leadership and strategic thinking skills for conflict resolution.
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    Writing
    Immigration Law
    Drafting
    Bilingual Education
    Resolves Conflict
    Analytics
    Communications
    Leadership Skills
    Legal Writing
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    International Business professional with more than eight years of experience supporting Senior State Officials in legal matters in the Dominican Republic, specifically at the Supreme Court of Justice, as well as handling immigration cases from the United States of America and Canada. Immigration specialist, with experience working closely with attorneys in their duty of research law, investigation of facts, and preparation of documents. Preparation and review of immigration cases to be presented to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Experience in most immigration cases, such as Asylum; Family-based immigration; EOIR; Naturalization... Skills: Experience with Cerenade. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Translation of documents (English-Spanish).
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    International Law
    Analytics
    International Relations
    Leadership Skills
    International Development
    Staff Development
    Google Workspace
    International Business
    Technology Management Solutions SIMS
    Immigration
    Information Analysis
    Immigration Law
  • $160 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    I am a UK qualified lawyer with 6 years PQE and a wealth of experience in property-related matters including: - residential & commercial conveyancing - traditional and new style auction transactions - lease extensions (on behalf of freeholder/leaseholder/both parties) - landlord & tenant issues - possession claims - drafting leases/tenancy agreements and notices - order for sale applications - HM Land Registry applications I also cover the following legal areas: - company matters - wills and probate - lasting powers of attorney - money claims - civil court litigation - divorce applications - legal research - legal writing/drafting of witness statements - complaint letters/procedures My corporate background and personal experience in launching and developing small businesses have endowed me with skills in creating business systems and providing an array of administrative solutions including: - powerpoint presentations (slides with or without voiceover) - fact sheets - editable letterheads/invoices - spreadsheets - 'how to' guides and other documents - proof reading/copy editing - writing For professional work executed efficiently, affordably and to an excellent standard do get in touch.
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    Online Instruction
    Microsoft Office
    Proofreading
    Civil Law
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Trust, Estate & Will Agreement
    Property Law
    Drafting
    Legal Consulting
  • $200 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (215 jobs)
    A highly experienced and entrepreneurial lawyer, I work primarily with business owners and founders in connection with mergers and acquisitions, securities law and contracts. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, finished in the top 7% of my law school class, where I graduated with honors and was selected as a Managing Editor of the Law Review, worked as a law clerk for a federal judge where I drafted opinions for the judge's review and briefed the judge on applicable law, and I was trained at Ballard Spahr and Morgan Lewis, two of the largest law firms in the United States. I also acquired, built and sold dozens of businesses, exposing me to corporate and securities law from a real world, entrepreneurial perspective. I did most of the contractual, M&A, tax planning, employment law and other legal work myself for my own companies because I love practicing law. I thoroughly enjoy working with business owners and their management teams to craft efficient and creative solutions to legal challenges. That's why I returned to the full-time practice of law after building and selling a number of successful businesses. I’m now seeking creative ways to build a practice that fits into my lifestyle, and that requires primarily working remotely. Upwork is an ideal platform for me to connect with innovative business owners, corporations and law firms seeking top-notch legal work that leverages technology to meet both my objectives and and my clients' goals as well. I have substantial experience with mergers and acquisitions, tax planning (I also have an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU), employment law, corporate formation and governance. I've helped many clients comply with securities law issues in connection with raising capital through private placements and crowdfunding transactions. NEED HELP WITH A BUSINESS LAW CHALLENGE? DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME FOR: √ Letters of Intent √ Private Placement Memos √ Subscription Agreements √ Reg D Filings √ Regulation Crowdfunding Compliance √ Securities law compliance including Reg A+, Reg D, Reg CF, Reg S √ Operating Agreements √ Partnership Agreements √ Employment Agreements √ Independent Contractor Agreements √ NDAs and Confidentiality Agreements √ Website terms and conditions and privacy policies √ Asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, mergers and acquisitions √ Copyright issues √ Trademark issues √ Employment discrimination, overtime and other employment issues √ Appellate briefs √ Motions and a supporting memorandum of law √ Any other legal issues requiring experienced, realistic and actionable advice. I look forward to hearing from you, and to the prospect of working together in the near future. Sincerely, Barry
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    Tax Law
    Employment Law
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Legal Consulting
    Legal
    Intellectual Property Law
    Contract Law
  • $40 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (13 jobs)
    • 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.
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    Deposition Summary
    Document Review
    Database Administration
    Litigation
    Legal Writing
    General Transcription
    Meeting Notes
    Document Analysis
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (54 jobs)
    I protect your content from getting stolen over the web and if someone is using your content without your permission, I report and take down the pirated content under DMCA. I provide services to online content creators such as writers, bloggers, photographers, and the companies who own intellectual content of any type, or copyright products. My motto is to end content piracy. Here is my Plan of action: 1) I start by searching for all the websites which are stealing and using your content, through all the web search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, AOL, Yandex, etc.) using multiple effective keywords. 2) I de-index (remove) those websites from the search engines. It will help to stop your audience go on the infringing website in the first place and this process also helps if the infringing website is not willing to remove the content directly. 3) Send DMCA takedown notices to the website owners and their hosting providers. 4) Reporting infringing content on social media platforms and video sharing websites like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, YouTube, Twitter, Dailymotion, VK, OK, Youku, Archive.org, 4shared, Vimeo, Google-drive, and many more. 5) Keeping a complete follow-up of the work done. 6) Provide you with weekly reports regarding the work and progress. Why choose me? I leave no stones unturned in protecting your content. Moreover, I am committed to providing customer satisfaction. I make sure that my client is up to date about the work progress and is able to get a complete follow-up regularly. I put all my efforts in a task that I have assigned. Let me assist you with my quality service. Thank you.
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    Intellectual Property Protection
    Legal
    Trademark
    Internet Security
    Copyright
    Legal Assistance
    Trademark Law
    Copyright Law
    Copyright Search
    Information Security
    Intellectual Property Law
  • $320 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (93 jobs)
    I've been a lawyer for over 15 years. I'm an excellent writer, so I can help draft/review contracts and briefs. Additionally, I can give general legal advice on a number of topics.
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    Contract Law
    Drafting
  • $18 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    Lawyer from India: I'm reliable in drafting legal documents (terms & conditions, privacy policies, NDAs, business agreements) Declarations and Cover letters for VAWA and Adjustment of status, Filing FOIA Requests to authorities and Filling up forms related to US immigration. I am also competent in providing paralegal services such as proofreading of legal documents, document review, demand and discovery procedure, legal research, drafting of legal memorandums etc.
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    • 5.0/5
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    I am a contracts attorney with over 22 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 practice where my focus spans a wide range of agreements including: ● influencer ●partnering ● SaaS ● IP licensing ● technology transfer ● website terms of use ● CCPA & GDPR privacy policies ● IT outsourcing ● cloud services ● residential and commercial construction ● subcontractor ● education ● mergers and acquisitions ● employment ● commercial lease ● equity share ● equipment sale & lease ● franchise ● 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.
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    • 4.9/5
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    I'm a results-driven and enthusiastic team player and deep creative thinker for strategic problem-solving analysis who also loves quiet, focused work. One of my best skills is my strong focus and consistency with a can-do attitude. I love what I do and enjoy going the extra mile for my clients. With 29 years experience, I bring excellent critical thinking skills and a thoroughness to my work and have handled up to 7 Sr. Directors and their teams as well as up to 5 Attorneys and their staff providing solid logic and analysis. My background is 17 years paralegal to mid-sized firms and Walmart Legal Division, 5 years Marketing Admin Asst., ScrumMaster / Project Manager for Walmart IT Division, and 9 years as Functional Architect for the Arkansas Supreme Court AOC/IT Division and Functional Business Analyst for the Missouri Supreme Court OSCA/IT Division. As ScrumMaster on an $10 million enterprise-wide Walmart Security IT project, was awarded the most impactful project of 2016. I also hold a BA in Criminal Justice from APUS (public side of a VA military university). I'm advanced/Expert in Microsoft platforms (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and MS Access) working in Office 365 / PC. I pride myself on mastering order and efficiency. I concentrate all my efforts on being efficient and thorough. I welcome the opportunity to utilize my extensive education, incomparable proficiency and demonstrated work experience to provide an exceptional and quality service for you. MO Supreme Court - OSCA Application Development Jefferson City, Missouri Business Analyst/Functional Architect June 2017 to April 2018 • Business Analyst on Electronic Legal File appellate automation and Self-Represented Portal. • Full software lifecycle development experience in a Business Analyst role. • Conduct Interviews and document process flows – Gaps Analysis • Developed all documentation - Concept documents and presentations. Gathering requirements, gaps analysis. As is-To Be process modeling, Executive Summaries, Scope documentation, Functional and Technical requirements documents, Functional and Technical specification documents. • Liaison between DBA’s and Business Managers. • Created QA test cases and test plans for process optimization. Walmart Technology, Security Division Bentonville, Arkansas Project Manager/Scrum Master February 2016 to March 2017 · Hired to implement Agile Methodology in IT Division per new Company-wide Change Control. · Conduct Interviews and document process flows – Gaps Analysis · Coordinated a $10 million high visibility security technology modernization effort to track and migrate all certificates from SHA1 to SHA256 for over 80 teams in the division; focusing on Walmart Service Engine (WMSE) and its EDI identifying clients and/or services touching WMSE and at what point, including Pharmacy data. Walmart awarded Most Impactful Project of 2016. · Agile methodology project management. · Schedule and lead progress meetings; taking detailed meeting minutes and tracking action items from those minutes. Provided weekly status updates to Security area leadership for distribution to the division teams, directors and officers to help ensure the teams could meet aggressive timelines. · Managed Home Office portion of Vormetric Shares migration project. · Was offered Resource Manager position, but unable to accept. Arkansas Supreme Court, AOC/CIS Division Little Rock, Arkansas Business Analyst 2012 to 2016 • Worked Remote - Business Analyst for NWA Region (5 counties) for state-wide software (Contexte) implementation for Arkansas Circuit and District Courts. • Gathered requirements in a Business Analyst role for accounting, Judges, Schedulers, Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Civil, Probate and Criminal Clerks. • Conduct Interviews and document process flows – Gaps Analysis • Agile methodology project management. • As is, To Be, Executive Summary, Functional and Technical requirements, Interviews-all documentation • Super-User and End-User training. • Formulated and drafted training documents, handouts and materials • Document and report analysis with statewide lens; creating specification documents for Oracle reports and docs. • Regression testing and other testing of projects.
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    Draft patent applications, claims and drawings for inventions involving data processing, call center technology and methods, mobile communications, software, and aviation. Draft responses to Office Action rejections 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 patent documents written.
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  • $45 hourly

    • 4.9/5
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    Do your legal documents and research projects need accuracy and precision? Then look no further! Your results will come from someone with a strong legal background who is an expert in Legal Research on google and traditional legal tools such as BlueBook, Lexis, DISCO, Relativity, and IPRO. You will get an individual who is a self-starter, very proactive, and excellent at problem-solving, often resulting in “out of the box” solutions. Your projects will benefit from my 20+ years working in corporate legal, specializing in Intellectual property. My services will ensure that your legal proofreading projects will be delivered on time and with high quality. Your research and cite-checking will be organized and accurate. Your writing and proofreading projects will also benefit from my passions which include working with dog rescue groups where I was a foster coordinator, volunteering at soup kitchens, and tutoring 7th and 8th graders in reading comprehension, Civics, and Life Experience. Your research projects will result in sound systematic results. You will receive results that are immediately useable in reports and presentations. My legal expertise assures you will be provided with the most accurate, concise and usable results possible. To ensure that all your projects are done per your expectations, the instructions you provide will be followed. You will receive superior service based on your requirements. Written documents will be proofread in Microsoft Word with edits highlighted with the Track Changes feature. Your project will be delivered with my commitment to your complete satisfaction. It will be on time and within budget. Look at the rest of my qualifications in my profile, and you will see that we make a great team! Legal Research Your need for quality legal research will be in good hands with me. You will receive accurate and well-organized documentation on your research like my clients at Moyer White and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Your results will come from someone with many years of Legal Research in Google and traditional legal tools such as the bluebook, Lexis, Westlaw, DISCO, Relativity, and IPRO. Citations will be clear and relative to your topic. They will include all relevant case law. Your Intellectual Property searches will benefit from my many years as a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal with several firms including at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Jones Day. You will receive results that identify existing IP as well as similar concepts. Contact me today so that you can get the results you need to satisfy your clients. Legal Proofreading Your legal documents will be accurate and polished when my proofreading is done. Documents will be edited for proper legal format as well as English grammar and spelling. Citations will be validated for accuracy. Your project will be proofread and edited to your specifications. Suggested changes will be highlighted using the Microsoft Track Changes. You will receive a sample of the suggested changes that you can accept or reject. After you have checked the draft, a final copy will be provided with all the accepted suggestions added. This process will save you time and money. Request a sample document that I have proofread so you can see the quality of my work. Let’s get started today.
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  • $45 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (91 jobs)
    I am a licensed Michigan attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience now living in the Chicago area. I have been working for the last twelve years as a legal consultant, legal researcher/drafter for a number of attorneys nationwide, as well as continuing to assist Michigan clients. I have drafted various pleadings, motions, responses, briefs, memorandums, and other court documents in state and federal courts, including the Michigan and Florida Supreme Court and the 6th and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. I have also assisted attorneys in the preparation for and conduct of their trials and hearings, and in preparing Bankruptcy paperwork. I am also proficient in drafting Wills and Trusts and various kinds of agreements, including operating agreements, investment agreements, employment agreements, and prenuptial agreements. I am an excellent writer, a quick study, and very versatile in the types of legal matters I can assist with. I also have very good communication skills if you need someone to interview or talk to a client. I am available to work for licensed attorneys in any state and for direct representation of clients in Michigan only. My rates are very reasonable for my experience (generally $45 for paralegal work throughout the country and $75 for attorney work in Michigan) and I am generally available on very short notice.
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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:


    

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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. 
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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
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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.
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