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  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (91 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 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
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    Trademark Consulting
    Blog Writing
    Legal Assistance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Article Writing
    Content Writing
    Trademark Search
    Trademark Prosecution
    Legal Consulting
    Trademark
    Document Review
  • $60 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (86 jobs)
    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.
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    Adobe Acrobat
    Copy Editing
    Deposition Summary
    Medical Records Research
    Document Review
    Document Analysis
    Proofreading
    Litigation
    Legal
  • $300 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (368 jobs)
    Registered Trademark Agent with 15 years of experience New applications - $500.00 Extensions of Time - $50.00 Statements of Use - $200.00 Office Actions - $500.00+ Renewals - $250.00 Section 7 Amendment Requests - $100.00 Petitions to Revive - $100.00 Title work (change of name, assignments, mergers, change of address) - $100.00+
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    Brand Research
    Copyright
    Trademark Prosecution
    Trademark Search
    Trademark Consulting
    Trademark
  • $95 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (427 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
  • $16 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (100 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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    Legal Assistance
    Intellectual Property Law
    Copyright
    Copyright Law
    Digital Millennium Copyright Act
    Intellectual Property Protection
    Privacy Law
    Legal
  • $55 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (76 jobs)
    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.
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    Business Cases
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Law
    Legal
    Criminal Law
    Civil Law
    Litigation
    Personal Injury Law
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (7 jobs)
    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!
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    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
  • $75 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (347 jobs)
    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.
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    Legal Writing
    Intellectual Property Law
    Patent Law
    Business Writing
  • $45 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (14 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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    Database Administration
    Litigation
    Deposition Summary
    Document Review
    Legal Writing
    General Transcription
    Meeting Notes
    Document Analysis
  • $150 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (343 jobs)
    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.
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    English
    Business Plan
    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Legal Consulting
    Business Writing
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Writing
  • $200 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (450 jobs)
    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 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.
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    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
  • $425 hourly

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

    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    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.
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    Writing
    Immigration Law
    Drafting
    Bilingual Education
    Resolves Conflict
    Analytics
    Communications
    Leadership Skills
    Legal Writing
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (16 jobs)
    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.
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    Data Mining
    Draft Documentation
    Open Source
    Politics
    Translation
    Administrate
    Critical Thinking Skills
    Typing
    Data Entry
    Microsoft Office
    Castilian Spanish
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (50 jobs)
    Driven and experienced remote professional with a law degree, specializing in providing comprehensive support to Personal Injury Law Firms, Immigration practices, and Trademark firms. With over seven years of experience as a remote paralegal, legal assistant, and virtual assistant, I possess a deep understanding of legal procedures, strong research and analytical skills, and a track record of effectively supporting legal teams in a remote environment. I am adept at handling a wide range of administrative tasks, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing exceptional client service. My dedication to accuracy, efficiency, and legal excellence makes me a valuable asset to any legal practice. TOP SKILLS: ⭐️ Drafting Complaints, Demands, Motions and Affidavits ⭐️ eFiling Complaints, Motions etc. ⭐️ Drafting Discoveries (Admissions, Interrogatories and Production of Documents) ⭐️ Requesting Medical Bills/Records and Police Report ⭐️ Client's Intake ⭐️ Case Digest and Analysis ⭐️ Contract Drafting ⭐️ Legal Research ⭐️ Trademark Search Other Skills: • Data Entry • Research • Shopify Management • Order Fulfillment • Customer Service • Shopify Store Design • Shopify Website Customization • Lead Generation • Lead Qualification • Web and Data Scraping • Email and Social Media Management • Appointment Setting • CRM • Calendar Management • Travel Arrangements • Event Management • File Management
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    Project Scheduling
    Draft Documentation
    Microsoft Office
    Virtual Case Management VCM
    Social Media Management
    Email Communication
    Virtual Assistance
    Legal Writing
    Draft Correspondence
    Microsoft Excel
    Immigration Law
    Lead Generation
    Data Entry
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (56 jobs)
    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.
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    Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Article Writing
    Case Law
    CSS
    HTML
    Bootstrap
    Python
    JavaScript
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (11 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
    Foreclosure Process
    Proofreading
    Legal Documentation
    Legal Writing
  • $32 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (38 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 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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    Cover Letter Writing
    L-1 Visa
    H-1B Visa
    Work Visa
    Legal Case Management Software
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Practice Management
    O-1 Visa
    Proofreading
    Immigration Law
    Green Card
    Document Review
    Draft Documentation
  • $65 hourly

    • 4.6/5
    • (1 job)
    A dedicated legal professional with a history of meeting personal and professional goals by utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations to meet the needs of an organization. I have impeccable communication skills and can efficiently communicate with co-workers and clients to ensure that excellent customer service is achieved. I offer reliability, exceptional communication skills and years of experience in professional roles.
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    Time Management
    Filing
    Legal Consulting
    Customer Service
    Case Law
    Law
    Legal
    Legal Case Management Software
    Criminal Law
    Legal Terminology
    Legal Software
    Legal Documentation
    Legal Calendaring
    Legal Writing
  • $200 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (536 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 $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.
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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
  • $42 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (55 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, 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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    Corporate Finance
    Cryptocurrency
    Bank Reconciliation
    Administrate
    Translation
    Research Papers
    Compliance
    Anti-Money Laundering
    Due Diligence
    Data Entry
  • $300 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (241 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 / Private Placements √ 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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    Legal Writing
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Contract Law
    Tax Law
    Intellectual Property Law
    Employment Law
    Legal Consulting
  • $50 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (103 jobs)
    A lawyer and a content writer with both Undergraduate and Master's Degrees (s) in Law from the University of London. I am a licensed attorney with extensive experience in legal research, writing, and analysis. I have a strong understanding of various areas of law including contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, and more. I am able to provide accurate and effective legal advice to clients and can draft a variety of legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and legal briefs. I am also skilled in representing clients in court and have experience in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. My strong analytical and research skills, along with my ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly, make me a valuable asset to any legal project. Here are my areas of proficiency, and services I can offer you: -Legal Research, Drafting, and Consulting - National and International Laws / Matters. -Drafting, Research on Local or State Laws. -Contracts - Drafting, Negotiate, and Review -Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, Cookie Policies (GDPR / CCPA / local compliance) -Consulting - Laws, Policies, Internal Compliance, and Liabilities Over the years, I have worked with different clients and as a result, I have gained tremendous experience in drafting legal documents and offering legal opinions. I'm always focused on client satisfaction and you are always in safe hands when I am on board. "A good reputation is more valuable than money."
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  • $20 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (36 jobs)
    I am a detailed oriented and quick-learning self-starter legal professional equipped with solid technical aptitude, systematic research, and stellar writing. I have a broad legal knowledge and a history of providing counsel to clients. I have a vast Experience in Providing Services in the field of motor vehicle claims, personal injury law and civil law Legal Research, Litigation Support, and Paralegal services. My services are of High Quality, Cost Effective, and Expeditious. My primary goal is to provide excellent service according to your specific needs. Work History : - Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy. -Won 70% of represented cases by successfully presenting case facts, precedents and legal nuances. -Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients. -Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents for Company based in UK and provided assistance to many other clients. LEGAL SKILLS: • Initial File Review • Drafting letters of representation, • Requesting Medical Records, • Drafting Demand Packets, • Drafting Complaints, Summons, Verification, • Drafting Motions, • Drafting pleadings, document responses, and discoveries • Drafting responses to the defendant's discovery • Drafting Erisa and Lien Letter, • Drafting Payment Letters, • Drafting Medical Reduction Letters, • Drafting narrative request to Medical Provider • Request open records request for 911 audio and cad report SPECIAL SKILLS: • Analyzing and summarizing documents • Medical stigmatization • Deposition Summaries • Document Review • Preparing for and assisting at trial • Case planning, development, and management • Legal research, fact gathering, and information retrieval • Drafting correspondence • Contacting and conferencing with clients • Fact-checking • Document filing • Legal writing • Settlement Negotiation • Contract Extraction Admin Work- • Data Entry • Collecting emails and contact information • G-suite (Google Docs, Google Sheet) • File Conversion (PDF to Excel/Word) • Clio, Case mail, MetroFax, Slack,Nextiva,Skype • Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel. • Internet Research • Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Able to work independently • Ability to use tact and sense of judgment effectively • Proven ability to interpret and apply relevant rules • Good knowledge of legal terminology Communication is the best way for any project. Lets Discuss!
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  • $75 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (45 jobs)
    A New York State licensed and Upwork's TOP RATED PLUS lawyer, legal counsel, general counsel, law advisor with over 7 years of experience. I offer range of legal services to clients. Core Expertise: • Commercial contract drafting and negotiation • Technology law and data protection compliance • Cross-border transactions and international commercial law • Corporate governance and compliance strategies • Risk assessment and mitigation • Litigation support and dispute resolution Industry Experience: IT | Cryptocurrency & Blockchain | Healthcare | Telecommunications | Logistics | Marketing | Consumer | Retail | FinTech | Banking | E-commerce | SaaS | IoT | AI & Machine Learning | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Entertainment & Media | Hospitality | Energy Specialized Services: • Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation I draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including Master Service Agreements, Service Level Agreements, distribution agreements, franchise agreements, licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. I ensure these contracts protect your interests while facilitating business relationships. • Corporate Governance and Compliance I assist in developing corporate governance frameworks, drafting bylaws and operating agreements, creating shareholder agreements, and implementing compliance programs. I also provide guidance on director and officer responsibilities, corporate social responsibility, and ethical business practices. • Mergers and Acquisitions I support all stages of M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements (asset and stock), preparing disclosure schedules, and handling post-closing matters. I also assist with corporate reorganizations and restructuring. • Intellectual Property Protection and Licensing I develop strategies for protecting and monetizing intellectual property, draft and negotiate IP licensing agreements, assist with trademark and copyright registrations, and provide counsel on IP-related disputes and infringement issues. • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliance I guide businesses through the complex landscape of data protection laws (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA), and draft privacy policies and data processing agreements. • Technology Transactions and Licensing I structure and negotiate technology-related transactions, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, API licensing, technology transfer agreements, and IT services contracts. I also provide counsel on open source software compliance and cloud computing agreements. • Employment and Labor Law I draft employment agreements, consulting contracts, and independent contractor agreements. I also assist with employee handbooks, workplace policies, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and provide guidance on labor law compliance and dispute resolution. • International Trade and Cross-Border Transactions I advise on international sales contracts, navigate import/export regulations, assist with customs compliance, and structure cross-border joint ventures and partnerships. I also provide guidance on international dispute resolution mechanisms. • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management I conduct regulatory compliance audits, develop risk management strategies, and provide ongoing advice on industry-specific regulations. • Business Formation and Restructuring I guide entrepreneurs and established businesses through entity selection, formation, and restructuring processes. This includes drafting articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, and operating agreements, as well as advising on liability protection strategies. • Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support I provide pre-litigation counseling, draft demand letters and settlement agreements. When necessary, I also offer litigation support, including conducting comprehensive research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and coordinating with local counsel for court appearances. Why Choose Me? • Proven track record with 5-star reviews • Co-founder and Vice President of the Technology Law Research Society • Global legal perspective with experience in both civil and common law jurisdictions • Expertise across multiple industries and practice areas • Flexible engagement models (fixed fee or hourly basis) • Tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes • Commitment to responsiveness, quality service, and timely delivery • Confidentiality and no conflicts of interest
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  • $175 hourly

    • 4.1/5
    • (117 jobs)
    Amber Robinson is a Florida native who graduated from Georgetown University Law Center after receiving an academic achievement award for her coursework and participating in a semester-long clinical program that permitted her to work full-time in a public interest law firm in Washington, DC. Amber Robinson now owns a law firm and practices across the state of Florida, specializing in bankruptcy, employment and family law. She is accompanied by a firm administrator and two part-time law clerks. She offers a free consultation, conducts case management online or by traditional methods of phone and in-person meetings (or a combination of methods), and offers payment plans based on the type of case and proof of income. Amber encourages you to seek her out if you need an hour or two, help drafting a motion, or attendance at one hearing. I'd like to address two feedback responses I received below. I've had a very positive experience overall being a part of the Upwork Community and Upwork Support has been helpful whenever an issue has arisen that required a mediator. The responses from Ben Sagot and Anthony F. arose from fee disputes that Upwork Support had to get involved in to ensure that things were conducted appropriately. I welcome feedback throughout the course of a project so that I can make adjustments to satisfy a client's preferences on top of the requirements for a project. In both instances, Support intervened, reviewed the project guidelines, and reviewed the work completed. Financial disputes can cause people to become disgruntled and I understand that though I was grieved by the severity of the comments used to disparage since the outcomes were not as favorable for them. I hope you will consider my outlook on this and if there are any questions please feel free to reach out to me. I provide samples of work and I will produce quality work on time. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (81 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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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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