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Business decisions carry legal consequences. Whether you are forming a new venture, negotiating a strategic transaction, protecting valuable intellectual property, or navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, sophisticated legal counsel is essential to mitigating risk and safeguarding your commercial interests. Comprehensive legal services are provided to entrepreneurs, startups, growth-stage companies, investors, and established enterprises seeking practical, commercially focused legal solutions tailored to their operational and strategic objectives. J.D. | 10+ Years of Legal Practice | Licensed to Practice Law in California Urgent legal matters are handled promptly, with quick turnaround to meet time-sensitive business needs. Areas of Practice • Corporate Formation, Governance & Organizational Structuring • Commercial Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Transactions • Shareholder, Operating, Partnership & Joint Venture Agreements • Securities & Investment Documentation (SAFE Agreements, Convertible Notes, Subscription Agreements) • Employment, Executive Compensation & Independent Contractor Agreements • Intellectual Property Protection, Licensing, Assignments & Commercialization • SaaS, Software Licensing, Technology & Digital Services Agreements • Privacy Compliance, Data Protection, Website Terms of Use & Regulatory Policies • Real Estate & Property Law, Including Purchase, Sale & Leasing Transactions • Commercial Leasing, Vendor & Supply Chain Agreements • Corporate Compliance, Risk Management & Internal Governance • AI-Assisted Contract Review, Legal Risk Assessment & Attorney-Drafted Revisions Every engagement is approached with meticulous attention to legal precision, enforceability, regulatory compliance, and commercial practicality. Documents are strategically drafted and negotiated to allocate risk appropriately, protect proprietary interests, minimize future disputes, and advance clients' business objectives. Whether serving as outside corporate counsel or advising on a discrete transaction, the focus remains the same: delivering sophisticated legal representation that protects your interests while facilitating efficient and commercially advantageous outcomes. Protect your business. Preserve your intellectual property. Structure your transactions with confidence.

Hi, I have over 35 years of legal and business experience, and hold both doctoral and post-doctoral degrees in law. I am an expert in Estate Planning (drafting wills and trusts), drafting, reviewing, and modifying contracts (including Partnership Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Joint Ventures, etc.) and virtually any other business and corporate legal documents - as well as startup consulting … I have been the CEO of several startup technology companies. I am also an expert in the law of Corporations, Employment law, and Real Estate law (including Lease Reviews, Commercial or Residential). ***I have decades of experience in estate planning, drafting living trusts, and wills*** I welcome fixed price jobs, and work hourly as well. We can discuss/negotiate my rate as appropriate. Please contact me if you have additional questions, or to discuss a project idea with me. Thank you! Robert

Hello, I'm Cedric Severino and I am Upwork’s top go-to attorney for nearly all your legal needs. California licensed since 2006. Over 1,100 Upwork jobs 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 over 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 and/or your business’ behalf to work with you to achieve 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 mediation, arbitration or litigation; if you need legal and regulatory compliance; with safeguarding your 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 1,100 extremely well satisfied Upwork clients (and counting)! I look forward to working with you. Best, Ced

With over 30 years practice experience as a California Law Office, I provide high-leverage Business Litigation, Corporate transactions, and sophisticated wealth preservation serves for individuals and corporate entities, investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals globally. We provide our clients with high quality legal product and services, we strive to provide a detailed understanding of the legal issues and process our clients are facing and need to know facts. From courtroom and trial procedure to particulars in their transactional business or securities and financial concerns. We help Businesses, Investors, Professionals and Individuals resolve legal concerns, minimize risk, resolve disputes, and close deals with clarity and confidence. Whether you're forming a new company, setting up an irrevocable trust structure, negotiating a high-value deal, facing a complex legal dispute or auditing a complex Trust structure, my objective is to provide my clients risk mitigation and strategic advantage. 🔹 Services We Offer: ⚖️ Civil & Commercial Litigation: Contract Disputes, Real Estate Litigation, Business Litigation, Torts, Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Misrepresentation, Trust litigation, Trial and Appellate Practice (State and Federal Courts), Discovery, Motion Practice, Settlement Negotiation, Mediation & Arbitration and Strategic Case Evaluation 📝 Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Business contracts (MSAs, NDAs, IP Agreements, Consulting Agreements), Purchase and Sale Agreements, Asset and Stock Sales, Joint Ventures, Licensing Agreements, Franchise Documents, Investor and Equity Agreements (SAFE, Convertible Notes, Term Sheets), Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs) & Subscription Agreements 👥 Wills Trusts and Estate Planning: Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Pour-Over Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, High-Net-Worth Estate Structures and Succession Planning. 🏢 Business and Entity Formation: C Corps, S Corps, LLCs, Living Trust, Irrevocable Trust, Business Trust, Partnerships, International Structures, Holding Companies, Offshore Entities, EIN, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Bylaws Compliance Setup: Registered Agent, Annual Filings, Board Resolutions 🏘️ Real Estate Law & Transactions: Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Title Documents and Title Disputes, Quiet Title Actions, Easements, Foreclosure Defense, Draft and review Commercial and Residential Lease Agreements, Real Estate Investment Structuring (REITs, Syndications). 📈 Private Equity & Investment Advisory: Fund Formation, Investor Agreements, Capital Raise Documents, PPM, Investment Disclosures, Securities Compliance (Reg D, 504/506), Cross-Border Transactions, Asset Holding Structures. 📚 Legal Consulting & Risk Management General Counsel Services for Startups, SMBs & Family Offices, Risk Mitigation, Legal Strategy Sessions, Contract Audits, Regulatory Compliance (FTC, SEC, IRS, State-Specific Rules), Due Diligence Support for M&A or Investment Readiness 🌐 International & Cross-Border Advisory Offshore Entities, Foreign Trusts, Global Contracting, International Title, IP and Commercial Agreements, Trade and Transaction Structuring Across Jurisdictions ✅ Why Clients Hire Our Services: 30+ years as a practicing lawyer and former Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Experience across industries: tech, real estate, manufacturing, and finance. We are highly efficient, accurate, and committed to protecting your long-term interests. We provide Clear communication, fast turnaround, and personalized legal insights. 📩 Let us protect your business, portfolio, personal interests and help simplify your life by handling your legal concern and give your legal peace of mind you deserve. Send us a message or invite me to your job — We are here to help: ________________ Litigation, trial, motion practice, trial brief, Contracts, Real Estate Purchase Agreements, Commercial Lease Agreements, Trust review, Irrevocable Trust, Spendthrift Trust, Complex Trusts, Promissory Notes Real Estate Private Investment Funds Property Development Agreement Property Management Agreements Manufacturing Agreements Operating Agreements & By-Laws Contract Review Legal Opinions Business Due Diligence Master Service Agreements Independent Contractor Agreements Employment Contracts Service Agreements Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) Joint Venture Agreements Partnership Agreements Franchise Agreements Construction & Engineering Contracts Corporate Term Sheets Letter of Intent (LOI) Conversions from LLC to Corp Asset and Stocks Purchase Agreements Corporate Governance Corporate Restructuring Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Private Equity Fund formation Equity Compensation Plans Capitalization Tables Stock Certificates IP & Intellectual Property Cloud Service Agreements Software License Agreements Website Terms & Conditions, IP Licensing

I am a transactional attorney focused in commercial real estate, business transactions and agricultural land. I work with developers, investors, brokers, and property owners to close deals on the acquisition and sale of shopping centers, buildings, and agricultural land. I assist property managers, landlords, and tenants entering various commercial and agricultural leases (including long-term and development leases) or amending current lease agreements. I represent wine industry and other agricultural industry clients in a variety of corporate and business transactions. I come from a multi-generation farm family in California's Central Valley, farming almonds and peaches. For over a decade, I managed the multi-ranch peach harvest operations. Now, my upbringing has given me a unique perspective and understanding in my law practice that I use to assist growers, farmers, and ranchers plan for continued success of their livelihoods.

Are you in need of a reliable, experienced paralegal who can make your legal work easier, faster, and stress-free? You just found her. 👋🏼 I'm Terry, a senior paralegal with 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting attorneys, law firms, startups, and small business owners across the U.S. I specialize in providing efficient, detail-driven legal support from contract drafting and litigation prep to legal research, court filings, and compliance documentation. How can I help: Legal Drafting & Document Prep- Contracts, complaints, discovery, motions, demand letters, affidavits, and more, drafted clearly and formatted to perfection. Legal Research (State & Federal) Litigation Support & E-Filing- Experience with civil litigation, employment law, personal injury, landlord-tenant, real estate disputes, and more. Contract Review & Compliance- NDAs, operating agreements, vendor contracts, HR policies, independent contractor agreements, all reviewed, redlined, and customized to fit your legal needs. I’ve worked both in-house and remotely for small firms, busy solo attorneys, and legal tech platforms. I’m organized, responsive, and easy to work with, no legal jargon, no delays, just quality work you can count on. From overworked attorneys to first-time business owners and anyone trying to figure out legal documents on their own, I’m here to make your legal life a whole lot easier.