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Matt B. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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September 8, 2023

Matt B.

Partner
Free Consultation
Coral Gables, FLorida
26 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY FL
University of Miami School of Law (JD)

Matt practices law in the areas of commercial finance, contract law, business & corporate law, and residential and commercial real estate (with a particular emphasis on retail shopping centers and office buildings). He has extensive experience in negotiating and structuring complex commercial loan, asset acquisition, asset disposition, leasing and real estate transactions. Matt additionally works on various general matters for clients such as forming LLCs and corporations, preparing various LLC and corporation documents and drafting and reviewing various types of contracts and agreements for clients and providing advice regarding same. Matt provides clients with extensive and timely communication on their matters and ensures that his clients are well represented and highly satisfied with their legal representation and the work product provided. Matt offers all potential clients a free initial consultation to discuss their legal matters prior to engaging his firm to represent them. Prior to opening his law firm Matt worked for many years in the New York City office of a large international law firm where he counseled large multi-national businesses, financial institutions, investment groups and individuals on highly sophisticated business, financial and real estate transactions. Matt provides his clients with diligent legal representation on their matters with a very personal approach.

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"Mr Bales is a true professional. Great representation and will use his services again. Jim"

Allan K. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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May 7, 2025

Allan K.

Litigator
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Westchester County, NY
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
University of Pennsylvania Law School

After graduating Columbia University and The University of Pennsylvania Law School, Allan Kassenoff spent 25 years as a litigator representing Fortune 100 companies, first at Kaye Scholer, LLP and then as a partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Amongst the many awards he has received over the years, Allan has been named one of the “Leading Litigators in America” by Lawdragon 500 and a “Local/National Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation.

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"Allan was easy to work with, sharp and responsive. Highly recommend."

Alton H. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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January 12, 2026

Alton H.

Attorney
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Washington, DC
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY DC, NJ
The George Washington University Law School

I am a U.S.-licensed attorney with more than a decade of experience in complex litigation and intellectual property matters. I have practiced at leading Am Law firms including Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Arent Fox, and Sughrue Mion, and I currently operate my own law practice. I have extensive experience handling high-stakes patent litigation, drafting pleadings and briefs, managing large-scale discovery, preparing and defending depositions, and appearing before federal courts and administrative bodies such as the PTAB and ITC. I hold a J.D., cum laude, from The George Washington University Law School and advanced technical degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering, which allow me to efficiently handle technically complex matters. I am admitted in multiple jurisdictions, including New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia, and I regularly provide high-quality remote legal support to clients nationwide.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Alton completed my work in a reasonable time and was flexible in terms of budget."

Heather B. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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November 30, 2025

Heather B.

Founder & CEO
New York, New York
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY MN
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Delivering proactive and strategic guidance to health and fitness professionals and entities as they scale.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Heather was outstanding. She carefully reviewed my appeal letter and evidentiary dossier, signed it on her firm letterhead, and delivered a polished PDF within a day. Professional, responsive, and measured in her work. The appeal succeeded and my account was restored. Highly recommend."

Joshua S. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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September 14, 2023

Joshua S.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
New York, New York
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Boston University

Joshua is an experienced attorney with deep expertise in finance, corporate, and business law. He offers practical legal solutions and personal service. As Managing Partner of Soloway Group PC, he advises startups, growing companies and investment funds on key issues, from formation to fundraising, stock issuances, trademarks and general business. He started out structuring funds and transactions at PwC before launching his own firm in 2009. He has been a partner in several New York law firms and has founded several companies including a banking firm, a real estate business, and a Cleantech company. Joshua has also served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of several companies in the tech, real estate, consulting, and sustainability industries. Prior to law school he was an early employee at a SoftBank-backed startup until it’s acquisition. Over the years, Joshua has helped many clients to launch, finance and grow successfully.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Very competent attorney who gets to the point quickly and cheerfully."

John M. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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June 4, 2024

John M.

Senior Corporate Counsel
Free Consultation
Foxboro, MA
26 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY MA
Boston University School of Law (J.D.)

John Mercer is a distinguished corporate counsel who is well-known for turning legal challenges into strategic assets. He possesses a deep understanding and expertise in intellectual property (IP), compliance, and corporate law, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. His proficiency lies in transforming legal complexities into strategic advantages, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation forward. John excels at safeguarding an organization's legal interests and integrity, ensuring operations adhere to the law. As a strategic leader, John excels at safeguarding an organization’s legal interests and integrity, ensuring operations adhere to the law. He also brings immense value to his profession through his skills in drafting, negotiating, and managing significant agreements that secure organizational interests with widespread industry impact. His unparalleled expertise in legal advisories significantly enhances compliance and develops risk management frameworks that protect and advance company ambitions. Moreover, John's command over patent and trademark portfolios, alongside his ability to drive innovation initiatives and design incentive schemes, substantially bolsters intellectual property prowess. John's areas of expertise are extensive, covering skills vital to corporate law, legal contract negotiations, material transfer agreements, and more. He is particularly adept in regulatory compliance, legal consulting, clinical trials, biotechnology, patents, and patent portfolio analysis, to name a few. His leadership is complemented by active listening, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and other soft skills that make him a leader and visionary.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Thank you John, I appreciate your very personal effort with quality and practicality in mind."

Umar F. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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April 24, 2024

Umar F.

Startup Legal Counsel
Free Consultation
New York
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY DC
University at Buffalo School of Law

Hi, I'm Umar from CounselX. I started off doing domestic and international corporate law work at the world's largest law firm Dentons and then moved in-house as Head of Legal of an investment bank before starting my own firm in 2012. We have been a trusted legal resource for founders since our inception. My team has helped over 1,000 startups launch, grow and thrive. When it comes to corporate and commercial law matters, you need an attorney that not only has a deep understanding of the law, but is passionate about your companys continued success. Whether it's helping to get your business off the ground or handling tough negotiations in a pivotal transaction, I'm available to provide insightful legal counsel and trustworthy guidance. To learn if I'm the right fit, schedule a free 15-minute introductory call with me.

Akash K. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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May 2, 2024

Akash K.

Partner
Free Consultation
San Francisco, California
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY DC, NJ
Brooklyn Law School

Practicing in New York, New Jersey, New Delhi & Gurgaon, Akash’s cross-border practice focuses on immigration, intellectual property law, entertainment law and transactional law. With a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, an LLM from NLSIU, and a master’s in management from Lancaster University, Akash is highly qualified to deliver comprehensive and effective legal solutions to all his clients. Akash's immigration law practice focuses on work-based and family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas. His expertise spans a variety of services in this sector – including petitions, applications, pre-petition compliances, changes of status, employment authorization, derivative applications, maintenance of status, and much more. He also provides consular law services within India. Akash has a strong academic and practical background in Intellectual Property Rights and Media Law. His practice includes IPR registration, IPR management, IPR auditing, pre- and post-publication review, piracy and copyright matters, media law compliances, and more. Akash's international commercial and transactional law practice specializes in cross-border transactions, business structuring, investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. His alternative dispute resolution practice, both as a commercial mediator, has resulted in successfully resolving disputes over family affairs, business concerns, and commercial disputes. He is a registered a certified commercial mediator with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation.

Thomas C. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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May 3, 2024

Thomas C.

Attorney
Free Consultation
New York, NY
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Brooklyn Law School

I’ve been an attorney for over 20 years practicing mainly in the insurance industry. I’ve worked for law firms, insurance carriers, and insurance brokerages. I currently have my own firm where I help companies manage risk, insurance coverage issues and other business related matters.

Harry R. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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May 12, 2024

Harry R.

Founding Attorney
Free Consultation
Brooklyn, New York
9 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
Cardozo School of Law

Attorney with a legal practice focused on providing clarity to clients on matters relating to privacy/cybersecurity, marketing/media, and technology/blockchain.

Jim Z. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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May 31, 2024

Jim Z.

Associate
Free Consultation
New York/Los Angeles
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Brooklyn Law School

I graduated honors from the University of Iowa, University of Chicago and Brooklyn Law School. I’m an innovative corporate M&A attorney with 7 years of experience and a software developer experienced in front end development. A highly experienced and entrepreneurial lawyer, I work primarily with business owners and founders in connection with mergers and acquisitions, securities law and software contracts.

Robert C. - Business Contract Lawyer in New York
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June 5, 2024

Robert C.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Elkhart, Indiana
39 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY VA
University of Buffalo Law School

A highly motivated, dedicated attorney (and military veteran) with proven experience in executive corporate leadership, legal risk mitigation, litigation, and legal department management. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives with high-profile corporations. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing sound legal and business solutions.

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