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Phocus L.
G'day, my name is Michele! I work with startups, entrepreneurs and small/medium-sized businesses across the country in a wide array of industries. I help them with all of their ongoing, daily legal needs. This includes entity formation, M&A, contract drafting and review, employment, asset sale & acquisition, and business sales or shareholder exits. I'm half-Australian, half-Italian, and I've lived the last 20+ years of my life in America. I've lived all over the USA, completing high school in the deep south, graduating cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, and then cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. After law school I worked for the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins, LLP. After four intense and rewarding years there, I left to become General Counsel and VP of an incredible, industry-changing start-up called Urban Mining Company (UMC) that manufactures rare earth permanent magnets. I now work for Phocus Law where I help run our practice focused on entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. I love what I do, and I'd love to be of help! My focus is on providing stress-free, enjoyable, and high-quality legal service to all of my clients. Being a good lawyer isn't enough: the client experience should also be great. But work isn't everything, and I love my free time. I've been an avid traveler since my parents put me on a plane to Italy at 9-months old. I'm also a music nut, and am still looking for that perfect client that will engage me to explain why Dark Side Of The Moon is the greatest album of all time. Having grown up in a remote, and gorgeous corner of Australia, I feel a strong connection to nature, and love being in the elements.
Samuel R.
My career interests are to practice Transactional Corporate Law, including Business Start Up, as well as Real Estate Law, Estate Planning Law, and Intellectual Property Law. I am currently licensed in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Utah, after having moved to Phoenix from Philadelphia in September 2019. I currently serve as General Counsel for a bioengineering company. I handle everything from their Business Transactional Agreements, Private Placement Memorandums, and Corporate Structures to Intellectual Property Assignments, to Employment Law and Beach of Contract settlements. Responsibilities include writing and executing agreements, drafting court pleadings, court appearances, mergers and acquisitions, transactional documents, managing expert specialized legal counsel, legal research and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the Company. Conducted an acquisition of an entire line of intellectual property from a competitor. In regards to other clients, I am primarily focused on transactional law for clients in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, real estate investment, property management, and e-commerce. Work is primarily centered around entity formation and corporate structure, corporate governance agreements, PPMs, opportunity zone tax incentives, and all kinds of business to business agreements. I have also recently gained experience with Estate Planning law, drafting numerous Estate Planning documents for people such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and Trusts. I was selected to the Super Lawyers Southwest Rising Stars list for 2024 - 2026. Each year no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico are selected to the Rising Stars. I am looking to further gain legal experience in these fields of law as well as expand my legal experience assisting business start ups, and also trademark registration and licensing.
"Samuel was responsive, clear, and effective throughout the entire process. He understood the situation quickly, provided strong guidance on structure and strategy, and delivered exactly what was needed within the expected timeline. Communication was consistent, and he was flexible in incorporating specific requests to ensure the work product aligned with my objectives. Would absolutely recommend and work with him again."
Amber M.
Amber Masters has 10 years of experience as a contracts attorney, helping small businesses with an array of agreements, such as purchase agreements, master service agreements, and employment contracts. She has an extensive background assisting health care providers through practice transitions including dentists, doctors, and other health care professionals. She is a highly rated and acclaimed estate planning attorney and personal finance expert, who has been featured on CNBC, NBC, and Yahoo Finance. She successfully launched and sold a fintech startup and can empathize with the issues small and mid-size businesses face. Licensed in Oklahoma and Arizona.
"Amber was thorough, prompt with her responses, and a pleasure to work with!"
David U.
For the last 25 years I've focused on representing businesses and entrepreneurs in transactional law deals, including LLC creation, operation and sale of businesses; real estate sales and leasing; and general contract negotiation and drafting. While I've helped all manner of businesses work out a variety of contract and business matters, I am an expert at helping clients with buying and selling commercial properties including multi-family and office projects and buildings, subdivisions, and retail shopping centers. I am also a recognized expert negotiating leases for retail and office tenants and landlords. Over 25 years I've honed my skills a lawyer at one of the largest law firms in the world, an elite real estate boutique in Aspen, Colorado and a highly regarded firm based in Denver, Colorado, before starting my own practice in 2016. Since 2016 I've been helping my clients with real estate and business deals. I'm a commercial real estate and business expert with a passion for helping clients forge successful ventures in an efficient and understandable manner.
"David was very informative during our initial call, and helped me understand the scope of work that my project needed depending on how many legal avenues I wanted addressed and covered. The work he provided was detailed and completed by the deadline that he provided."
Elizabeth A.
I represent business and consumer clients to help them address the range of legal issues that concern them including business contractual disputes, debt litigation, and related matters.
"Elizabeth was very responsive. Even though the review took longer than expected and we faced some scheduling issues, she was quickly to follow-up and adjust her schedule to finish."
March 26, 2022
Pankaj R.
I advise clients in the areas of business, trademarks, real estate, employment, and finance. My overarching goals are to unite creative people and companies to assist them in making sound legal and business decisions. I have been fortunate enough to build a fast-growing, 21st-century law firm with an amazing staff by my side. Our focus is not just on providing invaluable legal insight but creating a better all-around client experience. We provide unique subscription pricing and flat-fee options for our clients, providing billing transparency and enhanced value to all of our wonderful clients. Focus areas: contract drafting, negotiations, research, trademarks international law, entertainment, business development, entity choice; business: manager, team builder, leader, motivator. Speaking Engagements: National Business Institute (NBI) - "Business Contracts 101"
September 22, 2022
James G.
I am a lawyer in Glendale, Arizona. I have practiced in contract work including buy/sell agreements, contracts for the purchase of goods and services and real estate. I also practice in bankruptcy law and sports and entertainment law.
July 19, 2023
Courtney A.
Hello! I am a transactional attorney enthusiastic about helping entrepreneurs launch and protect their businesses. Let me know how I can support you with drafting and negotiating contracts, setting up your LLC, copyrighting creative content, or trademarking your brand. I am experienced with drafting and negotiating business contracts, including service/vendor agreements, NDAs, marketing agreements, licensing agreements, terms & conditions, terms of use, and many more! I have helped companies develop strong template agreements and strategies for contract management. My goal is to deliver a simple, stress-free client experience!
September 5, 2023
Holly W.
I am a solo legal practitioner in Tucson, Arizona who focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, Business Formation and Mediation. I have expertise and experience in not only law but as a Registered Nurse and teacher. I use this background and knowledge to provide compassionate and individualized service for my clients.
September 8, 2023
Connie M.
Copyright, trademark, and intellectual property contracts and licenses. General Business contracts. Practical and comprehensive advice and contract drafting in an efficient, no-nonsense manner. She routinely represents clients needing copyright, trademark, and intellectual property contracts and licenses in the book publishing industry, music publishing, and all aspects of art and entertainment. She has represented both sides of the table - creators and authors and corporations and businesses. After 40 years of experience she has seen most business models and structures and has worked with many general contracts in different industries.
November 5, 2023
Darren W.
My main focus is estate planning and business transactions, but I have had many practice areas throughout my career, including criminal defense and prosecution, civil litigation from neighborhood squabbles to corporate contentions. I have also worked in bankruptcy, family law, collections, employment law, and personal injury. I stand ready to assist in any area to which I feel I can be of service, but will not try to fake it if I do not know the area of law I am being asked to serve in.
December 15, 2023
Brian S.
I am a corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience in litigation and in advising companies on a variety of legal issues, including mergers and acquisitions, securities regulations, and contract negotiations. I have a deep understanding of the technology industry and have represented numerous tech companies in my career.
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Separation Agreement
California
Can I modify a separation agreement without going to court?
I recently went through a separation from my spouse and we both signed a separation agreement that outlined the division of assets, child custody, and support. However, circumstances have changed and I would like to modify certain provisions of the agreement. I would like to know if it is possible to make these modifications without having to go to court and what the process would entail.
Randy M.
Yes, you can modify a separation agreement in California without having to go back to court, but how you do that depends on how your original agreement was set up. It all comes down to whether it was a private contract or part of a court order. If It’s a Private Agreement If your agreement was never filed with the court or made part of a judgment, you have a lot of flexibility. You and your spouse can agree to changes at any time. All you need to do is put those changes in writing, sign the amendment, and ideally get it notarized. That’s it. No court filings, no hearings. The new terms take effect as soon as both parties sign. If It’s a Court-Approved Agreement Things shift a bit if your agreement was filed with the court and incorporated into a judgment. In that case, it becomes a court order. Still, if both of you agree on the changes, you can usually avoid going to court in person. What you’ll want to do is file a “stipulated modification.” That’s a document both parties sign, laying out the new terms. Once it’s submitted, a judge reviews it and, assuming everything looks fine, signs off. It then becomes the new court order. Most of the time, this doesn’t require a hearing unless something needs clarification. Special Consideration: Anything Involving Children Here’s where it gets a little more sensitive. If your changes involve custody, visitation, or child support, the court still has jurisdiction over those issues even if you both agree on the new terms. Why? Because the law prioritizes the child’s best interests. You can absolutely agree on changes together, but to make them enforceable, it’s strongly recommended that you file them with the court. Without that step, if something goes sideways later, your informal agreement may not hold up legally. Property Division: Usually Final Unlike custody or support, property division is typically a one-and-done deal. Once it’s finalized in the original agreement, it’s not something you can just revise later unless there was fraud involved or a major asset was hidden during the initial process. When You Can’t Avoid Court There are certain situations where court involvement becomes unavoidable. For example, if your spouse doesn’t agree to the changes, if the changes involve contested child custody, visitation, or support, or if you need the court’s authority to make the new terms enforceable. In contested cases, the court will require proof that something has significantly changed since the original order. That could be a job loss, a major income shift, a move, or a change in a child’s needs. A Middle Ground: Mediation If you’re stuck but don’t want to dive straight into litigation, mediation can help. A neutral third party works with both of you to help find common ground. If you come to an agreement that way, you can still submit it to the court for approval so it becomes official. How to Handle a Non-Court Modification If you're handling this privately, here’s a quick step-by-step: check your original agreement to see if it includes a specific process for making changes; draft an amendment that clearly references the original agreement and spells out the new terms; both of you should sign and date it (and get it notarized if possible); and make sure it states that all other parts of the agreement remain in effect. Even if you’re not required to file it, consider submitting it to the court anyway to protect both parties legally If you’re both on the same page, modifying a separation agreement can be simple and cost-effective. Just don’t skip the paperwork. And when it comes to anything involving kids, court approval is almost always worth the extra step.
Family Law
Separation Agreement
New York
Can a separation agreement be modified after it has been signed?
Can a separation agreement be modified after it has been signed? My spouse and I recently went through a separation and we both agreed to the terms outlined in the agreement, which includes child custody, spousal support, and division of assets. However, circumstances have changed since signing the agreement, and I am wondering if it is possible to modify certain provisions to better suit our current situation. I want to know if there are any legal options available to amend the separation agreement or if we are bound by its terms indefinitely.
Lana A.
Any Separation Agreement can be amended but it must either be for cause or by agreement and acceptable to the court. There are only two avenues to amend a separation agreement after it is has agreed to and court ordered. 1) is by a motion made to the court based on the source of change of circumstances; this will involve a hearing and a decision by the court if the parties cannot agree 2) by the party's agreement or through mediation or negotiation. This must also be presented to the court for approval and to update the existing order.
Family Law
Prenuptial Agreement
New York
Is a prenuptial agreement legally binding in the event of a divorce?
I am engaged and considering getting a prenuptial agreement to protect my assets in case of a divorce, but I have heard conflicting information about their enforceability. I have worked hard to build my business and accumulate significant savings, and I want to ensure that these assets are protected in the event of a divorce. I would like to know if a prenuptial agreement is legally binding and what factors can affect its enforceability in my state.
Khari P.
A prenup would be binding in a divorce action provided that the prenuptial agreement was written properly, both parties disclosed all relevant financial information along with an acknowledgement that they had the right to consult an attorney of their own choosing before signing, and the signing was witnessed by a notary.
Family Law
Last Will and Testament
Oklahoma
I was in a common law marriage to this man for aprox 8 years in oklahoma. He suddenly passes away unexpectedly. During our relationship we purchased some property put a travel trailer on it. Moved a bldg which we added on to for laundry room and storage. We built fences worked the land together. The vehicles / 3 and travel trailor were in both our names. Bank accounts were only in his name. Savings account etc. The land was only in his name. He had an old will I wasn't part of that reading don't know what went on. He had no living children . Had 2 grandchildren that was taken very well of with his life ins. What am I to get legally. WE live in oklahoma.
Common law marriage spouse suddenly dies. He had no living children or parents. One brother 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren. One being an adult now I think. What do I legally get to keep?
Alan B.
Once a common law marriage is recognized, your legal entitlements mirror those of any legally married spouse. However, you must assert and demonstrate your common law marriage by clear and convincing evidence. Based on the details provided, this evidence might include, but is not limited to, cohabitation, joint ownership of vehicles and travel trailers, a long-term and exclusive relationship, and presenting yourselves publicly as husband and wife. In summary, under Oklahoma law, a common law marriage affords you the same rights as a traditionally married spouse, provided that you can substantiate your claim with clear and convincing evidence. As to what you would be entitled to, should you find yourself excluded from the will (as it appears you were), it would be within your rights to petition for the reopening of the probate process to claim your spousal share. If there was property outside of the will that needs to distributed, that may also need to be submitted for probate. Keep in mind that entitlements and the process to claim them can vary significantly based on the specifics of each case. Determinations on how to proceed are always fact-specific, and an Oklahoma lawyer specializing in family and estate law can assist you in getting what you would be entitled to as a common law spouse.
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