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Abbi N. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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February 18, 2025

Abbi N.

Founding and Practicing Attorney
Los Angeles and DC
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA DC
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

I provide efficient, business-focused contract counsel services to companies and law firms, drawing on my experience as a Supervising Attorney and former Assistant Attorney General handling complex litigation, contracts, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. I deliver practical, strategic solutions—whether drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on employment and business issues, or managing risk before disputes arise. Clients hire me because I step in quickly, provide clear guidance, and produce high-quality work without unnecessary overhead.

Tsion L. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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December 19, 2024

Tsion L.

Fractinal General Counsel
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Los Angeles, California
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Stanford Law School

Seasoned Fractional COO and Legal Counsel with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and legal compliance in high-growth companies. Skilled in developing and executing strategic plans, optimizing business processes, and managing complex legal matters. Demonstrated ability to draft commercial, partnership, and sponsorship agreements, file trademark applications and manage IP portfolios, support corporate filings and board governance. Industries served: small and medium sized small business, cannabis, hemp, consumer goods, e-commerce, SAAs and health and wellness.

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Hansen T. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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October 2, 2024

Hansen T.

Technology Lawyer
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Los Angeles, CA
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Loyola Law

Hansen Tong is the founder of a technology focused boutique law firm that focuses specifically on SAAS, data privacy, digital media, licensing, websites/apps, and AI.

Patrick W. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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October 31, 2024

Patrick W.

Lawyer
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Novato, CA, USA
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Santa Clara SOL

Patrick is a seasoned attorney with over 11 years of experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance, with a specialization in emerging technologies such as AI and Web 3.0. Patrick works with commercial contract negotiations for technology startups, managing multi-million-dollar agreements, and offering comprehensive corporate governance services, including stock plan administration, cap table management, and day to day advising. One of Patrick’s career highlights includes his tenure at SharesPost Inc., a pioneering fintech startup, where he served as Senior Legal Counsel and later Interim General Counsel. In this role, Patrick led product legal risk management, negotiated SaaS and data processing agreements, and ensured compliance with SEC, FINRA, and DBO regulations. He played a pivotal role in the company's growth working closely with operations and sales, until such time teh company was acquired. In addition to his work at SharesPost, Patrick’s experience includes serving as Policy Counsel at Bird Global and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Planned Parenthood Northern California, where he oversaw a $60M revenue organization, directed legal strategy for EHR migration, and ensured compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

Brian W. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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December 30, 2024

Brian W.

Founder & President
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Los Angeles, CA
34 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Southwestern Law School

I founded Brian Wynne Law, PC (based in Los Angeles, CA) in late 2023 after spending over 25 years as an in-house lawyer and over 13 years serving in General Counsel and department head-level business & legal affairs, and corporate operations positions. I provide fractional general counsel and legal advisory services to a broad range of companies, both early-stage and more established, primarily in the technology, digital media, and hospitality sectors. I negotiate a variety of sales, licensing, marketing,g and technology agreements, and handle employment, compliance, privacy, board matters, dispute resolution, and risk management matters. I also assist my clients by managing corporate transactions, IP, M&A, and corporate/legal operations as a combination GC/COO.

Melissa K. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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January 24, 2025

Melissa K.

Startup, Business, and Corporate Lawyer
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Los Angeles, California
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law

Your California Attorney for Startup, Business, Corporate, Arts, Publishing, and Entertainment Matters Melissa is a California attorney, assisting startups with general corporate and business counsel, seed-round investors, and international transactions. Melissa also represents entertainment clients with art placements, writer/publisher agreements, licensing, and film and television matters. Melissa received her J.D. from University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and clerked at Kozolchyk National Law Center. She holds a Master of International Management (M.I.M.) from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Nicholas M. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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February 21, 2025

Nicholas M.

Attorney at Law
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Los Angeles
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Glendale University College of Law

Since getting my license to practice 3 years ago, I have been spent my time as a trial attorney with district attorneys office and insurance defense covering disputes with contracts, landlord-tenant, auto accidents, premises liability, and contract disputes.

Calvin N. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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March 5, 2025

Calvin N.

Business and Privacy Lawyer
Free Consultation
San Diego, California
2 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
California Western School of Law

Calvin Nyo is an accomplished, driven, personable attorney in the state of California. Clients who work with Calvin know they can rely on him to be punctual, accountable and to work diligently on their behalf. Calvin received his Juris Doctor from the California Western State of Law (CWSL) in San Diego, California with honors, Cum Laude in 2023. Calvin has over 10 years of experience in the Automotive industry managing sales, contract negotiation, and business engagements. In addition, Calvin has had the invaluable experience of working for the Department of Child Support Services. Broadening his areas of practice to include child support and family law generally. Calvin’s professional background in both sales and child support uniquely equips him to see and support the individualized needs of you and your business with a keen eye. Outside of his legal work, Calvin is a Army National Guard Veteran who enjoys cooking, surfing, and camping in his free time.

Alisha K. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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March 6, 2025

Alisha K.

Real Estate and Business Lawyer
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Los Angeles
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
UCLA School of Law

Experienced real estate and business transactions attorney, including purchase and sales across the US, tenant leasing, real estate management, and a wide variety of business contracts. I most recently served as the general counsel for an investment company, where I handled the purchase of over 100 properties across the country, managing the projects from start to finish, including the contract, title review, due diligence, entity creation, leasing, investment offering documents and the closing for each property. I have handled a wide array of agreements and negotiations for commercial real estate (including office, retail, industrial, medical, and multifamily), cash investment, and business needs.

Dana M. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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March 21, 2025

Dana M.

Family Law Attorney
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Aliso Viejo, CA
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Cooley Law School

I have been licensed in California since 2003. I have diverse experience in the legal field and have worked in both public and private sectors. I have primarily worked in the area of family law but have experience in employment immigration and eDiscovery.

Tyler J. - Ecommerce Store Lawyer in Vallejo, California
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April 22, 2025

Tyler J.

General Counsel
Free Consultation
Vancouver, WA & Irvine, CA
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA WA
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

I am an attorney licensed in California and Washington State with 4 years of experience. I spent three (3) years at a national law firm in the litigation practice section in the Los Angeles and Orange County offices. My experience also includes my current position of general counsel for a credit card processing company in Washington. I have been in this role for just over one (1) year. My expertise includes commercial litigation, securities litigation, FINRA arbitration, employment law, and general corporate law matters.

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Asked on Aug 29, 2025

Can I be held legally responsible for a fraudulent eCommerce transaction made on my website?

I recently launched an eCommerce website where users can purchase products from various sellers. However, I am concerned about the possibility of fraudulent transactions being made on the platform. While I have implemented security measures, I want to know if I can be held legally responsible in case a user makes a fraudulent purchase and the seller suffers financial loss as a result.

Randy M.

Answered Aug 31, 2025

Many people think that just running an eCommerce platform means they're not on the hook for what other people do. Turns out, it’s not that simple. You may be held legally responsible if your actions (or omissions) contributed to the fraud or failed to prevent it when a duty existed. It really comes down to how involved you are in the actual buying and selling. The more control you have over payments, product listings, prices, inventory, or customer service, the more you start looking like a real seller in the eyes of the law. And when that happens, your liability goes up fast. It’s one thing to be a neutral space for people to connect, like a digital classifieds board. But if you’re handling the money, writing product descriptions, and managing returns, courts might decide you’re not just a platform. You’re a participant. And then there’s the INFORM Consumers Act (15 U.S.C. § 45f). If your site hosts a lot of high-volume sellers (meaning 200 or more transactions a year totaling $5,000 or more), you’ve got to verify their identities. That includes bank account details, tax ID numbers, and contact info. Plus, you have to give buyers a way to report sketchy behavior. If you skip these steps, the FTC can fine you over $53,000 for each violation. That adds up fast. And if a seller ignores your request for info for more than 10 days, you’re legally required to suspend their account until they comply. Now let’s talk chargebacks. When someone uses a stolen credit card on your site, you’re usually the one who takes the hit. In most card-not-present transactions, merchant (not banks) absorb fraud-related chargebacks. That’s just the industry standard. So having a strong fraud prevention system isn’t just good business. It’s survival. Courts also look at how responsible you are with security. Are you using encryption? Are your payment processors secure? Do you have systems that flag weird activity? If you don’t, and someone gets hurt, you could be on the hook for negligence. Intent isn’t required for negligence, but it is for fraud. Courts will look at reasonableness, not intent. If a buyer or seller loses money on your site because you ignored obvious warning signs, they might come after you. And don’t assume Section 230 (47 U.S.C. § 230) will protect you. That law gives platforms some cover when they’re hosting third-party content, but it doesn’t apply across the board. It won’t shield you from your own conduct, criminal liability, IP violations, or anything involving data privacy. And if you’re too involved in the sales process, that protection can disappear altogether. Then there's PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance. If you’re processing credit cards directly, you’re expected to meet a long list of security standards. That includes how you store payment data, how you secure your systems, and how often you monitor them. The more volume you do, the higher the expectations. And if you don’t meet them, the consequences can be serious. So what’s the smarter route? Use a third-party payment processor like Stripe or PayPal. They take care of PCI compliance and usually absorb the chargeback risk. You should also set up your business as an LLC or corporation to limit personal exposure. Your terms of service should clearly explain your platform’s responsibilities, disclaim liability for seller fraud, and outline a dispute process. Make sure you properly vet sellers (especially the high-volume ones) and use fraud detection tools from day one. Also, make it easy for users to report suspicious activity, and act quickly when they do. The faster you respond, the less likely it is that someone will accuse you of doing nothing. Keep in mind that laws vary from state to state, and they get even more complicated when you’re dealing with international buyers or sellers. You might be fully compliant under federal law and still run into issues under state or foreign regulations. As your platform grows, your legal obligations grow right alongside it. Bottom line? You can reduce your risk, but you can’t erase it. The best thing you can do is build smart systems, stay compliant, and get legal guidance early. Talk to an attorney who understands eCommerce before you launch. That consultation will cost you a lot less than fixing a legal mess later.

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