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Emmanuel K. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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Member Since:
July 26, 2023

Emmanuel K.

Corporate Lawyer
Free Consultation
Little Rock, Arkansas
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
University of Georgia School of Law

I am a corporate Attorney licensed in the state of Georgia and Ghana. My professional career started in 2016 as a litigator in a private law firm in Ghana. Subsequently in 2018, I moved in house to work for the University of Ghana and this is where my corporate transactional work experience began. Since coming to the US in 2019, I have gained significant transactional experience through internships at Verizon and Tricentis (a software testing company) during law school at UGA. Since graduating from UGA law school, I have worked as a corporate transactional attorney of an AmLaw 200 firm. In that role, I helped foreign companies entering the US market to establish a presence and comply with applicable corporate laws while doing business. I also assisted customers and service providers in the software and technology industry by reviewing SaaS and similar contracts. Also, I helped energy utilities in the renewable energy space navigate regulatory and policy issues and establish contractual business relationships through contract reviews.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Emmanuel was excellent. Very responsive and flexible with my requests. He completed the work in a very timely manner. Would use him again in the future."

Benjamin M. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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August 1, 2023

Benjamin M.

IP Attorney
Free Consultation
Atlanta, Georgia
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Michigan State University

Ben is the founder of the Middleton Law Firm (2022). He has experience in the European Union and the United States. He interned with the University Rijeka, Croatia assisting businesses with trademark, Uniform Domain-Name Registry Dispute Registry, European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy law compliance, and International Comparative Copyright issues as the country itself prepared itself for European Union statehood. He worked with Michigan State University's Anti-Counterfeit and Product Protection (A-CAPP) Center to protect and enforce its intellectual property in foreign territories and moderated panel discussions with brand owners and U.S. Customs to curb counterfeit products. Ben assisted indigent artists with legal issues and in some cases brought their works to life with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. Ben is admitted to the federal courts of Georgia. Before practicing law, Ben worked for Core Security and Meridian Link as a software QA engineer in the information technology (IT) space. Ben produced countless commercial music recordings, engineered hundreds of songs, and served as executive producer seven studio albums as a founding member of member of Million Dollar Minds Entertainment (Est. 2006). He is an alumnus of The South Carolina State University (Bulldogs) and Michigan State University (Spartans).

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Benjamin did an excellent Job assisting me in this matter and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing the same service I received for the Cease & Desist"

Casey B. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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October 16, 2023

Casey B.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Atlanta, Georgia
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law

I have a Juris Doctorate degree from Mercer Law School, and I am an active member of the Georgia State Bar Association. I have spent the last eight years reviewing, drafting, editing, and negotiating hundreds of contracts on a monthly basis, working in-house for a Fortune 500 company. I am a results-driven, self-motivated, experienced contracts attorney with exceptional drafting, research and communication abilities.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Working with Casey was a breeze. He was very responsive, professional, and thorough, and made the process easy for me. Super helpful, and would work with him again."

Ada A. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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December 17, 2023

Ada A.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Kennesaw, GA
7 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Atlanta John Marshall Law School

Over 19 years experience in the insurance industry. Experience in handling settlement and insurance management to obtain the best possible outcome for clients. Litigation and Discovery Management; Drafting and Filing of Pleadings, Motions and Briefs In Support.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Ada A. was FANTASTIC and took her time in answering all of my questions. I highly recommend her and will be using her in the future."

Jerome L. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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June 25, 2024

Jerome L.

Manging Attorney
Free Consultation
Atlanta, GA
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Atlanta John Marshall Law School

My experience includes 25 years of phone and customer facing customer service; 5 years managing a non profit with a focus in transportation; 10 years commercial/ residential asset management; 15 years project management in logistics and transportation, property management and law office management/civil litigation; 10 years working in the legal field, to include legal practice, marketing, managing office operations, human capital, etc, 5 years as a business and legal consultant, assisting entrepreneurs with business formation, evaluating business plans, partnering them with viable resources for success; and assisting businesses owners with improving business operations, development and customer experience

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Jerome was fantastic! He is very prompt, flexible, and easy to work with. Thank you!"

Elexius E. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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November 20, 2023

Elexius E.

Legal Specialist
Free Consultation
Marietta, GA
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Georgia State University College of Law

My name is Elexius. I’ve been practicing since 2016. I began my career doing defense work for insurance companies. I handled worker’s compensation cases, insurance subrogation claims and a number of related employment issues including wage and hour disputes, resignation, termination and release of claims. I also handled employee contract matters and revised contracts as needed for my clients. In my current role I draft contracts and related agreements, including cease and desist, letters of understanding, and various notices. I also handle contractual interference issues.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Great work! Elexius identified areas in the document that I hadn’t noticed and highlighted the risks involved if I proceed with executing the property management contract — it was absolutely worth the cost."

Jon F. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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April 18, 2024

Jon F.

GEORGIA licensed attorney
Free Consultation
Walhalla, South Carolina
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Emory University School of Law

Hello! Interested in transactional and remote work. I primarily do real estate closings in northeast Georgia (I am ONLY LICENSED IN GEORGIA) but can also do other transactional matters from time to time. You have definitely heard of my litigation work -- now I'm happy on the transactional side!

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Jon was very patient and flexible when we decided to change directions. He was very helpful and accommodating."

Odini G. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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August 7, 2024

Odini G.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Aspen
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA CO, NY
Emory University School of Law

I am an accomplished attorney with more than 19 years of experience and extensive expertise in business negotiations, commercial contracts, and technology transactions. With a proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and delivering exceptional results, I have successfully assisted numerous clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various business arrangements. My experience encompasses a wide range of areas, including intellectual property, data privacy and security, SaaS agreements, and software licenses. I co-founded a reputable general corporate law firm with three offices in Aspen, Atlanta, and New York. As a partner and attorney, I represented diverse clients, including start-ups, public corporations, investors, financial institutions, educational institutions, and non-profit entities. With a focus on delivering comprehensive legal solutions, I provided general counsel, expert dispute resolution, efficient litigation management, and skillful contract drafting and negotiations for businesses across industries.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Excellent work, you exceeded our expectations. Thanks so much for your professionalism and depth of knowledge."

Esra A. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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July 30, 2023

Esra A.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Atlanta, Georgia
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
University of Georgia School of Law (LLM)

My firm focuses on family immigration (spouse, parents, children and siblings of US citizens and permanent residents), change of status, and citizenship applications.

Luisa A. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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September 5, 2023

Luisa A.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Marietta, Georgia
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Mississippi College School of Law

Luisa Alejos is the founder and owner of L.P.A. Law. She established her own firm to focus on providing clients with an exceptional level of personal service and support, trustworthy legal advice, and compassionate advocacy, consistent with her dedication to making service a cornerstone of her law practice and life. As a solo practitioner, her focus is personal injury, workers' compensation, and misdemeanor criminal defense but she also helps clients with contract drafting- particularly construction contracts and prenuptial agreements.

Andreas M. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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September 29, 2023

Andreas M.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
Atlanta, Georgia
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Atlanta John Marshall

Throughout his career, Mr. Mettler gained significant experience negotiating and documenting large-scale international transactions, managing legal and regulatory compliance, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure business activities aligned with contract terms, commercial objectives, relevant laws, and government regulations. This experience exposed him to the intersection of business and law, and he became increasingly interested in the law and its workings. As a result, after spending over 20 years in the technology industry as a successful executive, Mr. Mettler decided to transition into the legal industry to expand his skill set and pursue his passion for law. Mr. Mettler believes that his strong business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to simplify complex projects and issues into manageable components and easy-to-read terminology, is a valuable assets in the legal industry. * 20+ years sales and account executive for technology companies, focusing on international enterprise transactions, with deep experience in sales, international expansion, negotiating SaaS agreements, and account management. * Extensive experience working closely with legal teams to negotiate and draft complex large-scale international enterprise contracts, including SaaS agreements, with a keen focus on commercial, legal, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. * Proficient in identifying legal risks and opportunities in business transactions and developing strategies to mitigate risks (and work contract language around such risk) while maximizing value for the company and its customers.

Jalyn P. - Startup Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
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May 7, 2024

Jalyn P.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Columbus, Ohio
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA OH
Cleveland State University

The J. Parks Firm is a boutique law practice that primarily focuses on Business, Intellectual Property and Family Law Matters. We believe that each client's needs are unique and we work to tailor individualize solutions for you. Feel free to shoot us a message to see if we are a good fit for your legal needs.

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Startup Legal Questions and Answers

Startup

LLC

Texas

Asked on Oct 26, 2023

How is ownership defined in LLC formation?

I am starting a new business and am looking to form a limited liability company (LLC). I understand that an LLC is a business structure that can help protect my personal assets from any debts or liabilities of the business. I am looking to understand how the ownership of the LLC is defined and how it affects the legal and financial structure of the LLC. I am hoping to find out what type of paperwork and/or agreements need to be drawn up in order to set up the LLC properly.

Jimmy V.

Answered Nov 3, 2023

Owners of LLCs are called "Members." Members make an initial contribution of cash or other property to the LLC in exchange for their Membership Interests in the LLC. The Members can run the LLC themselves if they like. This is common in LLCs with one or only a few Members. If there are many Members, they may decide to appoint a Manager to run the LLC. Managers can be owners, and vice versa.

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Startup

New York

Asked on Mar 30, 2021

Once my options have vested for the startup I am working for, can I sell them?

I am an early employee for a startup that has raised money in the past year. I will have some of my options vested soon and wanted to know if I was able to sell them.

Ramsey T.

Answered Mar 30, 2021

It depends upon when you vest and whether or not you have a "market" for the shares. You must satisfy a holding requirement for your vested shares under US securities laws that requires that you hold your shares for at least one (1) year. The vesting period is added in - so, for example, if you vested in your options six months after receiving them and then exercised your options and tried to sell your shares, you would be in violation of US securities laws. After a one year holding period you may sell them. You might, however, have restrictions, such as a "Right of First Refusal" (a "ROFR") or other restrictions on selling your shares. Its worth checking all the documents and restrictions.

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Single Member LLC Operating Agreement

Alabama

Asked on Sep 27, 2021

Start a trucking business as an owner operator

Experienced driver wants to own the truck and make a business out of it

John H.

Answered Oct 4, 2021

You will need to begin by picking a name for your trucking business and then proceed to reserving the name with the Secretary of State and then you will need to choose what business entity your business will operate under. I have experience drafting the paperwork you will need to get set up.

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Startup

Convertible Note

California

Asked on Jul 30, 2023

Convertible note vs. equity financing?

I am an entrepreneur and I am in the process of raising capital for my startup. I am considering both convertible note and equity financing options and am trying to decide which one is best suited for my company. I need to understand the key differences between the two options to make an informed decision.

Thaddeus W.

Answered Sep 8, 2023

Good question. Convertible notes (as well as SAFE's, discussed below) differ from equity in several respects. The most fundamental difference is that a convertible note is debt. A second major difference is that, although the note is debt, its terms include the noteholder's right to acquire an equity position in the future; if a certain event later occurs (defined in the note, but typically the sale of preferred stock to a future investor (e.g. a venture capital firm), but also a sale of the company can have a similar effect), this will trigger the note to convert into equity and the note is "satisfied" ... that is, the debt is extinguished when the note converts and the holder thereby becomes an equity holder (typically coming to own shares of preferred stock very similar to that issued to the future investors in that triggering event). These two differences are related to a third. A convertible note is often issued without a valuation of the company. For example, when a startup business has no operating history, it is impossible for the startup founders or the investor to decide what the company is worth. Equity cannot be issued for a fair market value (FMV), since there is no basis to determine what the FMV is. A convertible note resolves that by giving the investor (the note holder) the right to convert the note into equity later on, when another investor and the company can agree on a company valuation. In other words, the convertible note allows the company to "kick the can (of valuation) down the road" to be dealt with at another time. But, since a convertible note is debt, is has a repayment provision, and normally carries interest. This means that the note is carried on the company's balance sheet as debt, and presents the company with the future obligation to repay the note if a conversion event has not happened before the note's maturity date. So, SAFE's are often used, especially now that they have become so familiar to investors. (SAFE stands for Simple Agreement for Future Equity). Essentially, as SAFE is a convertible note without the debt features. A SAFE carries no interest and does not have to be repaid. The investor in a SAFE will normally be sophisticated and able to assess the chances the company will do well enough for a conversion event (the issuance of preferred stock, or a sale of the company) to result in the investor's SAFE converting, and thus give the investor comfort that would otherwise be lacking in an instrument that has no repayment obligation. Like a convertible note, a SAFE kicks the can of valuation down the road, where a valuation can later be determined by the company and a future investor. Founders should exercise caution in issuing convertible notes or SAFE's. Among other reasons, founders commonly do not appreciate the impact that convertible notes or SAFE's can have on the founders' own ownership. Convertible notes and SAFE's often include a feature called a "valuation cap." This can result in surprising dilution, as well as the issuance of equity to the converting note or SAFE holder at what is effectively a very low price per share, costing the company far more than the founders may have expected. Also, notes and SAFE's with very similar, but different, terms can result in a complicated capitalization table, making negotiations with venture capital firms later on more difficult, an equity transaction more complex, and thus the process more time-consuming and (therefore) more expensive.

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Startup

Software Agreement

Florida

Asked on Jun 9, 2023

Software agreement and maintenance?

I am an entrepreneur who is planning to launch a new software product. I am in the process of negotiating a software agreement with a potential partner, and I need to make sure that I understand my obligations regarding maintenance of the software. I have limited experience in this area and need to ensure that I have a comprehensive agreement that covers all of the necessary points.

Daniel D.

Answered Jul 18, 2023

Your maintenance obligations will largely depend on what is written into the software agreement between you and your partner. If you and your partner agree you can have a very broad or very limited obligation, but it should be clear so you avoid any disputes in the future. A comprehensive agreement can include any provisions you and your partner agree on as long as it does not violate State Law or Public Policy.

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