Corporate Lawyers for Honolulu, Hawaii
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August 10, 2023
Jeanilou M.
Jeanilou G.T. Maschhoff has over 20 years of comprehensive business operations, finance, and development experience in addition to being a licensed attorney in California and Hawaii. She zealously works as a Trusted Advisor, Business/Brand Consultant, and Advocate for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and personal brands. She is dedicated to helping female business owners and professionals in the entertainment, beauty, fashion, and wellness industries make their goals a reality. She uses her diversified expertise to provide a holistic approach to addressing business and legal needs. Acting as a trusted advisor and outsourced general counsel, she assists on an array of business and personal matters. Passionate about social justice and assisting underrepresented populations, Jeanilou started her legal career working in the non-profit sector working towards access to justice and gender equity. She continues to assist non-profit organizations in many capacities and actively looks to partner businesses with charitable causes, creating a synergistic effect that benefits not only the organizations involved but our society as a whole. As an early adopter of the virtual practice of law, Jeanilou has been assisting law firms and solo practitioners adjust to the remote delivery of legal services and helping businesses explore Web 3.0.
October 24, 2023
Samantha P.
Samantha earned her J.D. at the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law and has been a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association since 2020. Samantha has worked as a Family Law attorney in Hawaii since 2020, and has represented clients on a variety of family law matters including: premarital agreements, pre- and post-judgement custody, parenting time and child support issues, pre- and post-divorce issues, interstate custody, and paternity issues. Samantha is a certified E-RYT 200 yoga instructor, taught yoga classes at the Modern Hotel in Waikiki throughout law school, and continues to teach yoga classes at various yoga studios in Honolulu to this day.
October 29, 2024
Jerry C.
I have been practicing law for over twenty years. My practice includes employment/labor law, alternative dispute resolution, estate planning, business and general civil matters.
July 25, 2025
Shannon Y.
Attorney specializing in Family Law and Small Business Law. Georgetown and London School of Economics alum. Law Degree from UH Manoa Richardson School of Law. Small local business entrepreneur on Oahu for 10+ years.
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Alan B.
At Barker Law, we provide clients with superior service in trust, probate, and estate matters and litigation, contract drafting and review, outside general counsel services, negotiation, commercial litigation, and regulatory navigation. We confidently handle transactional and regulatory matters for businesses and individuals. As our feedback shows, we excel at meeting and exceeding our clients needs.
Michelle T.
I am an experienced, well-rounded attorney with a background specializing in trusts and estates, contracts and business law. I have extensive experience working with simple contracts all the way up to multi-million dollar deals.
"Michelle drafted an excellent and unique Post Nuptial agreement which outlines a very specific "process" that will be used to divide assets in the event of divorce. Since assets can change value daily, traditional "splitting an asset list" methods are often outdated within a week of signing. Michelle rose to the challenge at a very reasonable price. Other, "meter man" attorneys would have charged at least 5x more. I highly recommend Michelle!"
Daniel K.
I graduated from Yale University magna cum laude, served as a Fulbright Scholar in Italy and attended UC Berkeley School of Law. In 2023, I was named a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times. I have broad experience in corporate transactions and in serving as outside general counsel to clients. I started my legal career in Silicon Valley and Hong Kong working on large equity and debt financings and matters for private wealth clients. After returning home to Los Angeles, I advised startup companies with formations, acquisitions and day-to-day matters such as sales contracts and licensing. More recently, I have focused on data, IT and SaaS contracts for both providers and customers. My clients include NASDAQ-listed companies, a top ranked children’s hospital and local startups.
"Daniel assisted me with a project that had a relatively quick turnaround and provided thoughtful and thorough feedback. Highly recommend!"
Neil B.
Family Law attorney with focus on Divorce Mediation
October 4, 2023
Angela P.
I am an experienced New York Real Estate Attorney and Florida Licensed Title Agent with extensive knowledge in the Real Estate industry. With more than 20 + years and over 2500 closed transactions, I have become an expert at accurately assessing realtors', lenders' & investors' needs and proposing/implementing viable solutions that bring value to them. I focus on real estate settlement services, education, and training of real estate professionals. I am also skilled working with high-end clients, managing large and complex projects, building solid relationships, effectively and creatively solving complex issues, producing results under stress all with impeccable customer service.
October 5, 2023
Melissa T.
Having more than ten (10) years of experience in commercial law, I have garnered both relevant in-house and law firm experience. With more than a combined seven (7) years in-house experience, I have gained valuable insight in balancing the business needs with the legal risks and applying the legal skills I have acquired to various fields. I have specific experience with SaaS, vendor contracts, customer contracts, and general marketing agreements. Moreover, my law firm background has taught me to be detail-oriented and to be an effective negotiator in all types of commercial dealings.
October 5, 2023
Melody P.
I have been practicing law since 2005 and am licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. I started in Pittsburgh, PA and then moved to Williamsport in 2007 where I have practiced family law almost exclusively since. I am the managing partner /owner of Protasio & Jasper, P.C. I have had multiple Pennsylvania Supreme Court family law cases that have changed the law in Pennsylvania. I pride myself on being able to arm clients with information so that they can make informed decisions about their case.
October 10, 2023
Jessica G.
Nevada Attorney with experiences in outside general counsel representation, contract drafting, and civil litigation.
Corporate Legal Questions and Answers
Corporate
LLC
Connecticut
How does an LLC work?
I am in the process of starting a business and have been advised to form an LLC. I am not familiar with the structure of an LLC, and am interested in learning more about how it works and the benefits it provides. I would like to understand the legal implications of forming an LLC and how it can help protect my personal assets.
Thomas L.
Tax: An LLC is a "pass-through" entity, so it does not pay income taxes. Instead, its owners pay income taxes on their share of the LLCs profits. So it avoids the double taxation of corporations (the corporate pays income taxes and then the stockholders pay income taxes on their dividends). 2. An LLC is controlled by its "Operating Agreement" (similar to corporate bylaws). An LLC can be set up as a limited partnership (passive investors, and the Managers have 100% control - e.g. real estate), a corporation (the investors get to vote once a year for a "Board of Managers" - a business with significant investment), or a partnership (no board, the owners all vote on every issue - a professional services firm). The choice depends on the nature of the business.
Corporate
LLC Operating Agreement
Texas
Does a single member llc need an operating agreement?
I'm in Texas. I know operating agreements aren't required everywhere.
Craig C.
Texas has no requirement for an operating agreement. However, I generally advise all LLCs to have one. If nothing else, it assists as part of the "paper trail" in proving that the LLC was a separate entity from the sole member and helps to maintain liability protection.
Corporate
Cancellation Agreement
Alaska
is exit clause and termination clause same
nil
Jane C.
It truly depends on the context in which they are being used. Both clauses outline the terms under which you get out of the contract.
Corporate
Legal Due Diligence Checklist
New York
What is the importance of legal due diligence in the process of acquiring a business?
I am currently in the process of acquiring a small business and I have been advised by my financial advisor to conduct legal due diligence before finalizing the deal. I understand that legal due diligence involves reviewing the legal aspects of the target company, such as contracts, licenses, litigation history, and compliance with laws and regulations. However, I am unsure about the specific benefits and importance of conducting legal due diligence in this situation. I want to know how this process can help me identify potential risks, liabilities, and legal issues associated with the target company, and how it can protect me from future legal complications or financial losses.
Arthur S.
Business acquisition agreements are often entered into subject and conditioned upon t he right of the Buyer to conduct a due diligence review during an agreed upon time frame ...with the obligation of the Buyer entity to finalize the deal very much contingent upon the findings of any such due diligence review. In short, the due diligence review provides the Buyer with a comfort level that the asset it is buying is what it has bargained for. A due diligence review involves a review, without limitation, of the Selling company's books and records, existing loan/debt obligations, an inventory review, a review of independent contractor/materialmen agreements, property leases and title and judgement research. Signing a purchase contract with an appropriate due diligence provision also enables the Buyer to "tie-up" asset for the agreed price during the due diligence period..
Corporate
SAFE Note
California
What legal protections and risks are associated with investing in a company through a SAFE Note?
I am an individual interested in investing in a startup through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) Note, but I am unsure of the legal protections and risks involved. I would like to understand the potential advantages and disadvantages of this investment instrument, such as the rights I would have as an investor, the potential dilution of my ownership, and any potential risks or limitations that may arise in the future.
Tabetha H.
SAFE Note Investment: Key Protections & Risks What is a SAFE Note? A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) provides rights to future equity in a startup without setting a current share price. Unlike convertible notes, SAFEs aren't debt - they're contractual rights to equity upon triggering events. Key Protections: Conversion rights - Automatic conversion to equity during qualified financing rounds Valuation cap - Sets maximum valuation for calculating your ownership Discount rate - Provides reduced price compared to new investors (typically 10-30%) Pro-rata rights (if included) - Allows participation in future rounds Dissolution rights - Return of investment if company dissolves before conversion Major Risks: No maturity date - Can remain unconverted indefinitely No interest - Return depends solely on equity appreciation Dilution - Ownership can be significantly reduced in subsequent rounds Limited rights - No voting rights, minimal information access, no board representation Uncertain conversion - May never convert if company doesn't raise qualified financing Tax complexity - Unclear IRS guidance on certain aspects of SAFE taxation Terms to Negotiate: Lower valuation cap and higher discount rate MFN (Most Favored Nation) provision Pro-rata rights Conversion triggers and scenarios Information/reporting rights Risk Summary: SAFEs offer minimal investor protections compared to priced rounds. Your investment could remain illiquid indefinitely with no guaranteed return. Without pro-rata rights, your ownership can be significantly diluted in future rounds.
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