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Melissa L.
Seasoned negotiator, mediator, and attorney providing premier legal advice, services, and representation with backgrounds in the following but not limited to law areas: business/commercial (restaurant & manufacturing), contracts, education, employment, family and matrimonial, healthcare, real estate, and probate & wills/trusts
"This attorney has been extremely professional, accurate, available, and extremely fast. In a word, very efficient. Within 3 days she gave me the final product, a high quality one. I should also add that her courtesy throughout the process was the cherry on top of the cake. I could not recommend her enough!"
Brad B.
Business attorney with over 15 years of experience serving companies big and small with contracting including business, real estate and employment.
March 9, 2025
Christopher R.
Over the course of the past 30 years, in both General Counsel roles (3 times) and in private practice, I have built a successful national real estate transaction, construction, and environmental law practice
August 23, 2025
Alexander C.
I am a solo practitioner that runs my own legal practice. I am currently licensed in 16 states and I'm working to expand that reach.
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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.
"Reliable and responsive, was able to get back to me earlier then required to submit my documents."
Gregory B.
I love contracts - and especially technology-related contracts written in PLAIN ENGLISH! I've worked extensively with intellectual property contracts, and specifically with IT contracts (SaaS, Master Subscriptions Agreements, Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, License Agreements, etc.), and I have built my own technology solutions that help to quickly and thoroughly draft, review and customize complex contracts.
"Greg was very helpful and responsive. He not only provided insightful comments on the contract but also explained the reasoning behind them. Highly recommended, especially for software contracts."
Jordan M.
I am a software developer turned lawyer with 7+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements, as well as other technology agreements. I am a partner at Freeman Lovell PLLC, where I lead commercial contracts practice group. I work with startups, growing companies, and the Fortune 500 to make sure your legal go-to-market strategy works for you.
David W.
The Law Office of David Watson, LLC provides comprehensive and individualized estate-planning services for all stages and phases of life. I listen to your goals and priorities and offer a range of estate-planning services, including trusts, wills, living wills, durable powers of attorney, and other plans to meet your goals. And for convenience and transparency, many estate-planning services are provided at a flat rate.
"David quickly put in a bid and began work. He was very responsive to any questions I had."
Anna K.
Anna is an experienced attorney, with over twenty years of experience. With no geographical boundaries confining her practice, Anna works on corporate, healthcare and real estate transactions. Anna brings extensive big firm experience, garnered as an associate in the Miami office of the world's largest law firm, Baker and McKenzie, and the Miami office of the international law firm Kilpatrick Townsend. Her areas of expertise include: mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, private placements, healthcare transactions, corporate finance, commercial real estate transaction and acting as a general corporate counsel. Anna is certified to practice law in Florida and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998. Anna is also a Certified Public Accountant. She passed May 1995 CPA Exam on the first sitting. She is fluent in Russian (native).
Clara D.
October 8, 2021
Clara D.
Clara Duffield is a seasoned financial services, technology, privacy, business, intellectual property, and real estate lawyer, with in-house and large firm experience. She currently represents a range of clients, from start-ups to large, heavily-regulated companies, in a wide variety of transactional matters. After graduating from The University of Chicago Law School, Clara spent eight years in private practice representing clients in complex commercial real estate, merger and acquisition, branding, and other transactional matters. Clara then worked as in-house counsel to a large financial services company, handling intellectual property, vendor contracts, technology, privacy, cybersecurity, licensing, marketing, and otherwise supporting general operations. She opened her own practice in September of 2017. Duffield Law provides strategic and flexible representation to businesses of all sizes. Its clients include entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. From outside general counsel or volume work to discreet assignments, our small firm model allows us the flexibility to provide only the legal services a client needs, without sacrificing the quality all clients deserve. With a depth of in-house and large law firm experience, we work with clients to thoughtfully assess risk, identify and engage subject matter experts, and manage legal spend.
October 12, 2021
Grant P.
Founder and owner of Grant Phillips Law.. Practicing and licensed in NY, NJ & Fl with focus on small businesses across the country that are stuck in predatory commercial loans. The firm specializes in representing business owners with Merchant Cash Advances or Factoring Arrangments they can no longer afford. The firms clients include restaurants, truckers, contractors, for profit schools, doctors and corner supermarkets to name a few. GRANT PHILLIPS LAW, PLLC. is at the cutting edge of bringing affordable and expert legal representation on behalf of Merchants stuck with predatory loans or other financial instruments that drain the companies revenues. Grant Phillips Law will defend small businesses with Merchant Cash Advances they can no longer afford. Whether you have been sued, a UCC lien filed against your receivables or your bank account is levied or frozen, we have your back. See more at www.grantphillipslaw.com
Contracts Legal Questions and Answers
Contracts
Business Partnership Agreement
Tennessee
Zied kefi partnership
I wanna open restaurant with my friend and make legal partnership documents
Rebecca R.
You have the right idea to put the partnership in writing. Your attorney will be able to help you think through several issues: investment into the business, operating the business, the potential to add more partners or investors, and an exit strategy for each partner or both partners. The document to start with is a business partnership agreement that outlines the ground rules for your partnership based on the Tennessee law. It can be a very straightforward document, or more complex depending on your needs. For instance, you may also want to create a statement of partnership authority which designates which partners have the authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the partnership, or it may limit the authority of certain partners. This is the kind of business agreement I help small business owners with regularly, and I invite you to request a bid for my services on your project through ContractsCounsel.
Contracts
Freelance Contract
Texas
Can a freelance contract be terminated without notice?
I recently entered into a freelance contract with a client to provide graphic design services for a six-month period. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, I am no longer able to continue working on the project. I am wondering if it is legally permissible for me to terminate the contract without providing any notice to the client, or if there are any legal implications I should be aware of.
Ricardo A.
Contract Terms Govern Termination: In Texas, a freelance or independent contractor agreement is primarily governed by its written terms. If the contract includes a termination clause (for example, requiring 30 days’ notice or allowing immediate termination for cause), those provisions must be followed. Failing to adhere to agreed termination procedures (such as giving required notice or an opportunity to cure a default) can jeopardize the right to terminate and may itself breach the contract. Always review the contract’s termination and notice clauses first. At-Will Termination of Indefinite Contracts: If the freelance agreement does not specify a fixed duration or notice period (i.e. it’s an open-ended, indefinite contract), then under Texas law it is generally terminable at will by either party. In other words, when a contract contemplates ongoing, continuous services with no defined end date, either side may end the arrangement at any time. Texas courts do not favor contracts that bind parties in perpetuity and presume such indefinite agreements are terminable at will. (For example, an agreement for continuing services with no end date can usually be ended by either party without advance notice, absent a contractual notice requirement.) Fixed-Term Contracts and Wrongful Termination: If the freelance contract is for a set term or project and has no clause allowing early termination without notice, a party cannot unilaterally terminate it mid-term without potentially breaching the contract. Texas law only excuses a party from further performance (allows termination) if the other party materially breaches or repudiates the agreement. In plain terms, one side can end the contract for cause if the other side seriously fails to perform, but if there is no such cause and no contract right to terminate, ending the contract without notice would be a wrongful termination. The terminating party would then be liable for breach of contract, and the non-breaching party is entitled to damages. For instance, a client who fires a freelancer in violation of the contract’s terms could be required to pay for the work already completed or even lost profits as damages. Payment for Work Completed: Even when a contract is terminable at will or terminated without notice, the freelance worker should be paid for any services rendered up to the termination date. The non-breaching party can seek compensation for the work performed or costs incurred before termination. In the absence of a contractual notice period, a sudden termination is lawful if the contract is at-will, but the party who did the work can still recover the value of what was delivered. Bottom line: A freelance contract can be terminated without notice only if doing so is allowed by the contract or the law (e.g. an indefinite at-will arrangement). If a written agreement has specific termination or notice requirements, those must be honored in Texas. Terminating in violation of the contract (no notice when notice is required, or no cause when the contract doesn’t allow at-will termination) will put the terminating party in breach, subjecting them to liability. Always check the contract’s termination clause and Texas contract law before ending the relationship abruptly.
Contracts
Confidentiality Agreement
New Jersey
Do confidentiality agreements hold up in court?
I am being asked to sign one.
Ramsey T.
Courts will uphold all agreements between parties provided they are validly made, even confidentiality agreements. So first you must ensure that the confidentiality agreement is a valid agreement. Once you have assured yourself of that, you need to look at what sort of "breach" you might want to claim if you are considering going to Court. The issue, in the event that you do go to Court, will be - what are the remedies that the Court will provide in order to remedy the "breach". Will the Court provide for "damages" or issue some sort of "injuncutory relief" or other sort of order that the breaching party will need to fulfill.
Contracts
Severance Agreement
Connecticut
Severance agreement and non-disparagement clauses?
I recently left my job and was offered a severance agreement. In the agreement there were two clauses, a non-compete clause and a non-disparagement clause. I am concerned about the implications of these two clauses and how they will impact my future career prospects. I am looking for clarification on the language of the clauses and what I am allowed to do, and not do, once I have signed the agreement.
Thomas L.
I have drafted hundreds of non-competes and non-solicitiations (usually for the employer - always better to hire the other side when hiring lawyers). Thus I can provide you a review of the agreement in light of your career, and suggestions for improvement.
Contracts
Waiver And Release
Washington
Can a Release and Waiver Agreement protect me from liability if someone gets injured while participating in an activity I organized?
I recently organized a charity event where participants engage in physically demanding activities such as obstacle courses and sports. I want to ensure that I am not held liable for any injuries that may occur during the event, so I am considering having participants sign a Release and Waiver Agreement. However, I am unsure if this agreement would actually protect me from potential legal claims and if there are any specific requirements or limitations I should be aware of when drafting the agreement.
Merry K.
First, if a participant is under 18, their parent or legal guardian must sign for them. Second, all these types of releases/waivers do is slow people down or discourage them from suing, but a good attorney can get around most of these (especially ones you buy off the internet). You should, at a minimum, make a good effort to ensure that all activities are as safe as possible, and also make sure you, your Board members, staff, and the organization are covered by solid insurance. I'm not trying to discourage you - I just want you to be very careful.
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