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Christopher R. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (12)
Member Since:
August 25, 2020

Christopher R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NH
Suffolk University Law School

Corporate and transactional attorney in sixth year of practice. Focus areas include general corporate counsel, labor and employment law, business partnership matters, securities matters related to privately-held companies, and regulatory compliance in securities and finance matters.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Christopher has been incredibly helpful with our ongoing project!"

Briana C. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (60)
Member Since:
February 15, 2021

Briana C.

Founder, Branch Legal LLC
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA CA, NY
Columbia University School of Law

Legal services cost too much, and are often of low quality. I have devoted my law practice to providing the best work at the most affordable price—in everything from defending small businesses against patent trolls to advising multinational corporations on regulatory compliance to steering couples through a divorce.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Briana was responsive and quick to put the draft together. It has been a pleasure working with her!"

Jo Ann J. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (7)
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February 23, 2021

Jo Ann J.

Partner
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA
Suffolk Universtiy Law School

Jo Ann has been practicing for over 20 years, working primarily with high growth companies from inception through exit and all points in between. She is skilled in Mergers & Acquisitions, Contractual Agreements (including founders agreements, voting agreements, licensing agreements, terms of service, privacy policies, stockholder agreements, operating agreements, equity incentive plans, employment agreements, vendor agreements and other commercial agreements), Corporate Governance and Due Diligence.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Greatly appreciate Jo Ann's responsiveness and quick turnaround. Brought an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to a project I have little experience in."

Keidi C. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (18)
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August 25, 2021

Keidi C.

Principal Attorney
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NY
New England Law | Boston

Keidi S. Carrington brings a wealth of legal knowledge and business experience in the financial services area with a particular focus on investment management. She is a former securities examiner at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Associate Counsel at State Street Bank & Trust and has consulted for various investment houses and private investment entities. Her work has included developing a mutual fund that invested in equity securities of listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other listed real estate companies; establishing private equity and hedge funds that help clients raise capital by preparing offering materials, negotiating with prospective investors, preparing partnership and LLC operating agreements and advising on and documenting management arrangements; advising on the establishment of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs/Token Offerings) and counseling SEC registered and state investment advisers regarding organizational structure and compliance. Ms. Carrington is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in International Relations. She earned her Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston and her LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. Currently, her practice focuses on assisting investors, start-ups, small and mid-size businesses with their legal needs in the areas of corporate and securities law.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Keidi was excellent; quick turnaround even during the Holidays. Thank you."

Ralph S. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (58)
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October 31, 2021

Ralph S.

Business, contract, prenup and startups Attorney
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Gainesville FL
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA DC, FL
University of Florida Levin College of Law

Ralph graduated from University of Florida with his JD as well as an LLM in Comparative Law. He has a Master's in Law from Warsaw University , Poland (summa cum laude) and holds a diploma in English and European Law from Cambridge Board of Continuous Education. Ralph concentrates on business entity formation, both for profit and non profit and was trained in legal drafting. In his practice he primarily assists small to medium sized startups and writes tailor made contracts as he runs one of Florida disability non profits at the same time. T l Licensed. in Florida Massachusetts and Washington DC this attorney speaks Polish.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"I had an excellent experience working with Ralph on my prenuptial agreement. From the beginning, Ralph was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. He took the time to explain the legal concepts, options, and implications in a way that was clear and easy to understand. He never made me feel rushed and was always willing to answer my questions thoroughly. What I appreciated most was his ability to make a potentially stressful process feel comfortable and straightforward. Ralph completed the agreement much faster than I expected, while still being extremely thorough and attentive to detail. I am extremely happy with his work and would not hesitate to recommend Ralph to anyone needing assistance with contracts or other legal agreements. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine willingness to help made all the difference. Thank you, Ralph, for making this process such a positive experience."

Moss S. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (3)
Member Since:
November 17, 2021
Elizabeth W. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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5.0 (8)
Member Since:
December 11, 2021

Elizabeth W.

Legal Counsel
Free Consultation
Bozeman, MT
9 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA RI
Suffolk University Law School

Liz is an experienced insurance professional, having worked with carriers and brokers for over 10 years. She can review or draft a variety of commercial agreements and is here to help your business. Specialties include: Master Service Agreements, business process outsourcing, marketing and partnership agreements, broker agreements, business associate agreements, and NDAs.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Liz was very responsive, eager to do a good job, and a pleasure to work with."

Richard G. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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4.7 (1)
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April 21, 2021

Richard G.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Massachusetts
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA
Massachusetts School of Law

Attorney Gaudet has worked in the healthcare and property management business sectors for many years. As an attorney, contract drafting, review, and negotiation has always been an area of great focus and interest. Attorney Gaudet currently works in Massachusetts business, employment, corporate and bankruptcy law.

Ross F. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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October 27, 2020

Ross F.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
Bedford, New Hampshire
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NH
University of Arizona

I am an experienced technology contracts counsel that has worked with companies that are one-person startups, publicly-traded international corporations, and every size in between. I believe legal counsel should act as a seatbelt and an airbag, not a brake pedal!

Joshua C. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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June 28, 2021

Joshua C.

Attorney/Owner
Free Consultation
Ashland, MA
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA CA
UCLA School of Law

Attorney Joshua K. S. Cali is a respected business, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Ashland serving Middlesex County and other nearby areas. Joshua graduated summa cum laude from Bentley University in Waltham, MA, and from UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles. Before starting his own firm, Joshua practiced estate planning for high net worth clients at a boutique law firm in San Diego, CA.

Stanley K. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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July 29, 2021

Stanley K.

Corporate Attorney
Free Consultation
Waltham, MA
32 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA CA, TX
University of Texas School of Law

Stan provides legal services to small to medium-sized clients in the New England region, and throughout the U.S. and abroad. His clients are involved in a variety of business sectors, including software development, e-commerce, investment management and advising, health care, manufacturing, biotechnology, telecommunications, retailing, and consulting and other services. Stan focuses on the unique needs of each of his clients, and seeks to establish long term relationships with them by providing timely, highly professional services and practical business judgment. Each client's objectives, business and management styles are carefully considered to help him provide more focused and relevant services. Stan also acts as an outsourced general counsel for some of his clients for the general management of their legal function, including the establishment of budgets, creation of internal compliance procedures, and the oversight of litigation or other outside legal services.

Doug F. - Consulting Lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts
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September 7, 2022

Doug F.

Managing Director
Free Consultation
Boston, MA
44 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MA NY
Boston University School of Law

Doug has over 20 years of private and public company general counsel experience focusing his legal practice on commercial transactions including both software and biotech. He is a tech savvy, business savvy lawyer who is responsive and will attain relationship building outcomes with your counterparty while effectively managing key risks and accelerating revenue. He received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law earning the Book Award in Professional Ethics and after graduation he taught legal writing there for a number of years. Prior to law school, Doug earned a M.A in Mathematics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a B.S in Honors Mathematics at Purdue University. After law school, Doug joined Fish & Richardson, where his practice focused on licensing software, trademarks and biotech. While at Fish & Richardson Doug authored a book on software licensing published by the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Later he joined as General Counsel at FTP Software and led an IPO as well as corporate development. Doug has broad experience with a broad range of commercial agreement drafting and negotiation including SaaS software and professional services, distribution and other channel agreements, joint venture and M&A. Doug continued his leadership, corporate governance and commercial transaction practice at Mercury Computers (NASDAQ:MRCY) leading corporate development. Doug’s experience ranges from enterprise software to biotech and other vertical markets. He joined the board of Deque Systems in 2009 and joined in an operating role as President in 2020 successfully scaling the software business.

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Consulting Legal Questions and Answers

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Consulting Agreement

Texas

Asked on Nov 7, 2023

How are revisions handled in consulting agreements?

I am a small business owner who is in the process of negotiating a consulting agreement with a potential consultant. I am trying to understand how revisions to the agreement should be handled. I am looking for clarity on the process for making changes to the agreement, including who is responsible for making the revisions, and the timeline for when the revisions should be completed.

Darryl S.

Answered Nov 28, 2023

The party who originally drafted the agreement is typically responsible for making any necessary revisions based on change requests from the other party. Both sides should expect several rounds of edits with collaborative negotiation to reach a mutually agreeable final contract. For a smooth process, promptly respond to new drafts, clearly communicate requested alterations, compromise where needed, and maintain open and frequent dialogue until the agreement is finalized. Stay reasonable and transparent throughout to facilitate a positive ongoing business relationship.

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Contractor Agreement

California

Asked on Oct 21, 2023

Are confidentiality clauses in a contractor agreement common?

I am a small business owner looking to hire a contractor to help me with a project. I am concerned about protecting my business's confidential information and would like to know if it is common to include a confidentiality clause in a contractor agreement. I understand that it is important to protect proprietary information and would like to ensure that I am taking the necessary steps to do so.

David B.

Answered Nov 21, 2023

Yes, confidentiality clauses are typical in contractor agreements. They are used to protect intentional disclosures, as well as incidental disclosures. An incidental disclosure is something learned by chance, such as overhearing a discussion between you and a client or seeing the client's project on your desk.

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Consulting

Consulting Agreement

California

Asked on Nov 5, 2023

How to renew a consulting agreement?

I have been consulting for a company for the past year, and our current agreement is expiring soon. I am interested in continuing the consulting relationship with the company, and would like to know what the process is for renewing the consulting agreement. I am looking for advice on the best way to approach the renewal process to ensure the continuity of the agreement.

Luiza D.

Answered Dec 1, 2023

Consulting agreements often incorporate a distinct clause outlining the procedures for renewal. If your current agreement lacks such a clause, it is probable that you will be required to execute a new agreement with the company. Furthermore, it is advisable to contemplate engaging a California contract lawyer to create a new consulting agreement for you, particularly if there have been modifications in the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, or compensation expectations.

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