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Emmanuel A.
Results-driven young lawyer with over 2 years of combined legal experience. Adept at legal research, contract drafting, reviewing policies, client relations, and case management. Possess a J.D. from Elon Law School and am a member of the Minnesota State Bar in good standing.
"Emmanuel is fantastic and very easy to work with! We are so pleased with his quality of work, responsiveness, and attention to detail, and look forward to working with him again on future projects."
Harry N.
Experienced business advisor and in-house counsel with extensive litigation experience, representing parties in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including securities, financial fraud, contract, and antitrust litigation.
"Harry has been sharp, responsive, and straight with me. He reviewed my waivers and then flagged several issues in my other agreements that were bigger than what I hired him for, instead of just doing the narrow job and moving on. He explained the risks clearly, told me what to hold on and why, and structured a fixed-fee scope that worked with my cash flow rather than pushing me into a monthly plan I wasn't ready for. He also brought in outside specialist counsel where it made sense instead of stretching past his own expertise. Easy to recommend."
Eric H.
I help startups, growth-stage companies, and middle market businesses navigate their most important legal moments, from early fundraising rounds to complex M&A transactions. I work with founders, investors, executives and their ecosystem partners who want exceptional client service without the overhead of a large firm. Whether you are raising capital, planning an acquisition, negotiating complex commercial agreements, or need an experienced general counsel in your corner on a fractional basis, I bring big law and Fortune 500 expertise, at a fraction of their rates. I'm based in Minneapolis and work with clients across Minnesota and nationally.
"Great Experience! Knowledgeable, Fast, and would use him 1000 times more."
Heather B.
Heather B.
Delivering proactive and strategic guidance to health and fitness professionals and entities as they scale.
"Heather reviewed and redlined the client services agreement for my automation consultancy, including a CCPA service-provider addendum and an AI systems addendum, plus California auto-renewal requirements. Two things stood out. When I pushed back on her redline and reworked a clause myself, she engaged with the reasoning rather than defending her own draft, and where I had spotted a real conflict between an indemnity provision and a liability cap she confirmed it and told me exactly how to fix it. Second, she did not stop at the paperwork. She flagged that the contract allocation was helpful but that an operational pre-launch check would be the stronger protection, which is the kind of thing you only get from someone thinking about whether you actually stay out of trouble rather than whether the document is defensible. Clear, specific, and worth it."
Hao L.
Florida Licensed Attorney & CFA® Charterholder Specializing in Immigration, Taxation, Aviation, Bankruptcy, Estate & Succession, and Business & Civil Litigation
Misi A.
As a Senior Legal Professional, I have 16+ years experience with extensive background in commercial transactions and as a corporate generalist. I am well versed in contracts lifecycle, risk assessment, compliance, and healthcare regulations. My competencies extend to contract management and detailed project management skills. I have leveraged my legal contracts expertise to mitigate organizational risk, reduce costs, and drive multi-million-dollar revenue increases.
March 19, 2024
Nichole M.
Ms. Melton-Mitchell is a seasoned executive that has obtained a law degree and is practicing law as a second career. She has spent over 25 years in the health care industry and is well versed in health law, contract law, financial law, trusts and estates, M&A and other types of transactional law. She maintains evening and weekend hours to allow clients flexibility in connecting with her around their schedule.
Song L.
In her professional life, Song Lo brings in a depth experience as general counsel to various companies and organizations in business and the real estate arena. Over the last 26 years, she has advised both companies and individuals in the areas of corporate investments, real estate development and contracts across multiple markets.Song has extensive experience in understanding how the law impacts companies wherever they might be in their age and stage. Important to investor and entrepreneur efforts, she has advised in the acquisition and transfer of shareholder stocks and assisted in the restructuring of private companies. Her specific areas of expertise are in corporate organization, mergers and acquisitions, employment, investments and real estate development. Specifically in real estate, Song participated in all aspects of development including pre-development and successfully gaining entitlements necessary for residential, senior housing and commercial projects. She holds experience both as legal counsel and as co-developer of real estate development projects. She was an owner and developer of senior cooperatives in Minnesota, with the LifeStyle Communities Group, promoting innovation and active living for all seniors. And, she brings all of this experience to the table at Raven Enterprise Group and RJP Development to enhance and support its services to consult and develop meaningful real estate development projects.
April 21, 2024
Jocelyn W.
Jocelyn A. Walters-Hird focuses her practice on conservation law and other real estate matters. She has provided counsel on dozens of conservation easement transactions as well as fee sales and acquisitions, including the structuring, negotiating, and closing of such projects. Prior to joining the conservation community, Jocelyn worked as a litigator, which has informed her approach to drafting workable documents and resolving post-transaction issues. With both in-house counsel and private practice experience, Jocelyn has a unique skillset allowing her to problem solve and provide sound legal advice to land trusts, landowners, and other organizations. She is the former Sr. Staff Attorney at the Minnesota Land Trust, where she led the legal team of the state’s largest non-profit land trust. She also worked as Attorney for Conservation Partners, LLP, a nationally-recognized boutique law firm that has assisted land trusts and landowners in protecting hundreds of thousands of acres of land. Jocelyn now serves as Contracted Counsel for the firm.
June 1, 2024
Angela B.
Angela is a business and transactional lawyer counseling clients in multiple facets of their business. Her practice includes commercial contracts, SaaS and technology licensing, intellectual property licensing, real estate contracts, and general business counseling.
June 22, 2026
Kristen O.
Fractional General Counsel with deep experience in contracts, employment, and operational compliance. I support companies as their day-to-day legal partner—handling agreements, managing risk, and advising leadership on practical business decisions. Whether you need a quick contract review or ongoing legal support, I provide clear, strategic guidance tailored to your business.
May 11, 2026
Kendra B.
My law practice focuses on transactional business law and serving as outside general counsel for small businesses in Minnesota. I provide practical counseling on a range of day-to-day legal matters and prepare contracts tailored to meet your specific business needs.
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Convertible Note
Ohio
Can a convertible note be transferred?
I am a startup founder and I am considering using a convertible note to raise capital. I am aware that convertible notes are agreements between investors and startups, but I'm not sure if they can be transferred to other investors. I need to know if this is possible so that I can make an informed decision about the best way to raise capital for my business.
Paul S.
It depends on the terms of the convertible note. If you don't want it to be transferable, then you should include a provision in the note prohibiting transfers, assignments, etc.
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LLC
Texas
LLC tax advantages?
I recently started a small business and am considering forming a limited liability company (LLC). I understand that LLCs provide certain protections for business owners, but I am not clear on the tax advantages of an LLC. I would like to know what kind of tax benefits I could expect if I form an LLC.
Jimmy V.
LLCs are "pass-through" entities for tax purposes. In other words, there is no income tax due on the company level. The distributions "pass through" to you and you report them on your personal tax return. This prevents double taxation.
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Terms Sheet
California
What are the most important things to look at in a term sheet?
I am expecting to get a few term sheets from investors in the next month. I want to know what I should be looking for.
Ramsey T.
Every term in a term sheet, by definition is important. A term sheet is a summary of the most important parts of a "deal" - a way of getting to and negotiating the hear of the deal before filling in the gaps with boilerplate. Therefore, you should make sure that you understand all of what has been proposed and negotiated in the term sheet - even the provision that don't seem that important - because they wouldn't be in the term sheet if they weren't a key term to one side or the other.
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Founders' Agreement
Texas
Signing Founders Agreement as non-us resident?
I am from Ecuador and I am going to sign a Founder's Agreement with a person from Texas. I want to know in detail what are things I must take into consideration before signing this agreement.
Don G.
I'm assuming the Founders Agreement is an agreement establishing owners, managers and ownership percentages. You should focus on: Terms regarding when your interest in the company vests; How your shares will be valued in the case you want to leave or are terminated; It should include some type of waiver of individual liability for acts taken on behalf of the company; and Voting rights - If there is only one founder that has a large percentage of ownership (like 75%), you need to make sure the terms give your vote power. This can be accomplished by each founder having 1 equal vote. If the largest owner of the company owns less than 50% interest and there are 3 or more members, there's no real fear of one person making all of the decisions. I'm sure there are other items to consider as every such agreement is unique. Best of luck!
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Single Member LLC Operating Agreement
Alabama
Start a trucking business as an owner operator
Experienced driver wants to own the truck and make a business out of it
John H.
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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