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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.
"Happy with my contract and the work Harry did. He was quick and professional"
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.
"Fast, polite, and easy to work with. Kristen reviewed my full contract package on budget and explained things clearly. I’d hire her again."
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 a six-product SaaS family that shares one set of terms: five legal questions plus a full drafting scope for a new penetration-testing product, all for a flat fee. The memo was thorough and practical, with insertable language for every question, and the Probe drafting covered everything we asked for. Her revision round caught a real conflict between two remedy clauses that we would have missed. She was clear about the limits of her engagement up front and held to the scope she quoted. The language is now live across five products. Recommended for SaaS terms work."
Hao L.
Hao Li is an attorney at Finberg Firm PLLC, admitted in Florida, Minnesota, and Oregon. His Florida practice includes business and civil matters, tax, estate planning and probate, and family law. He also handles U.S. immigration matters. Services depend on the governing jurisdiction and scope of engagement.
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.
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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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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Software Agreement
Florida
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.
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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Shareholders Agreement
Ohio
How to track shareholders agreements?
I am a business owner and I have recently incorporated my business. As part of the incorporation process, I have created a shareholders agreement with my co-founders. I am looking to ensure that this agreement is properly tracked, documented, and monitored over time. I am seeking guidance on the best methods to track shareholders agreements and any advice on how to ensure the agreement is being followed.
Paul S.
There are cap table management companies such as Carta and Pulley, that can help with this (for a fee). As long as your company has only issued common stock, maintaining a cap table and stock ledger in Excel is more than adequate. I also recommend storing PDFs of the stock purchase agreements in a cloud-based folder labeled "Stock Purchase Agreements." In terms of officer roles, the corporation's Secretary is responsible for maintaining these shareholder records.
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Equity Agreement
Massachusetts
What is the best way to receive equity compensation for work as a consultant?
I work as a fractional CFO to startup companies providing monthly services for a fixed fee. I'm looking to put in place an agreement where I receive a fixed rate of cash compensation each month, along with a fixed dollar rate of equity compensation each month. Given that these are startups, the valuation is generally not known at the time of the agreement. What is the best way to structure this arangement?
Moss S.
It is always difficult to set a fair compensation package when a valuation of a company for equity purposes is unknown. Normally when funding a startup company, investors are given a valuation for their investment should the company be successful. If this is not ascertainable, I would suggest setting forth certain milestones of the amount of time expended and relate that to a percentage of equity in the company.
Startup
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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