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Agnes M. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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July 13, 2020

Agnes M.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Florida
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ FL, PA
Florida Coastal School of Law

Agnes Mombrun Geter is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Mombrun Law, PLLC. She is an experienced attorney and is a member of the Florida Bar, New Jersey Bar, and the Pennsylvania Bar. The firm's practice focuses on Estate Planning, Business Law, and Debt Settlement including IRS Debt Relief. The firm's goal is to simplify the law and provide clients with the confidence and information necessary to make their decisions. The firm also provides project-based legal services to other attorneys and law firms, along with assisting as personal counsel and local counsel on legal matters.

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Albert M. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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February 8, 2021

Albert M.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Woodbury, NJ
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ
Rutgers School of Law - Camden

I am a New Jersey licensed attorney and I have been in practice for over nineteen years. My practice mainly consists of representing public entities (municipalities, school boards, etc) and businesses, both small and large. In that capacity, much of work consists of drafting, reviewing and revising contracts.

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Matthew S. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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August 5, 2020

Matthew S.

Attorney
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Flemington, NJ
42 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ NY
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University)

I am a 1984 graduate of the Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University) and have been licensed in New Jersey for over 35 years. I have extensive experience in negotiating real estate, business contracts, and loan agreements. Depending on your needs I can work remotely or face-to-face. I offer prompt and courteous service and can tailor a contract and process to meet your needs.

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John B. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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July 13, 2020

John B.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
New York, NY
11 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ NY
New York Law School

John Benemerito is the Founder and Managing Partner of Benemerito Attorneys at Law. Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, John represents small business owners and startups in the areas of Business and Securities Law. John received his Bachelors Degree at John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he majored in Criminal Justice. Afterwards, he attended New York Law School where he focused his studies on Corporate and Securities Law. John comes from a family of entrepreneurs. From as far back as he can remember he was always involved in his family’s numerous businesses. At the age of fifteen, John entered into a new business venture with his father and managed to grow and maintain that business through high school, college and law school.John is currently a co founder in over five different businesses. After law school, John decided that he wanted to help people like himself. He opened his own law practice and began working primarily with small business owners until he was introduced into the startup world. Ever since that time, John has worked with hundreds of startups and thousands of entrepreneurs from all different backgrounds in helping them achieve their goals. Having been an entrepreneur his entire life, John understands what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. He enjoys sitting down and working with his clients in figuring out each of their unique challenges.

David C. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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July 15, 2020

David C.

Law Firm Principal
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Miami, FL
45 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ FL
University of Florida, Levin College of Law

David H. Charlip, the principal of Charlip Law Group, LC, is one of only 101 Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers in Miami-Dade, with over 40 years of litigation experience. Mr. Charlip is also one of only 136 Florida Civil Law Notaries. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Approved Arbitrator. He has managed and litigated cases across the country. Mr. Charlip has advised businesses, drafted business formation and purchase and sale documents and litigated business disputes for over 40 years and is very familiar with all aspects of contractual relations.

Lourdes H. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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July 15, 2020

Lourdes H.

Attorney
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Miami, FL
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ FL
University of Miami, J.D.

With 19 years of experience in the area of estate planning, trademarks, copyrights and contracts, I am currently licensed in Florida and NJ. My expertise includes: counseling clients on intellectual property availability, use and registration; oversee all procedural details of registration and responses with the USPTO/US Copyright Office; negotiate, draft and review corporate contracts and licensing; counsel clients on personal protection, planning and drafting comprehensive estate plans.

Aaron M. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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July 16, 2020

Aaron M.

Shareholder
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New York, NY
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ NY
Fordham University School of Law

Aaron focuses his practice on entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies, providing general counsel services for companies from formation through exit. Aaron frequently advises clients in connection with routine and unique legal, business, and strategic decisions, including corporate, business and technology transactions, angel and venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, protection of intellectual property, and information privacy and data security.

Jaclyn I. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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September 10, 2020

Jaclyn I.

Attorney
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New York, NY
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ NY
Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law (J.D.)

Jaclyn is an experienced intellectual property and transactional attorney residing and working in NYC, and serving clients throughout the United States and internationally. She brings a targeted breadth of knowledge in intellectual property law, having years of experience working within the media, theater, PR and communications industries, and having represented clients in the music, entertainment, fashion, event production, digital media, tech, food/beverage, consumer goods, and beauty industries. She is an expert in trademark, copyright, and complex media and entertainment law matters. Jaclyn also taught as an Adjunct Professor at Cardozo School of Law, having developed and instructed the school’s first Trademark Practicum course for international students. In her spare time, Jaclyn’s passion for theater and love for NYC keeps her exploring the boundless creativity in the world’s greatest city!

Elizabeth C. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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November 23, 2020

Elizabeth C.

Contracts Specialist
Free Consultation
Sarasota, FL
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ NY
Quinnipiac University School of Law

As an experienced contracts professional, I offer an affordable method to have your contracts reviewed! With my review of your contract, you can understand and reduce risks, negotiate better terms, and be your own advocate. I am an Attorney, Board Member, and Freelance Writer with a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Film, Television and Theatre (“FTT”) from The University of Notre Dame. I was awarded The Catherine Hicks Award for outstanding work in FTT as voted on by the faculty. I graduated, cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where I earned several awards for academics and for my work in the Mock Trial and Moot Court Honor Societies. Additionally, in my career, I have had much success as an in-house Corporate Attorney with a broad range of generalist experience and experience in handling a wide variety of legal matters of moderate to high exposure and complexity. My main focus in my legal career has been contract drafting, review, and negotiation. I also have a background in real estate, hospitality, sales, and sports and entertainment, among other things.

Abby V. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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December 8, 2020

Abby V.

President
Free Consultation
Washington, DC
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ DC, NY
Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Abby is an attorney and public policy specialist who has fused together her experience as an advocate, education in economics and public health, and passion for working with animals to create healthier communities for people and animals alike. At Opening Doors PLLC, she helps housing providers ensure the integrity of animal accommodation requests, comply with fair housing requirements, and implement safer pet policies. Abby also assists residents with their pet-related housing problems and works with community stakeholders to increase housing stability in underserved communities. She is a nationally-recognized expert in animal accommodation laws and her work has been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, Bloomberg, and Cosmopolitan magazine.

Matan S. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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January 4, 2021

Matan S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Philadelphia, PA
13 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ PA
Rutgers

Matan is an experienced M&A, corporate, tax and real estate attorney advising closely held businesses, technology start ups, service businesses, and manufacturers in purchases, sales, and other exit strategies. Matan works with founders and first-and-second generation owners to strategically transition businesses.

Jonathan R. - Business Lawyer in New Jersey
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November 4, 2022

Jonathan R.

Attorney-at-Law
Free Consultation
Parsippany, NJ
35 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NJ
Rutgers University School of Law—Newark

Jonathan Rudolph is an experienced litigator who has been admitted to the state and federal bars of New Jersey since 1991. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Rutgers University School of Law—Newark and the Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court. During the nearly four years he served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Division of Law for the State of New Jersey, Mr. Rudolph successfully prosecuted cases under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Mr. Rudolph practices civil law, primarily litigating matters that include the following: civil; commercial; complex commercial; business disputes; and probate litigation, including will contests. He also offers services for preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance care directives. In the technology sector, Mr. Rudolph can manage and conduct ediscovery review and management. He also has an extensive background in the implementation and use of technology to ensure statutory regulatory, and internal compliance in multiple industries, particularly as such conduct relates to privacy laws in the U.S. and E.U. and for financial services. He has been recognized as a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance, surveillance, and supervision and is one of the three inventors on U.S. Patent US11336604B2, which governs techniques for supervising communications from multiple communication modalities.

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Nondisclosure Agreement

New Jersey

Asked on Mar 31, 2021

Should I use a one-way or mutual NDA?

I don't want our pricing to be known by competitors.

Donya G.

Answered Mar 31, 2021

It will depend on the purpose of the NDA. DISCLAIMER The answers to these questions do not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship with the attorney and anyone who reviews these responses.

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Book Publishing Agreement

California

Asked on Nov 25, 2024

Can a book agreement be terminated if the publisher fails to meet the agreed-upon publication deadlines?

I entered into a book agreement with a publishing company to publish my manuscript, and the agreement included specific publication deadlines. However, the publisher has repeatedly failed to meet these deadlines, causing significant delays in the release of my book. This has not only affected my reputation as an author but also caused financial losses. I would like to know if I have grounds to terminate the book agreement due to the publisher's failure to meet the agreed-upon publication deadlines.

Dolan W.

Answered Dec 6, 2024

Hello! My name is Dolan and thanks for choosing contractscounsel.com! It’s super frustrating when a publisher doesn’t meet their deadlines, especially when it messes with your reputation and finances. Whether you can end the agreement depends mostly on what’s in your contract. Check to see if it says anything about what happens if the publisher misses deadlines. If the deadlines were key to the deal and their delays are considered a major breach (something that defeats the purpose of the contract), you might have a solid case to terminate. Most contracts require you to give formal notice of the problem and allow time for the publisher to fix it (a “cure period”). If they still don’t deliver, you’re in a better position to end things. If it turns out they are continually failing, this is a breach of contract. A breach of contract simply means that one party was obligated to perform and they have either not performed or have said that they will not perform. (Restatement (Second) of Contracts.) This applies regardless of whether the agreement was written or done orally. Typically, the aggrieved party is entitled to be returned to the same position they were in before the breach. I hope this helps and let us know if you need to review. Dolan

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Partnership Agreement

California

Asked on Dec 1, 2024

What are the necessary clauses that should be included in a partnership agreement?

I am currently in the process of starting a small business with a close friend, and we have decided to form a partnership. We are in the early stages of drafting our partnership agreement, but we are unsure about what specific clauses and provisions should be included to protect our interests and clearly define our roles and responsibilities. We want to ensure that the agreement covers important aspects such as profit sharing, decision-making authority, dispute resolution, and the process for adding or removing partners. We are seeking guidance on the key clauses that should be included in our partnership agreement to create a solid foundation for our business partnership.

Dolan W.

Answered Dec 6, 2024

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for coming to contractscounsel.com. Starting a business with a friend is exciting, but let’s be real: having a solid partnership agreement upfront can save you both a lot of headaches. Here’s what you should include to keep things smooth: Immediately, cover the basics: who the partners are, your business name, purpose, and location. Then, spell out roles and responsibilities such as who’s doing what. It’s better to have it clear now than argue later. Decide how profits (and losses) will be split. Is it 50/50 or based on time, money, or effort each of you invests? Figure out how decisions will be made. For the inevitable disagreements, set up a plan like mediation or arbitration so you’re not winging it. Also, think about what happens if someone wants to leave or if you’re adding a new partner. Outline how that works ahead of time. Don’t forget to note what each of you is contributing (money, skills, property) and consider adding a non-compete or confidentiality clause to protect your business if one of you bails. Lastly, have an exit strategy. If you ever close the business, knowing how to wrap it up will save you a lot of stress. Once you’ve got it all down, have us look it over to make sure it’s airtight. That way, you can focus on growing your business instead of worrying about potential issues. Thanks again!

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Private Placement Memorandum

California

Asked on Oct 24, 2024

Can you explain the legal requirements and implications of a Private Placement Memorandum?

I am currently in the process of raising capital for my startup through a private placement offering, and I have been advised to prepare a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) to provide potential investors with information about the investment opportunity. However, I am unsure about the legal requirements and implications of the PPM, such as the necessary disclosures, potential liabilities, and how it interacts with securities laws, and I would appreciate your guidance on this matter to ensure I am in compliance with all relevant regulations and protecting the interests of both my company and potential investors.

Dolan W.

Answered Nov 5, 2024

Hello! As you may know, the PPM serves as both a disclosure document and a protective measure, detailing specific aspects of the offering to help investors make informed decisions and shield your company from potential liability by clarifying risks, terms, and limitations. Legally, the PPM is governed by federal and state securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, which mandates that companies raising capital through private offerings adhere to specific disclosure obligations. To answer your question, a well-drafted PPM outlines the company’s business model, financials, potential risks, the structure of the offering, and any legal factors that might affect the investment. Disclosures typically cover the company’s financial status, market risks, management team, use of proceeds, investor rights, potential tax implications, and limitations on the transfer of securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exempts private placements from full registration requirements through Regulation D, which contains rules such as Rule 506(b) and 506(c). Rule 506(b) allows you to raise funds from an unlimited number of accredited investors and up to 35 non-accredited investors, provided no general solicitation occurs. Under Rule 506(c), general solicitation is permitted but only accredited investors can participate, and their status must be verified. Best of luck and let us know what we can do to help! Dolan

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Business Contract

New York

Asked on Nov 7, 2021

can I file a 2nd UCC Financing Statement within 3 years?

I recently filed a UCC 1 online with the NYSDOS. I need to file a more perfected UCC 1 by mail. And if I can will the 2nd filing supercede the 1st one?

Jane C.

Answered Nov 19, 2021

You can amend your filing. Please see this link https://dos.ny.gov/file-amendment.

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