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John M. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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John M.

Senior Corporate Counsel
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Foxboro, MA
26 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY MA
Boston University School of Law (J.D.)

John Mercer is a distinguished corporate counsel who is well-known for turning legal challenges into strategic assets. He possesses a deep understanding and expertise in intellectual property (IP), compliance, and corporate law, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. His proficiency lies in transforming legal complexities into strategic advantages, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation forward. John excels at safeguarding an organization's legal interests and integrity, ensuring operations adhere to the law. As a strategic leader, John excels at safeguarding an organization’s legal interests and integrity, ensuring operations adhere to the law. He also brings immense value to his profession through his skills in drafting, negotiating, and managing significant agreements that secure organizational interests with widespread industry impact. His unparalleled expertise in legal advisories significantly enhances compliance and develops risk management frameworks that protect and advance company ambitions. Moreover, John's command over patent and trademark portfolios, alongside his ability to drive innovation initiatives and design incentive schemes, substantially bolsters intellectual property prowess. John's areas of expertise are extensive, covering skills vital to corporate law, legal contract negotiations, material transfer agreements, and more. He is particularly adept in regulatory compliance, legal consulting, clinical trials, biotechnology, patents, and patent portfolio analysis, to name a few. His leadership is complemented by active listening, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and other soft skills that make him a leader and visionary.

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Jeffrey W. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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Jeffrey W.

Contract Attorney
New york, NY
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY TX
Cumberland School of Law

I am a business, transactions, contracts attorney. I was the sole in-house attorney for a good-sized staffing company. I can review and create nearly any type of document you need. I enjoy writing, reading, and editing contracts. I want to read your contract. If I cannot do it, I won't take the job and I won't charge you for what I cannot do. However, in reality, unless you need a 225 page financing agreement, is has never been an issue.

Umar F. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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Umar F.

Startup Legal Counsel
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New York
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY DC
University at Buffalo School of Law

Hi, I'm Umar from CounselX. I started off doing domestic and international corporate law work at the world's largest law firm Dentons and then moved in-house as Head of Legal of an investment bank before starting my own firm in 2012. We have been a trusted legal resource for founders since our inception. My team has helped over 1,000 startups launch, grow and thrive. When it comes to corporate and commercial law matters, you need an attorney that not only has a deep understanding of the law, but is passionate about your companys continued success. Whether it's helping to get your business off the ground or handling tough negotiations in a pivotal transaction, I'm available to provide insightful legal counsel and trustworthy guidance. To learn if I'm the right fit, schedule a free 15-minute introductory call with me.

Romina S. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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April 18, 2024

Romina S.

Managing Attorney
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Morristown, NJ
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
St. John's University School of Law

Attorney licensed in New York and New Jersey with over 15 years of experience in Real Estate, Property Law and Collection/Debt Defense Law.

Akash K. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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May 2, 2024

Akash K.

Partner
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San Francisco, California
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY DC, NJ
Brooklyn Law School

Practicing in New York, New Jersey, New Delhi & Gurgaon, Akash’s cross-border practice focuses on immigration, intellectual property law, entertainment law and transactional law. With a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, an LLM from NLSIU, and a master’s in management from Lancaster University, Akash is highly qualified to deliver comprehensive and effective legal solutions to all his clients. Akash's immigration law practice focuses on work-based and family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas. His expertise spans a variety of services in this sector – including petitions, applications, pre-petition compliances, changes of status, employment authorization, derivative applications, maintenance of status, and much more. He also provides consular law services within India. Akash has a strong academic and practical background in Intellectual Property Rights and Media Law. His practice includes IPR registration, IPR management, IPR auditing, pre- and post-publication review, piracy and copyright matters, media law compliances, and more. Akash's international commercial and transactional law practice specializes in cross-border transactions, business structuring, investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. His alternative dispute resolution practice, both as a commercial mediator, has resulted in successfully resolving disputes over family affairs, business concerns, and commercial disputes. He is a registered a certified commercial mediator with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation.

Thomas C. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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May 3, 2024

Thomas C.

Attorney
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New York, NY
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Brooklyn Law School

I’ve been an attorney for over 20 years practicing mainly in the insurance industry. I’ve worked for law firms, insurance carriers, and insurance brokerages. I currently have my own firm where I help companies manage risk, insurance coverage issues and other business related matters.

Harry R. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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May 12, 2024

Harry R.

Founding Attorney
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Brooklyn, New York
9 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
Cardozo School of Law

Attorney with a legal practice focused on providing clarity to clients on matters relating to privacy/cybersecurity, marketing/media, and technology/blockchain.

Jim Z. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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May 31, 2024

Jim Z.

Associate
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New York/Los Angeles
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Brooklyn Law School

I graduated honors from the University of Iowa, University of Chicago and Brooklyn Law School. I’m an innovative corporate M&A attorney with 7 years of experience and a software developer experienced in front end development. A highly experienced and entrepreneurial lawyer, I work primarily with business owners and founders in connection with mergers and acquisitions, securities law and software contracts.

Robert C. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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June 5, 2024

Robert C.

Attorney
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Elkhart, Indiana
39 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY VA
University of Buffalo Law School

A highly motivated, dedicated attorney (and military veteran) with proven experience in executive corporate leadership, legal risk mitigation, litigation, and legal department management. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives with high-profile corporations. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing sound legal and business solutions.

kumar p. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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June 23, 2024

kumar p.

Attorney
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Ny
27 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
University of connecticut

24 years experience handling Estate planning, corporate transactions, real estate and drafting of contracts, have represented numerous start ups in New York City and have drafted all types of commercial and investment documents for clients.

Merrill B. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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June 11, 2024

Merrill B.

IT & Commercial Counsel
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New York, NY
21 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Quinnipiac University School of Law

I am an experienced commercial and technology transactions attorney who works with cross functional teams on large scale domestic and international commercial and technology B2B agreements for SaaS, software, and various commercial services, supporting sales, sourcing and business owners. This entails counseling, drafting and negotiation of IP, security, privacy, and liability issues, along with SLAs, SOWs, and Orders, giving business oriented advice, along with writing that is clear and concise. I enjoy giving practical business minded advice in a straight forward manner to clients, regardless of whether the issue is legal, business or financial.

Peter C. - Contracts Lawyer in New York
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June 25, 2024

Peter C.

Managing Attorney
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New York
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
St. John's University School of Law

A lawyer for small businesses throughout NY. Obtain affordable legal assistance for your business & personal needs without having to pay inflated hourly rates or retain costly, full-time legal counsel. Helps with licensing, contracts, corporate formation, problems with employees, litigation management/avoidance, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property, among other things.

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Contracts Legal Questions and Answers

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Power of Attorney

New York

Asked on Feb 14, 2022

can i give up the POA i have of my brother in law to his sister ?

dont have the time and his sister shpuld be poa

Jane C.

Answered Feb 15, 2022

You can relinquish your roll as POA. You need to speak to an attorney about taking the proper steps.

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Subscription Agreement

New York

Asked on Dec 11, 2024

Can a subscription agreement be terminated before the agreed-upon term if the company fails to deliver the promised services?

I recently entered into a subscription agreement with a company for their monthly service, which was advertised as providing a specific set of services. However, since signing the agreement, I have encountered numerous issues with the company's performance, including frequent service outages and failure to deliver the promised services. I am now considering terminating the subscription agreement before the agreed-upon term, but I am unsure if I have legal grounds to do so based on the company's failure to fulfill their obligations under the agreement.

Damien B.

Answered Dec 12, 2024

Hello! A material breach occurs when one party fails to perform an essential part of the contract, depriving the other party of its expected benefits. If the company’s failure to deliver the promised services meets this threshold, it could justify termination. If the company has demonstrably failed to uphold its obligations and this failure undermines the agreement's purpose, you may have legal grounds to terminate. If you need a consultation, just let me know.

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Ground Lease

New York

Asked on Jan 29, 2025

Can a ground lease be terminated early by the lessor if the lessee violates a non-monetary covenant?

I am currently in a ground lease agreement where I am the lessee, and I recently received a notice from the lessor stating that they intend to terminate the lease due to a violation of a non-monetary covenant. The specific covenant in question pertains to the maintenance and upkeep of the property. I have been diligently maintaining the property, but there may have been some minor lapses in the past. I would like to know if the lessor has the legal right to terminate the ground lease early based on a non-monetary covenant violation, and what options I have to defend against this termination.

Damien B.

Answered Jan 30, 2025

Hello: The success of a claim of breach of the agreement depends on whether the alleged violation of the specific non-monetary covenant is material and whether there is a right to cure it. If it is a minor or curable breach, and the lessee can cure it, then the lessee may have defenses to an alleged breach claim.

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Translation Services Agreement

New York

Asked on Aug 28, 2025

Is it necessary to have a Translation Services Agreement when hiring a translator?

I am a small business owner who frequently requires translation services for my company's documents and communications. In the past, I have hired freelance translators without any formal agreement in place, but I have recently faced some issues with quality and timely delivery. I am now considering hiring a professional translator and want to know if it is necessary to have a Translation Services Agreement in order to protect my company's interests and ensure a satisfactory outcome.

Randy M.

Answered Sep 1, 2025

You’ve had enough issues with quality and missed deadlines to know this isn’t something to keep risking. At this point, having a Translation Services Agreement isn’t just a good idea. It’s a necessary layer of protection for your business. This industry runs the full spectrum when it comes to professionalism, and without a contract, you’re basically crossing your fingers and hoping things don’t go wrong. When they do, you’re left with little recourse. WHY THIS MATTERS RIGHT NOW According to the American Translators Association, nearly half of freelance translators don’t use contracts at all. Even more concerning, over 60% don’t have their own terms of service. That’s not just a red flag. It means if you’re not the one setting expectations in writing, you’re probably operating on assumptions. And that’s exactly how you end up dealing with missed deadlines, poor quality, and miscommunication. THE LEGAL BACKBONE YOU’RE MISSING In the U.S., translation is legally treated as a professional service. That means it falls under common law contract rules, not the Uniform Commercial Code, which only applies to goods. Why does that matter? Because services require more specific, clearly written terms to be enforceable. You can technically have a valid verbal agreement, but proving that in court is a nightmare. If a translator misses a deadline or turns in subpar work, your only real protection is a signed contract that outlines exactly what was expected. WHAT YOUR CONTRACT NEEDS TO COVER Performance and Quality Standards You need to spell out what “acceptable work” actually means. That includes accuracy thresholds, how many revision rounds are included, and what happens if the work doesn’t meet the agreed standards. Otherwise, you’ll end up arguing over subjective opinions, which helps no one. Delivery Terms with Teeth Set real deadlines. And don’t stop there. Build in consequences for delays. Instead of vague penalties, which some courts may reject, use liquidated damages clauses that estimate the actual cost of a delay. Or include language that lets you terminate and bring in someone else, with costs passed to the original translator if they drop the ball. Who Owns the Final Product? Here’s where a lot of businesses get caught off guard. Under U.S. copyright law, unless you get a written assignment of rights, the translator, not you, owns the translated content. That “work for hire” line most people throw around usually doesn’t apply to freelance translation. Your agreement needs to clearly say the copyright is being transferred to you, in plain language. Confidentiality Shouldn’t Be Optional Your documents likely contain internal strategy, client data, or proprietary processes. Without an enforceable confidentiality clause, there’s nothing stopping someone from sharing or misusing that information. A strong NDA section is not just smart. It’s basic protection. Payment and Legal Protections Make payment terms clear. Spell out due dates, what triggers an invoice, and how disputes will be handled. And definitely consider a clause that lets the winning side recover legal fees in any dispute. That one sentence can be the difference between enforcing your contract and walking away because it’s too expensive to fight. WHAT TO AVOID Watch out for one-sided indemnification clauses that could make you responsible for things outside your control. And if you’re working through agencies, be wary of payment terms that depend on when they get paid by their clients. That structure pushes all the risk onto you and makes cash flow unpredictable. HOW THIS REALLY PLAYS OUT Sure, contracts are enforceable, but going after freelancers legally, especially those overseas, is expensive and messy. That’s not the point here. The value of a good agreement is that it prevents problems before they start. It attracts more serious professionals, sets expectations from the beginning, and gives you leverage when things slip. THE BIGGER PICTURE More than half of small businesses report vendor or supplier disputes. And poorly managed contracts can drain up to 9% of your revenue. Add in the fact that one in two small businesses has faced IP theft, costing them millions on average, and the need for solid legal agreements becomes crystal clear. WHAT TO DO NOW Start with a solid template, but don’t skip the attorney review. Many attorneys on Contracts Counsel would be happy to assist. You want someone who understands your state’s laws and your business model. It’s a one-time investment that can save you from countless headaches down the road. And honestly, the translators who resist clear, professional agreements are often the ones you don’t want to rely on in the first place. You’ve already seen what happens when expectations aren’t in writing. Now it’s time to protect your company and raise the standard for everyone you work with. A well-drafted agreement doesn’t just prevent worst-case scenarios. It shows that you take your business seriously and expect the same from your translators.

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Maintenance Services Agreement

New York

Asked on Dec 30, 2024

What are the key provisions that should be included in a Maintenance Services Agreement?

I am a small business owner who is in the process of hiring a maintenance services provider to handle the upkeep of my office space. I have been asked to draft a Maintenance Services Agreement to outline the terms and conditions of the arrangement, but I am unsure of what provisions are essential to include. I want to ensure that the agreement covers all necessary aspects, such as the scope of work, payment terms, liability and insurance, termination rights, and any other key considerations that may be relevant to protect my interests as the client and ensure a smooth working relationship with the maintenance services provider.

Damien B.

Answered Dec 31, 2024

You are on the right track in identifying the key provisions: scope of work, payment terms, liability and insurance, and termination rights. Not all maintenance service agreements are exactly the same. Generally, what I do is look at a few of them. Then I speak with my client about the facts. Afterward, I draft the specific agreement for their purposes, including the appropriate provisions based on the client's specific needs.

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