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Christopher R. on ContractsCounsel
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Paul S.

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Cincinnati, OH
38 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA, OH
Boston University

I focus my practice on startups and small to mid-size businesses, because they have unique needs that mid-size and large law firms aren't well-equipped to service. In addition to practicing law, I have started and run other businesses, and have an MBA in marketing from Indiana University. I combine my business experience with my legal expertise, to provide practical advice to my clients. I am licensed in Ohio and California, and I leverage the latest in technology to provide top quality legal services to a nationwide client-base. This enables me to serve my clients in a cost-effective manner that doesn't skimp on personal service.

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Matthew R.

Attorney
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Denver, Colorado
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO, OH
Case Western Reserve University

I am an attorney located in Denver, Colorado with 13 years of experience working with individuals and businesses of all sizes. My primary areas of practice are general corporate/business law, real estate, commercial transactions and agreements, and M&A. I strive to provide exceptional representation at a reasonable price.

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Melissa G.

Managing Attorney
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Chicago
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in DC, IL, MI, OH
University of Michigan

My name is Melissa “Mel” Green and I provide legal counsel to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses that is clear, concise, and focused on the practical impact of decisions. As trusted legal counsel, I proactively identify risks, and develop effective, practical solutions that protect my clients businesses, create positive outcomes, and help mitigate legal exposure. My areas of expertise include business formation, contract law/commercial transactions, healthcare law, and intellectual property. I also provide services as an outside general counsel or “fractional general counsel”. Prior to starting my own law firm, I spent the majority of my career in-house at large and small corporations, both for profit and not-for-profit, working with senior and executive management, in addition to other stakeholders at a variety of management levels. to proactively identify and address risks, mitigate legal exposure, streamline processes, lead persuasive negotiations that are integral to ensuring positive outcomes for the organization, and deliver hands-on, spectacular client service. There came a time when I realized that individuals and smaller entities were not receiving the same level of legal support and guidance as mid-size to large companies and as a result, individuals and small businesses were not growing and sustaining on the same level. I wanted to use my expertise to provide those that were underserved by the legal market with competent counsel at an affordable price. With the increasing number of new businesses, I knew that I could make a difference to those that needed legal guidance but were putting it off in fear of “Big Law” prices. I love to “partner” with my clients, get a deep understanding of their business, develop lasting professional relationships and watch them prosper. I want to find a way to help my clients maximize the reach, value and impact of their business. Services that I have provided over the course of my career: (i) reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (leases, MSAs and SOWs, consulting services agreements, confidentiality agreements, SaaS agreements, coaching agreements, independent contractor agreements, coaching agreements, photographer agreements, waivers and releases, licensing agreements, etc.), (ii) business formation (operating agreements, written consents, bylaws, etc.), (iii) preparing policies and procedures for businesses in highly regulated industries, (iv) conducting federal trademark searches and filing trademark applications/preparing trademark opinion letters after conducting appropriate legal research, and (v) general business counsel.

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Cory B.

Attorney-at-Law
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Bellaire, OH
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Duquesne University School of Law

Attorney Cory Barack specializes in business, real estate, probate, and energy law. He can help you with oil/gas leases, easements, property sales, drafting contracts and wills, setting up companies, and resolving disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and is located in Eastern Ohio.

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Jeffrey K.

Attorney
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Toledo, Ohio
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Chicago-Kent College of Law

I've been a Real Estate attorney for over 25 years. I handle real estate transactions, commercial collections, foreclosures, replevins, landlord tenant issues and small business matter.

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Tim E.

Founding Member/Attorney
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Cleveland, OH
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Cleveland State University College of Law

Tim advises small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups on a wide range of legal matters. He has experience with company formation and restructuring, capital and equity planning, tax planning and tax controversy, contract drafting, and employment law issues. His clients range from side gig sole proprietors to companies recognized by Inc. magazine.

Christopher S. on ContractsCounsel
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November 6, 2020
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Elizabeth R.

Attorney
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Columbus, Ohio
13 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL, OH
Florida International University School of Law

Elizabeth is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of handling transactional legal matters for a wide range of small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a distinct understanding of dental and medical practices. Elizabeth also earned a BBA in Accounting, giving her unique perspective about the financial considerations her clients encounter regularly while navigating the legal and business environments. Elizabeth is highly responsive, personable and has great attention to detail. She is also fluent in Spanish.

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Drew B.

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Cleveland, Ohio
26 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MO, OH
Saint Louis University

Drew is an entrepreneurial business attorney with over twenty years of corporate, compliance and litigation experience. Drew currently has his own firm where he focuses on providing outsourced general counsel and compliance services (including mergers & acquisitions, collections, capital raising, real estate, business litigation, commercial contracts and employment matters). Drew has deep experience counseling clients in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceuticals, information technology, manufacturing, and services.

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Patrycja S.

Attorney
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Cleveland, OH, United States
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Cleveland Marshall College of Law

Freelance attorney helping others beat overflow work by assisting with legal research, legal drafting, discovery, litigation support and client relations.

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Business Contracts Legal Questions and Answers

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Shareholders Agreement

Ohio

Asked on May 16, 2023

Can a shareholders agreement be digital?

I am a business owner looking to create a Shareholders Agreement with my business partner. We both have busy schedules and would prefer to avoid the hassle of having to meet in person to sign a physical document. I am wondering if it is possible to create a digital Shareholders Agreement that we could both sign electronically.

Paul S.

Answered Jun 6, 2023

Sure. Gathering people around a conference room table to sign documents is so 1990s. I have clients all over the world, and routinely have them sign documents of all types (shareholder agreements, board resolutions, merger agreements, etc.) using platforms like Docusign. I couldn't function without it.

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Business Contracts

Letter of Intent

Ohio

Asked on Oct 6, 2022

What is the purpose of a letter of intent?

I am buying a small business and have read I should put a letter of intent in place. I see they can be binding and non-binding. Why do I need to send a letter of intent? What is the benefit for the buyer?

Donya G.

Answered Nov 11, 2022

A letter of intent establishes the initial negotiations of the parties; they are typically non binding. The LOI sets out what the parties should expect the agreement would look like, so that everyone is on the same page. For the buyer, it tells the seller what they want; and while no binding, it should only include terms that the parties agree upon. Those terms will be used in the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) or Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) which is binding. As an attorney that focuses on the purchase and sale of businesses, I can assist you with the LOI as well as the documents required for purchasing the business and closing the deal. Donya Gordon

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Independent Contractor Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Nov 11, 2023

Can I set performance metrics in the contractor agreement?

I am a small business owner who recently hired an independent contractor to help with some of my projects. I want to ensure that the contractor is held accountable for their work, so I am looking to set performance metrics in the contractor agreement. I am hoping to find out the legalities of doing so and what kind of metrics are legally allowed to be included in the agreement.

N'kia N.

Answered Nov 14, 2023

A business that hires an independent contractor should be careful not to confuse an independent contractor relationship with an employment relationship. Treating an independent contractor like an employee can result in the law ultimately determining that the contractor is actually a "misclassified" employee. In North Carolina, "performance metrics" typically apply to employees, not independent contractors. This is because the "independent" in "independent contractor" means that the hiring party does not "control" (manage, monitor, supervise, etc.) the contractor like it would an employee. The hiring party is entitled to hold the contractor accountable for the results that it hires the contractor to achieve. However, the independent contractor is entitled to determine the manner, means, and methods of achieving the desired results. With that all being said, it is important for the parties to an independent contractor relationship to have clear expectations. An independent contractor agreement should outline the essential terms and conditions of the engagement. These might include such terms as definitions of the deliverables, deadlines for the deliverables, remedies for the independent contractor's failure to produce the deliverables by the agreed-upon deadlines, and special considerations. A knowledgeable North Carolina attorney can advise on the legalities of the proposed terms and conditions of an independent contractor relationship that is to be governed by North Carolina law.

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Terms of Service

Washington

Asked on Dec 13, 2023

Should I cover updates in my terms of service?

I am the owner of an online retail business that sells products and services to customers. I am in the process of creating a terms of service agreement for my business and I am wondering if I should include language that would cover updates to the terms of service in the future. I want to make sure that I am protecting my business and customers from any potential issues that may arise due to changes in the terms of service.

Merry A.

Answered Jan 16, 2024

Yes. There are at least two ways to do this. The better method is to send amendments to the TOS to all clients, and have them agree to each amendment if and when it arises. The poorer method is to simply refer to any future amendments when the client first signs the TOS as being incorporated automatically; I don't think that's a good idea.

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Consulting Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Nov 8, 2023

Can I draft my own consulting agreement?

I am a small business owner who is looking to hire a consultant to help with my business strategy. I am interested in drafting my own consulting agreement, but am unsure of the legal requirements and implications of doing so. I want to make sure I am following all of the necessary legal guidelines to protect both myself and the consultant.

N'kia N.

Answered Nov 12, 2023

A small business that wishes to draft an agreement for hiring a consultant should consider various legal requirements and implications. For just a few examples: 1. An agreement is not a valid and enforceable "contract" unless it contains certain essential elements. 2. Issues like ambiguity, contradiction, and vagueness in an agreement can be (and sometimes must be) interpreted against the drafting party. 3. Drafting an agreement for a person who will be providing individual services is a factor that could be used to interpret the relationship as "employment" when it was not intended to be. Since consultants are usually experts of some sort, they often make their living by providing their consulting services to numerous clients. Therefore, most consultants have their own consulting agreements to present to their prospective clients. A knowledgeable North Carolina attorney can assist with drafting, reviewing, or negotiating a consulting agreement. Even if you decide to handle a consulting agreement on your own, a legal consultation can provide guidance to help you get things started on the right foot. Good luck!

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