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Moss S. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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5.0 (3)
Member Since:
November 17, 2021

Moss S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Boca Raton, FL
38 Yrs Experience
Licensed in RI FL, MA
Suffolk Law School

Over 30 years of experience practicing commercial real estate and complex business litigation law.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Moss S was responsive and attentive to my needs and completed the task ahead of time and within budget"

Elizabeth W. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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Member Since:
December 11, 2021

Elizabeth W.

Legal Counsel
Free Consultation
Bozeman, MT
9 Yrs Experience
Licensed in RI MA
Suffolk University Law School

Liz is an experienced insurance professional, having worked with carriers and brokers for over 10 years. She can review or draft a variety of commercial agreements and is here to help your business. Specialties include: Master Service Agreements, business process outsourcing, marketing and partnership agreements, broker agreements, business associate agreements, and NDAs.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Liz was very responsive, eager to do a good job, and a pleasure to work with."

Nicholas M. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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June 1, 2023

Nicholas M.

President/Attorney
Free Consultation
Providence, Rhode Island
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in RI MA, NC, NH, VT
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

Nicholas Matlach is a cybersecurity expert (CISSP) and an attorney who is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed. He is a client-focused professional who has a deep understanding of the challenges that small businesses face in the digital age. He also provides legal counsel to small businesses on a variety of issues, including formation, intellectual property, contracts, and employment law.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Enjoyed his demeanor. Professional yet down to earth. The document created for me was very explicit and easy to read. I would recommend :)"

Paul M. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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October 25, 2023

Paul M.

Ceo
Free Consultation
Providence, RI
21 Yrs Experience
Licensed in RI LA, MA
Loyola New Orleans

Transactional attorney and corporate in house counsel for 15 years. Draft all types of contracts and employment agreements.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Paul was great to work with - he got back to me incredibly quickly, had a competitive price, and gave me the feedback I was looking for in a way that was very easy for me to understand, and gave me confidence to move forward with my independent consulting contracts. Thanks, Paul!"

David W. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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March 8, 2025

David W.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Providence, RI
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in RI MA
Quinnipiac University School of Law

David has experience assisting individuals, startups, mid-sized, and publicly traded companies with various business, corporate, and real estate matters including residential and commercial real estate sales, acquisitions, financing and leasing; contract drafting and negotiation; regulatory compliance; and business acquisition, sale, formation, and dissolution.

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Shelia H. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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March 28, 2023

Shelia H.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Durham, NC
24 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
UNC- Chapel Hill School of Law

Shelia A. Huggins is a 20-year North Carolina licensed attorney, focusing primarily on business, contracts, arts and entertainment, social media, and internet law. She previously served on the Board of Visitors for the North Carolina Central University School of Business and the Board of Advisors for the Alamance Community College Small Business Center. Ms. Huggins has taught Business and Entertainment Law at North Carolina Central University’s law school and lectured on topics such as business formation, partnerships, independent contractor agreements, social media law, and employment law at workshops across the state. You can learn more about me here: www.sheliahugginslaw.com www.instagram.com/mslegalista www.youtube.com/mslegalista www.facebook.com/sheliahuugginslaw

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"I am very grateful for Ms. Huggins unwavering support through my ordeal. Ms. Huggins' showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process. This helped me a great deal to get through this difficult time. I highly recommend this law firm."

Steven S. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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April 7, 2023

Steven S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
New York; Florida
45 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL, NY
New York Law School

Steven Stark has more than 35 years of experience in business and commercial law representing start-ups as well as large and small companies spanning a wide variety of industries. Steven has provided winning strategies, valuable advice, and highly effective counsel on legal issues in the areas of Business Entity Formation and Organization, Drafting Key Business Contracts, Trademark and Copyright Registration, Independent Contractor Relationships, and Website Compliance, including Terms and Privacy Policies. Steven has also served as General Counsel for companies providing software development, financial services, digital marketing, and eCommerce platforms. Steven’s tactical business and client focused approach to drafting contracts, polices and corporate documents results in favorable outcomes at a fraction of the typical legal cost to his clients. Steven received his Juris Doctor degree at New York Law School and his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Hofstra University.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"This is the second time Steven has worked with me and I can't say enough great things about his responsiveness and complete understanding of what I need without a bunch of back and forth. Thank you Steven and I will be working with you again in the future. Patrick"

Rhea d. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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April 12, 2023

Rhea d.

Attorney
Free Consultation
San Francisco Bay Area, California
29 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA, DC
University of Utah

Rhea de Aenlle is a business-savvy attorney with extensive experience in Privacy & Data Security (CIPP/US, CIPP/E), GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Contracts. She has over 25 years of legal experience as an in-house counsel, AM Law 100 firm associate, and a solo practice attorney. Rhea works with start-up and midsize technology companies.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Rhea is very knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. She provided excellent guidance throughout the MSA and BAA process, and I highly recommend her services."

Morgan N. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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March 24, 2023

Morgan N.

Attorney
Free Consultation
North Dakota and Minnesota
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN, ND
Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Morgan is a real estate attorney with six years of experience in residential, land, and commercial real estate transactions. He has experience assisting municipalities, businesses, buyers and sellers in real estate related matters. He has worked on various projects including purchase agreements, contract for deed, easements, mortgages, access agreements, contract/lease review and also title review. Prior to entering private practice, Morgan was a Realtor and assisted buyers and sellers in residential sales and closing services. Morgan provides proactive, responsive and dependable work to each client and project.

Bukhari N. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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March 30, 2023

Bukhari N.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Atlanta, Georgia
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Howard University School of Law

Bukhari Nuriddin is the Owner of The Nuriddin Law Company, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia and an “Of Counsel” attorney with The Baig Firm specializing in Transactional Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates. He is an attorney at law and general counsel with extensive experience providing creative, elegant and practical solutions to the legal and policy challenges faced by entrepreneurs, family offices, and municipalities. During his legal careers he has worked with entrepreneurs from a wide array of industries to help them establish and grow their businesses and effectuate their transactional goals. He has helped establish family offices with millions of dollars in assets under management structure their estate plans and philanthropic endeavors. He recently completed a large disparity study for the City of Birmingham, Alabama that was designed to determine whether minority and women-owned businesses have an equal opportunity to participate in city contracting opportunities. He is a trusted advisor with significant knowledge and technical experience for structuring and finalizing a wide variety of complex commercial transactions, estate planning matters and public policy initiatives. Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Bukhari graduated from Classical High School and attended Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law. Bukhari has two children with his wife, Tiffany, and they live in the Vinings area of Smyrna.

John M. - Business Lawyer in Rhode Island
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April 3, 2023

John M.

Co-Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Middle Tennessee
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TN
Nashville School of Law

John has extensive leadership experience in various industries, including hospitality and event-based businesses, then co-founded a successful event bar company in 2016. As co-founder, John routinely negotiated agreements with venues, suppliers, and other external partners, swiftly reaching agreement while protecting the brand and strategic objectives of the company. He leverages his business experience to provide clients with strategic legal counsel and negotiates attractive terms.

Business Legal Questions and Answers

Business

LLC Articles of Organization

Texas

Asked on Oct 25, 2023

What is LLC formation?

I am in the process of starting a business and am looking to protect my personal assets from any potential liabilities of the business. I have heard that setting up a LLC can help with this, but I am not sure what it entails. I am looking to learn more about LLC formation and to understand the benefits and drawbacks of this type of business structure.

Jimmy V.

Answered Nov 21, 2023

LLC formation means the process by which one sets up an LLC. The process begins with a filing with the state. The filing is usually called Articles of Organization. The LLC must then adopt an Operating Agreement which is much like a partnership agreement. Finally, the LLC will need to obtain an Employer Identification Number from the IRS.

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Business

Joint Venture Agreement

Texas

Asked on Mar 21, 2023

What's normal term in a joint venture?

I am currently in discussions with another company to form a joint venture to pursue a business opportunity. As part of our negotiations, we are trying to determine the appropriate term for the joint venture, including the duration of the joint venture and the conditions under which it can be extended or terminated. However, I am unclear on what is considered a normal or typical term for a joint venture, and what factors should be considered when determining the length of the venture. Therefore, I would like to seek the advice of a lawyer to guide me through the process of negotiating the term of the joint venture and to ensure that the terms are legally sound and meet my needs.

Jimmy V.

Answered Mar 21, 2023

A joint venture is a partnership organized for a specific purpose. Let's say that you formed a joint venture to renovate a house and sell it. The joint venture ends once the project is completed. In this case the joint venture would end when you sold the house, PS For more information about business entities, download a free copy of my ebook "Should Your Small Business Become a Corporation or an LLC? A Look at Liabilities, State & Federal Taxation & More!" from my website types-of-business-ownership.com PS For more information about business entities, download a free copy of my ebook "Should Your Small Business Become a Corporation or an LLC? A Look at Liabilities, State & Federal Taxation & More!" from my website types-of-business-ownership.com

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Business

Memorandum of Understanding

California

Asked on Jun 10, 2025

What are the key elements to include in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)?

I am currently in the process of establishing a partnership with another business for a joint project, and we have decided to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to outline our intentions and expectations. However, I am unsure about the essential components that should be included in the MoU to ensure clarity and avoid potential disputes in the future. I want to make sure that the MoU adequately covers aspects such as project scope, responsibilities, timelines, confidentiality, and dispute resolution, among others. Can you please advise me on the key elements that should be incorporated into the MoU to protect both parties' interests and foster a successful collaboration?

Paul S.

Answered Jul 18, 2025

You've identified several of the key items to include - project scope, responsibilities, timelines, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. You also want to outline how ownership of the project will be split, and how profits/revenues will be split. Will you be forming an LLC to carry out the project? What will each party be contributing to the project - money? equipment? expertise? facilities? The MOU will be a solid working outline for then preparing a definitive, binding agreement - this could be a partnership agreement, a joint venture agreement, an LLC operating agreement, or something of that nature.

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Business

LLC

California

Asked on Oct 29, 2024

What are the specific steps and legal requirements for forming a Single Member LLC in the state of California?

I am interested in starting a small business in California and have decided to form a Single Member LLC. I have done some preliminary research on the topic, but I am still unsure about the specific steps and legal requirements involved in the formation process. I would like to consult with a lawyer to gain a better understanding of the necessary documentation, filing procedures, and any other legal considerations that I should be aware of before proceeding with the formation of my Single Member LLC.

Dolan W.

Answered Nov 5, 2024

Hello! Congrats on starting the business. So here are the general steps to forming an LLC in California: Reserve a name. The state says - For general information about name reservations and name style requirements relating to limited liability companies, please refer to our Name Reservations webpage. Create your Articles of Organization. With that, here is what you need: 1. You need agent for service of process 2, You need to identify manager or member-managed 3. You can add any information not inconsstent with info required in articles or by law 4. You need to create a name. The name must not be "likely to mislead the public: and must be distinguishable in the SOS records (Corp. Code section 17701.08(b).) You then need to fill out and file form LLC-1. The instructions are listed at this link - https://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov/llc/forms/llc-1.pdf Within 90 days of forming a California LLC, you’ll need to file an Initial Statement of Information. This form is free to file You can file this all online by clicking this link - https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/bizfile/file-online Best of luck!

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Business

Employment Contract

Florida

Asked on Apr 17, 2023

What's the safety policy in an employment contract?

I recently accepted a job offer from a new employer and as part of the employment contract, I need to understand the safety policy in the workplace. I understand that safety policies in the workplace are important for the protection of both employees and employers, but I am not sure of the specific details of the safety policy included in my employment contract. I would like to know what safety policies are included in the contract in order to ensure that I have a safe working environment.

Diane D.

Answered May 2, 2023

Without seeing the contract, there is no way of knowing.

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