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Joshua B. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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5.0 (11)
Member Since:
September 19, 2023

Joshua B.

Founder
Free Consultation
Austin, Texas
24 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX NY
University of Texas

Josh Bernstein has been serving real estate and corporate transactional clients since 2002. His experience is varied, and he enjoys working on and puzzling out novel and complex corporate and real estate matters. Josh’s experience includes, among other things, the following: representation of public companies in connection with SEC reporting and compliance work (proxies, 10-K’s; 10-Q’s; 8-K’s, etc.); representation of public and private company securities issuances (including private placements, and other similar offerings); assistance in structuring and drafting joint ventures, both for investors and operating partners, and including both real estate and corporate ventures; handling public and private company mergers and acquisitions; and asset sales and dispositions; assisting clients, big and small, with real estate acquisitions, sales and financings; managing large-scale and multi-state real estate portfolio acquisitions, dispositions and financings; complex condominium creation, structuring and governance work, including: commercial condominiums, use of condominiums as a land planning tool, wholesale condominium property acquisitions and dispositions, and rehabilitating failed or faulty condominium legal structures to make ready for sale; development of restrictive covenants and owners’ association documents for master-planned communities; compliance with federal statutes governing real estate sale and development (including, without limitation, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, the Housing for Older Persons Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act); representation of real estate lenders, for both improved and unimproved property, and including numerous construction financings secured by real estate; assistance with commercial leasing; from both the landlord and tenant side, and including condominium leasing; training residential home and condominium sales staff for compliance with applicable local and federal law; and workouts of all kinds. When he’s not busy lawyering, Josh may be found watching 80’s commercials, flying a single-engine plane, playing poker, or trying to be a good dad.

Max K. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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August 5, 2023

Max K.

Attorney, EMBA
Free Consultation
Las Vegas, Nevada
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX CA, NV, NY
Western State University College of Law

Transactional attorney with experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, licenses, leases, general business practices and dispute resolution. Licensed in Nevada, California and New York. I never charge for phone calls - happy to chat. www.linkedin.com/in/maxkelner

Jeremiah C. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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March 5, 2021

Jeremiah C.

Partner/Attorney at Law
Houston
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX NV
Thomas Jefferson

Creative, results driven business & technology executive with 27 years of experience (17+ as a business/corporate lawyer). A problem solver with a passion for business, technology, and law. I bring a thorough understanding of the intersection of the law and business needs to any endeavor, having founded multiple startups myself with successful exits. I provide professional business and legal consulting. Throughout my career I've represented a number large corporations (including some of the top Fortune 500 companies) but the vast majority of my clients these days are startups and small businesses. Having represented hundreds of successful crowdfunded startups, I'm one of the most well known attorneys for startups seeking CF funds. I hold a Juris Doctor degree with a focus on Business/Corporate Law, a Master of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship, A Master of Education degree and dual Bachelor of Science degrees. I look forward to working with any parties that have a need for my skill sets.

Jessica W. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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August 23, 2025

Jessica W.

Attorney - Solo
Free Consultation
Austin, Texas and Boston, MA
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX MA
Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Family and Probate attorney with over 15 years experience.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Jessica is a great lawyer, and I would recommend her to anyone."

Mike R. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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February 11, 2026

Mike R.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Houston, Texas
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
University of Wisconsin Law School

Rusco Law combines big-firm expertise with small-firm personal attention to give a limited set of clients unparalleled representation and service. We provide: • Complete litigation services, from pre-filing demands through Supreme Court appeals. Extensive experience in commercial, employment, tribal, and personal injury matters. • Sophisticated business counseling with an emphasis on start ups, including formation, risk management, internal governance, employment policy, regulatory advocacy, and trademark/trade secret/patent protection. • Detailed contract negotiation, review, and compliance monitoring, including major construction and service agreements. • Full-spectrum legal support for principals and their families, including passionate injury representation, including childcare and playground accidents.

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"Reliable Texas counsel under tight deadline Mike was responsive, clear, and efficient from start to finish. Fair pricing, transparent communication, and he delivered exactly what was promised — well before the court deadline. His paralegal team made the filing process seamless, and I was kept informed throughout. Professional, no-nonsense, and easy to work with. Would absolutely engage him again. Highly recommended."

Anna C. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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February 11, 2026

Anna C.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Austin, TX
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX IN
Indiana University

I am a business attorney focused on practical, efficient contract drafting, review, and negotiation for healthcare organizations and growth-stage and established businesses. My work includes commercial agreements such as NDAs, MSAs/SOWs, leases, vendor and services agreements, SaaS, and employment and severance agreements. I partner closely with clients to identify key legal and business risks, deliver clear, business-minded redlines with concise issue summaries, and keep transactions moving. Clients value my responsive turnaround, judgment, and ability to balance risk with commercial objectives.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Anna revised our in-house created contract and made it so much better, quickly and with clear redline notes to answer questions and accept revisions fast and easy. All accomplished faster than I had requested. Offered insightful advice even in areas I had not requested but that could have cost me tens of thousands had someone not pointed out. I've never worked with a lawyer before and this was easy and stress free, I should have done it long ago. Will be working with Anna again if that is possible. Cannot say enough good things. I could have gone with her first draft with no revisions easily, and her explanations were very clear for each change."

Jennifer W. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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April 29, 2025

Jennifer W.

Real Estate Attorney
Free Consultation
Dallas, TX
21 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
Southern Methodist University

I am a seasoned real estate attorney with over 20 years of experience advising clients across all facets of real estate development, leasing, and construction. Known for a practical and solution-oriented approach, I have guided developers, property owners, and investors through complex transactions, contract negotiations, and regulatory challenges with efficiency and clarity. I also worked in house for the largest developer for Target retail centers in North Texas.

JOSEPH R. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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June 20, 2025

JOSEPH R.

20+ yrs Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer (MBA & JD) New York & Texas
New York & Texas
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX NY
University of Iowa (JD, Law Review & Moot Court)

Since starting as a Wall Street lawyer in 2004, I have led and closed 100's of transactions ranging from small business acquisitions to multi-billion-dollar domestic and international deals as well as private capital raises large and small. With over 20 years of experience in corporate, M&A, and securities law, I provide strategic legal counsel tailored to high-stakes business initiatives as well as critical advice to startups and companies raising capital. 🔴CORE PRACTICE AREAS: Capital Raising: Structuring and preparing Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes, Promissory Notes, Bridge Notes, Warrants, Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg S offerings. Business Transactions: Representing buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border M&A. Startups and Growth-Stage Businesses: Formation, structuring, scaling, and preparing businesses for investment or acquisition. Exit Planning: Legal strategy and execution for business sales and investor exits. Strategic Advisory: Advising boards of directors, C-suite executives and founders on overall business strategy and business acquisition/disposition matters. 🔴LEGAL EXPERTISE: Structuring and negotiating complex M&A and capital markets transactions. Drafting core transactional documents: purchase agreements, subscription agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and corporate governance materials. Advising on securities compliance, including Reg A, Reg D, and Reg S offerings, Blue Sky compliance, and SEC filings. Fund formation and structured finance: extensive experience with CDOs, CMBS/RMBS, and Investment Company Act issues. Partnering with senior management and boards to align legal strategies with business objectives. Collaborating with international counsel and multidisciplinary teams on multijurisdictional deals. 🔴TRACK RECORD: Former Senior Associate Attorney at international Corporate M&A powerhouse Clifford Chance and top Corporate & Structured Finance law firm Thacher Proffitt & Wood both in Manhattan (New York City), where I represented investment banks, public and private companies, private equity sponsors, startups and hedge funds on strategic transactions. Closed and supported multi-billion-dollar deals across industries and jurisdictions. Delivered practical legal solutions to drive successful outcomes for clients ranging from startups to global financial institutions. I am licensed to practice law in New York and Texas. Corporate & Securities Attorney | Strategic Deal Advisor | M&A and Capital Raising Specialist

Maricela G. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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July 19, 2025

Maricela G.

Attorney
Free Consultation
San Antonio
9 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
St. Mary's School of Law

I’m a Texas-based attorney with extensive experience in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, probate, and immigration. I focus on providing clear, efficient, and client-focused legal solutions. Whether you're looking to draft, review, or negotiate contracts, I bring a practical mindset and attention to detail to protect your interests and help you move forward with confidence.

Scott M. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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September 8, 2025

Scott M.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Dallas, TX
13 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX NY
Syracuse University

Real Estate, Finance, and Business Attorney in the Dallas area, specializing in multifamily, hotel, public improvement districts, business law, and all types of real estate matters. I can also assist with uncontested divorces.

David A. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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September 24, 2025

David A.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
Los Angeles
33 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX CA
Dedman School of Law- Southern Methodist University

David M. Abner is a practicing attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in California and Texas. Mr. Abner is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and his practice focuses on negotiating the purchase and sale of businesses; negotiating equity and debt financing agreements; drafting and negotiating revisions to a variety of commercial agreements; and investigating and responding to law enforcement and regulatory compliance investigations. Additionally, Mr. Abner has considerable experience dealing with litigation involving ownership and valuation of privately held companies. He has tried nearly a dozen cases in private practice, including cases involving breach of contract, products liability, fraud, and officer and director liability. As in-house counsel for Ashland Inc., Mr. Abner worked with business leaders daily to assess, manage and prevent a variety of legal risks that threatened the viability and profitability of products, services and customer relationships. His efforts produced results that included settling a $700M anti-trust class action lawsuit for less than $7M; assisting in closing the sale of the company’s joint venture interests in an oil and gas subsidiary; assessing and quantifying the liabilities associated with the acquisition of other businesses; and supervising Ashland’s responses to DOJ, FBI and EPA investigations. Mr. Abner has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1993, and in California since 2012. Mr. Abner obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in 1993, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina in 1990.

Elissa L. - SAFE Note Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
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December 29, 2025

Elissa L.

Managing Attorney
Greater Houston Area
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
New England School of Law

I am a corporate and healthcare attorney with 20+ years of experience providing contract review, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance support to healthcare organizations, SaaS companies, and small to mid-sized businesses. I currently serve as Managing Attorney at my own firm, advising clients on commercial contracts, healthcare compliance, corporate governance, and risk management. I routinely draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, NDAs, BAAs, provider agreements, SaaS agreements, consulting agreements, independent contractor agreements, and confidentiality agreements. My experience includes serving as sole in-house counsel, supporting executive leadership, and leading HIPAA, FDCPA, CMS, Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act compliance initiatives. I bring a practical, business-focused approach to legal services with deep experience in healthcare operations, revenue cycle management, privacy, information security, and regulatory strategy. I am licensed in Texas and hold a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), and a graduate certificate in Health & Hospital Law.

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