Release Agreement Lawyers for California

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Caroline N. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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5.0 (4)
Member Since:
April 18, 2026

Caroline N.

Attorney
Los Angeles County, California
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Chapman Fowler School of Law

Caroline is a solo attorney who provides legal counsel with a management-first mindset, combining legal expertise with proactive policy development. Prior to starting her own practice, Caroline gained extensive legal experience as a litigator defending and advising employers of all sizes, ranging from a single business owner, to a small family-owned winery, and major, nationwide corporations. Caroline also has experience on the plaintiffs' side representing survivors of sexual abuse against school districts and churches. With her unique litigation background and expertise representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Caroline understands that legal compliance is only a piece of the puzzle for business success. She is committed to leading with compassion to provide a personalized, approachable service for each client. Having safeguarded companies against a variety of business and employment disputes, Caroline is focused on preventative risk management, helping owners reduce potential employment litigation that she has defended firsthand in court. Caroline is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs spend less time worried about liability and more time focusing on business growth. Based in Los Angeles County, she provides accessible, actionable legal solutions throughout Southern California. During her free time, Caroline enjoys yoga and serving her Los Angeles community. In 2025, she partnered with NLSLA to provide pro bono legal services to individuals impacted by the Eaton Fire. Currently, she serves on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Caroline was fantastic to work with! She was thorough, responsive, and took the time to understand my business and what I actually needed. She explained her recommendations clearly, caught California-specific requirements I wasn’t aware of, and was very helpful with all of my follow-up questions. I feel much more confident using the final agreement with my clients and would absolutely work with her again. Highly recommend!"

William B. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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4.9 (58)
Member Since:
May 23, 2025

William B.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Glendale, CA
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Southwestern Law School

Attorney based in Southern California (for in-person matters), taking clients globally/remotely for CA-specific and Federal legals needs. Owner and operator of Alchemist Attorney, Inc. (www.alchemistattorney.com).

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
4.7

"William responded quickly and delivered the project documents as promised. He reviewed my documents carefully and made revisions to protect myself in a lease to buy agreement."

Michael M. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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4.9 (333)
Member Since:
September 10, 2022

Michael M.

Principal
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, California
39 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
NYU

www.linkedin/in/michaelbmiller I am an experienced contracts professional having practiced nearly 3 decades in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, technology, start-up, intellectual property, real estate, employment law as well as informal dispute resolution. I enjoy providing a cost effective, high quality, timely solution with patience and empathy regarding client needs. I graduated from NYU Law School and attended Rutgers College and the London School of Economics as an undergraduate. I have worked at top Wall Street firms, top regional firms and have long term experience in my own practice. I would welcome the opportunity to be of service to you as a trusted fiduciary. In 2022 and 2023, I was the top ranked attorney on the Contract Counsel site based upon number of clients, quality of work and number of 5 Star reviews.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Michael's expertise and judgment impressed me. I brought him in for contract advisory work, and he quickly asked the questions I hadn't considered, identified the risks that mattered, and set aside the ones I had wrongly prioritized. He changed how I understood the contract. He is an excellent advisor - highly recommended."

Rhea d. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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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 amazing to work with! We are happy she is working with our company. Very experienced IP Lawyer with attractive pricing. Thank you Rhea!!"

Daron J. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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September 7, 2023

Daron J.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, CA
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Whittier Law School

On this platform I have largely been helping people draft prenuptial agreements for many different situations as well as mediation/arbitration. I am an entertainment attorney by trade with experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in the fields of television, film, unscripted, music, and everything each entails. In addition, I have experience drafting and negotiating property leases and service agreements of various types, as well as employment settlement agreements. I am available for all types of contractual review or any drafting needs you may have.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Daron was excellent for helping with my prenup! He was incredibly responsive and worked with me when we had to make last minute changes to our plan due to the other party’s lawyers making some big mistakes, which Daron was able to correct! He was also great about explaining the process in simplified terms that I could understand."

Bruce H. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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Member Since:
October 26, 2024

Bruce H.

Patent Attorney
Free Consultation
San Diego, CA
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA MA
University of San Diego

Experienced patent attorney supporting a variety of technologies.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Smooth and straightforward provisional filing, even as a foreign-based inventor. Clear communication and prompt filing. Highly recommended."

Tsion L. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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4.7 (3)
Member Since:
December 19, 2024

Tsion L.

Fractinal General Counsel
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, California
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Stanford Law School

Seasoned Fractional COO and Legal Counsel with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and legal compliance in high-growth companies. Skilled in developing and executing strategic plans, optimizing business processes, and managing complex legal matters. Demonstrated ability to draft commercial, partnership, and sponsorship agreements, file trademark applications and manage IP portfolios, support corporate filings and board governance. Industries served: small and medium sized small business, cannabis, hemp, consumer goods, e-commerce, SAAs and health and wellness.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Great experience, very responsive and professionally handled our needs."

Hansen T. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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October 2, 2024

Hansen T.

Technology Lawyer
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, CA
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Loyola Law

Hansen Tong is the founder of a technology focused boutique law firm that focuses specifically on SAAS, data privacy, digital media, licensing, websites/apps, and AI.

Patrick W. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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October 31, 2024

Patrick W.

Lawyer
Free Consultation
Novato, CA, USA
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Santa Clara SOL

Patrick is a seasoned attorney with over 11 years of experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance, with a specialization in emerging technologies such as AI and Web 3.0. Patrick works with commercial contract negotiations for technology startups, managing multi-million-dollar agreements, and offering comprehensive corporate governance services, including stock plan administration, cap table management, and day to day advising. One of Patrick’s career highlights includes his tenure at SharesPost Inc., a pioneering fintech startup, where he served as Senior Legal Counsel and later Interim General Counsel. In this role, Patrick led product legal risk management, negotiated SaaS and data processing agreements, and ensured compliance with SEC, FINRA, and DBO regulations. He played a pivotal role in the company's growth working closely with operations and sales, until such time teh company was acquired. In addition to his work at SharesPost, Patrick’s experience includes serving as Policy Counsel at Bird Global and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Planned Parenthood Northern California, where he oversaw a $60M revenue organization, directed legal strategy for EHR migration, and ensured compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

Brian W. - Release Agreement Lawyer in California
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Member Since:
December 30, 2024

Brian W.

Founder & President
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, CA
34 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Southwestern Law School

I founded Brian Wynne Law, PC (based in Los Angeles, CA) in late 2023 after spending over 25 years as an in-house lawyer and over 13 years serving in General Counsel and department head-level business & legal affairs, and corporate operations positions. I provide fractional general counsel and legal advisory services to a broad range of companies, both early-stage and more established, primarily in the technology, digital media, and hospitality sectors. I negotiate a variety of sales, licensing, marketing,g and technology agreements, and handle employment, compliance, privacy, board matters, dispute resolution, and risk management matters. I also assist my clients by managing corporate transactions, IP, M&A, and corporate/legal operations as a combination GC/COO.

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Lawyer Reviews for California Release Agreement Projects

Review of Unissued Startup Stock Options and Release Agreement (Pre-Sale)

5.0

"Modified my contract to better protect my rights."

New York
Urgent
Review
Release Form
ContractsCounsel User

Release of Liability

5.0

"Was responsive quickly and delivered the exact item needed, would recommend highly!"

Washington
Urgent
Drafting
Release Form
ContractsCounsel User

Draft a Signed Affidavit document

5.0

"Very responsive and thorough"

Pennsylvania
Drafting
Release Form
ContractsCounsel User

Release and waiver agreement

5.0

"Bryan did a great job clarifying and tailoring the document to meet my complex requirements."

Texas
Urgent
Drafting
Release Form
ContractsCounsel User

Contributor Release Agreement Review (IP Assignment + Restrictive Covenants)

4.7

"Heather was great and not only delivered the required ask but gave additional advisory notice on factors I didn’t consider."

Texas
Review
Release Form
ContractsCounsel User

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