SAFE Note Lawyers for Santa Maria, California

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Rene H. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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5.0 (25)
Member Since:
February 6, 2023

Rene H.

Attorney
Free Consultation
San Diego, CA
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Northwestern University

I am an attorney licensed in both California and Mexico. I offer a unique blend of 14 years of legal expertise that bridges the gap between diverse legal landscapes. My background is enriched by significant roles as in-house counsel for global powerhouses such as Anheuser-Busch, Campari Group, and Grupo Lala, alongside contributions to Tier 1 law firms. I specialize in navigating the complexities of two pivotal areas: AI/Tech Innovation: With a profound grasp of both cutting-edge transformer models and foundational machine learning technologies, I am your go-to advisor for integrating these advancements into your business. Whether it's B2B or B2C applications, I ensure that your company harnesses the power of AI in a manner that's not only enterprise-friendly but also fully compliant with regulatory standards. Cross-Border Excellence: My expertise extends beyond borders, with over a decade of experience facilitating cross-border operations for companies in more than 20 countries. I am particularly adept at enhancing US-Mexico operations, ensuring seamless and efficient business transactions across these territories.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Rene gets the job done in an effective and efficient manner. Rene understood the goals of the project I hired him for; delivered and reached those goals with his knowledge and experience; as well as consistently following up on time, and is pleasant to work with."

Mark F. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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4.9 (3)
Member Since:
September 2, 2022

Mark F.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Silicon Valley, CA
45 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
University of California Hastings College of Law

International-savvy technology lawyer with 35years+ in Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Research Triangle, Silicon Forest. Outside & inside general counsel, legal infrastructure development, product exports, and domestic & international contracts for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Work with Founders to establish startup and continuous revenue, sourcing and partnering with investors to attract funding, define success strategy and direct high-performing teams, advising stakeholders and Boards of Directors to steer company growth.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Mark has guided us through a complex acquisition involving shareholders with different interests, IP and litigation questions and management issues with great expertise and patience. We could not have done this without his help."

Tabetha H. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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5.0 (39)
Member Since:
October 26, 2021

Tabetha H.

Attorney at Law
Free Consultation
San Jose, CA
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
UCLA

I am a startup veteran with a demonstrated history of execution with companies from formation through growth stage and acquisition. A collaborative and data-driven manager, I love to build and lead successful teams, and enjoy working full-stack across all aspects of the business.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Tabetha provided feedback on a legal document in a timely and thorough manner. I plan to use her services going forward."

Alen A. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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5.0 (13)
Member Since:
August 26, 2021

Alen A.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, CA
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
University of West Los Angeles

Alen Aydinian is a seasoned real estate attorney with a wealth of experience in handling transactional matters, real estate transactions, and lease agreements. As a licensed real estate broker, Alen Aydinian brings a unique perspective to the table, allowing clients to benefit from both legal expertise and practical industry knowledge. He is a trusted advisor in the realm of real estate transactions and lease agreements. Whether representing buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants, Alen Aydinian is committed to providing strategic counsel and dedicated advocacy every step of the way. Clients rely on him for sound legal guidance, proactive problem-solving, and unwavering support throughout the transaction process.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"I contracted Alen for a commercial lease review. I couldn't be happier with the results, as he exceeded my expectations. He completed the project 2 days ahead of the estimated timeframe, gave me high quality feedback, and suggested alternate language. We had a call at the end and he answered all of my questions in detail. Incredible value. I'm so happy I chose Alen, and I definitely recommend him to anyone else needing legal assistance."

Daehoon P. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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4.8 (231)
Member Since:
November 26, 2021

Daehoon P.

Corporate & M&A | Venture Capital, Private Equity & Web3 Counsel | Real Estate Transactions
Free Consultation
New York, NY
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
American University Washington College of Law

Corporate, M&A & Securities Lawyer | Managing Attorney, DP Counsel PLLC Practice Areas: Business Formation | Commercial Contracts | Contract Drafting & Review | Mergers & Acquisitions | Venture Capital | Securities Offerings | Franchise Law | Employment & Equity Compensation | Intellectual Property | Cross-Border Transactions About/Bio: I represent companies, investors, and fund sponsors in corporate transactions, commercial contracting, and private securities matters, from entity formation and early-stage financings to acquisitions, exits, and ongoing strategic counsel. As Managing Attorney of DP Counsel PLLC, I help clients structure transactions clearly, allocate risk thoughtfully, and move deals forward with documentation that is practical, enforceable, and aligned with business objectives. My practice includes both day-to-day commercial matters and more complex transactional work, including venture financings, private offerings, M&A deals, fund-related documents, and cross-border structuring. What I Do: Corporate & Commercial • Entity formation and structuring for corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships • Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and governance documents • Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation • Vendor, distribution, manufacturing, SaaS, and licensing agreements • Employment, consulting, confidentiality, and equity compensation agreements • Outside general counsel support for growing companies Securities & Private Capital • Private offerings under Regulation D and Regulation S • Private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and investor documents • SAFE, convertible note, and priced equity financings • Venture capital and private fund formation matters • Fund governing documents and offering document packages • Securities law analysis for private capital raising transactions Mergers & Acquisitions • Letters of intent and term sheets • Stock purchase, asset purchase, and merger agreements • Due diligence coordination and transaction support • Disclosure schedules, closing documents, and post-closing matters • Earnouts, rollover equity, indemnity structures, and related deal terms • HSR, CFIUS, and related regulatory issue spotting for qualifying transactions Digital Assets & Emerging Technologies • Federal-law digital asset and token securities analysis • Entity structuring for blockchain and Web3 ventures • Digital asset fund and operating structures • AML/KYC documentation support and regulatory issue spotting Franchising • Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) • Franchise agreements • Master franchise and area development agreements • Franchise structuring and registration coordination Real Estate Transactions • Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions • Real estate joint ventures and syndications • Commercial lease drafting and negotiation • Real estate investment structures and related offering documents Cross-Border & International • U.S. market entry and entity structuring for international clients • Delaware and multi-entity holding structures • Cross-border transaction planning and documentation • Coordination with foreign counsel and tax advisors on cross-border matters Why Clients Hire Me: • Big-law-level drafting with boutique responsiveness • Practical, business-focused advice grounded in execution reality • Clear scoping and transparent fee arrangements • Experience across financings, acquisitions, fund formations, and cross-border transactions Typical Projects: • Contract drafting and negotiation • Entity formation and governance packages • Private offering document suites • Venture financing documentation • M&A transactions from LOI through closing • Fractional or outside general counsel support Industries Technology | SaaS | FinTech | Digital Assets | E-commerce | Healthcare | Real Estate | Food & Beverage | Professional Services

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Daehoon delivered quickly and thoroughly reviewed and adjusted my SAFE agreement. Highly recommended."

Anna V. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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Member Since:
September 19, 2025

Anna V.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Sacramento
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
UC Berkeley

Multilingual California Attorney with experience in Immigration, Real Estate, Contracts.

Rosanne M. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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September 22, 2025

Rosanne M.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Carlsbad, California
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Santa Clara Law

Rosanne (Rosie) Brady Muschenheim is an experienced estate planning attorney practicing law exclusively in trusts, estates, business, and tax law. She studied advanced tax law by taking several courses through Boston University's LLM program. She served as the Western Region Estate Planning Consultant for Bessemer Trust Company in addition to running her own law firm. Rosie spent several years working in Silicon Valley at a prestigious law firm serving ultra high net worth clients, including Founders, Directors, and Officers at companies such as Google, Netflix, Juniper Networks, Tesla, DocuSign, Looker, Nvidia, Xilinx, and Fortinet. Rosie spent time practicing in Honolulu, Hawaii serving ultra high net worth clients, including descendants of Hawaiian royalty. While in Orange County, Rosie assisted many high net worth clients of notable fame in the entertainment industry and the manufacturing industry. Rosie started her own law firm to provide a more customized and personal service to clients than what is offered through larger law firms. Trust is essential to building client relationships, and with her own law firm Rosie is able to provide more attention and care to each client matter.

David A. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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Member Since:
September 24, 2025

David A.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
Los Angeles
33 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA TX
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.

Sean D. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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Member Since:
October 8, 2025

Sean D.

Founding Partner
Free Consultation
Washington DC
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA DC, MA
Georgetown University Law School

After 15+ years at leading firms in Silicon Valley, Boston, and DC, I started Supernova Law to partner with the clients who inspire me most—start-ups, mission-driven companies, B-Corps, and non-profits. My goal is simple: provide accessible, affordable, high-quality legal support to innovators creating positive change for our society. At Supernova Law, your vision and values come first.

Matthew K. - SAFE Note Lawyer in Santa Maria, California
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Member Since:
October 10, 2025

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Review and finalize a Y Combinator post-money SAFE (cap-only) + Accredited Investor Questionnaire + 506(c) Risk Disclosure for a Delaware C-corp 506(c) raise.

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"Scott is a breathe of fresh air in a world of hot air."

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5.0

"Benjamin is quick, thorough, responsive, and genuinely cares about his client's interests. I will continue to work with him on other projects."

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5.0

"Excellent service!!"

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5.0

"Thorough, precise legal work. Delivered clear, well-cited answers across a genuinely complex mix of SAFE, securities, and crypto-specific questions. Highly recommend."

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CREATION OF A SAFE NOTE FOR DELAWARE COMPANY RAISING INVESTMENT TO PRESENT TO AN INVESTOR ASAP
Location: California
Turnaround: Less than a week
Service: Drafting
Doc Type: SAFE Note
Number of Bids: 3
Bid Range: $499 - $900
User Feedback:
Very efficient and super good work! Will certainly be using again.

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Recent Project:
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Location: California
Turnaround: A week
Service: Drafting
Doc Type: SAFE Note
Number of Bids: 4
Bid Range: $499 - $800
User Feedback:
Benjamin is quick, thorough, responsive, and genuinely cares about his client's interests. I will continue to work with him on other projects.
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