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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Thomas Bark

523 reviews
Thomas Bark is a Partner at Jones Bay working with startups, but he can also handle legal matters for large companies. Previously, he has worked for two top international law firms for some 25 years - some of his experience includes working abroad.. His practice extends to corporate law and commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis in VC finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology issues. He attended The University of Virginia School of Law.
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Ryan D.

Ryan David Williams

2 reviews
Ryan’s legal career started on Wall Street, at the global law firm Morrison & Foerster, where he helped companies with their IPOs. He then joined the Silicon Valley pow... read more
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Conor T.

Conor Teevan

148 reviews
Top-tier talent shouldn’t have to come with a top-tier fee. This is why Conor Teevan combines his top-tier expertise (Yale undergrad, Stanford Law) with affordability. Conor has represented Silicon Valley startups, real estate investors, artists creating companies, and even a child author in need of a book deal. Conor himself started a real estate company with holdings in five states.
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Ronald R.

Ronald Roundy

2 reviews
Ronald Roundy is a corporate attorney who has been serving corporate clients for the past six years. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his legal degree after he graduated from the Whittier Law School. Ronald is experienced in numerous corporate legal practice areas, including commercial contracts, debt and bankruptcy, labor and employment law, and real estate law. He has been managing his own legal office since June 2014.
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Curtis R.

Curtis Roberts

2 reviews
Curtis Roberts is the proud owner of My Start-Up lawyer. He recently founded the company due to his passion for working with startups and growing business with potential. He was licensed to practice law in California after he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in law from the Pepperdine University School of Law. Curtis has exceptional skills when it comes to legal matters related to business formation, but he is also able to assist with legal obstacles that startup businesses face.
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Michael O.

Michael Okayo

2 reviews
Michael is a corporate and commercial attorney with over 12 years of experience. He started his career in commercial litigation before transitioning into corporate, finance... read more
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Don M.

Don Moody

2 reviews
Don Moody is an attorney with over 20 years experience in technology, finance and entertainment. His practice includes IP (patents, trademarks and copyrights), privacy (dat... read more
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Christopher K.

Christopher Karlin

An expert at navigating the Internal Revenue Services sizable tax code, Christopher Karlin is a tax attorney in Pleasant Hill, CA specializing in all things tax-related. He advises business and individuals, as well as nonprofits, on various tax matters using his extensive experience and an LL.M. in Taxation from the Golden Gate University School of Law.
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Alexander M.

Alexander Maniscalco

Alexander Maniscalco once worked as a Vice President at a residential land development company, handling legal negotiation and litigation. His focus is in business, real estate, and administrative law. In 2014, he was named a Top Young Attorney by the San Diego Daily Transcript. He attended the University of San Diego School of Law - receiving recognition for top performance when representing clients through the Perspectives in Criminal Justice Clinic.
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