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Linda W. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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August 15, 2023

Linda W.

Attorney
Free Consultation
West Palm Beach, FL
42 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
University of Miami School of Law

o Experience includes meeting with clients, numerous court appearances and mediations concluded with successful settlements. Exceptional communication skills both oral and written. Available to travel…. Flexible schedule. A general practice with emphasis in contracts of any nature, landlord/tenant/ real estate, leases, deeds, mortgages, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, wills and trusts, collections, business/corporate..... * In addition, Florida Real Estate License with extensive experience in this area as well. • o Skills: Legal Matters · Legal Practice · Interpersonal Skills · Employment Contracts · Time Management · Mediation · Legal Document Preparation · Commercial Contracts · Writing · Dispute Resolution · Attention to Detail · Real Estate · Contract Negotiation · Due Diligence · Breach of Contract · Analytical Skills

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D. Cassie B. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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D. Cassie B.

Managing Attorney
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Riverview, FL
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
University of Miami School of Law

Cassie Bermudez Engel is a seasoned family law attorney with over a decade of litigation experience across Florida. She focuses her practice on divorce, custody and timesharing, alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and post-judgment enforcement and modification. Cassie has served as lead counsel in thousands of cases and has represented clients in matters ranging from amicable settlements to high-conflict litigation. Before founding her own practice, Cassie honed her skills at boutique family law firms, served in-house for major insurance carriers, and was a partner at a nationwide law firm. She brings a strategic, results-driven approach to every case, with a particular focus on protecting her clients’ financial interests and guiding them through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Cassie is known for her clear communication, compassionate advocacy, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

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"Working with Cassie was great! Not only did she stay on budget and was very responsive, but she completed the job on time. Cassie took her time to answer all of my questions and was a pleasure to work with. Would recommend!"

Fred V. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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July 24, 2023
Tamla L. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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July 26, 2023

Tamla L.

Lawyer
Free Consultation
Jacksonville, FL
7 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Florida Coastal School of Law

Led by Tamla N. Lloyd, Esquire, our firm prioritizes a client-centered approach and aim to provide comprehensive, personalized services to help clients achieve their legal goals.

Joeie S. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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July 31, 2023

Joeie S.

Managing Member, The Skelly Law Firm
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Cape Coral, FL
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School

Attorney Skelly is a midwestern transplant from Iowa. She has been in Florida for the past 11 years. She went to undergrad at Buena Vista University, which is a small liberal arts college in Storm Lake, Iowa. After graduating with her Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, she went on to obtain her Master's degree in criminal justice from Kaplan university, which is now Purdue Global. While attending school full time for her Master’s degree, Attorney Skelly worked full time in social services helping children and their families who were involved in the dependency system. Attorney Skelly has a professional background in child welfare and social services having worked for 18 years in the field. Attorney Skelly always had a lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer and decided to fulfill her goal in May of 2019 by starting law school at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School at their Riverview campus. She did their accelerated program and completed law school in just over two years and graduated magna cum laude with honors. Attorney Skelly also received certificate of merit awards, which means attaining the highest grade in the class in secured transactions, research and writing, and family violence practice. While in law school Attorney Skelly was a teaching assistant to two tenured professors as well as a note taker for those students who had accommodations. She was also awarded the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Student Award. In her legal career, Attorney Skelly started out at the State Attorney’s Office in Fort Myers, FL. She helped prosecute several cases and personally worked as second chair on 9 jury trials and one bench trial. Once Attorney Skelly passed the bar, she worked for a family law firm under a board certified marital and family law practitioner where she gained tremendous knowledge in the area of family law which includes divorce, paternity, child custody/parenting plans, alimony and child support as well as domestic relations issues such as domestic violence injunctions. Attorney Skelly is also certified as a Guardian ad Litem and can serve as a Guardian ad Litem in family court cases. Attorney Skelly is a proud member of the Florida Bar, the Lee County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

Timothy J. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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August 1, 2023

Timothy J.

Corporate Counsel
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL IL, WI
Illinois Institute of Technology: Chicago-Kent College of Law

Financial Services, Business, Corporate, Personal Injury, and Healthcare. I've represented fortune 100 companies and defended individuals in personal debt litigation. Wide breadth of experience, ready to assist.

Mervin F. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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August 1, 2023
Loi L. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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August 6, 2023

Loi L.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Miramar, Florida
25 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Florida State University

Loi Laing is a seasoned contract lawyer with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellence. Currently a legal consultant for KPMG, most recently she has also worked in San Francisco for Silicon Valley startups. Holding a Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law, Loi has also studied law at Oxford University and the University of the West Indies. Throughout her career, Loi has a proven track record in meticulously reviewing and drafting contracts across various legal domains. She possesses a robust legal foundation that spans commercial business, tech, entertainment, and real estate law.

Michael D. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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August 18, 2023

Michael D.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Jacksonville, Florida
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Regent University School of Law

Primary areas of expertise are in providing solutions to folks in financial distress. Best suited for those tasks where out-of-the-box performance is expected and needed.

Kim G. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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September 6, 2023

Kim G.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Tallahassee
29 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Florida State University College of Law

Attorney and mediator with extensive experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Kahlee S. - Startup Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
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September 6, 2023

Kahlee S.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
Mount Dora, Florida
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

I opened Hestia Legal when I was 6 months pregnant with the focus on educating and assisting families in my community. While the majority of my practice revolves around Estate Planning, I have a history of experience with contract and general business agreement drafting, discovery drafting, and general litigation document drafting.

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Startup Legal Questions and Answers

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Software Agreement

Florida

Asked on Jun 9, 2023

Software agreement and maintenance?

I am an entrepreneur who is planning to launch a new software product. I am in the process of negotiating a software agreement with a potential partner, and I need to make sure that I understand my obligations regarding maintenance of the software. I have limited experience in this area and need to ensure that I have a comprehensive agreement that covers all of the necessary points.

Daniel D.

Answered Jul 18, 2023

Your maintenance obligations will largely depend on what is written into the software agreement between you and your partner. If you and your partner agree you can have a very broad or very limited obligation, but it should be clear so you avoid any disputes in the future. A comprehensive agreement can include any provisions you and your partner agree on as long as it does not violate State Law or Public Policy.

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LLC

Texas

Asked on Oct 26, 2023

What are the benefits of LLC formation?

I am a small business owner looking to expand my operations and protect my personal assets. I am considering forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and would like to understand the benefits of doing so. I understand that an LLC provides limited liability for its owners, but I am also interested in the tax implications and other benefits of LLC formation.

Jimmy V.

Answered Nov 3, 2023

The LLC has three advantages over other types of business entities: (1) it creates a liability shield for the owner's personal assets in case the business gets sued; (2) the LLC has "pass-through" taxation - in other words, unlike a corporation, there is no tax due at the entity level. All profits and losses "pass through" to the owner and are accounted for on the owner's individual tax return; (3) the LLC is a simple and flexible business structure that does not require as much paperwork as a corporation.

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Shareholders Agreement

Ohio

Asked on Jun 12, 2023

How to track shareholders agreements?

I am a business owner and I have recently incorporated my business. As part of the incorporation process, I have created a shareholders agreement with my co-founders. I am looking to ensure that this agreement is properly tracked, documented, and monitored over time. I am seeking guidance on the best methods to track shareholders agreements and any advice on how to ensure the agreement is being followed.

Paul S.

Answered Jun 23, 2023

There are cap table management companies such as Carta and Pulley, that can help with this (for a fee). As long as your company has only issued common stock, maintaining a cap table and stock ledger in Excel is more than adequate. I also recommend storing PDFs of the stock purchase agreements in a cloud-based folder labeled "Stock Purchase Agreements." In terms of officer roles, the corporation's Secretary is responsible for maintaining these shareholder records.

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Convertible Note

New York

Asked on Mar 30, 2021

Do startups use convertible notes?

I am working to figure out what I should use for a group of investors I am speaking to about my startup. We're a technology company that is very early on. We want to raise a bit of money so we can further develop our software and pay the founders.

Ramsey T.

Answered Mar 30, 2021

Start-ups do raise capital through the use of Convertible Notes. Convertible Notes are starting to fade as the preferred sort of convertible instrument for start-ups and as SAFES become more prevalent. Convertible Notes are still quite common in more "traditional" start-up industries, such as those that involve real estate, manufacturing and other legacy industries.

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Convertible Note

Ohio

Asked on May 20, 2023

Convertible note interest rate?

I am a tech startup founder and am considering raising capital through a convertible note. I am interested in finding out what the typical interest rate is for these types of investments. I understand that the rate can vary, but I am looking for a general range of what I can expect.

Paul S.

Answered May 23, 2023

Generally the rate is pretty low - for example, 5% is what I've used over the years, with little pushback. Keep in mind, investors don't do convertible notes for the interest income, they do them for the upside from converting into preferred stock with liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protection, etc. If a potential investor is really focused on the interest rate, that tells you that the investor has little or no experience investing in startups. Also, regarding the interest in general, it typically just accrues, rather than being paid out each year. When interest accrues for more than a year, the startup can claim the amount of accrued interest as an expense on its P&L and taxes, and the investor should recognize the amount of accrued interest as interest income, even if it hasn't been paid out.

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