Areas of practice:
* Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships -- formation and transformation
* Technology and trademark licensing agreements in consumer products, publishing and other fields
* Contract negotiation and drafting
* Ownership expansion programs for privately held companies
* Mergers and acquisitions; corporate restructurings
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Sample transactions:
* Formation of C corporations, S corporations, LLCs and partnerships
* Successful negotiation and drafting of high-stakes technology and trademark license agreements for small companies against large multinational corporations
* Formation and ongoing representation of software technology and consumer products companies in international licensing and corporate transactions
* Acquisition of long-established manufacturing company by entrepreneur/investor
* Reincorporation of out-of-state corporation into California
* Expansion of ownership in closely held corporations in architecture and engineering fields
* Ongoing legal advice to both start-up and long-established companies in consumer products, technology, web-based ventures, and professional services, including general business advice and corporate restructuring
* Preparation of website terms and conditions for online sales
* Mergers and acquisitions of businesses in manufacturing, services, and technology fields
* Coordination with specialists in other areas of law, including patent, trademark, employment, tax, and litigation to achieve optimal outcome for clients
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Publications:
* Tax Planning for Business (co-author), Entrepreneur Press (2007)
* Selecting and Forming Business Entities, Chapter 2: Evaluating Entity Choices (co-author), CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar) (2007)
* Basics of International Licensing (co-author), published in The California International Law Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3 (2006), paper presented at Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California
* Architect's Essentials of Ownership Transition (contributor), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2002)
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Education:
* B.A., Miami University, Ohio
* M.B.A., Thunderbird School, Arizona
* J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law
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Prior Positions Include:
* General Counsel of Dakin, Inc., worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of consumer products
* Corporate and Securities Attorney, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro
