Bio
I realized that I needed to be more involved with clients after years of working at large firms where I rarely had a real relationship with the clients. In 2006, I decided I needed to rethink my career. I intended to travel for one year but I didn’t return until two years later after traveling the Americas on a motorcycle. I started a small business when I returned but I was still frequently asked legal questions by my friends. So I decided to open my own law office and only work for myself. It is not easy these days, but I am much happier.
Clients appreciate my ability to get a deal closed. My goal is the client’s goal, not satisfying my ego. There is a difference from taking an aggressive negotiating position and winning the battle but losing the war. I leave the heavy litigation to others. Rather, I focus on making sure legal contracts are comprehensive and mutually beneficial. This provides a roadmap for the parties and minimizes the chance of litigation.
There are many times when parties want to close a deal but a concern of one of the parties prevents the deal from closing. My clients appreciate my ability to think outside the box and write contracts in a way that address such concerns.
In the past, I worked on large litigation matters regarding covering matters such as patent and trademark infringement, trade secrets, warranty clauses and many others. More recently, I spend most of my time helping small and medium size business negotiating with larger companies when they are seeking a new deal or there is a dispute.
I love seeing new relationships grow because my legal acumen created a bridge between two parties. Perhaps two sides started out very far apart, but after much negotiation and agreement was reached and a true partnership developed. In some ways that is what the law is — a set of rules for use to all get along.
I have been practicing law for over 15 years. Now I am at a point where I know what clients expect and what I expect from my clients. I treat my clients with the upmost respect and offer fees to meet their budget. My fees are structured in a way to make legal cost predicable. Usually this is done by setting fixed fees with an allowance for certain contingencies. I also offer ‘cost plus’ plans for certain standard services such as incorporations or trademark filings. I will also find the right attorney for you if I do not have the expertise you need. So whether it is complex distribution agreement and intellectual property license or a New York real estate transaction feel free to contact me.
Recent Blog Posts
Stop Online Piracy Act: SOPA what does it actually say
“Stop Online Piracy Act” (‘SOPA’): now who could be against such a bill, surely good citizens do not want to promote piracy. How ironic that just when dictators are falling to internet based revolutions, the United States in embroiled in a fight over this bill which opponent give labels such as ‘censorship’ and proponents describe as protecting American industry. Let’s look at what the bill actually says.
2011 Notable Intellectual Property Changes
A review of notable intellectual property law developments during 2011
TATTOO and TATUAJE trademark case: foreign equivalent doctrine
Just after my last post on the Foreign Equivalents Doctrine I read on The TTABlog about a recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision focusing on the doctrine. I will add my take below, but have a look at The TTABlog for more details.