Expert Partnership Agreements Consultants

I am licensed to practice in: All Courts in the State of CaliforniaAll Courts in the State of IllinoisAll Courts in the State of ArizonaViewing each case as a puzzle, I thrive in fitting the pieces together to create the desired result in pursuing and achieving a client’s goals. Having been in practice since 1983, my experience in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, and in front of state legislative boards, I am able to provide each client with sage advice, guidance and recommendations that are most beneficial to each client’s case. As a member of Lerner & Weiss, I take great pride in representing our client’s needs through this straightforward and forthright approach.Well respected in my field, I represent clients whose interests span a broad range of commercial disputes involving business torts and contract disputes, employment law claims, creditors’ rights, insurance coverage and premium disputes, products liability, third-party subrogation rights, and real estate litigation.My experience with transactional matters include negotiating and reviewing contracts involving commercial aerospace entities and foreign manufacturers, real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases and construction contracts, and numerous business contract and formation documents. By taking the approach of an “ounce of prevent is better than a pound of cure” making sure that the agreements into which my clients enter have had any holes plugged during the negation and drafting process, I am able to make sure my clients’ interests are secured, and the potential for litigation is minimized.My practice areas also include extensive experience representing promotion and marketing firms in the drafting of rules for sweepstakes and contracts for radio and social media promotional campaigns.Practice Areas:Advertising, Marketing, Promotion LawBusiness LitigationBusiness TransactionsCommercial Law and LitigationCreditors’ RightsEmployment LawInsurance LitigationReal Estate Transactions and LitigationThird-Party Liability Subrogation

John Richards is Managing Partner of Startup Ignition Ventures, a Utah-based pre-seed venture fund focused on vertical B2B SaaS, workflow automation, and capital-efficient startups. He works with founders on customer discovery, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, pricing, and early revenue execution. John also operates FirstStep Capital and brings experience across venture investing, venture debt, entrepreneurship education, public procurement, and legal/compliance-oriented business environments. He is a licensed Utah attorney and frequently advises founders on how to turn broad startup ideas into narrow, fundable wedges with clear ICPs, urgent pain, immediate ROI, and realistic paths to revenue. He is available for expert commentary on startups, venture capital, B2B SaaS, AI in business workflows, procurement, Utah’s startup ecosystem, founder mistakes, early-stage financing, and what makes a company investable.

I’m a divorce attorney with 13 years experience litigating exclusively in Family Law in Virginia courts. I built a social media following on TikTok and Instagram of more than 100,000 followers by sharing practical and modern divorce strategy. I’m now embracing the challenge of entrepreneurship by growing a Family Law firm in one of the most competitive legal markets in the United States.

Experienced legal counsel with both private practice and in-house legal department experience. I have practiced in diverse areas including regulatory, environmental, risk management, dispute resolution and Aboriginal law.I’m driven by solving problems and learning new things. I provide strategic advice to my clients to help them solve complex problems and choose practical solutions that reflect their goals and governance realities.

I have more than 20 years of experience representing owners, partners, shareholders, and senior executives in high-stakes business and governance disputes, including partnership breakups, LLC deadlocks, fiduciary-duty claims, investor conflicts, and internal control fights. My practice focuses on closely held companies and complex ownership disputes, primarily in New York courts.

I am the founder and principal mediator of the San Diego Family Mediation Center. We are located in Del Mar, California at 445 Marine View Ave., Suite 305, Del Mar, CA 92014. Please visit me at www.SanDiegoFamilyMediation.com. My primary goal is to educate people of the benefits of mediation, not only in family law matters, but in all matters. I have been mediating divorces for over 17 years. I believe that families deserve more than family court can give them. Sure, divorce is a legal process, but it is also a family matter and should be treated as such. Too many professionals lose sight of the fact that each "side" is still part of a whole unit. One that will, more often than not, have to continue in a relationship together. This process MUST include empathy, understanding and clear communication. Without them, our clients suffer, and if our clients suffer, their children suffer more. Specialties: Family mediation, pre-marital & post-marital mediation & agreements, dissolution of both marital and non-marital relationships. Mediations are generally completed using only one mediator, however, team mediation will be provided upon request or when necessary.

Tricia D. Goostree is the founder and managing partner of Goostree Law Group, P.C. in St. Charles, Illinois. Since 2002, she has focused her practice entirely on family law. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity, maintenance, complex financial disputes, and appeals. Her background in moot court, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy helped shape the clear, strategic approach she brings to every case. Tricia helps clients make sense of difficult family law problems and take practical steps forward. Whether you are dealing with a contested divorce, a custody fight, or a complicated financial issue, she works to protect your interests and present your case effectively. She is known for being prepared, direct, and compassionate with clients who are facing stressful and deeply personal situations. In addition to her work in court, Tricia has served her community through legal service, bar association leadership, and mock trial programs. She has also earned recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and other respected legal organizations.

With almost three decades of legal experience across various domains, with a particular focus on Plaintiff-side Personal Injury law, I serve as a Senior Partner at AffinityLawyers.ca. I am dedicated to delivering innovative legal solutions with a proven history of success. Our full-service law firm specializes in Corporate, Commercial, Insurance Litigation, Real Estate, Finance, Employment, Immigration, and Mediation Services. At AffinityLawyers.ca, our client-focused approach and comprehensive legal expertise provide a unique legal advantage.

Kara Francis is a modern relationship expert, divorce strategist, and former divorce attorney known for helping women and couples navigate marriage, separation, and life transitions with clarity, truth, and confidence. After years practicing as a divorce attorney, Kara stepped away from the courtroom to focus on a deeper mission — helping individuals make relationship decisions rooted in honesty, communication, and self-trust. Her work centers on preserving relationships when possible and guiding thoughtful, empowered transitions when necessary. Kara’s perspective is shaped by both professional experience and personal insight. Having navigated marriage, divorce, and remarriage herself, she brings a grounded, realistic understanding of the emotional and practical challenges couples face at every stage of partnership. Her work reflects a growing shift in modern relationships — one that values authenticity, emotional intelligence, and intentional decision-making over avoidance and reaction.

I started my career as a Wall Street lawyer. But at some point I realized it wasn’t for me. What I really wanted was to serve my own clients, call my own shots, and do it my way. Now I serve companies, entrepreneurs, and investors, primarily in the SMB space. My goal every day is to provide candid advice, with clear explanations, from a reliable source.So who do I represent?BarbersMouthwash producersMental health therapistsInfluencersSoftware companiesFine art galleriesMedical doctorsPaintersReal estate consultantsMarketing agenciesComediansTalent agentsAngel InvestorsTravel agentsHR ConsultantsForeign investors in US companiesWaste management companiesLaw firmsStartup employeesBusiness coachesLogistics providersLitigation consultantsAccounting firmsBakeriesDating appsCleaning servicesMusiciansRestaurant investorsWritersFinancial advisorsJournalistsAnd anyone else with a dollar and a dream!Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Patrick Schultz brings a sharp analytical edge to real estate investing, shaped by his experience as a research analyst for Jim Cramer on CNBC’s Mad Money. His deep understanding of financial markets, asset valuation, and investment strategies allows him to identify undervalued properties and optimize yield across his real estate portfolio. Alongside his wife, Hilary Schultz—a licensed real estate agent in Texas and Florida— their small family owned portfolio of businesses operate across every stage of residential real estate. They acquire homes, execute strategic renovations in SFR properties, and selectively retain assets that align with their long-term investment strategy. For Patrick and Hilary, real estate isn’t just about buying and selling—it’s about crafting solutions for homeowners. Whether purchasing homes for cash, revitalizing physically distressed properties, or helping sellers move forward with confidence, they approach every transaction with a problem-solving mindset. Their goal? Delivering outsized returns for investors while creating a delightful real estate experience for Texas home sellers.​

Launching and running a business has never been more rewarding -- or more challenging. From product-market fit, to financing, to contract negotiations, entrepreneurs need focused, strategic support.I founded Spark + Sterling to help startups and small businesses succeed. In the last 3 years, I’ve had the privilege of closing millions of dollars’ worth of contracts for growing companies in New York. With over 27 years of legal and managerial experience, including 20 years inside a large multinational, I offer practical solutions to growing ventures’ unique legal challenges.Clients call me "a go-to resource," "incredibly helpful," "thoughtful and curious," and "the same quality as the big name law firms and more affordable." If I can help your company -- whether it’s resolving a legal question or just talking through a business idea – let’s connect.

I have a passion in Maltese economic and legal ecosystem, with over a decade of experience navigating citizenship, residency, and tax legislation. As the founder of FreeMalta.com and MaltaInsider.com, I’ve pioneered the "Infrastructure of Truth" concept - replacing outdated governmental and institutional data with high-velocity, real-time benchmarks. My expertise covers Maltese Citizenship by Merit, MPRP residency frameworks, and cross-sector salary, cost of living benchmarking. I recently overhauled outdated Maltese legislative data on global platforms (including Wikipedia) to ensure transparency for international investors and expats. I provide data-backed insights for journalists looking for the ground truth on Malta’s evolving regulatory landscape.

Current law student with experience in business litigation and veterans appeals. I also have significant experience as validation engineer in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry.

Greg Jenkins, co-founder & senior event planner of the award-winning Bravo Productions holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of event planning and production – a career expanding more than three decades. The company's clients have included some of the top names in corporate America to include Mercedes-Benz North America, Enterprise, Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Westin Hotels, Disney, and Ben Bridge Jewelers, to name a few. As co-founder & senior event planner of Bravo Productions, Jenkins has more than three decades of professional event industry experience and is involved in all aspects of the company’s event productions -- from designing the concept and staging the function to overseeing marketing, and the company's administrative operation. Jenkins and his firm are a four-time Gala Award nominee and has received prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design – Budget $20,000. Jenkins and his firm also have received four Esprit Awards and several WESTIE Awards by the International Special Events Society, a Silver Tier Award for Innovation by Corporate EVENT Magazine, as well as PRISM Awards by the Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter. In 2020 and 2021, Jenkins was named as one of the top 500 event professionals in the United States by BizBash Magazine, North America’s #1 source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals. Jenkins served as chair for The Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party in conjunction with Special Event’s Magazine annual conference and trade show. This showcasing event attracts more than 1,500 event professionals from across the globe. Prior to forming Bravo Productions in 1987, with his business partner, Thomas Neighbors, Jenkins served as public relations director for Festival Artists, where he supervised Tournament of Roses Parade publicity, special events, community relations and promotions for the company and its clients. Previously, Jenkins served as account executive/client services coordinator with a Los Angeles-based public relations firm. Prior to moving west, Jenkins served four years as marketing research manager for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Visitor Bureau.

General Counsel with business acumen providing a broad spectrum of advice to business teams including: contracting, corporate governance, risk management, employment matters, IP, privacy, security, M&A, and working with outside counsel.

Managing and founding shareholder of an employment law class action law firm in Los Angeles. We have handled almost 500 class actions, including those involving piece-rate claims, misclassification claims, reimbursement claims, and minimum wage and overtime claims.  We have also handled numerous Title VII sexual harassment, racial harassment and retaliation cases.

I am a business attorney focused on working with Dentists, DSO's, Physicians, Entrepreneurs, and Small Business Owners. I founded Odgers Law Group in 2013 in Del Mar, California, and have since opened up offices in Poway, Mission Valley, and Los Angeles. My firm, Odgers Law Group, helps professionals and business owners in each step of their business life cycle: Formation, Growing, Protecting, and Exiting and plans for wealth preservation and transfer through comprehensive trust based estate planning.

My legal experience emphasizes real estate, wills & estates, and business transactions.I have an insatiable appetite to learn new things. I will forever be a student of life and explorer of new experiences.