Jana Gouchev

Jana Gouchev

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Trademark Application, Corporate & Incorporation ... +2 more

45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY

About Jana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

17 years | 300 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

17 years | 1,700 cases

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

17 years | 211 cases

20%
Franchising 20%

17 years | 102 cases

20%
Trademark Application 20%

17 years | 200 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Gouchev Law PLLC

45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY, 10011

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Jana Gouchev's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Terrence Gittens | April 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business

Best Corporate Lawyer in New York

I was looking for top business lawyers in New York. We are a tech company, we have a SaaS platform and do custom work for large companies. I was searching for a contract lawyer for an ongoing engagement reviewing vendor agreements, client agreements, artificial intelligence law, and marketing and co...mmunications materials. I chose Gouchev Law based on referrals, reputation and their rating as one of top 3 business law firms in New York. I like that the attorneys have experience from very large law firms. It shows in how professional they are. The firm has now become our corporate counsel to our teams across the U.S. If you're looking for great business lawyers that really know contracts and technology law, I personally recommend them. They have other practice areas so we use them for intellectual property work.

Posted by Camille | December 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt & Lending Agreements

She and Her Team Have Saved Our Business

We had a UCC - Lien that was wrongfully filed against our business with no cause or notice. Our day-to-day funds were compromised and we had no access to funds for 3 months. We had to locate a lawyer to remove the lien, however it was not a simple process. We had an insurmountable web of "issue...s" that required untangling, but Jana sorted out the web that involved several major entities including the our Secretary of State system and documents, NY Supreme Court documents, the Lender's contracts, and a major online payment company who had limited customer support, and a difficult to reach Legal department. Needless to say, we thought this was a lost cause, and we felt our only option was to close our business. Jana gave us her word she would do her best to have this issue resolved before the year's end. I am happy to report, she succeeded, and she honored every single promise! When I think of Jana and team, I think INTEGRITY, Task Driven and Dedication... Thank you so much Jana and team! You've save our business!

Posted by Jin | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent service in drafting shareholder agreement

We recently work with Jana Gouchev and her firm to help us create a new shareholder agreement. Our old agreement existed many defects and are not fair for some shareholders. With the help of Jana and her colleagues, we are able to come up with a new agreement that remedy those defects and be fair to ...all shareholders. During the process, Jana and her colleagues are very patient and effective in communication. They also did multiple revision to our full satisfaction. We are highly satisfy with their service and would recommend them to our friends.

Jana Gouchev

Replied last November 13, 2019

Thanks so much for highly recommending us! We are glad and that you were satisfied with our legal team in creating your Shareholder Agreement, and that our firm was fast and effective. We look forward to doing all your important contracts.

Posted by CC | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Great firm that cares about the clients. Works FAST and EFFICIENTLY

I researched a lot of firms before finally finding Gouchev Law. Some firms weren't interested in my business. Some wanted referrals. Some were so large that they would never call or email me back no matter how many messages I left. Gouchev listened to everything I had to say and managed my time and m...oney in such a way that I recommend them to anyone who will listen. You may find a lower rate at other firms but I can guarantee you they will not be as thorough or work as efficiently as Gouchev Law. I will be returning to them for any and all new trademarks, LLCs and licenses. Thank you, Gouchev Law!

Jana Gouchev

Replied last June 25, 2019

We are so glad to have been able to make this process easier for you and that you felt listened to and everything worked out so well and efficiently!

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Highly recommended!

Best in class law firm! Jana and Russell are excellent attorneys! They go above and beyond to help me with my business (trademark & operating agreement matters). Not only are they professional & highly competent, both Jana and Russell are very personable and kind. Definitely an asset to any new busin...ess. Highly recommended!

Jana Gouchev

Replied last June 25, 2019

Thank you for the feedback, we are constantly striving to better service our clients and be the best law firm in NYC. We are pleased to hear you confirm that we are right in line with that goal!

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Jana Gouchev's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Joshua Nelson

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Dec 20

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"It is a burdensome time when you need to start doing contracts from your start up with bigger entities, having Jana on your side to guide you through her exclusive process really helps alleviate the burden from your shoulders and gets you back into working on the parts of your business you love."

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Gary Anderson

Business lawyer | Apr 10

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"Jana Gouchev is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with her defending you."

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Walter Hnot,

Business lawyer | Mar 20

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"Jana is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Matthew Medaglia

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gouchev is an expert in all areas of Business law."

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Kevin Neiman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

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"I am happy to endorse Jana Gouchev. She is respected by colleagues and dedicated to the business field and her clients. She is strategic, compassionate, and a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. In addition to these qualities, I know that she can be trusted to handle the case to the best of her ability."

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James Ponton

Business lawyer | Feb 14

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"Jana has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Somair Alam

Business lawyer | Feb 12

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"Jana is an excellent business attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Pamela Hamilton

Business lawyer | Oct 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. She's a respected member of the legal community. She is also highly regarded by her clients and takes the time to add value to the Avvo community with clear understandable answers that demonstrate her legal expertise. She also provided a guide to naming your business properly that is simple and easy to read, and shows that she knows about business, not just the law."

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Brem Moldovsky

Business lawyer | Mar 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jana is creative, caring and dedicated. I'm glad we've had the opportunity to do work together."

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David Boag

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Mar 28

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"Jana is terrific at what she does and is consistently conscious of clients' needs. I'm happy to be affilliated with her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for help with corporate startup issues like formation and operating agreements."

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Joseph Becker

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jana is extremely personable, professionable, and knowledgable, and I highly recommend her services."

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Barry Janay

Licensing lawyer | Sep 10

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"Avvo limits these messages to 1000 characters, but it would take a 1000 pages to properly describe how great Jana is. Putting her client's interests first, thoroughly researches and analyzes every detail concerning her cases, infectious and engaging personality, and extremely intelligent. I'm happy to be affilliated with her and highly reccommend her to anyone seeking superior legal representation in a myriad of business law and transactional matters."

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Jonathan Maisel

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2015

Listed, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers

2015

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2015

New York City Metro Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2014

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

Listed, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

N/A

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Attorney, Gouchev Law

2011 - 2013

Legal, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison

2010 - 2010

Legal, United Nations Development Programme

2009 - 2011

Legal, Mtv Networks

2009 - 2014

Of Counsel, Brem Moldovsky LLC

2007 - 2009

Editorial Manager, The New York Times

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association of Women Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

New York City Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

LLC Operating Agreement Avoided Company Dissolution

LLC Operating Agreement saved the client's business from being taken over by new partner and/or dissolved.

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Education

2011

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

New York University

MA - Masters

2005

Pace University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2014

Trademark Clearance: The Good, the Bad and the Lawsuit Trap

Trademark

2014

The Art of Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Field of Fashion

Fashion Law

2014

Negotiating and Drafting License Agreements

Negotiating and Drafting License Agreements

2014

Fashion Finance Law: Tools to Support Your Clients

Funding and Venture Capital

Publications

2015

YFS MAGAZINE: YOUNG, FABULOUS & SELF-EMPLOYED 4 Little Known Ways To Increase Business Value

2015

YFS MAGAZINE: YOUNG, FABULOUS & SELF-EMPLOYED How to Protect Your Company Website From Thieves and Copycats

2014

Business Strategy Digest 3-Steps to a Million-Dollar Mindset

2014

Intellectual Property Blog Is Venture Capital Right for Your Business?

2014

Essential Tips for Start-Ups The 3 Must-Have Documents for an LLC

2014

Languages

Bulgarian

Spanish

Activity

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