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Joel Michael Ruffini
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Biography
Joel Ruffini is a passionate advocate for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Philadelphia, representing small businesses, entrepreneurs, and venture investors.
Joel advises clients on what the appropriate entity, or entity structure is for their unique circumstances, and advises on how to structure the operating documents to ensure the company has the legal framework in place to contribute to the success of the business.
He also advises on how to fund a new venture whether it is getting a friends and family round of financing, seed financing, convertible debt, angel financing, venture capital financing, crowdfunding, or '506(c)' general solicitation offerings.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Venture Capital
35%
14 years | 20 cases
Securities Offerings
25%
12 years | 8 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
13 years | 20 cases
Mergers and Acquisitions
15%
12 years
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Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Baer Crossey McDemus
1500 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate, Baer Crossey McDemus LLC
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Ruffini Law LLC
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Dilworth Paxson, LLP
2013 - 2014
Student Attorney, Drexel Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
2013 - 2013
Bankruptcy Law Clerk, McCabe Weisberg Conway, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
YLD Philadelphia Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member
2014 - Present
Drexel University Kline School of Law Alumni AssociationBoard Member
2012 - Present
Drexel Entrepreneurship Association for Graduates and AlumniBoard Member
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law Section, Securities Regulation CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law Section, Small Business CommitteeMember
2013 - 2014
Drexel Business Law AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Outside General Counsel
Ongoing representations
Venture Capital Financing
Client successfully closed on financing
Commercial Lease Negotiation
Client Successfully closed deal
Landlord Tenant Dispute
Judgment entered in favor of client
Startup LLC Formations
Successfully completed representations.
Website Development Agreement
Successfully negotiated key provisions
Startup LLC Formation
Successfully formed company
Minority Member in an LLC
Successfully negotiated key provisions
Startup Company Corporate Restructure
Successfully effected transaction
Employment counseling
Advised on implementing new policies
Breach of Contract Litigation
Money judgment won for client
Recapitalization
Successfully recapitalized company
Crowdfunding Platform Compliance
Education
2014
Drexel University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of Minnesota
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
University of Minnesota
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Drexel Small Business Month
Legal Costs of Starting Up
2013
Interns, Consultants and Employees: The Costs of Misclassification
Interns, Consultants and Employees in Startups
Publications
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
Accredited Investor Definition
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
Reasonable Verification of Accredited Investors
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
Filing a LLC online in PA
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
Venture Philanthropy
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
Startup Securities Laws
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
Operating Agreements for Startups
2015
Ruffini Law Blog
List of Venture Capital Firms Philadelphia
Languages
English
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I invested in a company and I lost my investment can I sue the owner?
22 Oct 2015
Q&A
Can a Notice to Quit or an Eviction Notice be sent Certified Mail to the Tenants from their Landlord in Pa?
06 Apr 2015
Q&A
I need to change a PA multiple member LLC to a single member LLC. What do I need to do?
17 Mar 2015