Khandoker Shahed Kader

Khandoker Shahed Kader

also known as K.S. Kader, Shahed Kader

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 8 years

Internet Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Internet, Contracts & Agreements, Business ... +2 more

1629 K St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

About Khandoker

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Internet 35%

Startup Law, including: - Service Level Agreements, Terms of Service - General Counsel for SaaS Startups

9 years | 10 cases

35%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

Drafting and review of all contracts and agreements related to startups and entrepreneurs. - Formation Docs - Terms of Service, SLA. - IP Licensing - Data Privacy Policies (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).

9 years | 5 cases

30%
Business 20%

Outside general counsel for businesses - from startups, to venture funded, to government contractors - including document review, negotiations, transactions, IP, etc.

9 years | 10 cases

20%
Intellectual Property 10%

Trademark Research, Trademark Filing, Intellectual Property Licensing.

9 years | 5 cases

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Ideal for: - Entrepreneurs just starting out - requiring guidance on incorporation, trademarks, etc. necessary documentation to get started. - Startups that have a product that 'works' - and now need to get serious about their existing documentation.

9 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 5 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of K.S. Kader, PLLC.

1629 K St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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Khandoker Shahed Kader's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by TK | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Venture Capital

Uniquely experienced. Detail oriented. Strategic thinker.

Shahed brings a unique combination of his law background coupled with experience in startups. He's been invaluable in helping me carefully review and give legal and strategic advice on Seed investments, Series A investments and vendor contracts.

Posted by Kathleen | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Great to work with

I hired Shahed to help get my startup incorporated and deal with filing for trademarks. His knowledge of the industry has been an incredible asset to have. Additionally, I've appreciated how honest he is about where a lawyer can be most helpful and where one might not be needed. That said, hiring Sha...hed to deal with all of this has been great for my peace of mind that those areas of my startup are being handled properly. It's definitely been worth it.

Posted by Kevin | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Both professional and punctual, a top notch choice

Shahed is working on multiple trademark filings for us. He’s been extremely helpful in explaining the process along with the potential risks associated.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very responsive and invested

I've consulted with and hired Shahed to help file immigration documents (an immediate relative petition) and he has been very quick and thorough with his guidance, check-in phone calls and email replies, and has repeatedly made it clear that he is available to help with anything. In times where I've ...asked him a question that he didn't immediately have the answer for, he both did his own research and consulted with a slew of other attorneys to ensure that he was giving me a full and correct answer. Filing immigration paperwork can be very stressful and overwhelming, but my partner and I are more comfortable with this process because we're working with Shahed.

Posted by Andy - DJ A.K. VIBES | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

DJ Contract - thorough, with fast turnaround

As a professional DJ, there's always been a question in the back of my mind when I present my contract to a client to lock down an event: "Is this contract actually airtight, if someone decided to take me to court over some small detail? Are all my bases truly covered, or am I missing something? W...ould it hold up and protect me if a lawyer decided to comb through it and pick it apart?" I knew that I spelled out all the details for my event services in my contract, but I never knew how solid it was in a legal sense. I can't speak for all, but I know many other entertainers and musicians personally who had the same dilemma as me - we focus on our creative performance, we work hard to brand ourselves and get work, and we do our best to cross our T's and dot our I's - but we are not trained legal experts with contract law. We just want to have a contract as something in writing because... well... it's better than not having anything in writing. Thanks to K.S. Kader, I know for a fact now that my contract WOULD be legally airtight if a discrepancy were to arise over one of my events. He took the contract I already had, and added layers of legal framework around the core points that I already listed. I really appreciate how I was able to see what he kept the same from what I started with, but also what he changed and added... like watching somebody build a big secure fence around your yard, piece by piece. The turnaround time was quick... I didn't need to wait or bother him for updates. He had everything back to me within a day or two, and made himself available for me to call or email so that we could go over all the... as I would call it... "legal mumbo-jumbo." He made it very easy to digest for somebody like me who is not an attorney, but wants to understand what they're getting and what they're paying for. All in all, I'm extremely satisfied and I highly recommend K.S. Kader. He is sharp and professional but at the same time very amicable and easy to interact with; and more importantly, the finished product was great.

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Khandoker Shahed Kader's Lawyer Endorsements

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Curtis Roberts

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shahed is a very knowledgeable forward-thinking attorney who does his research and is well prepared. I would recommend this attorney."

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Alexander Weinman

Business lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shahed is an excellent attorney and a trusted member of our legal community."

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Kathryn Lipp

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of meeting Shahed through LinkedIn. Shahed is a specialized software attorney who has a wealth of experience working for tech companies and startups. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Shahed."

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Thomas Bassolino

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shah is a brilliant attorney, who brings a unique perspective for startups & entrepreneurs because he worked in sales and growth for startups for over 10 years. I have referred many clients to Shah in the past, and I will continue to do so moving forward without hesitation. He can help simplify legal issues for startups and small companies, from incorporation to exit and everything between."

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Margeaux Thomas

Business lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Talented and knowledgeable attorney but also down to earth and easy to talk you. Strongly recommend!"

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Sweekrutha Shankar

Business lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Shahed through my partner, Gigio Ninan. He's bright, energetic and focused. He is a strong advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Cacciuttolo

Business lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the absolute pleasure attending law school with Mr. Kader and can attest that he is a true professional and excellent attorney. He demonstrates impeccable attention to important details with a true passion in helping others. He is caring, patient and assertive when necessary. Mr. Kader is one to have on your side. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Gregory Siskind

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"KS is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and I serve on a committee with him. He’s a technology expert and is helping our organization incorporate the latest technology into the practice of immigration law. I’m happy he is helping to advance our profession."

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Edgar Ndjatou

Business lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Rosen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Mr. Kader for several years. He has extensive experience through his background of drafting many different types of contracts. You will not find a better, more dedicated attorney. He has my full and complete endorsement."

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Gigio Ninan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Shaded for nearly 15 years. In this time, I have learned that he is a self starter who is hardworking, driven, intelligent and highly responsive. These are characteristics needed in a good lawyer and he’s got them. I highly recommend him in the DC area!"

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Alexander Weinman

Immigration lawyer

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Kathryn Lipp

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stacey Kalamaras

Intellectual property lawyer

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Curtis Roberts

Business lawyer

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Thomas Bassolino

Patent application lawyer

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Margeaux Thomas

Unknown lawyer

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Inara Khashmati

Immigration lawyer

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Sweekrutha Shankar

Immigration lawyer

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Adam Rosen

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Gigio Ninan

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of K.S. Kader, PLLC.

2008 - 2018

Business Development, Senior Account Executive, Various Employers

Associations

2021 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

More Than Esquires Network

Advisory Board

2018 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Junior Member

2017 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

New York State Bar Association

Out of State Member

2018 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - 2020

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

Education

2017

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

WeWork Lunch & Learn

CCPA for Startups

2019

WeWork Lunch & Learn

Intellectual Property for Startups

2019

WeWork Lunch & Learn How Trademarks Work

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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