$ 295-345 per hour
About William
Biography
I am an information technology and Internet lawyer and have dedicated my legal practice to representing Internet, e-commerce, information technology and new media businesses across the U.S. and around the world. I serve as a trusted adviser to startup, emerging, established and multinational corporations on their core commercial transactions including corporate formation and transitions, intellectual property, technology and software development, licensing, transfer, and distribution, regulatory compliance, as well as agreements for online businesses, including, SaaS offerings, website terms of use, privacy policies, development agreements, affiliate agreements and sweepstakes/contest rules and compliance. My broad experience gained during more than 20 years in practice allows me to provide cutting-edge, creative and efficient solutions to complex problems.
Guide to Preparing Website and App Terms of Use
Guide to Preparing Website and App Privacy Policies
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Licensed in Maryland for 38 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1987
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William S. Galkin
Mt. Washington Business Center, 1340 Smith Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD, 21209
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Posted by Victor | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Internet
Terms of Use
I required help with creating a Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for my website. Attorney Galkin developed the documents, provided instructions on them and explained additional things relative to my online business needs. He was very professional, fast, reliable and collaborative.
Posted by Jeffry | May 12, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
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The International Palm Society engaged William S. Galkin to provide legal services for our Website Administration Agreement and related documents. Mr. Galkin has proven to be responsive, thorough and very knowledgeable in this area of law. He was very easy to deal with and went to great lengths to he...
Posted by Stewart | May 11, 2015 | Business
Client Review of Bill Galkin
Here’s your review: We are a software company with customers around the world. We have worked with Bill for over 15 years now. Even more recently, with an in house counsel, we often need an external person’s assistance from time to time. Bill is extremely knowledgeable in our business area and provid...
William S Galkin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill is a very bright and extremely knowledgeable practitioner who stays on top of his field."
"Bill and I have have worked together on numerous projects for over 10 years and he is the "go to guy" for IP related matters."
"I have known Bill Galkin personally and professionally for more than 30 years, and I highly and enthusiastically endorse him as an attorney. Bill's knowledge and experience in the area of internet law is unparalleled. People who want to hire a lawyer to help them with matters such as creating website documents, developing technology licensing and distribution agreements, grappling with copyright and trademark law issues, or even helping to start a new business, would benefit from Bill's steady, thoughtful, and skilled legal services. I highly recommend attorney Bill Galkin."
"I have known Bill for many years both professionally and personally. Bill is an exceptional attorney – one of the best in the area. He has high intelligence, diligence, superb legal skills, and a passion to achieve success for his clients. Moreover, there is no one with stronger people acumen, insight into how to negotiate for the mutual win-win, and the focus to see large and complex matters from start to finish."
"Bill is an excellent lawyer with great integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is both knowledgeable and honest in handling all matters pertaining to internet law. What makes Bill stand above the others is his ability to analyze and understand all of the laws and cases relevant to your claim."
"Bill has extensive experience with Internet and Technology legal issues and provides practical and valuable advice to his clients. He is a great person to have on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer. In addition to his technical and professional knowledge and experience, he is completely honest, responsive, and works well with others."
"I endorse this lawyer. I enjoy working with Bill because he is a problem solver, who always aims to be helpful and is concise"
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on several matters and find him to be professional and knowledgeable. He represents his clients with diligence and a high degree of expertise."
"Bill is the lawyer I turn to for answers concerning Internet and intellectual property matters. He knows his subject matter and is practical."
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Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
1979
Phi Beta Kappa, New York University
1979
Omicron Delta Epsilon, New York University
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Technology Law Counsel, Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Galkin Law LLC
1998 - Present
Counsel, Meitar Liquornik Geva & Leshem Brandwein
2009 - 2017
Technology Law Counsel, Rimon Law Group, Inc.
1998 - 2006
Partner, Meitar Liquornik Geva & Leshem Brandwein
1996 - 1996
Special Intellectual Property Counsel, Maryland Attorney General
1996 - 1998
Adjunct Professor, University Of Maryland School Of Law
1993 - 1994
Adjunct Professor, Merrick School of Business
1991 - 1994
Attorney, Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC
1988 - 1990
Attorney, Frank Bernstein Conaway & Goldman
1986 - 1987
Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP Attorneys At Law
Associations
2016 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Israel Bar AssociationMember
Education
1985
New York University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
E-Commerce Law Essentials
E-Commerce
1997
Computer Law
Computer Law
1995
19th National Information Systems Security Conference - National Security Agency
Crimes in Cyberspace
Publications
2017
Weblaw Scout Blog
Weblaw Scout Blog
2017
CIO.com
Tech Law for Business
2007
Maryland Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Forms and Practice Manual - Data Trace Publishing
Maryland Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Forms and Practice Manual
1997
Review of Maryland Laws
Review of Maryland Laws
Languages
English
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers