I am a business law, estate planning and asset protection attorney that works exclusively with entrepreneurs in Ohio and Florida. Whether it be to start and grow your business, protect it for the long-term or ensure your loved ones are able to continue on your legacy I am ready, able and excited to work with you.
Practice areas
Assist with property purchases and sales, real estate syndications, land trusts, real estate investment asset protection, commercial lease negotiations, zoning variances and permits.
Raise capital from institutional investors. Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws.
Raising capital for productions (i.e. movies, plays, music festivals and events). Raising capital for sports endeavors (i.e. sports technology, sports franchises, stadium/venue development). Ensure compliance with securities rules and regulations.
Corporate governance (bylaws, shareholder agreements, operating agreements) Equity incentive structure (employee stock options, profit-sharing, profits-interest, etc.) Contract drafting and negotiation.
Asset protection vehicles for individuals and business owners. Such items include last wills and testaments as well as a variety of trusts (testamentary trusts, special needs trusts, life insurance trusts, land trusts, etc.).
Trademark and copyright registration, monitoring and protection. Licensing agreements (SaaS Agreements, SLA, EULA).
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2016 | 10/19/2020 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2016 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Attorney | The Reel Law Firm LLC | 2017 - Present |
Professional Athlete Agent | Adams Partners Ltd. | 2017 - Present |
Attorney | The Janus Law Group, P.A. | 2016 - 2016 |
Associate | Hunter Business Law | 2016 - 2017 |
Corporate and Securities Attorney | Olivero Law P.A. | 2016 - 2016 |
Legal Extern to General Counsel | M/I Homes, Inc. | 2015 - 2015 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | N/A | 2016 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | 2016 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | N/A | 2016 - Present |
Columbus Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Reel Law Firm Blog | How to Properly Hire a Contractor Without the IRS Considering Them an Employee | 2018 |
Reel Law Firm Blog | When Should I Get a Will? | 2018 |
Reel Law Firm Blog | The 4 Basic Documents Everyone Needs In Their Estate Plan | 2018 |
Reel Law Firm Blog | Show Me the Money! How you can and should pay yourself as an entrepreneur | 2018 |
Reel Law Firm Blog | The Raising Capital Series (Part 1 of 6): Pre-Money and Post-Money Valuations | 2018 |
Reel Law Firm Blog | The Raising Capital Series (Part 2 of 6): Unpacking the Liquidation Preference | 2018 |
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Reel Law Firm Blog | The Raising Capital Series (Part 3 of 6): Anti-Dilution | 2018 |
Reel Law Firm Blog | The Raising Capital Series (Part 4 of 6): Conversion Rights | 2018 |
The Entrepreneur Society | Equity Crowdfunding in Less Than 4 Minutes | 2016 |
The Entrepreneur Society | 5 Things You Need to Know Before Hunting Down Venture Capital | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Capital University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Coffee with Counsel | Raising Capital for your Startup: Is debt still a security? | 2018 |
Coffee with Counsel | GDPR Compliance: Getting and staying compliant with new Euro Privacy Laws | 2018 |
Coffee with Counsel | 10 Terms You Need to Know When Raising Capital | 2018 |
IREP | Incorporating Your Realtor License | 2016 |
Chris is immensely passionate about helping his clients work through their legal and regulatory issues. He has experience working with startups in both FL and OH, and uses that experience to help his clients achieve their business goals. I have and will continue to refer clients to Chris.
Dmitriy Borshchak, Venture capital Attorney on May 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer because he is prompt, to the point, and extremely knowledgable.